Beyond the Beans: 8 Tricks to Prepare Coffee From Coffee Experts

1. Enhance your coffee by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg powder to the grounds before brewing. This strengthens the flavour compared to adding it.” – Rizwan Amlani, Dope Coffee, Mumbai
2. 2. Optimize your cold brew by pouring a small amount of hot water to release CO2 from the grounds before the 12-hour steeping period. Then continue with chilled water for better flavour extraction. – Vaibhav Singh, Perch, Mumbai and Delhi.
3. Introduce spices like cardamom to your coffee for a stronger taste. It’s a common kitchen staple and can add depth to your brew.” – Ayush Bathwal, Third Wave Coffee Roasters, Bengaluru.
4. Experiment with a slice of orange or apple in your cold-brew jar to add a unique twist. – Shannon D’Souza, KCROASTERS By Koinonia, Mumbai.
5. For a perfect latte or cappuccino at home, heat milk to a 60-70° temperature. if you overheat destroys natural sugars, affecting the texture.” – Tanya Bhardwaj, The Grammar Room, Delhi.
6. To balance the bitterness, add a pinch of salt to slightly smoothen your brew. – Matt Chitthranjan, Blue Tokai, Mumbai and Delhi.
7. Use coarse grounds of not-so-fresh coffee and steep overnight. Enjoy it black or with milk; some coffee is better than none. – Ganga Prabhakar, Coffee Mechanics, Bengaluru.
8. For a cafe-style cold coffee, blend equal parts milk and condensed milk, chill, then blend with black coffee and ice until smooth.” – Kazem Samandari, L’Opéra, Delhi.

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