It isn't always easy making coffee. Too often, homemade coffee ends up too weak, too strong, or even inedible. Read on for some useful tips and techniques to ensure a consistently tasty cup of coffee each and every time.

For a rich tasting coffee, consider using a French press. Drip coffee makers use paper filters that can retain coffee's natural oils, robbing the final product of flavor. A French press doesn't have filters, but it has a plunger which forces the beans to the very…