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The next stop in your coffee selection is to actually choose a Specialty coffee that suits your taste requirements. The bean of choice in specialty coffee is always Arabica. Arabica beans have more flavor, aroma and contain less caffeine than their counterpart, the "Robusta." All of the coffees listed below are 100% Arabica beans. The coffee grinding and brewing tips , Java Jargon Glossary and Coffee Trivia below are to help you make your coffee selections.

Coffee Selection Chart
Coffee Name	Country of Origin	Body	Acidity	Flavor	Roast/Color
Single Origin
*Superior Colombian Supremo	Colombia	Medium	Medium	Smooth & Balanced	Medium
Blends
Superior Special Breakfast Blend	Central & South America	Light	Medium	Smooth & Mild	Light/Medium
Superior Hawaiian Royal Kona®	United States	Medium	Medium	Rich, Smooth	Light/Medium
Prebica Arams® Blend	Africa, Central & South America & Colombia	Medium/Full	Medium/High	Intense with a deep smooth body	Medium/Dark
*Prebica Trattoria Blend	Central America & Colombia	Full	Medium	Dark roasted flavors of classic Italian coffee	Dark
Espresso	Central & South America	Full	Low	Intense, syrupy, caramel flavors	Dark
*Available in Decaffeinated

Java Jargon Glossary
Body -	The impression of fullness on the tongue.
Acidity -	A desirable characteristic, denoting a pleasant tartness that gives coffee a snappy taste.
Flavor/Taste -	The total combination of acidity, body and aroma that distinguishes each coffee.
Roast Color -	Describes the color of the coffee bean based on the length of time the bean is roasted.

Coffee Grinding & Brewing Tips

The degree to which you grind coffee beans will affect the taste of your coffee. It is important that you grind your beans according to the brewing method you use.

An easy guide for determining the right grind is: the longer the brewing cycle, the coarser the grind needed. (Example: percolators require a very coarse grind, as opposed to an espresso maker which requires a find grind, because it brews a single serving in 20 seconds).

Type of Coffee Brewer	Grind
Espresso/Cappuccino	Very Fine, almost powder
Paper Filter	Extra Fine
Vacuum	Fine
Automatic Drip	Medium Fine
Plunger or French Press	Medium Fine

Espresso grind is a very fine grind, with a texture similar to cornmeal. This type of grind is used primarily for Espresso and Cappuccino beverages.

Medium Grind has the appearance of salt or sugar granules. This grind is primarily used for electric-drip brewers with basket filters.

Too coarse a grind combined with a short brewing cycle will produce a weak cup of coffee. Too fine a grind can cause the brewer to clog and produce a bitter cup. Coarse Grind has very large granules. This type of grind is usually used for percolators and commercial brewers.
Note: When grinding flavored coffee, be sure to clean your grinder thoroughly before grinding again. This will help you avoid flavor contamination.

Brewing

There are numerous brewing methods available, from the French Press or Plunger Pot to the Automatic Filter Drip. The most common method of brewing is a drip coffee maker with a paper filter. To brew a perfect pot utilizing this method, use the following directions.

Step One -	Use 1 tablespoon of coffee per ground per 6 ounces of freshly drawn cold water. Be sure to measure the water and coffee accurately. For flavored coffee add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the grounds to enhance flavor.
Step Two -	Remove grounds immediately following brewing. When you leave grounds in the basket, the remaining oils drip into the freshly brewed coffee, causing it to develop a bitter taste.
Step Three -	Serve immediately to insure maximum flavor and aroma. Keep extra coffee in an air tight carafe. Brewed coffee that is left on direct heat will begin to break down only after a few minutes, causing a bitter taste in the cup.

Tips for Better Brewing

Coffee (whole bean or ground) should be kept in an air-tight container and stored in a cool, dry place. Remember, coffee absorbs other flavors, so be careful where it is stored.

Too coarse a grind combined with a short brewing cycle will produce a weak cup of coffee. Too fine a grind can cause the brewer to clog and produce a bitter cup.

Never brew through spent grounds. Water should pass through ground coffee only once.

To Prevent Bitter Tasting Coffee

Check to see if your water supply passes through an artificial water softener. Artificially softened water extends the brewing time and can result in a bitter tasting coffee.

Check your filter and brew basket to make certain that they are clean and free of odors.

Check the smell of the water that is being used to brew. City maintenance departments will usually flush out water systems in the spring and fall. This can result in the water smelling fishy.

Coffee Trivia

The two largest producing nations of Arabica coffee are Brazil and Colombia.

Arabica beans and fine wines both derive their flavors from the soil, altitude and microclimates in which they are grown.

Darker roasted coffees; i.e. Espresso, have less caffeine than regular roasted coffee because caffeine is lost during longer roast period.

Coffee is the second most valuable import of America; the first is oil.

Americans consume more than 450,000,000 cups of coffee daily.

The largest coffee import center in the United States is located in the city of New Orleans, LA.

Cappuccino takes its name from the color of the robes worn by the Cappuicine monks.

Sugar was first used to sweeten coffee in 1625.