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   Secrets to a Great Cup of Coffee

  • What kind of coffee beans should you buy? (Arabicas vs. Robusta)
  • Which should you buy? (Whole Bean vs. Ground)
  • What kind of packaging is best? (Cans vs. Bags)
  • Isn't bulking the freshest? (Bulk vs. Bags & Cans)
  • Where was your coffee born? (Country of Origin)
  • Does your coffee roaster love coffee as much as you do?
  • How do you like your coffee roasted? (Dark vs. Regular Roast)
  • What flavors do you like? (Flavored Coffee)
  • What's the proper way to do it? (Grinding Coffee)
  • What's the best equipment to use? (Your Coffee Pot)
  • How much coffee makes the best cup? (Measuring)
  • What kind of water should you use? (Water)
  • Can you re-heat coffee? (Keeping it Hot)
  • What's the best way to store coffee? (Storing Coffee)
  • Do coffee stains on the pot interfere with flavor?
  • What kind of packaging is best? (Cans vs. Bags)

    The answer relates to freshness. Exposure to air causes the oils that are responsible for coffee's aroma and flavor to evaporate. The best containers for whole bean coffees are air-tight bags or cans with a valve that lets natural gases out without letting air inside. Ground coffees do not need a valve and can be packaged in an air-tight can or bag (paper bags are porous to air and permit beans to get stale quickly). To further enhance the freshness of your coffee, we recommend storing it in the freezer once the air tight package has been opened.