9 Coffee Mistakes You’re Probably Making

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages around the world. Making a cup or ordering one has been a daily routine for most people. If you are one of those who can’t start the day without having a dose of caffeine, these simple hacks by Problem Solved are for you. They shared 9 coffee mistakes you’re probably making at home and when ordering outside.

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I’m also a big fan of coffee, and I use my favorite cup every day. As expected, it got coffee stains on the bottom after several uses. I usually use baking soda and a sponge to remove the stains, but I didn’t know you could use denture tablets. It’s definitely easier since it doesn’t require scrubbing. All you need to do is drop it into your mug and let it do the work. Find out more coffee hacks below.

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9 Common Coffee Mistakes

1 – Leftover coffee

Don’t throw away leftover coffee. Fill your ice cube trays with your leftover coffee and freeze. Use them next time you make iced coffee.
Add the coffee cubes to a glass and fill with new coffee, or add milk or creamer.

2 – How to make cold brew in a blender

Add 1 part of coffee beans to a blender. Grind the beans until coarse. Add 4 parts of water and mix. Let it set for 12 to 18 hours. Strain your cold brew.

3 – How to keep coffee cold

Fill ice cube trays with your creamer and freeze. Add creamer cubes to your glass and fill with coffee.

4 – How to make your cheap coffee taste better

Add 1/8 teaspoon of table salt to your grounds before pouring the hot water.

5 – Get rid of coffee stains

Add water to the container, mug, or tumbler, and drop a denture tablet. Let it sit for 15 minutes or longer.

6 – Drive through coffee

If you are a fan of traditional coffee, order americano. Ask for the cream on the side that way you can create your perfect ratio.

7 – Sustainable alternative

Buy local coffee. Use reusable filters instead of disposable filters. For the single-serve pods, make the swap and use reusable.

For tea lovers, switch to loose-leaf and use a refillable infuser option.

8 – Keep them fresh

Store your beans in an air-tight container and don’t let light in, not in the bags they came in.

Keep at a cool temperature. Finish your fresh beans in two weeks and avoid freezing excess beans.

If the coffee beans are past their prime, you can still use them for cold brew.

9 – Grind size

Use a burr grinder. Weigh your beans before grinding. That way you grind the perfect amount and not wasting any.

Use fine grounds for espresso, medium grounds for pour-over and drip coffee, and French press and cold brew for coarse grind.

9 Coffee Mistakes You’re Probably Making