Sometimes you hear the word “gourmet” and think, Mmm fancy! in a nutshell, yes, we are celebrating fancy coffee that taste, smells and looks great.
Every 18th of January is a celebration of gourmet coffee, the celebration is about exceptional coffee and not just any regular type that’s easy to get at a grocery store. It is made with special beans and brewed differently from ordinary coffee.
National Calendar describes gourmet coffee to be “The quality and consistency of gourmet coffee are distinct from your regular cup of Joe and the secret lies in its beans and creation.
Coffee tree is known by many to come from Yemeni Sufi monasteries dating back to the early 16th century, which swiftly spread to Mecca and Medina. By the 16th century, it had spread across the Middle East, South India (Karnataka), Persia, Turkey, and northern Africa. Coffee then expanded throughout the Balkans, Italy, Europe, and Southeast Asia. With its ability to provide instant energy, coffee has quickly conquered areas of the world and hearts since then.
Feel like having a cup yet?
Well, gourmet coffee is made using 100% Arabica beans and suggested by National calendar to make this coffee at subtropical climate at a higher altitude to thrive and provide smooth, powerful, and aromatic brews that normal beans simply cannot match.
According to Zoka coffee there are three elements to a great coffee
- Temperature
- Flavor
- Volume
For home recipe on how to make a gourmet coffee according to Ready set eat, use the method below:
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Whole bean coffee – you have to understand the beans you’re using.
- Filtered water or water filter – when it comes to brewing water matters in order to get the quality taste you crave.
- Scale – to help with the accuracy of the measurements.
- Dark- colored ceramic or glass container – coffee should be stored in a canister that shields it from sunlight, a dark container keeps the coffee fresh.
- Coffee grinder
- Automatic drip coffee maker, French press, or water kettle – brewing methods are created differently, choose one that works for your lifestyle and taste buds.
- Your choice of flavoring and toppings (chocolate pieces, cinnamon, nutmeg)
- Electric milk frother (optional)
Also see:Mocktail recipes to try
