In case you missed it Sept. 29 was National Coffee Day , but for some of us everyday is coffee day

In case you missed it Sept. 29 was National Coffee Day , but for some of us everyday is coffee day 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014, 10:43 AM    LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014, 11:04 AM
BY ELYSE TORIBIO
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD

(Originally published May 12, 2014)

It can be hot- or cold-brewed, strong and bold or light and sweet, with or without foam, flavored naturally or with the syrupy stuff. At Ridgewood Coffee Company, you can even get your latte with a side of art; the shop specializes in “latte art” using the pouring method.

What makes a really good cup of coffee? Terry Jung, who has owned the place since December, said it’s paying close attention to consistency and the “variables”: coffee to water ratio, brewing temperature and the quality of your beans.

“Making coffee is an art — and fun,” Jung said. His personal favorite beans? Ethiopian. “It has a fruit taste note and it’s not usually strong. I don’t add anything to it.”

Brave enough to be your own barista? Follow these steps for a simple — but perfect — cup of coffee.

* Buy high-quality coffee beans

Ridgewood Coffee Co. gets most of its coffee from Intelligentsia, a renowned roasting company based in Chicago. For prime freshness, Jung said, “we like to use the coffee seven to 10 days after it’s been roasted.”

The National Coffee Association says buying ground coffee in small batches is best, so that you always have a fresh supply. And if you have a grinder at home, toss in the beans just before you brew.

* Clean your equipment

There should be no leftover grounds from your last coffee fix. Jung prefers to use the hand drip (or pour-over) method with a funnel-shaped tool; you can use whatever you’re comfortable with, like a French press or Moka pot.

* Use the golden ratio

However much coffee you use, you need about 17 times that amount in water. For example, one spoonful of dry coffee grounds calls for 17 spoonfuls of water.

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