Enjoy the perfect
cup of coffee at home
with Starbucks.
1. Proper storage will help maintain the freshness
and flavor of your coffee.
Starbucks FlavorLock bag protects the coffee from air,
light and moisture. Once the bag is opened, coffee should
be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
2. Use fresh, cold water.
Water is 98 percent of every cup; for the best results,
consider using filtered water or bottled water.
3. Use 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for each
6 fluid ounces of water.
Keep these proportions consistent, regardless of the
quantity you make. To moderate your coffee’s strength,
simply add hot water after brewing.
4. Use the correct grind for your coffeemaker.
Too fine a grind will cause bitter-tasting coffee or clog
your brewer. Too coarse a grind will cause watery
coffee. For drip brewers, the appropriate grind should
allow the coffee to finish dripping in several minutes.
Coffee presses require a coarse grind; espresso
machines require a very fine grind.
5. Boiling causes bitterness, so never boil coffee.
It should be brewed between 195ºF and 205ºF to
extract the coffee’s full range of flavors.
6. Coffee can be kept warm over a burner for
only about 20 minutes.
A thermal carafe will keep coffee hot and
delicious for much longer periods of time.
7. Do not reheat coffee.
Make it fresh each time you serve it, and make only
as much as you plan to drink. Coffee holds its flavor
best at 186°F.
With the right coffee
and the proper techniques,
you’re on your way to
brewing the perfect cup.
