For many people, coffee is an essential part of their daily routine, whether they drink it in the morning, evening or multiple times throughout the day. As a daily coffee drinker or an aspiring connoisseur, personalizing the coffee can help you experience and understand your coffee more deeply and sincerely. A plethora of customization can be applied to your cup of Joe, such as choosing from a range of coffee beans, the brewing technique, choice of milk, etc. Let's look at five ways to customize the coffee cup to fit your taste profile.
1. Selecting The Preferred Bean Type:
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Coffee beans are available in various types and levels of roast. Each bean represents a specific taste. The level of roast - ranging from light to medium to dark - distinctively influences the texture and flavour of the coffee. Light roasts maintain the bean's innate flavours and usually have fruity or floral notes. Medium roasts balance the coffee's flavour with sweetness and acidity, whereas dark roasts are sharp and smoky, ideal for those who like their coffee bold and intense.
2. Picking A Desired Brew Process:
The correct brewing process helps the coffee emanate its underlying flavours to its fullest. Manual brewing helps to give you control over every aspect of the brewing process. V60 is a go-to brewing process for those who like a clean and light brew. It is a common pour-over method focusing on bringing out subtle flavours. For those who enjoy their coffee cold, the cold brew method is the best. In this process, coffee grounds are steeped in cold water for up to a day, which brings out smooth, less acidic flavours. The French press method, a traditionally popular type of brewing helps the coffee beans to ooze out their oils for a full-bodied taste. Chemex offers a more refined version of the pour-over, whereas AeroPress is best suited for aficionados who like instant, concentrated brews.
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3. Different Milk Types For Varying Palate:
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Milk is a crucial element that affects the texture and flavour of the coffee cup. Skimmed milk works well if you want a light and creamy texture. For an added creamier texture and natural sweetness, oat milk is commonly available across coffee shops. For those looking for dairy-free alternatives, almond milk gives the brew a nutty flavour, whereas soy milk adds to the creamy texture and gives a beany taste.
4. Sweetening The Coffee:
Sweeteners directly react with coffee's flavours, which is why many aficionados avoid using sugar. For coffee enthusiasts who like the rich sweetness of sugar but steer away from processed varieties, jaggery works well with its molasses-like flavour added to the brews. For health-conscious coffee lovers, stevia is the best plant-based calorie-free sweetener. Irrespective of the sweetener, be it sugar, jaggery, or stevia, moderating the sweetness helps the coffee establish its flavours to your liking.
5. Varying Temperature:
Coffee lovers like their coffee either piping hot, mildly warm or ice cold, depending on the season and their mood. Extremely hot coffee is not suggested for mild brews as they tend to lose their delicate taste notes. Cold coffee range including iced lattes and cold brews helps one refresh during a warm day.
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Customizing your coffee experience is all about discovering and connecting unique textures and flavours from your coffee cup. Right from selecting the preferred bean-to-roast type, brewing method and type of milk, sweetener, and temperature, you can curate the ideal coffee cup that suits your palate.
About the Author: Sankalp Jain is the Co-founder of Carbon.