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Recipe for great coffee

1. Use cold, filtered water and a clean machine.
2. Grind beans just before brewing:
   • Coarse for coffee press
   • Medium for automatic drip
3. Measure 2 tbsp (10 g) ground coffee for every 6 fl oz (180 ml) water.

To help preserve that fresh flavor, keep this bag sealed tight in a cabinet (not in the refrigerator) and brew within a week of opening.

Each coffee requires slightly different amounts of time and temperature during the roasting process to create a cup at its peak of aroma, acidity, body and flavor. We classify our coffees in three roast profiles so you can easily find your desired flavor and intensity.

• Blonde: Blonde-roasted coffees have a shorter roast time, lighter body and mellow flavors.
• Medium: Medium-roasted coffees are balanced with smooth and rich flavors.
• Dark: Dark-roasted coffees feature a fuller body and robust, bold flavors.

A tradition for over 25 years, our Christmas Blend has always seemed to us to capture the holiday spirit perfectly. Perhaps it's become one of your favorite holiday traditions, too. Enjoy this decaffeinated version, day or night.

Starbucks® Decaf Christmas Blend

A holiday treat worth waiting for, our decaffeinated Christmas Blend ground coffee is made with Asia/Pacific and Latin American beans and a special ingredient – rare Sumatran beans that are aged three to five years to develop their spicy, cedary and syrupy flavors. Our roasters can barely wait for the time each year when they get to create this magical blend. Santa's elves were never so giddy. Available in whole bean or ground coffee.