Brewing Coffee
It's not rocket-science, but there is a science to making a good cup of coffee.
 H2O - FRESH WATER!
At Christopher Bean, we recommend using the freshest, coldest water available. Filtered or bottled water is best; distilled water is not recommended. Brewed coffee is 98% water. Some tap water sources can contain sulfur or metallic-tasting elements and this equates to bad tasting water=bad tasting coffee.
MEASURE!
Many coffee manufacturers will recommend a water-to-coffee ratio on their packaging. They have already done the research for the consumer which takes some of the guess-work out of making the perfect cup of coffee.
Generally, the standard measurement for a single serving of coffee is one tablespoon coffee per six ounces of water, and that is what our company recommends. However, we realize each person has different tastes, so we say experiment and have fun with our coffee—be as daring, bold, and as rich as our Kenya Kilimanjaro Blend or as conservative and laid-back as our mellow-flavored Colombian coffee—it is entirely up to you!
STORING COFFEE!
You may want to rethink your coffee storage habits if you have been storing it in the refrigerator or freezer. Coffee will absorb the many aromatic substances in your refrigerator or freezer. Some are pleasant, but  most are not—such as onions, left-over pizza, tuna or egg salad! Another reason not to store it there is that each time you remove your coffee from the freezer or refrigerator and expose it to the warmer air of that in your kitchen or workplace, this can cause moisture to form in what should be a dry, airtight environment for your coffee.
We want you to enjoy the flavor of your coffee from the moment you first open it and breathe in the invigorating aroma of fresh ground or whole-bean coffee, to the moment you realize that it’s time to open a new bag of your favorite Christopher Bean coffee. So please store your coffee in an airtight container; in a cool, dark, place; not in the refrigerator or freezer. You will be glad you did!
Happy Brewing! |
