The last step in your perfect cup of coffee all rests with you – the brewer!

Grinding and Measuring
Coffee should be ground on a medium drip setting (for drip coffee). The consistency of the grind should imitate granulated sugar. Measure your coffee carefully! We recommend one level tablespoon for every six ounces, but you can make your coffee stronger or weaker to tailor it to your liking. Note: Many coffee pots are pre-measured cups on the side of the carafe, but they are in 4 oz increments. We suggest using a measuring cup to measure our your water.

Water
A cup of coffee is comprised of 95% water. Thus, good water is essential for a good cup of coffee! We recommend using bottled or filtered water. Many coffee pots today contain charcoal water filters that will produce a fine cup of coffee. Also, your water temperature should be between 195º and 200º during your brew cycle and should take between 4 and 5 minutes to fill the carafe.

Serving and Storage
Serve your coffee immediately! Do not let it sit on the burner for more than 20 minutes or else it would burn. Use a thermal container to keep coffee that you plan to drink in the next 2 hours. Finally, store your coffee beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Do not store in the freezer or refrigerator! The enemies of roasted coffee are moisture, temperature change, odors, and oxygen.

Congratulations! You have just brewed a perfect Bad Ass cup of coffee!