Brewing A Perfect Pot Of Coffee
Here are some great tips on brewing a great pot of coffee with a commercial coffee maker. First, always make sure you are using a high quality coffee. 100% pure Arabica is by far the top of the line. The more Robusta beans that are in a batch of coffee, the more bitter it will taste. Usually 2-3 ounces of coffee grounds is perfect per 64 ounces of water. Most commercial coffee makers brew 64-72 ounces of coffee at a time. Life is too short to drink cheap coffee. Second, always make sure the coffee brewer, coffee basket and the coffee maker spray head are clean and free of all oils and build up. You will achieve a much longer pot life by keeping them all tidy. Most Bunn, Bloomfield and Curtis coffee makers have easy to remove sprayheads for easy cleaning. Water quality is another important factor in brewing the perfect pot of coffee. If you are using an automatic coffee maker, you might consider plumbing the water line to a water filter. Water filters are quite inexpensive and very easy to install. When using a pour over coffee maker, the same rule applies. Only use water that is clean and free of all impurities. Use bottled water if you have that option available at either your home or office. If your coffee maker has a de-liming spring, make sure to use it once a month to remove any lime build up that may occur inside the spray line. Keep a kitchen thermometer on hand to occasionally check the temperature of the coffee brewing. Most commercial coffee makers are designed to brew between 191-194 degrees to ensure proper coffee ground extraction and flavor. Enjoy your perfect cup of coffee every time by following these easy to follow tips.
