Coffee Tips, Tricks & Questions
Ever had a question about coffee?.. Yeah us too, so we've decided to start making a repository for all those answers you have always wondered about. This is a work in progress and will be growing over time. If you have any specific questions? we've got a form at the bottom of the page where you can ask anything coffee related.
How long does coffee stay fresh
Whole bean coffee maintains peak flavour for two to three weeks after roasting. During that time, the coffee beans release carbon dioxide gas that drives away oxygen and keeps the beans fresh. Once the coffee stops releasing CO2, the beans start to oxidize and stale. Believe me, you can taste the difference!
What happens once the coffee is ground? Coffee begins to stale about twenty-five minutes after grinding because the increased surface area allows the CO2 to escape much more quickly. That's why we encourage all our customers to grind their own coffee immediately before brewing. If you don't have a grinder, though, or wish to give coffee to someone who may not own a grinder, we're happy to grind the coffee for you. While under 25min is ideal, generally ground coffee if stored correctly with taste good for one to two weeks.
Proper storage: with both whole beans and ground you can maximise the life of your coffee by storing it properly. We recommend and sell Airscape airless storage containers where you can reduce the air around the coffee therefore slowing down how quickly it oxidizes.
What grind should I use
How often should I clean my espresso machine?
Ever time: rinse and wipe the basket and run the machine for a second to rinse the screen in the group head.
Daily: Using a blind basket lock the handle into place and then loosen it while running the machine. This is wash out coffee lodged around the group head seal.
Regularly: Use an espresso machine detergent in the blind basket. This backwashes through the group head and cleans the inside. How often depends on how much you use your machines, a busy cafe should do it daily and we recommend once a week for home baristas.
Question submission form
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