Which roast should I select?
Great question, tough answer. It's very similar to fine wines or art - everybody has a preference and there is no right answer. That's why we've given you the choice between light, medium and dark roasts because democracy is a wonderful thing.
Having said that, we strongly favor the Full City (medium) roast over the darker French or Italian roasts. What makes an Ethiopian or Mexican or any of the varietals unique is typically found at the lighter roast stages. When taken to the deep, dark and smokey shades - many of the beans taste the same....and similar to what you'll find in the grocery store or Starbucks. To each his/her own.
How do I serve the best coffee?
When/how should I grind my coffee?
It is optimum to grind your coffee immediately before brewing. Coffee becomes noticably stale within a day or two after grinding. We recommend a conical burr-type grinder whenever possible.
Where does my coffee come from?
How is coffee decaffeinated?
There are several methods for removing the caffeine in coffee, but here at Good's Coffee, you'll only find the SWP. SWP stands for Swiss Water Process (or simply WP for water process. In this process there are NO chemicals used, something we feel strongly about and we're committed to bringing you the healthiest products we can.
What is fresh coffee?
Fresh coffee is more than taking your first sip soon after it is brewed. Optimum freshness begins with a current harvest of premium green coffee beans, and then is roasted 1-2 weeks. Finally fresh coffee is ground immediately before brewing and enjoyed by the cup within 10 minutes of brewing. Coffee grows stale within a couple weeks of roasting. Coffee also grows stale within a couple days after it is ground. As you can imagine, it is a difficult task to truly serve fresh coffee. It takes larger manufacturers weeks to months for their beans to reach you and is sadly has lost much flavor and aroma. At Good’s Coffee, we take care of you, so you will no longer have to drink stale coffee!
How much coffee should I use when brewing?
Another good question (who is asking these, anyway?) with a tough answer. The SLAA recommends 1.25% coffee to 98.75% water. What that means in practical terms is this: 2 tablespoons per 6oz. of water. A 'cup' in America is typically defined as 6-8oz. of water.
Now - having said that....feel free to experiment and find the ratio that you prefer for each brewing method. I personally use 3 tablespoons of coffee with 16oz. of water each and every morning. Don't let some coffee snob tell you that you're doing it wrong.....these are just meant to be guidelines to start from.
What is the best method for brewing coffee?
We highly recommend the french press or press pot. Because it is our favorite method, we do carry the 8 cup and the 12 cup Bonjour French Presses. Feel free to contact us with any questions about how to use it and check out our package specials!
Simply bring fresh, clean water to boil - let it cool for 10 seconds (water should be around 200 degrees F) and gently pour over the coarse grounds. Put on lid and let it brew for 2 minutes. At the 2 min. mark, gently swirl the pot to circulate the grounds or stir with a wooden spoon. Let brew for another 2 minutes. Slowly plunge the press and immediately pour into mug/cup/IV bag. If the coffee continues to sit in the press, it will continue to brew. Drink and enjoy! Like Bon Jovi, the french press has seen a million faces - and it's rocked them all.
Arabica coffee vs. Robusta coffee Superior Arabica coffee plants are grown at higher altitudes. The cultivation demands great care, much like that of the world’s finest grapes sourced to produce the most expensive wines. Robusta coffee plants produce less flavorful, inferior beans. It is a hardier plant, produces larger and more plentiful berries, thus resulting in cheaper coffee. At Good’s Coffee, we serve only select Arabica beans from the finest coffee growing regions in the world.
What is cupping?
(answer coming soon)
Great question, tough answer. It's very similar to fine wines or art - everybody has a preference and there is no right answer. That's why we've given you the choice between light, medium and dark roasts because democracy is a wonderful thing.
Having said that, we strongly favor the Full City (medium) roast over the darker French or Italian roasts. What makes an Ethiopian or Mexican or any of the varietals unique is typically found at the lighter roast stages. When taken to the deep, dark and smokey shades - many of the beans taste the same....and similar to what you'll find in the grocery store or Starbucks. To each his/her own.
How do I serve the best coffee?
- Transfer your roasted coffee to an airtight container immediately. (Why? Moisture, air, light, and heat are detrimental to coffee.)
- Never store coffee in the fridge. (Why? Coffee is porous so it absorbs flavors surrounding it and also absorbs moisture which deteriorates the coffee. The precious oils brought out of the bean by roasting are broken down and damaged, thus losing it's flavor.)
- Only buy what you plan to drink within a week.
- Drink within 10 minutes of brewing.
When/how should I grind my coffee?
It is optimum to grind your coffee immediately before brewing. Coffee becomes noticably stale within a day or two after grinding. We recommend a conical burr-type grinder whenever possible.
Where does my coffee come from?
Read more here about the unique world of coffee farming from around world
How is coffee decaffeinated?
There are several methods for removing the caffeine in coffee, but here at Good's Coffee, you'll only find the SWP. SWP stands for Swiss Water Process (or simply WP for water process. In this process there are NO chemicals used, something we feel strongly about and we're committed to bringing you the healthiest products we can.
What is fresh coffee?
Fresh coffee is more than taking your first sip soon after it is brewed. Optimum freshness begins with a current harvest of premium green coffee beans, and then is roasted 1-2 weeks. Finally fresh coffee is ground immediately before brewing and enjoyed by the cup within 10 minutes of brewing. Coffee grows stale within a couple weeks of roasting. Coffee also grows stale within a couple days after it is ground. As you can imagine, it is a difficult task to truly serve fresh coffee. It takes larger manufacturers weeks to months for their beans to reach you and is sadly has lost much flavor and aroma. At Good’s Coffee, we take care of you, so you will no longer have to drink stale coffee!
How much coffee should I use when brewing?
Another good question (who is asking these, anyway?) with a tough answer. The SLAA recommends 1.25% coffee to 98.75% water. What that means in practical terms is this: 2 tablespoons per 6oz. of water. A 'cup' in America is typically defined as 6-8oz. of water.
Now - having said that....feel free to experiment and find the ratio that you prefer for each brewing method. I personally use 3 tablespoons of coffee with 16oz. of water each and every morning. Don't let some coffee snob tell you that you're doing it wrong.....these are just meant to be guidelines to start from.
What is the best method for brewing coffee?
We highly recommend the french press or press pot. Because it is our favorite method, we do carry the 8 cup and the 12 cup Bonjour French Presses. Feel free to contact us with any questions about how to use it and check out our package specials!
Simply bring fresh, clean water to boil - let it cool for 10 seconds (water should be around 200 degrees F) and gently pour over the coarse grounds. Put on lid and let it brew for 2 minutes. At the 2 min. mark, gently swirl the pot to circulate the grounds or stir with a wooden spoon. Let brew for another 2 minutes. Slowly plunge the press and immediately pour into mug/cup/IV bag. If the coffee continues to sit in the press, it will continue to brew. Drink and enjoy! Like Bon Jovi, the french press has seen a million faces - and it's rocked them all.
Arabica coffee vs. Robusta coffee Superior Arabica coffee plants are grown at higher altitudes. The cultivation demands great care, much like that of the world’s finest grapes sourced to produce the most expensive wines. Robusta coffee plants produce less flavorful, inferior beans. It is a hardier plant, produces larger and more plentiful berries, thus resulting in cheaper coffee. At Good’s Coffee, we serve only select Arabica beans from the finest coffee growing regions in the world.
What is cupping?
(answer coming soon)
