How to make the perfect coffee at home

We’re inside more than we’re used to, we’re doing less than we’re used to and we’re eating and drinking more than we should. No judgement here! As you reach for coffee #11 of the morning, take heed; you might be making it wrong. We spoke with John Kozsik, the Lavazza Australia national training manager about how to go about making your at-home brew, sans barista, as best as it can be. A good cup of coffee has the power to shape your day – and with many now unable to lean on their favourite baristas for their go-to pick-me-up, finding that motivation to kick-start the morning can be challenging. Whether you prefer a cappuccino or latte, flat white, espresso or long black, there is nothing better than the aroma and taste of a fresh cup of coffee. To help bring coffee rituals back into households, we sat down with Lavazza’s coffee aficionado and National Training Manager, John Kozsik, to get his top three tips on how to make the perfect cup, in the comfort of your own home. 1. Buy a quality product There are simple ways to identify quality coffee – and a good place to start is with packaging. Good quality packaging ensures your coffee will stay fresh for longer. Look for non-transparent packaging with foil on the inside and make sure it has a one-way breathing valve on it. Coffee releases CO2 after it’s roasted, so a one-way valve is important, because it allows the CO2 to escape, but does not allow… Read More