Our coffee

Varieties

A world-famous coffee… known around the globe!

Our coffee’s reputation is second to none. Its aroma and its incomparable taste arise from a highly prized coffee that is world renowned. So much so that it is in fact praised in several tourist guides, including the world's leading ones: the Michelin Guide, Petit Futé, Lonely Planet, Debeur Guide, Backpacker's Guide, etc.

Recipe for Success

What's the secret behind the success of Krieghoff coffee? Our unique recipe, giving it a succulence that you won''t find anywhere else! Roasted by masters and prepared according to the most trusted European tradition, out exclusive coffee blend carefully matches 5 superior quality grains from Africa and Central America. Always fresh, Krieghoff coffee provides all the expertise and sophistication of a great coffee: a very present aroma, a rounded and encompassing, creamy taste, with a slight bitterness and a cacao finish.

A Krieghoff at home

Our coffee is available to take home. Whether you take beans or coffee freshly ground on site, you will find the same exquisite taste at home. Three choices: Krieghoff, Decaffeinated with water and Organic Equitable.

Our house recipe is distributed to our establishment at 1089 Avenue Cartier Avenue Cartier and at the Marché du Vieux-Port de Québec at 160 Quai Saint-André and at the Boucherie W.E. Bégin at 500 Rue Saint-Jean.

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Tips

Here are our tips for a perfect coffee

Whether you like it strong, long, with cream or decaf, you demand the ultimate coffee. We do too! That's why we offer Krieghoff Tips, to enjoy coffee at its best every day.

A superior quality blend

Start by choosing a perfectly balanced blend, consisting of freshly roasted beans. Only a specialist supplier will know how to provide the right mix of different varieties and offer a steady supply for continued freshness.

Freshness

Grinding coffee ahead of time is not recommended. Freshly ground coffee provides full richness and the subtlety of its aromas. Krieghoff's expert advice - only buy a small amount at a time to be guaranteed perfect freshness.

Grinding

If ground too fine, it will clump together to form a paste that slows down the brewing process. If ground too coarse, the filtered water will not take up all the aromas and will give the coffee a rather insipid taste. A good grind needs to be adjusted to suit the operation of your coffee maker. Please inquire of the Krieghoff staff. We will be happy to advise you.

Water

Spring water or filtered water is preferred over tap water. Tap water is often loaded with chlorine and lime which will always make your coffee lose its flavour and alter the taste. Krieghoff's expert advice - always replace the water in your coffee maker with each use.

A clean coffee maker

Regardless of what type of coffee maker you use, regular maintenance is important. Cleaning its different components is essential to keep it functioning well and extend its life.

A creamy foam

For a smooth and creamy foam, non-skimmed milk is preferable. The best is to froth the cream in a cylindrical stainless steel container. For a firmer foam, set in the fridge for a few minutes.

Preservation

Ideally, only buy small quantities at a time. Preserve the freshness of your blend by placing the beans in an opaque and hermetically sealed container. Grind your coffee only when you are ready to taste it. You can keep your beans in the freezer provided that they are vacuum packed.

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