Cascade Pride Coffee
At WinCo Foods
Q: How do I care for my brewer?
A: Rinse brewer carafe and filter basket after each use to eliminate accumulation of coffee sediment and oils that can impart rancid flavors to your brew. Wash regularly with soap and water.
Q: Can I use tap water to brew coffee?
A: Water makes up 98-99% of your cup, so it is strongly recommended to use filtered or bottled water, especially if your tap water has any off-flavors, aromas or sediment.
Q: How should I grind my whole bean coffee?
A: The correct grind ensures a flavorful, well-balanced extraction. It is optimal to grind immediately before brewing. If using the store grinder, ‘drip’ or ‘auto drip’ are ideal settings for a home brewer. If using a blade grinder at home, pulse on and off for approximately 15-20 seconds or until coffee particles are the size of very coarse sand.
Q: How much ground coffee should I use to brew a pot of coffee?
A: Use two Tablespoons of ground coffee per six fluid ounces of water. Adjust coffee measurement to taste.
Q: How long will my brewed coffee stay fresh?
A: Brewed coffee will stay fresh about 20 minutes when sitting on a warmer and 60-90 minutes in a thermal container.
Q: Why does my coffee taste bitter?
A: An unpleasant burnt or bitter taste characteristic can be the result of over-extracted or over-roasted coffees.
Solution – Try adjusting the grind a little coarser or don’t leave on the burner past the holding time.
Q: Why does my coffee taste weak?
A: Too coarse a grind results in a weak tasting cup of coffee.
Solution – Try adjusting the grind a little finer or increase the coffee to water ratio.
Q: What is the correct water temperature for brewing?
A: To ensure proper extraction, it is recommended that coffee be brewed with water between 195°-205° Fahrenheit.
Q: What is the best way to store my sealed coffee from the store?
A: To maximize freshness, it is recommended to store your coffee at a cool temperature and minimize its exposure to oxygen and sunlight. Storing coffee in the refrigerator or freezer can add moisture and off flavors to the beans; thus, accelerating the staling process.
Q: What is the best way to store my opened whole bean or ground coffee?
A: Once your bag of coffee has been opened, it will retain maximum freshness in an airtight container and stored at a cool temperature. General recommended guidelines are:
Whole Bean: 2 weeks
Ground: 1 week
Q: What is the best method for making iced coffee?
A: Brew your coffee at double strength, to accommodate the dilution from ice and/or milk. Brew using four tablespoons of coffee (drip grind) to six fluid ounces of water. Pour over ice. Add milk and sweetener to taste. Brewed coffee concentrate will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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