FAQ’s
1. How to store coffee?
Store it in an air tight container, as moisture and air are its principle enemies. Do not refrigerate it. Refrigeration makes it lose its aroma and flavor.
2. How to take proper care of the coffee maker?
It is very important that you wash your coffee maker pot and filter container thoroughly at least once a week. You should also do a light cleaning after every use. Bitter oils stick to the glass, plastic and metal creating an inferior final product.
3. Why is coffee bitter?
Good quality coffee will commonly have some bitter elements, but they should exist in balance with other aspects; bitterness should not be an overwhelming component. Unfortunately, most people are rarely served anything but poorly prepared coffee that may also have been sitting on a warming element for extended periods, so the standard experience is that coffee is bitter.
4. What are the sources of caffeine?
Sources: Coffee, tea, cola nuts, mate, guarana.
Effects: Stimulant of central nervous system, cardiac muscle, and respiratory system, diuretic Delays fatigue.
5. Factors determining the Quality of coffee
The quality of a brew depends on the following factors (in no particular order):
1. Time since grinding the beans.
2. Time since roasting.
3. Cleanliness with brewing equipment.
4. Bean quality.
5. Water quality.