#coffee-quality

#coffee-quality

Iced coffee is a morning must for most people. However, those regular trips to Starbucks, your favorite local coffee shop, or even making it from pricey beans at home may not be doing your wallet any favors. Luckily, you don't have to cut iced coffee out of your life cold turkey to save a couple of bucks; you can just switch to a thriftier and more convenient alternative: instant coffee.

One of Tasting Table expert James Hastings' biggest mistakes you can make with coffee cocktails is assuming you can get away with cheap or just not great coffee because you're mixing it with other ingredients. "The powerful flavor of coffee means that it typically forms the foundation of the cocktail," Hastings explained, "so using an inferior brew can lead to weak or unbalanced flavors."

French press coffee combines science and art, often yielding the most exquisite results despite the plethora of complex coffee gadgets available. Its simplicity is key.

Brewing an entire pot of coffee in the morning ensures that you'll have enough for a cup every few hours, but using leftovers could be one of the mistakes.