FAQ
What Is Specialty Grade Coffee?
Specialty grade coffee refers to the highest quality coffee beans, scoring 80 points or higher on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) 100-point scale, recognized for exceptional flavor, aroma, and overall quality. Specialty coffee is defined by the SCA as coffee that exhibits distinctive attributes and superior quality, evaluated through a holistic approach that includes sensory characteristics, consistency, sustainability, and ethical sourcing practices. Only about 10–15% of global coffee production meets these rigorous standards, making specialty coffee a premium product
What Is Your Roasting Process?
Perkonomics Coffee is roasted in frequent small batches to ensure your coffee is at peak quality when it ships. The roasting schedule is guided by customer demand, not warehouse inventory—so your coffee isn’t sitting around waiting to be sold, guaranteeing fresh coffee on delivery
What do roast levels mean – and which should I choose?
Light roast: Bright, acidic, highlights origin flavors. More caffeine.
Medium roast: Balanced acidity and body. Popular and versatile
Dark roast:Bold, smoky, with lower acidity. Sometimes bitter.
Choose based on flavor preference, not caffeine myths—light roasts actually retain more caffeine than dark!
What’s the difference between Arabica and Robusta coffee?
Arabica: Smoother, sweeter, with notes of fruit and sugar. Less caffeine.
Robusta: Stronger, more bitter, often with earthy or nutty flavors. More caffeine and commonly used in instant coffee or espresso blends for added crema and strength.
How should I store coffee & coffee beans to keep them fresh?
Keep ground coffee and coffee beans in an airtight container away from light, heat, moisture, and air. Avoid the fridge or freezer (unless freezing long-term in vacuum-sealed bags). Use beans within 2–4 weeks and ground coffee in 2 weeks of opening for optimal flavor.
What grind size should I use for different brewing methods?
Matching grind size to brew method is crucial for good coffee. Here’s a quick guide:
Coarse: French press, cold brew
Medium-coarse: Chemex
Medium: Drip machines, AeroPress (with longer brew times)
Fine: Pour-over, AeroPress (with short brew times)
Extra fine: Espresso, Moka pot
Turkish: Powder-like grind
How Long will it take to receive my order and Who will deliver it?
All coffee is roasted to order in 3-4 business days
Delivered in 2-5 business days depending on order
size and distance, so approximately 5-9 business days
All orders are shipped USPS or UPS