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WATER
- Coffee is made up of 98% water. Quality water can certainly enhance your high quality coffee. If you notice any traces of chlorine, iron, or other minerals in your water, use bottled or filtered water. Softened or distilled water should not be used as they will distort the flavor of coffee.
- The general rule of thumb for water-to-coffee ratio is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee or 2 tablespoons of whole beans for each 6 oz of water. There are numerous measurement recommendations for the perfect cup--you'll need to experiment and find what you like best.
- Water temperature should range from 195-205 for brewing coffee. Many coffee makers do not achieve this. Water can be boiled then let it cool for a few seconds. Serve it "off the boil". Water that doesn't reach this temperature doesn't capture all the nuances that coffee offers.
- Boiling or re-heating coffee literally boils the flavor away. A thermal carafe can maintain the quality of coffee for 2 hours.
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