J. Martinez Points Out that Gourmet Specialty Coffee Tastes Just as Good at Home

ATLANTA, GA, April 26, 2014 (Press-News.org) For some people, a daily trip to a gourmet coffee shop is simply a must. They believe that they need fancy equipment and specialty knowledge to create a cup of delicious, high quality coffee, so they spend hundreds of dollars annually to have a barista make them one instead.

However, the specialty coffee experts at J. Martinez & Company Coffee Merchants know that if you purchase good beans and treat them properly, you can make gourmet coffee that tastes as good or even better than any cup of joe you could get at a fancy shop--and you can do it in the comfort of your own home.

Get Good Beans
A great cup of coffee starts with good coffee beans, so you will need to start your journey towards creating gourmet coffee at home by getting some high-quality beans. It is best to get your beans whole and as fresh as possible.

J. Martinez will actually roast your coffee to order, which means it will be at its very freshest when you get it. You should keep these beans whole in an air-tight container until you want to use them.

Grind Just Before Brewing
When you decide you want to make a cup of coffee, measure out the amount of beans you want to use and grind them just before brewing. You will need to purchase a coffee grinder for this, but you can easily find quality grinders online for reasonable prices.

Brew at the Ideal Temperature
One of the biggest problems home coffee makers have with their equipment is that their brew machine makes coffee at too high a temperature, which means the coffee actually scalds and produces a bitter flavor.

You never want to brew gourmet specialty coffees at a temperature of more than 205 degrees Fahrenheit. To make sure your water isn't too hot, bring it to a boil (210 F), then allow it to sit for 30 seconds before using it to brew coffee. A French press is one of the best ways to brew your coffee if you want to control the water temperature.

If You Like Something Extra
At this point, if you like your coffee black, you can simply brew, filter and pour for the best cup of your life. If you like your coffee with a little something extra, though, it is worth it to go the extra mile to be sure to have all the supplies you need at home.

"Gourmet syrups, warmed milk or even spices are easy to add yourself for that full coffee shop experience," says John Martinez, Owner of J. Martinez & Company.

To learn more about making the perfect cup of coffee or to shop for quality beans, visit http://www.martinezfinecoffees.com.

About J. Martinez & Company:

Established in 1988, J. Martinez & Company is an Atlanta-based purveyor of fine coffees and other gourmet items. J. Martinez & Company originated the concept of single estate coffees more than twenty years ago and still carries only the finest premium coffee beans from estates around the world, including Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee and Kona coffee from Hawaii.

For more information, please visit http://www.martinezfinecoffees.com.