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Important Tips for Great-Tasting Coffee
Coffee: The quality of the coffee used is directly related to the quality of the coffee brewed in the Brazen Brewer. The
Brazen is, we believe, the finest brewer in existence but it can only deliver quality equal to the coffee used. We highly
recommend buying fresh or commercially packed coffee that is sealed for freshness. Fresh coffee can also be assured by
using the Behmor 1600 roaster and roasting your own coffee. The use of the proper amount of coffee is also critical to the
finished brew. It is recommended that use a ratio of 2 Tablespoons of coffee for every 6 oz. of water. See SCAA Page 9
Grind: Grind is one of the most overlooked requirements for a great cup of coffee. It is recommended that you use a drip
grind in your brewer. Much like the quality of the bean, the degree to which you grind your coffee will affect the character
of the cup. If you are using the proper ratio of coffee to water and your coffee a little thin or weak, try grinding slightly
finer to fit your preference. If you coffee is bitter or has a bite to it, try grinding your coffee a little bit courser.
Filters: The Brazen comes with a gold filter included. This filter will tend to give your coffee more body and mouth feel.
Paper filters can also be used which will give your coffee a cleaner taste. If using a paper filter, you should use a quality
paper filter. Not all 8 to 10 cup paper filters are the same size and weight (the thickness of the paper). If you are using the
proper amount of coffee to brew some filters are shorter and the coffee may have a tendency to overflow. Paper filter
should not be used together with the gold filter.
Water: Coffee is over 98% water. Wherever possible you should use high quality filtered or bottled water. Regular
unfiltered tap water can impart flavors such as chlorine, salts and other minerals to your finished cup. Tap water with high
mineral content WILL also require the user to perform more frequent cleaning cycles as noted in the “Cleaning and
Maintenance” section and should be avoided.
Pre-Soak: This cycle allows you to determine how long a portion of the brewing water should rest on the grounds prior to
the staggered release of the remaining water. We have found the fresher the roast, the longer the pre-soak should be. This
allows for the “bloom” to rise and fall. Older roasts do not generally require as long of a time. Fresh roasts under 3 days
old may benefit from a pre-soak of 1 ½ minutes. Roasts over 5 days old may not need a pre-soak longer than 30 seconds.
Pre-ground coffee can accept the default setting of 15 seconds.
Cleaning: A clean coffee brewer is essential for making great-tasting coffee. Regularly clean the coffee brewer as
directed in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section. Do NOT use Vinegar
Find Your Preferences: Coffees, and what they offer, are very much like any journey, each different and each offering a
different result. Experiment with your grind, brew temperature, pre-soak times and coffee. You may discover that you like
some coffees at a coarser grind brewed at a higher temperature and another one you like slightly finer and at a cooler
temperature. Define where you like each one best.
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