COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION
HINTS & TIPS
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Fresh, quality coffee beans will give
you the best possible extraction.
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We recommend quality 100% Arabica
beans with a 'Roasted On' date stamped
on the bag, not a 'Best Before' or
'Use By' date.
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Coffee beans are best consumed
between 5–20 days after the 'Roasted
On' date. Ideally only grind directly
before the extraction to maximize
flavor.
•
Buy coffee beans in small batches to
reduce the storage time.
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Store coffee beans in a cool, dark and
dry container. Vacuum seal if possible.
OVER EXTRACTED
BITTER • ASTRINGENT
BALANCED
UNDER EXTRACTED
UNDERDEVELOPED • SOUR
GRIND
GRIND DOSE
TOO MUCH
TOO FINE
USE RAZOR TO TRIM
8-10g (1 CUP)
OPTIMUM
15-18g (2 CUP)
TOO LITTLE
TOO COARSE
INCREASE DOSE &
USE RAZOR TO TRIM
TAMP
SHOT TIME
TOO HEAVY
OVER 40 SEC
30-40lbs
25-35 SEC
(15-20kg)
TOO LIGHT
UNDER 20 SEC
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