The expectation for excellent coffee doesn’t just stop at cafes. Customers are demanding good coffee when it comes to their caffeine fix. When you serve fresh, quality coffee you can increase your customers stay while encouraging additional add on purchases. By following these simple guidelines, you can have flavor filled coffee that your customers will thoroughly enjoy.
Whole bean coffee retains the freshness longer than pre-ground coffee. This is because the majority of coffee’s flavor is found in the essential oils if the beans. What you can do is invest in a commercial coffee grinder that includes a variety of grinding levels.
Properly storing your coffee grounds can impact how long the coffee will stay fresh. Store coffee grounds in an opaque, airtight bag or container in a dark dry place. It is not recommended you store coffee grounds in the refrigerator or freezer. The thawing process can compromise the flavor of the coffee. Coffee beans on the other hand can be stored in the freezer or refrigerator. Make sure to not refreeze already thawed out coffee beans.
Here are some examples of things you can do on an everyday bases to make sure that your customer is receiving a great cup of coffee.
-Keep equipment clean by cleaning our coffee equipment regularly.
-Brew coffee at the correct temperature. Brewing between 198- 202 degrees Fahrenheit is the optimal temperature for the perfect tasting coffee. Anything hotter than 202 degrees tends to have a bitter taste and anything lower than 198 tends to have a flat, poor flavored taste.
-The industry standard for the perfect cup of coffee is 1 part coffee to 18 parts water. Use a scale to weigh beans as opposed to measuring by volume. This will help create a more definitive and exact ratio, which leads to more consistent cups of coffee every time.
-Brewing time is largely dependent on how fine you have ground the beans. The finer the grind, the shorter the amount of time is needed to brew. When you have a coarser grind, more time is needed for water to make contact and extract flavor from the bean particles.
Make sure to properly train your staff so that everyone is on the same page on how to make a consistently good cup of coffee. When done right, coffee is an enticing and aromatic treat that customers are happy to spend money on day after day. Its versatile nature means the perfect cup of coffee can be served at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even dessert to customers who will appreciate its bold, rich flavor. Follow the above guidelines to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your equipment and serving delicious and profitable coffee to customers.
