You have probably loved many cups of coffee in your lifetime, but it is still vital to have insider tips on brewing the best cup of Joe so that you can delight in premium quality every time.

The first step to take is to make sure that you are always purchasing freshly roasted coffee beans! This is highly vital, and not all coffee beans are equal. Furthermore, it is never advised to buy pre-ground coffee beans from the supermarket because they are already 100% stale. It is vital to buy whole coffee beans that are freshly roasted from a local roaster or an Internet retailer that guarantees freshly roasted beans when they ship. If you buy a bag of coffee beans that has been sitting on the shelf, then the odds are that they have already gone stale. Coffee beans are only fresh for up to 10 days after roasting, and they go stale 30 seconds after they are ground, which is why you need to grind your coffee beans directly before you brew. It is so simple to buy a small grinder to freshly grind your beans before you brew, which will give you an even more premium flavor and taste.

When it comes to the amount of coffee grounds that you will be using, the rule of thumb is 2 tablespoons per 6 ounces of water. This is something that can be used for a drip brew coffee maker, French Press, or other methods of brewing. It is also vital to brew with fresh filtered water, which will make a dramatic difference in the flavor of your cup of Joe. If you are not brewing with filtered water, and instead are using tap water, then you risk filling your coffee machine full of minerals that can cause scale and buildup. Not only will this affect the life of your machine, but it will also negatively affect the taste of your coffee when you brew.

Last of all, make sure that you are taking the time to clean your coffee maker well to remove any buildup within the machine. There are specific products that you can use to clean your coffee maker, or you can even run white vinegar through the machine. The reason for this is that coffee beans are full of essential oils, which can build up a residue within the components of your coffee machine. This will start to negatively affect the taste of your Java, and it will also affect how well your machine works. It is vital to use some sort of product to remove oil buildup within the components of your coffee machine for a better taste in your brew.

As a last tip, if you are ever stuck drinking a bitter and poor tasting cup of Joe from your office or a diner, then you can add a small salt to the brew to cut out the bitterness. This is a last resort tip for a tasty tasting cup of coffee, but it works every time!

The purpose of this report is to present Corporate Development Associates findings and analysis pertaining to the US Single-Serve Coffee Business, including both home consumption and foodservice usage.

This report is designed to help clients in marketing products and services to this business by providing a complete descriptive inventory of available brewers and coffee products (pods, K-Cups, Cartridges, etc.), as well as past trends and future projections. It also serves as means to learn about the products offered by key competitors. The products offered by all major manufacturers and roasters are profiled in terms of features and pricing.

THIS REPORT CONTAINS

A detailed description of currently available brewers in the single-serve market including key features and pricing

A discussion of the technologies currently employed

A detailed description of currently available single-serve hot beverage products including data on pricing, packaging and variety of product offerings

A analytical discussion of past performance and key trends for single-serve brewers and product sales for both home and foodservice markets

Projections for future performance in the home and foodservice markets with a focus on OCS

Single-serve coffee systems (also referred to as single cup or brew-by-pack) are machines which use pressure brewing to force water through coffee pods or other self contained media, such as K-Cups or T-Discs, to produce a single cup of freshly brewed coffee or other hot beverages.

A range of systems are now available, including both closed systems (which can only be used with specially designed brew packs) and open systems (which are primarily pod-based). The first brew pack systems to be introduced into the U.S. were the Melitta One, manufactured by Salton, and Keurig’s B100 model, both of which were launched in late 2003.

Beginning in 2004, the major coffee roasters entered the U.S. market: Sara Lee introduced its Senseo system following a successful European product launch; Procter and Gamble launched its Home Café systems, (which are produced in three versions, each produced by a different of manufacturer); and Nestlé introduced a revamped high-end Nespresso program. Kraft launched its patented product, Tassimo, in September 2005.

While originally positioned as a replacement for instant coffee, which has experienced a particularly significant decline in the past decade, marketers at the major U.S. roasters have repositioned their single-serve product to target consumers of gourmet or specialty coffees.

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