Kiva Coffee Roasters

How To Brew The Perfect Cup Of Coffee

There are lots of ways to brew and enjoy a great cup of coffee. The basics, though, are always the same: 1. Buy whole beans.

2. Store unopened vacuum packages of beans in a cool, dry place. After opening, store coffee beans in an airtight container in your freezer for up to four weeks.

3. Grind your coffee beans immediately before brewing.

Always use fresh, good-tasting, cold water. (Remember -- brewed coffee is about 98% water!)

4. Measure your coffee. We recommend starting with 1 tablespoon of coffee to 5 ounces of water. Then vary from this according to your taste preference.

5. We recommend brewing coffee by using either an automatic drip brewer or a French Press.

6. Consume brewed coffee immediately (coffee "cooks" on a burner), or Store brewed coffee up to two hours in a thermal carafe.