Some people will spend endless cash trying to make a . Between unconventional brews like , and fancy coffee makers that promise to give you the best java of your life, aficionados are always looking to make their morning cups taste better. But it's actually as easy as throwing an eggshell into your grounds.
Whether you brew your coffee in a French press, moka pot, or traditional machine, adding a crushed eggshell to brew with your grounds will result in a mellower, smoother, less bitter cup of coffee. This is no old wives' tale; it's simple science. Every food has a pH level, and depending on where it falls on the scale, a food is either acidic, neutral, or alkaline.
Coffee beans are acidic; this is what can sometimes make coffee taste bitter. Eggshells, on the other hand, are considered alkaline, and when they're added to something acidic like coffee, they help provide balance. In other words, no more bitterness.
You won't be able to taste a hint of egg, and there shouldn't be any shells that end up in your cup so long as you're using some sort of coffee filter. The method to this seeming madness If you like to eat eggs in the morning along with your coffee, you might as well give this method a try since the eggshells are there for the taking. First, you'll want to remove any raw egg from the insides of the shells; rinse them with vinegar first and then water before gently drying them and finally crushing them.
Place the crushed shells in with your coffee grounds and brew as.
