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Coffee Storage, Grinding, and Brewing
Secrets to the best coffee experience
Storing Coffee
Heat, air, and time are coffee's biggest foes once roasted. Coffee contains over 400 chemical compounds, half organic, and the brewing process releases these aroma and flavor compounds. Coffee that is stored in a sealed container with a degassing valve will last for some time. Research conducted by the Specialty Coffee Association in 2011 shows that refrigerated coffee lasts longer and tastes better than coffee stored at room temperature. Coffee that is kept frozen did not lose its flavor after months of storage. Freeze It!
The Daily Grind
 Grinding is one of the most important secrets to a great cup of coffee. Inexpensive blade coffee grinders (those that look like a small blender), pulverize the coffee and it is difficult to obtain a consistent grind. Burr Grinders cut the coffee maximizing the surface area of the "ground" coffee. This allows more extraction of the coffee's flavors. Burr Grinders are available at most culinary and home stores and cost as little as $50.
Brewing
 Coffee has been brewed using various techniques for centuries. When brewing hot water is added to the grounds. How this takes place is up to you. Most favor automatic drip machines (we normally grind our coffee for these machines) because they are convenient. Some prefer French Press, others prefer steam infusion.
Strength of the coffee
 Coffee Strength is determined by the amount of grounds to the amount of water. Use 1 tablespoon per cup and adjust to taste. (A coffee scoop is 2 tablespoons).
A Spoonful of Sugar?
Traditional Panamanian Brewing adds a teaspoon of sugar to the grounds prior to brewing. This gives the coffee more balance (but does not sweeten it).
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