👩‍🏫 Tasty Coffee, Teacher Freebies, and Viral Scam Alert

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Hello Coffee Lovers!

For our main topic we look into the nitty-gritty of what makes coffee taste so darn good… because let’s face it, the last thing you need is a subpar brew.

We’ve got the tips you didn’t know you needed (but totally do).

Also in this edition:

• The EU’s new deforestation rules could mean big changes for your morning brew.

• Wawa is keeping teachers caffeinated with free coffee because molding young minds requires serious fuel.

• That viral mosquito-repelling coffee hack? Let’s just say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.

Get cozy with your cup, and let’s spill the beans…

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☕️ Quick Coffee Facts

What Makes a Coffee Tasty? Tips to Make Coffee Taste Better

🌎 Coffee beans from different regions have unique flavor profiles, with Colombian beans often having a nutty, chocolatey taste and Ethiopian beans being fruity and floral.

⚖️ The roast profile determines whether the coffee will be light, medium, or dark, with lighter roasts highlighting origin flavors and darker roasts emphasizing bold, caramelized notes.

⚙️ Equipment and techniques, such as French press, pour-over, and grind size, can greatly impact the flavor and quality of coffee.

💧 Using filtered water between 195°F and 205°F (90.5°C to 96°C), avoiding reheating, and storing coffee beans in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture are essential for a tasty coffee.

⏰ Freshly roasted and ground coffee beans, stored properly, can bring out the best flavor, with whole beans staying fresher longer than ground coffee.