Our Mission person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time
Be committed to customers. Be focused on
Barista Approach quality. Be dedicated to each other
Steps of coffee brewing Proportion, grind, water, freshness.
The recipe for great coffee is 2tbsp (10g) of
proportion ground coffee for every 6fl oz (180mL) of water : Proper grind is determined by the brewing method. The grind determines how long the grind coffee and water are in contact & how much flavor is extracted. Always grind just before brewing for best taste.
Use clean, fresh, filtered water to get a great
water tasting cup of coffee. The perfect water temp for brewing coffee is 195°-205°F (90°-96°C)
Store coffee in an opaque, airtight container at
room temperature, and use within a week of opening. Protect from oxygen, light, heat, and Freshness moisture. Never leave brewed coffee on a burner for more than 20 minutes. A thermal carafe will maintain freshness for approximately 30 minutes
Coarse grind Coffee press
Medium grind Flat-bottom drip
Fine grind For a cone filter
Extra fine grind Espresso
Four steps to tasting coffee Smell, slurp, locate, and describe.
Tasting characteristics Aroma, acidity, body, and flavor
: The way a coffee smells. Sometimes subtle aroma aromas can be earthy, spicy, floral, nutty, etc.
The lively, palate-cleansing sensation you'll
Acidity feel on the sides and tips of your tongue. Described as low, medium, or high.
The weight of a coffee on your tongue
Body described at light, medium, or full. Light bodied feel lighter, etc.
Flavor The way a coffee tastes.
A shot of espresso has 3 layers. Crema, body
Espresso. and heart.
Types of roasts Blonde, Medium, and Dark.
Lightly roasted coffee that's soft, mellow and
flavorful. Easy-drinking on its own and Blonde roast delicious with milk, sugar or flavored with vanilla, caramel or hazelnut.
Medium-roasted coffees are balanced with
Medium Roast smooth and rich flavors.
Dark-roasted coffees feature a fuller body and
Dark Roast robust, bold flavors. : Types of Coffee Beans Arabica, and robusta. We use arabica
Origins of Coffee. Single Roasted to highlight the distinct flavors of
Origin where they were grown.
Equatorial band between the tropics of
Coffee Belt Cancer and Capricorn
3 Primary coffee-growing Latin America, Africa, Asia/Pacific
regions
Crisp acidity with flavors of nuts, cocoa, and
Latin America Region soft spice
Lush and juicy with flavors from floral and
Africa Region citrus to berry and spice
Full-bodied and syrupy smooth with herbal,
Asia/Pacific Region earthy flavors.
An unroasted coffee bean is the seed of a
coffee cherry. The method used to remove the Processing. beans from the surrounding fruit is called processing. How a coffee is processed contributes to its overall flavor.
This method increases the coffees acidity, or
Washed Processing tanginess, and gives it a clean finish. : This method accentuates the coffees richness Semi-Washed Processing and smooth mouthfeel.