The Perfect Cup of Coffee

It takes more than a good quality commercial coffee maker to brew a great cup of coffee. Below are some basic Do’s and Don’ts from BUNN on how to make sure your customers receive a great cup of coffee every time.

Do make sure you are getting the good water you need. Check your water source for softened or hard water. If necessary, run your water through a water treatment filter.

Do keep all coffee stored in a clean, dry place away from heat registers and vents or extreme cold for maximum freshness.

Do know the correct operation of your coffee brewing equipment for maximum performance.

Do use only quality controlled paper filters designed to fit your brewing equipment.

Do make sure decanters and/or pots used at serving stations are cleaned every day.

Do dispose of filter and grounds immediately after brewing to prevent drip-thru of unwanted flavors trapped in used coffee grounds.

Do clean your brewing equipment regularly (especially the sprayhead area) -- at least once a week.

Don’t mix fresh brewed coffee with previously brewed coffee as this will dilute the taste and affect the flavor of the whole pot.

Don’t brew over previously used coffee grounds because all of the flavor has already been completely extracted.

Don’t re-heat for serving any coffee with a temperature below 175° F

Don’t serve coffee using beans or ground coffee past the freshness date.

Don’t let coffee "bake" on a serving station or brewer. Twenty to 30 minutes is the maximum time allowable for an open pot to deliver a perfect cup coffee.

Don’t serve coffee in pots or decanters that haven't been properly cleaned, since acids and other organic materials can taint even the best brewed coffee.

Visit BUNN’s website for more tips and information on brewing the perfect cup of coffee.