Eggshells In Coffee: What You Need To Know
Coffee connoisseurs have created some pretty wild concoctions over the years from drinks to brewing methods and more, but they always seem to bring something to the table that surprises us. Today, we are talking about eggshells in coffee. Yes, you heard that right. While it might come as a shock to most people, there are some real benefits to putting eggshells in coffee.
We know what you are thinking, What could possibly be a reason why to put eggshells in coffee? Who wants egg-flavored coffee? What are the benefits? We were right there with you. Luckily, there is no egg flavor to hack. We gave it a try ourselves, did our research, and are ready to share our newfound knowledge with you!
So let’s jump to the big question that we are all asking. How do eggshells help your coffee? Have you ever had a cup of coffee that simply didn’t taste right? Did it have that extra acidic flavor that makes your face curl? Not how you want to get your morning started.
That is where this newfound hack will really come in handy. Eggshells have been known to significantly reduce acidity in coffee. The reason for this is that it is a neutralizer for the high acidity in coffee. So next time you try brewing this coffee, try adding eggshells.
How to Brew with Eggshells
So what does this look like? Let’s talk about the difference between regular brewing and brewing coffee with eggshells. Here’s a quick step by step on how to give this new coffee hack a try:
1. Crack and egg
Whether you are baking a cake, making some breakfast, or whipping up a new dish that involves eggs, you need to get an empty eggshell or two. Just be sure that you are getting use out of the eggs rather than wasting them! We are using items that we already have not vice versa. Decide whether you need one or two depending on the size of your pot. Be sure to rinse out the eggs before adding them. Use hot water for the best results. We don’t want actual eggs in our coffee!
2. Add the Coffee
Before you’ve added eggshells, get your desired amount of grounds and add them to your pot. Typically, the ratio is one scoop to 6 ounces in case you need some reference! It’s also important to note that this is for a typical drip coffee maker or a french press maker, so if you have a different means of brewing coffee, you will need to adapt this step-by-step guide to fit. You can also use eggshells for campfire coffee, but that’s an entirely different beast.
3. Crush the Eggshells
Crush up the eggshells and add them to your pot. This will help get the full use out of the shells. Remember we are using the alkaline qualities of the eggshells to help neutralize the acidity in our coffee, so we want to break them up to disperse evenly through the entire pot.
4. Brew
Simple as that. Add your water and brew your pot as you would normally. The eggshells will stay on the spot as the grounds so you don’t get a crunchy mouthful in your cup. This is not a necessity for every style of grounds, as some are more acidic than others, and some people prefer that very bitter taste, but it sure does help to prevent wasting an entire batch of grounds that are a bit too much for your liking.
Conclusion
So there you have it. It’s actually a very simple process. Next time you whip out an egg, save the shell to see if you might need it for your morning cup of joe. It’s also important to note that if you do prefer a less bitter flavor, try switching the style of grounds you’re buying, the darker the roast, the less acidic, so read up on the different options to find the best fit for you.
In the meantime, you now have an alternative to getting you through the bag that you have. Give this hack a try and see if it does the trick for you! Who knew eggshells could be so helpful?
