Coffee heads thread

[Ingomike]

Scientists Have Discovered a Trick to Making Better Coffee

A new study has found that adding water to coffee beans before grinding makes the process cleaner and results in stronger coffee.

robbreport.com

That is facinating!

 

[OneBadV8]

I've also been using this brewer... it is very simple but does have a Bloom feature that makes a pretty big difference in taste too. Add the sprinkling of water in the beans and it's noticeable for sure.

Coffee Brewer - Simply Good Coffee

The Brewer from SimplyGoodCoffee: enjoy the best possible automatic drip coffee at the flip of a single switch. Brews 2 to 8 cups in 4-6 minutes, with automatic "Bloom" for that rich pour-over flavor everyone loves. Dishwasher-safe parts for convenience, in a compact, iconic design. Finally...

simplygoodcoffee.com

 

[NoAdmiration]

You make the coffee the way you like. Here is what I do:

Buy the beans as close to the roasting date as you con find. Look for a local roaster that can tell you what day of the week the beans are roasted on. ideally you want the beans to be roasted within 5 days of use. If you can buy unroasted beans and freeze them until needed. Then you can roast them yourself as needed.

use a conical ceramic burr grinder. You want to shred the beans with a sheering force without generating excess heat, not cut them like with a metal spinning bade.

Use a double walled stainless French press with water in the 190-195 degree range.

Find the ratio and seep time you like. I find 5 tablespoons of coffee in 500ml of water for 8 minutes is perfect for me.

 

[Bugzilla]

been sprinkling a bit of water before I grind my coffee. It does make a slight difference.

I usually p—s about 30 minutes after coffee. You may want to get that sprinkling issue checked out, especially if you are over 55!

 

[Ingomike]

I've been doing this for a couple weeks. It certainly changes the grind. Without the static the grounds seem to fall freer also. In my cheap grinder, I've had to back off the level when I mist.

Another article...

Scientists Have Discovered a Way to Actually Make Coffee Taste Better

Stop with the salt: adding a dash of water to coffee beans before grinding them could be the secret to a better-tasting cup of caffeinated goodness, new research suggests.

www.sciencealert.com

They also had this article but I wondered if the improvement in the taste from freezing is caused by the condensation adding that moisture?

https://www.sciencealert.com/want-to-drink-better-tasting-coffee-freeze-your-beans-say-scientists

 

[foszoe]

been sprinkling a bit of water before I grind my coffee. It does make a slight difference.

I do same thing as part of my routine.

Usually by the time I am done sprinkling water, the coffee maker and the milk frother are done.

 

[Mr. Habib]

I've heard that works well. I've heard using a mister works even better and need to try that sometime.

That's the way I do it. Small plastic spray bottle of water. It supposedly stops static electricity from causing the the grounds to stick together and results in more even wetting of them in the coffee maker. I know it keeps them from sticking to the sides of the container for the grinder.

 

[bwframe]

That's the way I do it. Small plastic spray bottle of water. It supposedly stops static electricity from causing the the grounds to stick together and results in more even wetting of them in the coffee maker. I know it keeps them from sticking to the sides of the container for the grinder.

It makes a lot of difference in the messy messy plastic grinder hopper. Tapping the plastic container settles the grounds as if no clinging static at all to drop grounds everywhere in the kitchen.

I feel like the misted grounds don't accumulate in the grinder chute either, making a more consistent drop?

 

[wtburnette]

It makes a lot of difference in the messy messy plastic grinder hopper. Tapping the plastic container settles the grounds as if no clinging static at all to drop grounds everywhere in the kitchen.

I feel like the misted grounds don't accumulate in the grinder chute either, making a more consistent drop?

I definitely have to try this. I had to replace my old Baratza Encore grinder, as the old one failed after about 5 years use. The new one is a bit quieter, but seems to retain grounds unless I smack it a few hard times on the counter. If misting would help with the retention, that would be wonderful.

 

[Ziggidy]

Coffee snobs.......bunch of coffee snobs I tell ya!

 

[gregkl]

You make the coffee the way you like. Here is what I do:

Buy the beans as close to the roasting date as you con find. Look for a local roaster that can tell you what day of the week the beans are roasted on. ideally you want the beans to be roasted within 5 days of use. If you can buy unroasted beans and freeze them until needed. Then you can roast them yourself as needed.

use a conical ceramic burr grinder. You want to shred the beans with a sheering force without generating excess heat, not cut them like with a metal spinning bade.

Use a double walled stainless French press with water in the 190-195 degree range.

Find the ratio and seep time you like. I find 5 tablespoons of coffee in 500ml of water for 8 minutes is perfect for me.

