Coffee is enjoyed by many. Some drink their cup of of joe to help get ready for the day while others sip to enjoy the flavour and relax.
There are many different ways to brew coffee from presses to machines. Andrew Hoytema is a local and independent record producer in London, and a coffee connoisseur. He says that pour overs are his preferred choice of brewing.
“They offer a milder flavour, and brewing a cup of pour over coffee offers a kind of zen. The whole process of grinding your beans, wetting the filter and actually making the coffee is a good morning routine to get into,” says Hoytema.
Coffee is also very intricate. There are many different grinds that differ depending on how you brew your coffee. Hoytema says that there are many resources you can access to find out all of coffee’s subtleties.
Hoytema says, “online coffee communities are very knowledgable, or you can also ask your local barista from your cafe. Just don’t be afraid to ask questions.”
Coffee can be intimidating to some who are wanting to find their own way preferred way of brewing. Robin Wilkins is a district manager for Starbucks and he gives some advice to people who want to get started.
“When I talk to people, I always ask them what they don’t like about coffee because you can work from that process of elimination,” says Wilkins.
One of the reasons as to why coffee can be so intimidating is because coffee beans are really fragile. Many different factors like water, air, or even how it’s packaged can affect the taste of a coffee bean.
Wilkins says, “keeping your coffee whole bean, and only grinding what you need is a great way to maintain the freshness of coffee. Coffee is best stored in an open container where it’s cool and dry.”
Whether it’s a latte or a dark roast, everyone can enjoy a cup of coffee. Wilkins says that coffee is a way in which we can connect with others, and enjoy the present moment.
