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The process of brewing delicious
coffee is very similar to the
preparation of any other favorite
food item in that it requires a good
recipe. Proper brewing techniques
require precise control of the
following functions; the water
temperature, volume of water, and
the proper brew time. All Bunn
®
coffee makers are designed to
perform these functions perfectly.
Other important components to the
recipe are the type of grind and
amount of coffee used.
The actual amount of coffee re-
quired is generally determined by
the grind setting. The finer (smaller
particles) grinds require less coffee.
For best results, we recommend
using a drip (medium) grind and a
liberal amount of coffee (2 oz. for a
full 48 ounce pot of water). Using
too small an amount of coffee can
cause over-extraction and bitter-
ness.
The terms Bitterness and Strength
are often confused. Coffee strength
increases as the amount of coffee
increases. Conversely, Coffee
bitterness increases as the amount
of coffee used decreases. This is the
direct result of coffee over
extraction.
Your new Bunn
®
grinder allows you
to grind coffee exactly as you like it,
and when combined with a Bunn
®
Coffee Brewer, you will have perfect
coffee every time.
✔ Blending Beans - Coffee beans
are generally named by country of
origin and are graded for quality by
physical appearance and taste.
✔ Roasting Methods - The type
of beans and the method of roasting
determines the flavor and aroma.
Chemical changes during roasting
yields the various roasts ranging
from light to dark. The most
common roast in America is a light
roast which has a milder flavor than
a darker roast. The darkest roast is
characterized by a heavier flavor
and aroma. The longer roasting time
brings out the oils to create a heavier,
more caramelized flavor.
✔ Types of Grinding - The finer
the grind of coffee, the greater the
surface area exposed to water which
results in a greater degree of
extraction. A coarse grind exposes
less coffee bean surface and
therefore reduces the degree of
extraction.
COFFEE FUNDAMENTALS