More For Coffee Lovers
Coffee can be more fun than you think.
Don't we all love the aroma of the freshly roasted coffee beans?
The smell, the taste, and the caffeine rush are just the right combination to start your day with the correct energy boost, to get your creative juices flowing, or to continue your pleasant evening.
My love for coffee piqued just 3 years ago, while writing for a website, “Dripped Coffee.” I researched and ventured into a whole new dimension of coffee, which could be common knowledge for some but mysterious for many.
I learned about the Arabica and Robusta coffee beans, and the different ways you can enjoy them without needing to go to a cafe, as well as the preservation of coffee beans.
If you are a coffee lover, did you know there were different ways and periods in your day when you can enjoy your coffee while absorbing most of its benefits without repercussions? If not, I am here to share those little tips with you.
Uniqueness Of Arabica And Robusta Coffee Beans
Arabica beans and Robusta beans are twins with different personalities, like chocolate and dark chocolate.
Arabica has a smooth texture, sweet smell and taste, layered with acidity, while Robusta has a thinner texture, stronger smell and taste, ideal for espresso.
Arabica Beans are a little more expensive as they are grown in subtropical highland climates and colder regions, and they are slow-growing. I can’t deny admiring it for its silky smooth texture in the mouth.
Robusta is more sturdy and grows faster under less favorable conditions. It's not only easily available but also more friendly to the pocket and my go-to for whenever I need that stronger caffeine dose.
Sometimes I like to mix them for the blending experiment in my kitchen to get the sweetness without missing out on the strong coffee flavor.
Expand Your Coffee Experience At Home
Along my journey in gathering information on coffee for my website and bingeing on the shows where they sublimentally makes you fond of coffee, I grew a sudden urge of having cafe experience at home.
At this point, I knew I did not need a coffee machine for that.
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A good grinder, a reliable scale, and simple equipment like a French press, a pour-over, and a frother can add up to your in-home coffee setup.
I still remember the excitement when I bought my first frother, the buzzzz… from it made me so excited. On the plus side, the cream from the frother absorbs a good amount of caffeine from your homemade latte.
The art of making lattes and espressos are stisfiying in itself, but there is more to it. Its is extremely calming to measure and try out different ration blends of arabica and robusta beans.
The flavored coffees are a different universe altogether; my favourite is the hazelnut and chocolate flavors. If you haven’t yet, this is your calling to give it a try.
Coffee Beans? I Like To Preserve It’s Taste
I buy coffee beans now and then to grind my own coffee beans, and if you know, you know, it tastes really different.
The darker roasts bloom faster than the lighter roast beans. You want to keep your coffee beans airtight in a cool place.
However, avoid the freezer or refrigerator if you use your coffee beans every day, as frequent variation in temperature can cause the beans’ taste to change faster than you know.
Coffee beans can change their qualities and lose flavour very fast if not preserved well, and I am sure you do not want inconsistent levels of caffeine on regular days, as they can bring changes in your blood pressure and cortisol levels.
Your Coffee Cup Can Be Beneficial At Certain Hours Of The Day
Sipping that coffee empty stomach looked healthier to me before I took an interest in learning about it.
Coffee in empty stomach can spike the cortisol levels, which is the stress hormone in your body, so definitely not something you should drink in empty stomach if you want to enjoy it longer.
I avoid drinking coffee for the first 60–90 minutes after waking up. It is always better to have a good protein intake before or with your first cup of coffee, which makes after lunch a suitable time as well.
Personally, I love my evenings accompanied by a cup of coffee while I am wrapping up my work. However, I don't let it mess with my sleep by reducing the caffeine levels in it.
Final Thought
Too much of anything in life can be harmful, but little love for coffee or curiosity about experimenting with it is not, while respecting the boundaries of the body.
The world of coffee for coffee lovers is vast, with all the other beverages the market has to offer, coffee has held its position up high for centuries now.
I definitely enjoyed my cup of latte and felt every sip a little more, while writing this article, hoping to have added a little curiosity to your next cup of coffee.
