Make Your Own Flavored Coffee Mixes

Paying for your morning coffee can really add up. Make your own fancy coffee and use that hard-earned cash on something nice for yourself.

Things you need:

1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup instant coffee granules

Flavoured extract or spices

Sealed Container

Steps:

1) Mix creamer, sugar and coffee granules in a bowl.

2) Add up to 1 teaspoon of flavored extract or 1 teaspoon of each spice you have chosen to the mix. These can include cinnamon, cardamom, peppermint, almond, or amaretto flavoring.    
Tip: If a chocolate coffee really gets your taste buds going, add 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder to the mix instead of 1 teaspoon.

3) Stir all ingredients until they’re mixed well and place the mix in a sealable container to store.

4) To make coffee, use 2 heaping teaspoons of mix for every 6 ounces of hot water, stir, and sip your money-saving fancy coffee.  Enjoy!

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How To Properly Store Coffee

You can’t make a delicious cup of coffee with old, stale beans. Here’s how to keep your coffee fresh.

You Will Need
Coffee beans

A mason jar

A cool, dark storage area

And freezer bags

Step 1: Buy coffee beans

Buy coffee beans sealed in a one-way valve package, or freshly roasted at a coffee roaster’s store.

Buy enough coffee to last one to two weeks. Freshness deteriorates after the roasting process.

Step 2: Store in a cool, dark place

Pour your supply into a mason jar and store the jar in a cool, dark place.

A mason jar is a glass container with a rubber gasket in the lid that keeps its contents airtight.

Step 3: Store bulk coffee effectively

If you purchased a large amount of coffee that you won’t use within two weeks, divide into small portions wrapped in airtight freezer bags. Freeze for up to a month.

If you store coffee beans in a cabinet on an outside wall, the sun’s heat can spoil their freshness.

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How To Make Great Tasting Coffee

Tired of making less than stellar java in your drip maker? Getting great coffee at home is simple with the right ingredients!

Step 1: Decide on a grind
Figure out what grind your coffeemaker requires. Cone-shaped filters require a fine grind, while basket-shaped filters take a coarser grind.

Step 2: Grind beans
Grind the coffee beans. Pulse for 10 to 15 seconds for a medium grind, and 15 to 20 seconds for a fine grind.

Tip: When using a blade grinder, pulse the blade and shake or tap the grinder to achieve a uniform grind.

Step 3: Measure grounds

Measure two rounded tablespoons for each six ounces of water.

Step 4: Measure water

Add cold, filtered water to the coffeemaker’s basin and close the lid.

Step 5: Brew coffee

Start the coffeemaker and enjoy the aroma as the coffee brews.

Resist the temptation to sneak a cup before the coffee is finished brewing. The flavor won’t be balanced until the brewing cycle is complete.

Step 6: Serve

Serve the coffee immediately. Well-made coffee can be enjoyed black, with milk, or flavored with syrup or your favorite liqueur.

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