•Coffee should be stored as whole beans in an airtight container away from heat and light at room temperature. We recommend in stainless steel or ceramic containers.
•You can store ground coffee in freezer for a short time, but beware it will pick up the taste of whatever is in the freezer- fish, onions, etc?
•For best tasting results, grind your beans just prior to brewing. We recommend using a coarse to percolator grind for the filter-drip system method of brewing, which is what most Americans use at home.
•Always use a clean coffee maker. Make sure there is no residue from previous usage, because coffee does mold and can leave a "moldy" taste.
•Use filtered or spring cold water. Do not start with warm or hot water. Tap water is fine, but remember- that coffee is 98% water, so good tasting, clean water makes for good tasting coffee.
•Use two level tablespoons for every cup (6 ounces) of water on average. For an average 10 cup maker, (60 liquid ounces) use about 3 ounces of ground coffee (about 1/3cup). Adjust for your taste preference.
•Remove any spent grounds immediately to prevent bitterness.
•Serve coffee immediately. If brewed coffee must stand before serving, keep it airtight using a vacuum carafe to preserve flavor.
•Never reheat or boil coffee, if it can be avoided- we know about desperate times!
What does want one desire when they take that first sip of coffee? Are they looking for a certain taste, to spark a certain memory, Or is it to create an experience?
Our Kona coffee is able to bring you to anyone of these places by heightening those senses of yours just by taking that first sip of our 100% Kona Coffee and mindfully pairing it with food. We want to have our customers experience paradise through our coffee. Don't be afraid to experiment.
For instance, who would of ever paired coffee and cheese, but come to find out our Pilipuka blend (although not 100% Kona) tastes AMAZING with brie cheese.
Our Haleakala Sunrise (Dark 100% Kona Estate) really pairs well with citrus pastries, chocolate truffles or salted carmels.
And Ali'i Premium (Medium 100% Kona Estate) gets transformed with Buttery pound cake, biscotti or spicy chocolates.
PLAY with coffee and EXPERIMENT with flavors!
..............BBQ sauce? Ice cream topping? cocktails?
