Elements To Brew The Perfect Cup - Black & Decker CM2035B Use & Care Manual

4 E L E M EN TS TO B R E W TH E PERFECT CU P
Water
Quality
A great cup of coffee starts with
fresh, quality water. Since water
represents more than 98% of
brewed coffee, it is just as important
as the coffee quality itself. The
water you use should taste like
fresh, good-quality drinking water,
have an odorless aroma, and
contain no visible impurities.
Even
Saturation
Even saturation of your coffee
grounds is vital for ensuring proper
flavor and extraction. Some coffee
makers simply drip water down the
center of the brew basket, which
leads to over-extraction in the center
of the coffee grounds and under-
extraction on the perimeter. This
coffeemaker features an Evenstream
showerhead, providing even
saturation of the coffee grounds for
optimal flavor extraction.
A truly fresh cup of coffee only
comes from freshly ground coffee
beans. In fact, once a coffee bean
is broken or ground, its flavor
will begin to degrade over time.
Maximize the freshness of your
coffee by grinding coffee beans
just prior to brewing.
It is important to use the proper
coffee-to-water ratio to produce a
finished brew that isn't too strong
or weak. We recommend using 1
tablespoon of ground coffee for
every 1 cup of brewed coffee. You
may adjust this proportion to suit
your individual taste, or try the
Brew Strength Selector to
customize your flavor!
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Coffee
Freshness
Proper
Proportion