How to brew a PERFECT coffee, expert reveals

Most of us fritter away money on our morning cup of coffee on the way to work, but an expert has revealed how you can achieve a coffee shop standard brew at home. Edward Grace, founder of Surrey-based Beanberry Coffee, a specialty roaster and retailer dedicated to producing high quality organic coffee, has shared some of his top tips for crafting the perfect cup, allowing you to save the pennies. From keeping an eye on the temperature of your water to leaving it to brew for just the right amount of time, here's Edward's guide to nailing your morning coffee. Choose the right cup Most of us couldn't imagine starting our day without the help of some kind of caffeinated hot beverage. Pictured: stock image Some coffee shops choose to serve their drinks in glasses - and if you're on the go you're most likely going to be drinking out of a cardboard or plastic cup. According to Edward, the vessel which houses the coffee does make a difference to your drinking experience. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 2 Next Royal fans claim baby Prince Edward 'looks like Prince... Her favourite day out! Zara Tindall looks in her element at... Keanu Reeves' girlfriend Alexandra Grant, 46, reveals 'every... Share this article Share He said: 'It is always the best to use nice heavy ceramic cups, as they retain heat better and allow you to enjoy coffee slowly as it cools down.'  Use the right amount of coffee Edward observed: 'The simple rule is to use six grams of coffee for every 100ml of water.  'A teaspoonful of ground coffee is about four grams, so I would use five teaspoons for a small size cafetiere that will hold about 300ml of water.  'You can make your coffee stronger - sometimes it works incredibly well - but, as a rule of thumb, I would expect a stronger cup to have more kick and body at the expense of the subtleties and balance of a more balanced cup.'  Don't use boiling water  Edward Grace (pictured) - founder of Surrey-based Beanberry Coffee - has shared some of his top tips for crafting the perfect cup Avoid the temptation to pour freshly boiled water immediately from the kettle into your cafetiere as, BHMTPMPA according to Edward, coffee needs to be brewed at 92-93 degrees celsius.