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HOT WATER
The same basic steps used to brew coffee or tea can be used to obtain hot
water by leaving the coffee pod or tea bag/pod out of the pod holder.
CAUTION:
The water from your BUNN
®
Pod brewer is approximately 93°C
(200°F). This is hotter than the hot water from your faucet and must be handled
with care.
COFFEE FUNDAMENTALS
Brewing delicious coffee is similar to cooking any favorite food. Both require
a good recipe. Proper coffee making requires quality equipment to precisely
control water temperature, volume, and brew time. The BUNN
®
Pod brewer
assures consistency in your recipe by controlling all of these elements. The only
variables remaining in the recipe are the amount of coffee and the volume of hot
water used to extract the desired flavor.
The amount of coffee is generally determined by the pod size. (Pod size can
vary and is determined by the manufacturer.) The BUNN
®
Pod brewer will work
with most coffee pods in the 45 - 61 mm range. NOT for use with Espresso pods!
Hot water extracts many elements from the coffee, some desirable, some
not. The amount of coffee used and the amount of water passed through the
coffee determines strength. Increasing the amount of coffee (by using a larger
pod) results in a stronger beverage. Decreasing the amount of coffee (by using
a smaller pod) with the same amount of water, results in a weaker beverage. Too
much water and too little coffee can result in over-extraction. Over-extracting the
coffee can cause an unwanted bitter taste.
As the amount of coffee decreases, you’ll note an increase in the bitterness
of the beverage. This happens because the hot water begins to remove the
undesirable elements after all of the desirable elements have been extracted.
Fresh coffee gives the best results. Always store the coffee pods in a sealed,
air tight container. Store in a cool, dry area away from other food items with
strong odors.
BREWING TIPS
When properly brewed, the difference between the best quality coffee and a
poor quality coffee becomes very dramatic. Proper brewing requires little effort
with the BUNN
®
Pod brewer.
You’ll always have a great coffee experience if you follow these tips:
1) Always start with clean equipment.
2) Always use fresh cold water.
3)
Adjust the recipe until it suits you. If you need to make a stronger cup of
coffee, experiment with less water or larger pods. The serving size range is
118 to 355 ml (4 to 12 oz.) as indicated on the Volume Control Indicator.
