Whole Bean Coffee

Brewing the perfect cup of whole bean coffee is something that anybody can do. Coffee brewing is a process of flavoring water with roasted and ground coffee beans, and can be done by a number of methods. The most common is the automatic drip method.

Brewing Whole Bean Coffee at Home

To brew whole bean coffee, start with fresh, high-quality Arabica coffee. Arabica coffee is a species that has a superior aroma and flavor compared to the Robusta species. Your beans will be at their best within two to 10 days after roasting. Do not grind the beans until you are ready to use them. Grind only as much whole bean coffee as you will need immediately for brewing. It will begin to lose its flavor and aroma within an hour after you grind it.

Use about two level tablespoons for each six ounce serving of coffee desired. Think about how big your coffee mugs are and adjust the amount you will need. Bitter coffee is usually the result of not using enough coffee, not from using too little! If you want to dilute the flavor of the coffee, add hot water to the finished brew. If you use too much water or too little coffee, it is more likely that the bitter elements of the coffee will be extracted.

The longer the brew time, the stronger the coffee will be. You should aim for a brew cycle of between four and six minutes. Adjust the grind of your coffee beans according to how long your pot takes to brew the coffee. If it brews too fast, grind your beans to a finer texture. If it takes longer than six minutes, make your next grind a little coarser.