Coffee has four age old enemies; heat, light, air and moisture. The way coffee is stored is essential to keeping it fresh and ready to enjoy. Storing coffee in conditions that expose it to these elements will allow for the coffee to lose its flavor rapidly. - Coffee should be stored in an airtight container. We suggest either a glass, metal or ceramic version. Coffee should not be stored in the freezer, contrary to popular belief, as it leads to moisture extracting the flavor of the coffee. Coffee beans are porous and will also absorb unwanted flavors from your freezer. Keeping your coffee in a dark cabinet and away from light is also recommended. We think coffee is as beautiful as...
Fine Ground: At a fine grind, coffee should be soft to the touch – slightly finer than granulated sugar. Espresso: Great espresso requires skill, patience and quality equipment. Without these things, and a proper grind, espresso can be thin and weak or over extracted and clog in the portafilter. The perfect grind is essential to reaching espresso nirvana; an intensely rich and creamy extraction with thick crema and well rounded flavor. Grind: Fine/Very Fine Toddy Cold Brew:The Aeropress is a quick and efficient way to make flavorful, rich coffee with low acidity and bitterness. With specially designed micro-filter technology the Aeropress consistently provides some of the best coffee in just under 20 seconds. Grind: Fine/Medium Medium Ground: At a medium grind,...
To best determine your preferred roast level, here are the four categories of roast levels that Heritage Coffee utilizes: Light Roast:This type of roast is light brown in color and preferred for more mild-bodied coffees. These beans should not have any oil on the surface. Medium Roast: This type of roast is medium brown in color with a non-oily surface. Traditionally, this is the most preferred type of roast for Americans.Medium-Dark Roast: This type of roast is dark brown in color and presents with an oily surface. Dark Roast: This type of roast contains nearly black and oily beans. To best determine your preferred flavor profile (also known as the coffee's "body") here are the three flavor categories that Fresh Roasted Coffee utilizes: Mild:...
