Essentials of Coffee Brewing

Coffee and grinder:

  • Use only freshly-roasted coffee - ideally two days after roast

  • Buy coffee in small amounts and enjoy it within three weeks time

  • Grind coffee right before brewing

  • Use burr grinder to get consistent grind size for optimum extraction

  • Medium (like Kosher salt) grind setting for drip and home coffee machine

 Water:

  • Use filtered or bottled water 

  • Avoid tap water that has a strong odor and taste, such as chlorine

  • Brew water tempature between 195-205 degress Fahreheit

 Coffee-to-water ratio (scale usage always recommended for consistency and optimal results):

  • Rule of thumb - 2 tablespoons of coffee beans (approximately 18 grams) for 12 oz cup of water (approximately 300 grams). Or 1:17 ratio - every one gram of coffee, use 17 grams of water  

Brew time:

  • Brew or water contact with ground coffee time between 2:30 to 3:30 minutes.  

Storage for whole bean coffee:

  • Storage in airtight coffee bag that has a one-way valve, avoid direct sunlight, heat, cold, and moisture. 

Enjoy your delicious cup of coffee!