MARWAN KANDEEL, MULTI–BRAND MANAGER, SEATTLE’S BEST COFFEE. MARWAN KANDEEL, MULTI–BRAND MANAGER, SEATTLE’S BEST COFFEE.

MARWAN KANDEEL, MULTI–BRAND MANAGER, SEATTLE’S BEST COFFEE

Your top tip for a perfect cup of coffee?

There are five basics components: water (great coffee is great water), machine (one that gives the right amount of water, at the right temperature, under the right pressure with correct brew time), beans (carefully selected finest quality beans, roasted just right), the grind and dose (more is less — each type of coffee has different grinding and amount of coffee) and lastly, the barista, who adds knowledge, skill, pride and flair to create a memorable cup of coffee.

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Common mistake that baristas make?

Grind and dose; many think more beans will give a better or strong coffee, but it’s not true.