KEY STEPS TO A PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE

COFFEE FRESHNESS: The key to excellent coffee is freshness. Green beans have a shelf life of approximately 1 - 2 years, but once roasted, coffee begins to stale almost immediately. Roasted coffee has a shelf life of about 2 weeks, while coffee that has been ground should be used immediately, or within 1 hour to achieve the ultimate cup of coffee.

GOOD COFFEE BEAN: Buy good quality beans that have been freshly roasted to achieve full, wonderful coffee flavour.

BUY BEANS: To make the perfect cup of coffee, grind your beans at home just before brewing.

PROPER STORAGE: Store your coffee in an airtight container away from heat and moisture (not in the fridge or freezer).

CORRECT GRIND LEVEL: The degree of extraction of coffee depends on the fineness of grind and the duration of contact between grinds and water. At Coutts & Company, we can help you to choose perfect grind level for your coffee maker.

CORRECT AMOUNT: One to two tablespoons of coffee grinds per six-ounce cup of coffee is recommended. Adjust the amount you use according to your taste.

GOOD WATER: Fresh, cold water free of any flavour or odour is best.

EQUIPMENT: Use clean and well maintained equipment.

TEMPERATURE: Brewing temperature for coffee is 195 degrees F (90 degrees C).

AFTER BREWING: Serve immediately. Do not allow to sit on a burner. Transfer to thermal pot if necessary.

SAVOUR IT: Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Do not gulp!!!

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