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08-27-2003, 02:18 PM | #1 |
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Common Coffee Conundrums
Thought we could start a thread answering questions about coffee we see here all the time. Thusly we could discuss it, and have a single thread to point at when are caffeine levels drop.
Spiridon suggested this, so blame him if you don't like it! Storage: Green beans - cool, dry place, preferably in cloth bags Roasted beans - airtight, moisture tight. Not the fridge, not the freezer. Try to store no more than you can use in a week. Air and water are the enemies! Next...
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08-27-2003, 06:19 PM | #2 |
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Grinding for a French Press, contrary to your instructions grind as fine as you can stand, heat water to just before the boil, brew for 2 minutes give it a swirl to help mix the grinds and plunge, never let the coffee sit in the press after brewing
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08-27-2003, 06:20 PM | #3 |
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Brewing for a French Press, contrary to your instructions grind as fine as you can stand, heat water to just before the boil, brew for 2 minutes give it a swirl to help mix the grinds and plunge, never let the coffee sit in the press after brewing
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08-28-2003, 04:44 AM | #4 |
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coffee can brew in a FP for 3-4 minutes 2 minutes is too little time for full extraction, IMO. also it's less messy to stir with a spoon instead of swirling.
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08-28-2003, 04:51 AM | #5 |
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question always come up about which brands are better and that is very subjective, however, having done demo's on many machines has given me a leg up, i still get machines to demo from time to time. so fire away.
also for spare parts as well as some equipment, try www.coffeestuff.com
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08-28-2003, 06:59 AM | #6 |
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08-28-2003, 01:24 PM | #9 |
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Fresh is Best
The fresher the coffee the better. There are MANY sources for coffee beans (roasted for you) - Mr Jerry is one. The key is getting FRESH coffee. You won't believe the difference! Find a local roaster. Or mailorder from a good vendor. Many of us don't like Starbucks - lower quality beans roasted to dark. And try to only buy what you can quickly use. It loses its specialness quickly.
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08-28-2003, 01:25 PM | #10 |
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QUESTIONS?
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