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Coffee Brewing

Proper brewing enhances the taste of coffee by allowing you to extract the proper amount of flavor from the bean. There are seven essential elements of good brewing:

  • Correct Coffee-to-Water Ratio
  • A Coffee Grind That Matches the Brewing Time
  • Properly Operating Brewing Equipment
  • Optimum Brewing Method
  • High-Quality Water
  • An Appropriate Filtering Medium
  • Holding




  • Holding

    Coffee should be held between 175ºF and 185 F in a closed and insulated container. Applied heat causes coffee's flavor to change. Letting coffee sit on a heating element for more than an hour, or reheating it after it has gotten cold, ensures that even the best coffee will lose its flavor, become bitter, thick, and generally unappealing. Temperature stability is essential in coffee holding.