Who doesn’t want to wake up every morning with a coffee aroma? Even better, what if you can serve yourself a gourmet-quality cup of coffee? All the relaxing, calming, and enjoyable ambience can be yours just in five simple steps.
Grind the Beans on Your Own
Forget that ground beans you buy from the market. Coffee beans are best kept in the bean form because once they are turned into powder, the aroma and taste won’t last for long. Therefore, it is compulsory for you to brew a cup of coffee with only freshly-ground coffee beans. This small detail is the secret that all baristas know, but they don’t want to tell you about it.
First, your grinders should fit the size of your brewer. Not all serving styles require fine ground coffee, like drip and syphon, for examples. Besides, the finer the grind is, the faster the extraction process will be. In other words, your coffee can be more bitter than you are expecting.
Second, the material of the grinder parts must be of high-quality. They all have to be rust-proof and perfectly adjusted. Otherwise, some joints may fall apart when you operate the grinder.
Diversify Your Bean Supplies
Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa are the primary categories of coffee beans. Arabica is known for its sweet and acidic flavors, while Robusta is for its strong coffee aroma. The less known are the Liberica and Excelsa. Liberica has a combination of fruity and floral tastes in it. And Excelsa shows its distinct character when lightly roasted.
Since your goal is to transform your kitchen into a boutique cafe, you should have the Arabica and Robusta variants, at least. Moreover, different regions will produce different coffee tastes. As for Arabica, for example, Ethiopia is deemed as the best region where this coffee species can grow.
Decorate Accordingly
No matter how heavenly your coffee tastes, without the right decoration, you won’t get that cozy vibe in your kitchen. Try to get some inspiration from Pinterest as there are plenty of smart ideas for cafe-like decor for kitchens.
Rustic wooden signs, coffee stencils, metal tin signs, and other coffee-themed wall arts are the essential elements. Also, add coffee scent in the room by simply placing some beans in several open containers. Your favorite cafe gives you a great experience because the design manages to stimulate both your olfactory and visual senses.