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How To Make Good Coffee?
Written by Alice
If you’ve ever had a cup of coffee that tasted more like dishwater than a delicious pick-me-up, then you know making a great coffee isn’t as easy as it seems. It does, in fact, require a certain amount of skill and knowledge. Whether you use a French Press, a pod machine or a manual espresso machine, each brewing method offers unique results in the cup. Here are our tutorials and tips dedicated to each extraction to avoid common mistakes and achieve exceptional results in your cup.
What Is A “Good Cup Of Coffee”?
A good cup of coffee is first and foremost a coffee that suits you and you enjoy drinking. But to get a cup of coffee that suits your palate, you must respect certain essential criteria: quality coffee, freshly roasted and ground, well-maintained equipment, good quality water… Here’s a list of things to do to ensure your coffee is a success.
How do you make a good cup of coffee?
Use good water
Coffee is 98% water, so use the best possible water. We recommend using filtered or bottled water. Or, if your machine allows it, use a filter cartridge.
Choose a roast that suits your tastes and brewing method
Not all roasts are created equal! Lighter roasts with brighter, fruitier notes are ideal for filter methods, while darker roasts bring out bolder flavours perfect for espresso drinks. Ultimately, the best roast is a matter of personal preference. Don’t be afraid to experiment and find your perfect cup of coffee!
At MaxiCoffee, we offer a 10-point roast scale (1-lightest, 10-darkest) to guide you through our wide variety of coffees.
Don’t forget maintenance
Each time coffee is extracted, oils or grounds will be deposited in your machine. Over time, the oils become rancid, limescale builds up and the grounds can become mouldy. So it’s important to clean your equipment weekly and descale regularly.
Bonus: if you use coffee beans
Choose freshly roasted coffee
You’ll get the most out of your coffee’s rich aroma between two weeks and two months after roasting. You can find freshly roasted coffees on our site.
Freshly ground coffee
Ground coffee tends to oxidise more quickly than coffee beans. We therefore advise you to invest in a grinder or a bean-to-cup machine with a built-in grinder, so that you can grind your coffee beans at the last minute.
Use a scale
For certain methods, a scale will help you to be precise and calculate your coffee/water ratio. You can then test and taste different recipes to find your own!
MAXICOFFEE TIPS FOR MORE INDULGENT COFFEE
Even if all these criteria are met, controlled extraction is still essential to enjoy your cup of coffee: follow our dedicated tutorials to make your extraction successful. And if you’re just starting out, we’ve also got a coffee suggestion for each method.
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD ESPRESSO WITH A MANUAL ESPRESSO MACHINE
Ingredients
Material
Preparation
The ideal coffee for an espresso: Spring Blend from Green Lion Coffee
Discover Green Lion Coffee’s Spring Blend, a limited edition celebrating the arrival of spring with its chocolate, caramel and floral notes.
This organic coffee bean, roasted in France, offers an invigorating gourmet experience. Made from Arabica beans from Ethiopia and Peru, it guarantees ethical, quality coffee drinking.
Coffee beans – Spring Blend – Green Lion Coffee (250 g)
-100% Arabica blend
-Peru and Ethiopia
-Limited edition
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE WITH A BEAN-TO-CUP MACHINE
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Material
Preparation
The ideal coffee for our tutorial: Perléo espresso Prestigio
Discover Perléo Prestigio, an exceptional coffee for a real summer taste experience. This 100% Arabica blend, roasted very dark, offers a rich and sweet and woody cup, balanced with notes of cocoa and beechwood.
Its intense roast reveals delicate aromas of roasted hazelnuts, for a cup full of flavour, ideal as an espresso.
Coffee beans – Prestigio – Perléo (250g)
– 100% Arabica
– Notes of cocoa, beech wood and roasted hazelnut
– Packaging: 250g
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD COFFEE WITH A POD COFFEE MACHINE
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The ideal coffee for our pod coffee tutorial: Pacifique from Cafés Lugat
The Pacifique pods are an invitation to travel to South America in every cup. This 100% Arabica blend, hand-harvested between 1600 and 1800m altitude in Nicaragua and Guatemala, offers a unique taste experience. This medium-roast Arabica coffee offers a balanced, sweet flavour with hints of chocolate spread.
Nespresso® compatible pods – Summer Blend – Cafés Lugat (50 pods)
-Medium roast
-Gourmet and yellow fruit
-Limited edition
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD COFFEE WITH A FILTER COFFEE MAKER
If you prefer filter coffee, made with a manual or slow coffee filter maker, we’ve put together a selection of tutorials on how to make the perfect cup of coffee with different coffee makers.
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HOW TO MAKE COFFEE WITH A MOKA POT
Ingredients
Material
Preparation
The ideal coffee for Moka pots: Voix de la Terre- For Planet by Lavazza
Discover Lavazza Voix de la Terre for Planet organic coffee beans, an exceptional sensory experience combining quality and environmental commitment. Selected from the best organic Arabica coffees, this coffee reveals subtle, fruity tropical fruit aromas.
Coffee beans – Tierra for Planet Bio – Lavazza (500 g)
-100% Arabica blend
-Organic coffee beans
-Delicate and floral
Now you have the keys to unlocking delicious coffee at home! Simply follow our tutorials to prepare tasty cups and enjoy all the richness and complexity of your coffee.
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