STORE beans in an airtight container on your shelf for use within 3 weeks. For long-term storage (up to 3 months), keep the beans in the original bag in your freezer. Be sure to zip it tightly closed and squeeze out all the air before putting it in. To limit flavor robbing condensation, remove beans from the freezer as little as possible. Frozen beans do not need to be thawed before grinding and brewing. Never store whole bean or ground coffee in the refrigerator. Condensation and odors from other foods will harm its flavor.
GRIND:only enough for immediate brewing. Ground coffee loses its flavor much faster than whole beans. Grind coffee to the consistency of coarse sand (approx). Please note: Too fine = bitter; Too coarse = weak.
MEASURE one rounded tablespoon per 6 oz. of water. Use more or less to adjust to your personal taste.
BREW using a drip type brewer if possible (except for cappuccino and espresso). Start with a clean brewer and fresh good-tasting water. Your brewer should be rinsed thoroughly after each use (residue causes bitterness). Water temperature should be between 180-200 degrees F.
SERVE immediatley after brewing. Store brewed coffee in an insulated carafe or airpot. Do no reheat coffee or keep it on a heat source for long. Reheating will ruin its flavor.
Any other questions about how to properly store and care for your coffee can be emailed to jim@landmarkcoffee.com any questions about coffee terminology can be found here
