Sure–Flamenco Organic coffee is roasted flawlessly, but without proper brewing, your coffee may taste similar to the swill you might find at the corner gas station. Follow these brewing techniques and procedures to make sure that you have the best possible coffee experience every time.
FOR EVERYONE: Coffee can be brewed perfectly when certain standards are applied. The keys to know:
-proper extraction begins when the water temperature is at 200 degrees Fahrenheit (barely boiling).
-the water should be dispensed as uniformly as possible, and all of the ground coffee should be soaked.
-the coarseness of the ground coffee plays a huge factor in the strength of your coffee, but also in the taste and quality of the brew.
-after being brewed, your coffee begins to deteriorate immediately! Drink up, because after 30 minutes, your coffee is considered spent (according to Specialty Coffee Association of America’s standards).
-it’s best to grind your coffee right before you brew; coffee begins to spoil as soon it is ground.
FOR HOME USERS: Unfortunately, most home brewers allow imperfections to occur during brewing. The water does not get hot enough, nor does it dispense uniformly over the ground coffee. Often times, the brew basket is too small for the amount of ground coffee you require. This tends to be across the board, no matter how much money you spend.
Lucky for you, Flamenco Organic Coffee helps to make available the some of the best brewers around. We recommend the following:
Melitta Single Cup Brewer: This small device is portable and fits over any size mug or travel cup. The Melitta is wonderful because it gives you access to the important factors like water temperature, grind setting, even water distribution, and amount. If your coffee tastes like dump, it’s only your fault! The roasters at Flamenco use this brewer to evaluate coffee samples they receive. AND IT’S CHEAP!
Put the Melitta onto a cup. Simply pour hot water over the ground coffee as it sits in the Melitta filter. Agitate the grounds by stirring the water with a spoon. Brewed coffee falls slowly from the bottom of the device, and continue pouring hot water until you have a full cup of coffee.
French Press coffee: Brewing with a French press is simple, but limiting.
OCS Professional Coffee Brewers: Despite the fact that it looks like your typical home brewer (the ones we told you that don’t work properly), you’ll find that this sleek model provides you with all the necessary components to brew a great cup. The water flows at a consistent 200 degrees with proper distribution over the grounds. Deep brew baskets, shut-off functions, and a stainless-steel carafe are just the icing on the cake! All you need to do is find the proper coffee-to-water ratio …let us know if you need help!
FOR CAFÉ AND COMMERCIAL USERS:Things get tricky here…if you think the coffee at your café doesn’t taste right, we want to help (as long as you currently use Flamenco Organic Coffee!). Give us a ring or shoot us an email. We can either talk you through it, or give you a visit. Don’t forget: we are certified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America to make you a Gold Cup Certified café!