How to Serve After Dinner Coffee

Coffee-Making Guidelines

Ending a delicious meal with delicious coffee is a tradition in North America. But even if you don’t drink it yourself, don’t worry. Just follow a few guidelines and you can satisfy your java-drinking guests without any worries.

* First, because you are entertaining in the evening, be prepared to offer regular or decaffeinated.
* Remember that you are not a restaurant. There is no need to offer specialty choices like the ones you get at Starbucks or other coffee houses.
* A “safe” ratio of grounds to water is about one to one and a half tablespoons for every cup.
* Always wash pots after each use because oils can leave a rancid film.
* Prepare your brew as close to serving time as possible
* Use fresh cold water
* Avoid using instant types since they doesn’t seem to deliver the same robust good taste.

What kind of coffee brewer should you use?
If you already drink coffee, then you probably have your favourite style. If you don't drink it, you may need to buy a coffee maker. They all come with instructions so you won’t have any problem figuring out how to use them.

Go for the kind that you find simplest. This will probably be an electric drip type. You just put the grounds in a filter, pour in the water and turn on th

Things you might need

Coffee beans
Coffee bean grinder
Coffee brewer
Coffee cups with built in bases
Cream and sugar
Stirring spoons

How To Serve After Dinner Coffee

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