What’s your caffeine fix?

What’s better than drinking a good round of Joe? Why, preparing one, of course.

The caffeine culture has its share of purists and wannabes, but the real fun out of brewing the bean is doing it on your terms. Some like it hot, some cold. Some want sugar in it, some a dash of cinnamon. However you roll when it comes to coffee, nothing beats the aroma that permeates the air the moment you open the bag and ground the beans. It’s your coffee.

But it won’t hurt to know more about the “bean” and how experts do their brewing. A little tip here and there and you’re sure to get a better kick out of your coffee. The infographic published by FinancesOnline.com has roasted some data to serve you one freshly brewed coffee reference that you can keep for posterity.

Enjoy a cup of brewing techniques, equipment you’ll need and even what to make out of those used grounds. So prepare the French press or the drip machine if you insist, get a bagful of Indonesian beans and enjoy a cup of brewed coffee expertly done by… you!