Shuswap Coffee Company

Coffee growing in the Peruvian Andes
Photo by Joanne Sargent

OK, it’s your turn!

Start with freshly roasted whole bean coffee and grind as you need it…about as coarse as sand. Basic coffee grinders are affordable…less than 20 bucks. THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!! Grind for your brewing system. To avoid bitterness, don’t over grind.

Use good water. Coffee is 99% water…need we say more? Filtered or mineral water work great, but not distilled or chlorinated water.

Measure your coffee. Use 2 tablespoons of coffee to every 10oz. of water. (For simplicity, measure your whole beans, then you won’t have to measure once it’s ground). Adjust amount for your taste – then you’ll know exactly what YOU like!

Brew your coffee with water “just off the boil” if using a French Press or pour over cone filter (bring to a boil then wait until it is no longer bubbling). Auto-Drip brewers without burners are better…or be diligent about turning off the coffee once the brewing cycle has completed.

Enjoy your coffee…it is best shared with a friend or when you just need a moment to pause and savour all that is good before rushing into your day.


Coffee growing in the Peruvian Andes Photo by Joanne Sargent
	OK, it’s your turn! Start with freshly roasted whole bean coffee and grind as you need it…about as coarse as sand. Basic coffee grinders are affordable…less than 20 bucks. THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!! Grind for your brewing system. To avoid bitterness, don’t over grind. Use good water. Coffee is 99% water…need we say more? Filtered or mineral water work great, but not distilled or chlorinated water. Measure your coffee. Use 2 tablespoons of coffee to every 10oz. of water. (For simplicity, measure your whole beans, then you won’t have to measure once it’s ground). Adjust amount for your taste – then you’ll know exactly what YOU like! Brew your coffee with water “just off the boil” if using a French Press or pour over cone filter (bring to a boil then wait until it is no longer bubbling). Auto-Drip brewers without burners are better…or be diligent about turning off the coffee once the brewing cycle has completed. Enjoy your coffee…it is best shared with a friend or when you just need a moment to pause and savour all that is good before rushing into your day.