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BREWING THE FINEST COFFEE
The following are excerpts from an article which appeared on...
The National Coffee Association of USA, Inc.’s website.
NCAUSA, is a non-profit organization serving the public,
the coffee industry and it’s association members.
There are many methods for brewing a fine cup of coffee and no single technique is right for everyone. The method you choose for brewing your coffee should be based on your needs and your unique coffee preferences. But, no matter how you choose to brew your coffee, there are guidelines to follow which will give you the finest cup of coffee possible.
To optimize the quality of every cup of coffee you prepare try incorporating these five suggestions:
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Make sure that your equipment is thoroughly cleaned after each use by rinsing it with clear, hot water and drying it with an absorbent towel. Check that no grounds have been left to collect on any part of the equipment and that there is no build-up of coffee oil. Such residue can impart a bitter, rancid flavor to future cups of coffee.
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Purchase coffee as soon after it has been roasted as possible. Fresh roasted coffee is essential to a superb cup of coffee. And purchase your coffee in small amounts -- only as much as you can use in a given period of time. Ideally you should purchase your coffee fresh every 1-2 weeks.
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If you purchase whole bean coffee, always grind your beans as close to the brew time as possible. Never reuse your coffee grounds. Once brewed, the desirable coffee flavors have been extracted and only the bitter undesirable ones are left.
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The water you use is VERY important to the quality of your coffee. Use filtered or bottled water if your tap water is not good or imparts a strong odor or taste, such as chlorine. If you are using tap water let it run a few seconds before filling your coffee pot. Be sure to use cold water. Do not use distilled or softened water.
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Use the proper amount of coffee for every six ounces of water that is actually brewed, remembering that some water is lost to evaporation in certain brewing methods. A general guideline is 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water. Be sure to check the 'cup' lines on your brewer to see how they actually measure.
Brewed coffee should be enjoyed immediately! Pour it into a warmed mug or coffee cup so that it will maintain its temperature as long as possible. Brewed coffee begins to lose its optimal taste moments after brewing so only brew as much coffee as will be consumed immediately.
Brewed coffee should never be left on an electric burner for longer than 15 minutes because it will begin to develop a burned taste. If your coffee is not to be served immediately after brewing, it should be poured into a warmed, insulated thermos and used within the next 45 minutes. Never reheat your coffee.
We hope you enjoy Sarah’s Coffee as much as we do!
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