As I sit at my typewriter this morning and pound out these words, I am enjoying a good cup of coffee. In a world apparently gone mad, coffee provides some degree of comfort. Coffee seems almost a supernatural beverage, imbued with mystic qualities. It’s like peace in a cup. No wonder that over one billion people around the globe enjoy coffee every day. In the words of Jerry Seinfeld, “this liquid is taking over the world!”
With coffee on my brain today, let me share nine practical ways to dramatically improve the taste and quality of your morning cup.
BUY SPECIALTY COFFEE – There are two basic types of coffee consumed on planet Earth, commodity coffee and specialty coffee. Commodity coffee is what you will find in your local grocery store (think Folger’s, etc.). 98% of coffee production worldwide falls into this category. Specialty coffee is higher quality, grown, harvested, and roasted with extra care. Specialty coffee (approx. 2% of world production) typically costs two to three times more than commodity coffee, but it is worth it. Specialty coffee tastes better. If you enjoy coffee and desire more than just a caffeine boost, then specialty coffee is for you. You can obtain specialty coffee from your local coffee roaster or coffee shop, or you can purchase it online.
