Learning to drink coffee? We give you 5 tips!

Waking up in the morning to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. For many people, this is a daily ritual. Not everyone likes coffee, and the black gold is certainly something you have to learn to drink. In a cup of coffee, you can discover aromas like red fruit, chocolate, or hazelnut.

There are so many types of coffee beans, each with its own characteristic taste, and perhaps even more ways to prepare the drink, that there's always something you'll like. Below, we'll give you some tips to help you enjoy your cup of coffee.

Tip 1: First, get used to the taste of coffee

To get used to the taste of coffee, it's best to start slowly. Young children in Italy get used to the taste of coffee by starting with an Affogato, a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a little espresso poured over it. You can begin your coffee adventure by, for example, starting with an iced coffee or by adding a lot of milk to your coffee. Give your hot chocolate some extra kick by adding an espresso. Delicious with a big dollop of whipped cream.

Tip 2: Filter coffee or light roast

Try a lighter roasted coffee. The coffee beans for filter coffee are roasted lighter than the coffee beans used for espresso. The shorter roasting time makes the coffee's taste much milder. Filter coffee is completely hot again these days, and a well-prepared coffee from Ethiopia or Kenya often has fruity flavours, while a coffee from Central America can have floral notes. To find your ideal coffee taste in just four steps, you can use Kaldi's coffee matcher. Besides the type of beans, you can prepare your coffee in different ways, all of which give a different taste. For example, try a cold brew. By brewing the coffee with cold water, you get a pleasant light and fresh taste.

Tip 3: Buy fresh coffee beans

Keep your coffee beans fresh. They won't get moldy and will still look the same, but the taste will fade. For this reason, store your freshly roasted coffee beans in a cool, dry, and airtight place away from the sun. It's best to buy whole coffee beans and grind them just before you make coffee.

Tip 4: Experiment with various coffee recipes

To get the most flavour out of your coffee, it's also important to consider the water. Our advice: use filtered water. This ensures that chemicals are removed from the water and protects the acidity and flavours of the coffee. Many coffee machines are equipped with a water filter.

Tip 5: Find the right method for you

Do some research and try to find your favorite recipe. In every restaurant or coffee bar, you'll see various coffees with milk on the menu. Foamed as in a cappuccino or latte macchiato, or more milky as in a "koffie verkeerd" (cafe au lait) or caffè latte. These are the traditional recipes, but try coconut or almond milk in your coffee, or add a little of your favorite liqueur. Frothing milk at home is difficult if you haven't done it before, but fortunately, there are various automatic milk frothers available to enjoy a delicious cappuccino at home.

Perhaps you'll discover a passion for this drink that you didn't know you had. Are you ready to take the plunge? Then step into your nearest Kaldi store for advice or a freshly prepared coffee, or order a tasting package directly from the website to enjoy at home.