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Only
purchase enough coffee to last 7-10 days.
Keep your coffee in an air-tight container
and store it in your refrigerator or
freezer. Cool temperatures and the lack of
air will prolong freshness. |
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The elements of a GOOD brew are
good water, proper temperature, the right roast for you,
the grind of the coffee and the amount used. |
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Fresh grind only the amount of beans needed.
We recommend to start with 1-2 tablespoons
per 8 oz. cup and adjust to taste. The proper
grind depends on the method of brewing. Ask your coffee
shop staff for direction. |
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If you enjoy your coffee a little heartier, increase
the amount of ground coffee used... be consistent.
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Once your coffee is brewed, transfer it to an airpot
or a carafe... DO NOT hold your coffee on a
hot plate. It will burn your coffee.
If possible, purchase a brewer that will
brew directly into an airpot so your coffee
never touches a hot surface. Coffee will
immediately begin to deteriorate if it
touches a hot surface. Some people put
penney's on the hot plate to prevent it from
coming into contact. We don't recommend this
and believe purchasing a quality home brewer
with these features is well worth the
investment. |
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If your coffee brewed at home doesn't taste quite
like the brew at the coffee shop, it is probably due to
the temperature of the water. Commercial brewers take
the water to a temperature of 195°-
205°, while the home brewers rarely reach above the 150°
- 160° temperature range. |
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Ask your coffee house
staff, or better yet, your roastmaster, for assistance
in choosing which coffee best meets your expectations. |
