Coffee & Tea

Coffee & Tea Products

Given how many brands and options exist on the market, it is not uncommon for beginners to be overwhelmed. Here we are going to discuss some of the features of the best coffee and best tea so you will know how to choose what suits you the most.

Coffee

Sometimes it feels that there are as many preferences when it comes to coffee taste as there are coffee drinkers. Okay, so we can say that the best quality coffee is the one that satisfies your needs in every sense. But this is maybe too simplified. Of course, every one of us has their taste. However, high-quality coffee should offer you a perfect balance of acidity, sweetness, and bitterness. It should have a smooth flavor without any unusual notes. It shouldn't taste burnt, raw, etc.

Tea

When it comes to tea, we can say that it is a bit more complex to figure out the standards of quality tea. That is mainly because they changed over the centuries. Tea connoisseurs use different measures to assess the quality such as harvest date and leaf size. Other than that, the best teas have pretty complex flavor profiles with natural nuances. They should be simple to brew. Regardless of the brewing method, they shouldn't be bitter. Apart from all that, they should be sustainably grown without any chemicals.

Coffee Appliances: Kettles, Grinders & Roasters

Whether you are making coffee or tea, you need some appliances. Many of us buy pre-ground coffee in the supermarket, right? But have you ever considered grinding beans at home? Let’s see what appliances can be useful for us.

Grinder

As the name says a coffee grinder is a machine designed to grind coffee beans. Grinding coffee at home enables us to enjoy the perfect brew at any point. Although there are many different types of grinders in most places you will find one of the two – burr grinders and blade grinders which can be manual or electric.

Roaster

Most people don’t think about roasting coffee at home! However, if you are a real aficionado and you want to do it, you will need a coffee roaster. In simple terms, it is a machine that applies heat to coffee beans. However, the process of roasting coffee is a pretty complex process which, besides the quality equipment, also requires a lot of science.

Kettle

A kettle is an appliance that heats the water. We can use it to make both coffee and tea. The best tea kettle should feel lightweight even when it is full so you can easily pour water over your tea bags or coffee. It should also have a wide spout. It is essential to look for a kettle with a nonslip base that you can leave on any surface.

Milk Frother

Is a device used to create milk foam, like we usually see when we order cappuccino? The frother makes this foam by aerating the milk. Milk frothers can be manual, electric, handheld, and automatic.

Coffee Machines

Automated Coffee Maker

There are plenty of machines like the super-automatic espresso maker on the market. These machines make amazing espresso and other drinks like latte or cappuccino. You need only to pour the coffee beans and fill the water tank, and the machine does everything else.

Drip Coffee Machine

A drip coffee maker is a standard in the U.S. It brings coffee to boiling or near-boiling temperature. Steam rises until it reaches a drip area where it gets dispersed. The hot water goes to the grounds and filters them into the pot.

Pour Over Coffee Maker

It is a cheap coffee machine. Many people who enjoy black coffee prefer this pour-over coffee maker because it creates a more flavorful beverage. To make pour-over coffee you need a filter, gooseneck kettle, and coffee grinder.