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Coffee Storage?
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Roasted coffee beans are best stored below 20 degrees Celsius however not necessarily in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Ground Coffee?
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Ground coffee is best used as soon as possible following grinding to extract the best flavour profiles. There is a difference between coarseness of grinds depending on the use of the coffee.
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Specific Grinds?
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Different grinds are for use in individual applications and should be adhered to, giving the best extraction to make a premium cup of coffee. If the grind is not right for the application, it will affect the strength and flavor intensity of the coffee.
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When Was Coffee Discovered?
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It is said that coffee was first found and consumed in the 9th century (800 AD) by the Ethiopians. However, the earliest credible evidence of knowledge of the coffee tree appears in the middle of the fifteenth century, in Yemen.
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Hot Water?
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Do not use boiling water to make your coffee as this can burn the coffee.
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Hot Milk?
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Do not boil the milk for your coffee as this can give a burned taste to the coffee. Ideal temperature of the milk is between 60 degrees and 65 degrees.
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Cleaning Equipments?
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As essential as it is to have fresh coffee, and water and milk at the right temperature, it is important to keep your equipment clean. Unclean machines and coffee making equipment can taint the taste and spoil the enjoyment of your cup of coffee.