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Ideal Coffee Temperature

Coffee never fails to give you a different kind of kick in the morning or a very effective pick-me-upper during crucial times. But a lot of coffee drinkers are after its taste and flavor, so you should not take for granted the proper way to prepare your cup, including the temperature to serve it at. How does the temperature have influence on the flavor profile, you may ask.

Just so you know, coffee is best served at temperatures of 70°C to 80°C or 155°F to 175°F. A lot of people opt for the higher temperatures. It’s actually way higher than the ideal temperature of coffee. Many coffee shops even suggest to their patrons to have their coffee at 180°F to 190°F. A lot of customers are complaining because of their coffee being too hot.

Simply put, one of the main reasons why you need to change your game plan in terms of coffee drinking is that your coffee is served at too high temperature. That said, the coffee oils evaporate quickly so the coffee tends to lose its flavor quality as well. These essential oils, by the way, give your coffee the flavor and aroma most people are rooting for. It’s basically suggested to have your cup of coffee at 175°F in order for you to get the best out of your coffee.

If your coffee beans have excellent quality, don’t waste it by serving it in a non-ideal temperature. The temperature of the coffee actually has a huge impact of the coffee you drink. People who don’t reside in America believe that American coffee temperature range is tad too low for their taste as they typically want their coffee way hotter.

However, your coffee should not be too cold either. By making sure your coffee is at the right temperature, the quality of the coffee beans used is not altered.

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Is it better to store coffee beans at room temp. or in the fridge for optimum quality?

Question by Mr. Curious: Is it better to store coffee beans at room temp. or in the fridge for optimum quality?
I’ve read that storing it in the fridge can make coffee lose it’s flavor. However, I’ve also read on the packages of coffee that say it should be stored in the fridge. Which is it? Which is better?

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Answer by MOMofThree
Cold air can ruin your coffee. Keep it in an airtight container in room temperature.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - December 15, 2011 at 9:46 am

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