The official National Coffee Day is September 29th.
Everyday is coffee day for me. My brand of choice is Melitta! Melitta is on a pursuit for better coffee.
I have been a multiple cup coffee drinker for many years. I
have tried several different methods of brewing from drip to single brewers, to
French presses and …gasp instant coffee. I can honestly say this is my first
ever Pour-Over Coffeemaker.
I mostly drink decaf because I drink it all day long. The Melitta Classic Decaf is the best I
have found. I buy it by the case! Making a cup in the Heritage
Series Pour-Over Coffeemaker satisfies just as much as my drip machine. I
like the boldness in the pour-over flavor. I can adjust the strength by the
amount of grounds I use, but I chose to make it strong. The cone filter sits inside
while placing the porcelain basket over the included porcelain carafe. Simply
add the grounds and you are ready to brew. The suggestion is to use hot water
just under boiling. When the water is ready, slowly pour it over the grounds. I
have seen special water kettles with longer spouts made for pour-over brewing,
I will have to acquire one of those since I really enjoyed this pour-over method.
For now, my whistling kettle worked okay. The dripping begins allowing the fragrant
coffee aroma to linger. The porcelain serving carafe is holding the deep rich
brew. It holds 20 ounces which is two large cups for me, so adjust the grounds
you need to taste!
The Pour-Over Coffeemaker is ideal for an anytime small
amount of coffee rather than making a full pot. The cleanup is a breeze as the
coffeemaker is top rack dishwasher safe. The looks of the Heritage set is classy
with the Melitta logo engraved on the lovely yellow color. It is a wonderful addition
to any kitchen for anyone who enjoys coffee!
Melitta wants you to have better coffee no matter which
method you use. Here are some tips courtesy of Melitta:
1.
Buy coffee weekly or bi-monthly. Once opened, ground coffee begins to
stale in about 24 hours. To slow this process, store coffee in an airtight
container in a cool, dry, dark place.
2.
For the fullest flavor, buy (or grind your own) extra fine grind coffee.
When using finer grinds, it’s possible to use less coffee due to higher
extraction levels. We recommend 2 level teaspoons per 6 ounces of water.
3.
Use paper filters to effectively trap bitter sediments. Cone shaped
filters allow for full saturation of the grounds, but all good, quality paper
will ultimately enhance the final cup.
4.
Drink coffee as soon as possible after brewing. If left on a burner, the
coffee will continue to cook and starts to degrade in as little as 20 minutes.
5.
For the single-serve coffee drinker, never sacrifice flavor and quality
for convenience. Be sure to buy eco-friendly, as well.
Look
for Melitta coffee products at your favorite grocer or shop online directly.
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