The definition of a good cup of coffee is subjective and largely based on personal preference. There are many ways to brew a satisfying cup of coffee but to brew the perfect cup of coffee, we recommend a few basic points to note:

Use fresh coffee beans

Use freshly roasted coffee beans that have been properly stored away from heat, air, sunlight and moisture.

Grind just before brewing

Investing in a coffee grinder will ensure the best possible flavour from your coffee. If beans are left ground in presence of air, they will go rancid within 20 minutes.

Always use clean a coffee brewer

The built-up of oily deposits can make coffee taste bitter, therefore make it a point to clean the equipment regularly. Cleansing tablets are available at Boncafé.

Always use clean water heated to just before boiling point

Take the water to just before boiling point and allow it to cool for a few seconds. Boiling for too long or re-boiling the water expels the oxygen naturally dissolved in water. This results in a flatter, lusterless brew.

Use the right proportion of coffee to water

Our recommendation is to use approximately 10 grams of ground coffee for every 180 ml of water. Adjust the amount of coffee to taste.

Always drink the coffee freshly brewed

Serve coffee immediately to enjoy its full, rich flavour and aroma. Never reheat cold coffee as it will boil away the flavour of the coffee.