Coffee Tips

Grinding

  • Grind your coffee right before you are going to brew it.
  • Match your grind to your brewing system.

Espresso: for Espresso and Cappuccino machines
Fine: for cone shaped filters
Medium: for flat bottom automatic drip type filters
Coarse: for French Press

Brewing

  • Start with a clean coffeemaker.
  • Use freshly roasted, whole bean coffee.
  • Grind coffee right before brewing.
  • Match your grind to your brewing process.
  • Use fresh cold water.
  • Use 2 tablespoons coffee to 8 ounces water, adjust to taste.
  • Do not let your coffee sit on a burner.
  • Store coffee in an airtight container in a cabinet.
  • Avoid storing in the refrigerator.
  • If you store coffee in the freezer bring beans to room temperature before using.
ZBEANZ coffee in Portland:
  • Market Choice
  • Hillsdale Farmers Market
  • IndigoTraders
  • Baker & Spice
  • Mocha Mommas
  • Food Front
Proud members of:
  • Roasters Guild
  • SCAA