Listen, if you don't like the taste of your tap water, you're not going to like the taste of your coffee brewed with that tap water. Opt for filtered instead.
6 Essential Coffee-Making Tips
From storing your beans to making foam
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Published May 19, 2015
Use Filtered Water
Get A Decent Grinder
For the most flavorful coffee, grind your own beans just before brewing. Coffee experts will tell you to use a burr mill for the best results (they're sooooo fancy), but for a less expensive option, an electric "whirly blade" coffee grinder will do the trick.
Store Beans And Grounds Properly
For beans: Store a week's worth in an airtight container on your countertop, since you know it'll be used right away. Then keep the rest of the beans in the freezer until you need a refill.
For grounds: Always store in an airtight container on your countertop. Keep in mind ground coffee lasts only about two weeks, so drink up.
Learn The Art Of Cold-brewing
Think of the money you'll save over the course of the summer--or even a year. Our how-to video breaks it down. (Hint: It's easier than you think.)
Foam Your Own Milk
All you need is a microwave to get coffeehouse-worthy froth that can be used on a regular cup of joe or a cappuccino.
Clean Your Coffee Machine
You've got to wash that bad boy on the reg.