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Starved Rock Coffee Company reveals that buying coffee in 5 lb bags is a savvy choice—offering significant cost savings per ounce, free U.S. shipping, and less packaging for a lower environmental impact—so long as you preserve freshness correctly: immediately portion beans into smaller, airtight batches (such as 8–12 oz for weekly use), store a current batch in an opaque canister, and freeze the rest using vacuum-sealed or Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers—making this both a budget-friendly and sustainable option.
Starved Rock Coffee Company’s guide breaks down making café-quality coffee at home into five essential steps: grind fresh with a quality burr grinder matched to your brew method, treat water as a key ingredient by using filtered or mineral-balanced water, brew within the “Goldilocks” temperature range of 195–205°F (adjusting slightly for roast level), measure precisely with the golden ratio of 1:16 coffee to water by weight, and start with fresh, specialty-grade beans roasted within the last few weeks. Together, these practices turn everyday brewing into a consistent, flavorful, and rewarding ritual.
