Friday, December 28, 2007

How to Prepare a Great Cup of Coffee

Anacafe offered several tips on how to prepare a great cup of coffee.

For preparation in a French press:

1) Coarsely grind whole bean coffee
2) Measure 2 tablespoons per 6 oz. cup into thouroughly dry French press
3) Heat water to 203 degrees F, or to the point when small bubbles have formed, but water is not yet boiling
4) Pour water over coffee grounds
5) Do not stir mixture; cover with French press lid and let sit for 4 minutes
6) Press coffee and serve immediately

General Storage and Preparation Tips:
  • Do not store coffee in the freezer or refrigerator, as moisture will deteriorate coffee bean quality
  • Do not reheat coffee or leave coffee kettle on burner; additional heat will cause the coffee to become acidic and bitter
  • Drink coffee immediately after brewing for best taste and temperature
  • Brew with filtered, good-tasting water
  • Roasted whole bean coffee in a sealed bag will stay fresh for 4 months; once the seal has been cracked, coffee will stay fresh for 2 months. Unroasted (green) coffee keeps for up to a year - make way for the personal coffee roaster!


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