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- Here at Mill Bay Coffee & Pastries we strive to provide the best coffee
possible for our customers. We start with only the best quality green
coffee beans from around the world and roast them in small batches with
our Fresh-air Roaster. But even the best beans
will not yield a great cup of coffee if not brewed properly. We
recommend these simple steps to brewing the perfect cup:
1. Start with good water.
Water makes up 98% of any coffee beverage, so using good water is a
critical part of brewing delicious coffee. Regular tap water contains
dissolved minerals and organic compounds, tastes and odors that
contribute to your coffee's taste. Tap water run through an activated
carbon or charcoal filter will yield the best results.
2. Correct grind and quantity of coffee.
Some coffee grinders randomly pulverize the beans into small pieces
while restaurant quality grinders actually shave the beans into a size
and shape that allows for maximum flavor extraction. Once ground, the
"Coffee-to-Water" ratio (how much water is used over how much coffee is
in the filter) will determine the strength of the brew. Using a Portion
Control Grinder is the easiest way to accomplish both of these important
steps towards good coffee.
3. Proper filtration and extraction.
High quality coffee brewing requires equipment that meets these
criteria:
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Water Temperature - A coffee brewer must deliver a steady supply of
hot water and maintain a brewing temperature from 195° - 200° F.
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Water Delivery - The brewing equipment must be capable of wetting the
entire bed of coffee grounds thoroughly and evenly in the first stages
of the brewing process.
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Brewing Time - The coffee brewer must provide a consistent brewing
time for the type of grind used.
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Brew Basket and Filter - Both the brew basket size and shape, and the
paper coffee filter, must work together to achieve the required
balance between strength and extraction in your coffee.
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4. Holding Time
The amount of time your coffee will stay fresh after brewing is called
the Holding Time. Holding the coffee between 185° - 190° F will maintain
its fresh brewed flavor over a specified period of time. When a coffee
decanter is placed on a warmer, the brew begins to break down with the
application of direct heat. After 20-30 minutes your coffee begins to
lose its fresh brewed flavor and may no longer be considered acceptable.
Beyond 30 minutes, the flavor can deteriorate to the point of being
objectionable. If you keep fresh brewed coffee in an airpot or other
closed and insulated container without application of intense heat, the
coffee will stay fresh much longer.
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