HOW TO MAKE GREAT COFFEE

How to Brew...

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 Always use fresh coffee.
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 Use freshly drawn cold water, that has, ideally, been filtered through an activated carbon filter.
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 Use 1 to 1.5 tablespoons (15-25mL) of coffee per 6 oz (175mL) cup.
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 Ensure grind style matches your taste preference and equipment.
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 Ensure brewing & grinding equipment is clean and in proper working order.

How to Store...

It is important to properly store your coffee, before you brew it, and once it's been prepared.

To ensure the freshness of your coffee, exposure to oxygen, moisture, and outside odours must be minimized.

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 Freshness is optimized by purchasing quantities that can be consumed within 7 to 10 days after opening.
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 After opening your package, be sure to transfer coffee to the proper storage container. To ensure coffee maintains its full flavour characteristics, use an airtight, glass container, stored in a cool dry environment. Minimize empty "head space" in the container.
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 Whole beans will begin to lose freshness 21 days after roasting. As with ground coffee, freshness of whole bean coffee can be substantially extended if vacuum packed, to avoid exposure to oxygen.

After Brewing...

A good rule to follow is not to leave coffee on a warming element longer than 20 minutes. Prolonged exposure to heat will cause coffee to burn.

To store brewed coffee for longer periods of time, transfer it to a thermal container, which has been preheated with hot water. This will maintain coffee's flavour and temperature.

For further information Order A Copy of the Association's Brochure "Preparation & Storage Guidelines for Brewed Coffee".