...To guarantee freshness, buy whole beans and grind only as much as you're going to brew--one batch at a time.

...Use cold water from the tap for best results. Heat 185ºF to 195ºF.

...All coffee makers provide instruction sheets or booklets. Carefully follow the grinding instructions for your coffee maker.

...Wash and rinse thoroughly all containers and utensils used in the preparation of your coffee.

...Store your CAFFE TRIESTE coffee bags (or air-tight containers) in your freezer. This will prolong freshness.

Good espresso can be brewed at home with our La San Marco Mini-85 espresso machine or our LA TRIESTINA Home Espresso Brewing Kit or with the traditional Italian workhorse MOKA pot or French press coffee maker. Make sure that you are using the proper grind for your brewer. Properly ground Espresso for use in an espresso *machine should have some grit and some powder AND should hold its shape when "pinched."