We get a lot of questions about coffee here at St. Nina's, so we thought we’d share what we have learned and are still learning. Enjoy!
GRINDING COFFEE
THE BEST COFFEE is freshly roasted, freshly ground, and freshly brewed. While we are happy to grind beans for you, you will get the most out of our coffee if you grind just enough for brewing every time you brew. Inexpensive electric and manual grinders are widely available and make a big difference in your daily cup.
How much to grind? Depends on your brewing method and how strong you like your coffee. The standard ratio for drip-filter coffee is two tablespoons ground coffee per six ounces water.
How fine to grind?
How much to grind? Depends on your brewing method and how strong you like your coffee. The standard ratio for drip-filter coffee is two tablespoons ground coffee per six ounces water.
How fine to grind?
- For automatic drip coffeemakers, a medium-fine grind is best. Too coarse, and the water goes through too quickly to “catch” the best of the coffee. Too fine, and your coffee takes too long to brew. Find a happy medium.
- French press users should use a coarse grind. The water will be in contact with the coffee throughout the brewing process, allowing for good extraction.
- Espresso makers use a fine grind.
BREWING COFFEE
WHATEVER YOUR BREWING METHOD, start with fresh water. Better water equals better coffee.
Drip-filter method—automatic
This is the way most Americans make coffee.
Drip-filter method—manual (“pourover”)
Drip-filter method—automatic
This is the way most Americans make coffee.
- Measure water for the number of cups desired.
- Pour water into the coffeemaker’s reservoir.
- Grind beans and pour into your machine's filter/basket. The standard ratio is two tablespoons ground coffee per six ounces water—adjust to your taste.
- Flip the switch and enjoy!
Drip-filter method—manual (“pourover”)
- This is how coffee buffs brew coffee. And it tastes really good. And it’s fun! All you need is a hot water kettle, your cup, a filter holder, and a filter.
- Start with fresh water just off the boil.
- Measure ground coffee and place in filter.
- Pour enough water over the grounds to moisten them. Wait a few seconds. This is called letting the coffee “bloom.”
- Continue by slowly pouring hot water from your kettle onto the grounds in a gradual, circular motion.
- Enjoy your hand-brewed coffee!
