Perfect Cup Basics

COFFEE     

Water:  98% of coffee is water

-          Fresh, cool filtered water

-          Temp:

o   200 degrees F

o   (Boiling water cools at a rate of 5-10 degrees F for every 30 sec, so let boiling water sit at least 30 seconds before using)

Grind:  Always grind fresh and use the proper grind setting: Coarse <>Fine

Brew Method	Grind Setting
French Press	Coarse/Perc
Auto Drip	Medium (Metal/Cone Filter)
Pour Over	Medium/Fine (Paper Filter)
Espresso	Fine

 

Proportion:  Most methods require 2tbs-6 to 8 oz of Water

-          Too little coffee = over extraction and BITTERNESS

-          Too much coffee = under extraction  and ASTRINGENT  NOTES  

Time:

Brewing Method	Steep (Dwell) Time:
French Press	4-5 minutes
Auto Drip	7-10 minutes
Pour Over	2-3 minutes
Espresso	20-30 seconds

 

TEA

Water: Fresh Cool Filtered

-          Bring water to proper temperature for desired tea

o   (Boiling water cools at a rate of 5-10 degrees F for every 30 sec, so let boiling water sit for the appropriate amount of time for the tea being used before adding the teabag/diffuser)

Tea:  1 tsp loose tea/1 tea bag  - 6 to 8 oz of water

Steep Time:  Allow tea to dwell for the proper amount of time

Tea:	Water Temp:	Steep (Dwell) Time:
White Teas	180F	3-8 minutes
Green Teas	180F	1-3 minutes
Oolong Teas	180F-212F**	1-5 minutes**
Black Teas	212F	5 minutes
Herbals	212F	5 minutes