COFFEE BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
Brewing a perfect cup of coffee is easy if you start with great coffee beans (available at Cafe Moto) and follow the simple guidelines listed below:
Freshness is crucial. Roasted coffee is best used one to ten days after opening a well sealed bag. Properly ground coffee and good water is crucial in achieving great brewed coffee.
 Beans- Freshness is key for quality brewing. The best way to store your coffee is in its “natural packaged state”, in other words “whole bean form” away from light, air, and moisture.
Grind- Only grind as much coffee as you need at one time to ensure freshness. Make sure your coffee beans are specifically ground for the chosen brewing method. For drip coffee the grind consistency should resemble granulated sugar. If the grind is too fine, the coffee will taste bitter and over-extracted. If the grind is too coarse, the coffee will taste weak. Finding the perfect grind may take a couple brew cycles but will result in a great taste.
Water- Always use good quality cold water. Brewed coffee is approximately 99% water; with that in mind water quality is essential. If the water is not pleasant to drink then we would not suggest making coffee with it. A dissolved mineral content of 50 to 100 parts per million is suggested. Have a water expert in your area test your water, as conditions can differ dramatically from one part of a city to another. A good filtration system or bottled water may be necessary to ensure quality taste. Try brewing coffee with a tap water and then try with bottled water and compare the difference.
Temp- The water brewing temperature should be between 195-205 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ratio- Many of Cafe Moto’s customers use airpots to hold their coffee. Airpots come in various sizes, are very well insulated, and will not continually “cook” your coffee. Listed below are some handy ratios of coffee to water.
0.5 oz. (1 tablespoon) of coffee per 8.0 oz. of water
4oz. coffee per 1.9 liter airpot (1.9 liters = 64oz. water) |
