Tips For A Perfect Cup Of Coffee

Always ensure your coffee maker is clean.
Use fresh filtered water to brew the coffee.
Rinse the coffee pot well before you start.
Use the correct size filter paper.
Use fresh coffee, possibly a one-cup portion.
After opening a packet, keep the coffee in a tightly-sealed container.
Buy the correct coffee grind for your machine.
Use the same amount of coffee each time, in order to gain as consistent a flavour as possible.
Make sure the coffee is evenly distributed within the filter bag.
The best coffee is brewed at around 96° C.
The ideal temperature to serve it is around 85° C.
Coffee is at its most delicious flavor directly after being brewed.
For a uniform flavor, the coffee in the pot should be stirred before pouring.
Do not leave coffee standing on the burner for too long, or the fine aromas will be lost. If you wish to keep the coffee for longer, use a thermal server.
Remember to de-scale the coffee machine every so often. How often this will be necessary will depend on the hardness of the water in your area.
Use clean serving decanters.