Brewing and Storing Coffee

There is a science to making a good cup of coffee.

The Water
You need to start with fresh water, ideally cold fresh water. Filtered or bottled water is best; distilled water is not recommended. Since brewed coffee is 98% water, it's important. Some tap water sources can contain sulfur or metallic-tasting elements and this equates to bad tasting water, which of course affects the taste of your brewed coffee.

Measure the Coffee
Many coffee manufacturers will recommend a water-to-coffee ratio on their packaging. They have already done the research for the consumer which takes some of the guess-work out of making the perfect cup of coffee.

Generally, the standard measurement for a single serving of coffee is one tablespoon coffee per six ounces of water, and that is what we recommend. However, we realize each person has different tastes, so experiment and have fun with your coffee. But, still measure so you can recreate your perfect cup again next time!

Storing Your Coffee
To maintain the freshest, best tasting coffee we do not recommend storing coffee in the refrigerator or freezer. Coffee will absorb the many aromatic substances in your refrigerator or freezer. Some are pleasant, but most are not.

It is best to store your coffee in an airtight container; in a cool, dark, place; not in the refrigerator or freezer. You will be glad you did!

Now relax and enjoy a great cup of Ted's Favorite Coffee!