how to drink black coffee
as a barista,
i firmly believe that people should drink coffee the way they most enjoy it,
but a lot of people who want to drink black coffee don’t think they
can. part of the problem is that popular opinion associates black coffee
with john wayne-like tough guys who wear steel-toed boots and
have handlebar mustaches. but since most of us don’t commute to work on harleys
or horseback, it’s easy to see why a lot of people are afraid to drink their
coffee straight. here at the coffee compass we simultaneously
believe that good coffee shouldn’t “put hair on your chest” and that anyone can
enjoy a proper cup of black coffee.
simply put, black coffee is coffee in its
purist form. it’s healthier, classier, and simpler than its cream-and sugared
counterpart, and who doesn’t want a healthier and simpler life ? that’s why
we’ve compiled a surefire four step process.
four steps towards enjoying black coffee:
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| how to drink black coffee |
if you’ve tried black coffee and thought it tasted
bitter or ashy, it probably did. there’s a popular rumor that true
coffee connoisseurs drink dark roast, but don’t believe it! like
burnt toast or an overdone steak, the longer a coffee is roasted the more
you’re missing out on. conversely, the best q grade coffees shine as light
roast. you’re going to taste a lot of natural sweetness and other
flavor characteristics that are unique to that specific coffee.
ii. let your coffee cool.
it’s hard to enjoy your coffee if it’s scalding your
tongue. good coffee will taste better after it has had the chance to sit. the
best coffees still taste great at room temperature even! ı personally like
filter coffee best around 130-140 f ( 54-60 derece ).
iii. downsize.
you may be able to chug a large mocha, but chances are you won’t finish 750 ml
of black coffee if you’re accustomed to drinking sugary drinks. there’s no
shame in ordering a smaller size, and you’ll probably save some money.
iv. find a variety you like.
consumers often think of different coffee producing
countries as like different flavors, but the coffee industry is increasingly
recognizing the role that the coffee’s cultivar,
or variety, plays. (just think: granny smith vs. golden delicious). like wine,
coffee from the same regions can taste dramatically different depending on the
variety. chances are you have a personal preference for certain coffee
varieties, you just don’t know it yet. whether it’s the elusive geisha, kenya’s
famed sl28, or a more common caturra or typica, start paying attention to what
coffee you’re drinking!
like anything
worth doing, learning how to drink black coffee may take time. the first time
you sip on a cup you may not taste all the nuanced flavors; it might just taste
“like coffee”. but over time your tastebuds will adjust and your palette will
develop. so why not give black coffee a try ? a world of new tastes and
experiences awaits.
writen by michael butterworth is a coffee educator, consultant, and writer.
www.thecoffeecompass.com
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