Frequently Asked Questions

2.What is the perfect water temperature to brew a great cup of coffee?

The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) prescribes a water temperature of 92 - 96 degrees C (195 - 205 degrees F). Avoid boiling then cooling the water to the proper range, or at least letting it boil for more than a few moments; boiling hot water rapidly loses dissolved air and will taste flat. If the water is too cool, the brew will be sour and under-extracted. The temperature range during brewing should not vary by more than a few degrees, or extraction will not be optimal. Temperature loss often occurs as a result of heat absorption by the equipment itself or into the atmosphere.