Hello my Foodie Friends!
For many of us, our daily routine can include that morning coffee or tea. Making your coffee is a routine, a way to start your morning. Over the years, I have fallen more in love with coffee. Having a great tasting cup of coffee in the morning is an important start to my day. Many of us need that cup of coffee in the morning to get us going. There are few things that a coffee fan loves more than waking up to a great cup of Joe. Wake up coffee offers the kick you need to get your day started. Waking up to a good cup of coffee is an American tradition! Just saying the word coffee will make you recall those wonderful aromas that have surrounded our kitchens, local coffee houses and convenience stores forever. Even if you don’t like the taste of coffee, you probably still like the smell of it.
There are many ways to make coffee. Our cups of coffee are very important to us since we start with that “necessary cup.” If you like coffee, you will find that you have many choices that include coffee or espresso or even the delicious variations of each.
Use of coffee maker, French Press and espresso machines:
Drip Coffee Maker
Drip coffee makers are very popular, as they are found in so many homes and offices today. Drip coffee makers provide a simple way of making coffee, whether you take it black or with cream. They might not produce specialty coffees or rich espressos, but sometimes all you want is a basic brew. Drip coffee makers are essentially automatic pour-over machines, and with pour-over coffee experiencing a resurgence, now might be the perfect time to try a drip coffee maker. This style of coffee maker usually brews a large carafe of coffee, which is ideal when you have several coffee drinkers in your household.
French Press
People who use a press know and act like it is their own secret. You can see it in the smile they have when they talk about it as they are purchasing one for a friend. You can also see it in their frowns when they need one because the old one is lost due to a move or they are visiting here for an extended vacation and need one now. My customers have many different passions for their favorite products but French Press people are knowledgeable loyals. While the drip method may be known for being easy and convenient, using a French press isn’t exactly difficult. Pour coarse ground coffee into the bottom of the carafe, followed by nearly boiling water. Boil your water and then let it cool slightly before pouring it over the grounds to get the perfect temperature. After allowing it to sit and steep for a few minutes (four to five minutes is best), slowly press the plunger down so the water and grounds can separate. What’s left is pure happiness.
Espresso
Espresso is a type of coffee that includes the method of brewing coffee that uses high water pressure and finely ground beans to make a small, concentrated shot. While darkly roasted beans have historically been more popular in Italy, where espresso was invented, any kind of coffee bean from any origin and at any roast level can be used to make espresso. One of espresso's defining characteristics, aside from its concentrated flavor and more syrupy body, is a top layer of foam known as the crema, which is a by-product of the high-pressure extraction process. Espresso can be combined with milk (or additional water) to make other espresso-based drinks, such as a macchiato, cappuccino, latte, americano, and more.
At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store located at 33 Railroad Place, we carry espresso machines and offer top end super automatic machines, various models of drip coffee makers and French presses. Our assortment includes incredible espresso and coffee machines by Breville and Capresso, and the amazing JURA coffee machines that are associated with the best coffee quality, simple operation and stunning design. Enjoy a range of speciality coffees at the touch of a button with JURA – always freshly ground, not capsuled. We also carry pour over accessories if you choose that option. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care, John & Paula