Not really a coffee head but I do like a decent cup of coffee. But I will only invest so much time and effort into producing a cup. My taste buds are just not that highly tuned! Weighing the grounds and water, using a stopwatch to time the brewing are not things I will do. I will grind whole beans, bloom the coffee in the pour over and try to pour water that I think is close to 190-195 degrees.

I had switched from local roasters to Folgers thinking I would need to drink cheap coffee in retirement. That said, I figured out that in retirement I can afford a little bit better coffee than Folgers!

I'm not going to go down that huge rabbit hole of trying all the specialty roasters out there. There are just too many. So I picked one that offered a sample pack and found out that I like pretty much all of the variations and have settled on 2-3 varietals. Is there better out there? Sure. But I like these and that's good enough for me.

I now buy my coffee from Henry Coffee. They roast it when you place the order and ship it. I mostly use a pour over to make it though I have used a regular Cuisinart drip maker to make a pot if I have visitors.

The coffee is never bitter and has a nice flavor.

Interesting discovery I made during my tasting sessions; I like lighter roasts. I always stuck with darker roasts because I thought the lighter roasts were weak, brassy tasting and more bitter. This guy's light roasts are good. Smooth. So now I drink both.

 

[wtburnette]

Not really a coffee head but I do like a decent cup of coffee. But I will only invest so much time and effort into producing a cup. My taste buds are just not that highly tuned! Weighing the grounds and water, using a stopwatch to time the brewing are not things I will do. I will grind whole beans, bloom the coffee in the pour over and try to pour water that I think is close to 190-195 degrees.

I had switched from local roasters to Folgers thinking I would need to drink cheap coffee in retirement. That said, I figured out that in retirement I can afford a little bit better coffee than Folgers!

I'm not going to go down that huge rabbit hole of trying all the specialty roasters out there. There are just too many. So I picked one that offered a sample pack and found out that I like pretty much all of the variations and have settled on 2-3 varietals. Is there better out there? Sure. But I like these and that's good enough for me.

I now buy my coffee from Henry Coffee. They roast it when you place the order and ship it. I mostly use a pour over to make it though I have used a regular Cuisinart drip maker to make a pot if I have visitors.

The coffee is never bitter and has a nice flavor.

Interesting discovery I made during my tasting sessions; I like lighter roasts. I always stuck with darker roasts because I thought the lighter roasts were weak, brassy tasting and more bitter. This guy's light roasts are good. Smooth. So now I drink both.

I'm in a similar boat. What specific selection are you using from Henry? I'd like to give them a try. I've found that I really don't like specialty coffee, as I don't like the acidity specialty coffee has. I like a nice, rich, robust, but smooth cuppa.

 

[Creedmoor]

This is what my son is drinking now.
He uses a pour over.

 

[OneBadV8]

There is a local roaster up here that I’ve gotten quite a few times. If anyone wants to try some, check em out.

PURE EARTH Coffee Co. | Specialty Coffee Beans | Pursue Excellence

Pure Earth is a specialty coffee roasting company based in Fort Wayne, IN. We provide top quality coffee beans, roasted fresh that way we can ensure optimal flavor to your doorstep.

pureearthcoffee.com

 

[Chalky]

This is what my son is drinking now.
He uses a pour over.

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Was in El Paso years ago and the hotel had great coffee. Found out this is what they used, Really like it.

 

[Creedmoor]

Was in El Paso years ago and the hotel had great coffee. Found out this is what they used, Really like it.

A few years ago my son was offered a cup from one of his First Sergeant while stationed at 29 Palms. He has stuck with it.

 

[gregkl]

I'm in a similar boat. What specific selection are you using from Henry? I'd like to give them a try. I've found that I really don't like specialty coffee, as I don't like the acidity specialty coffee has. I like a nice, rich, robust, but smooth cuppa.

Right now I have Bella Finca for the dark and Kenya Light for the light. I bought this to try:
Henry's Flight: From light to dark, explore the full range of Henry’s.
Kenya Light
Henry’s Blend
Vista Alegre
French Roast
Bella Finca

I kinda liked all of them, but Henry's Blend and French Roast fell to the bottom of the list.

I'm going to place and order today and will buy enough to get a free bag of one of their new coffees, Hrag's blend.

Ended up adding another bag; Sumatra Dark. That will be a new one for me to try along with Hrag's Blend.

 

[wtburnette]

Nice. Do you drink that much, or do they store well? Usually I struggle to get through a bag of coffee before it starts to lose it's flavor, much less having a few bags sitting around. I may try that Henry's Flight when I need coffee again.

 

[snapping turtle]

Right now I have Bella Finca for the dark and Kenya Light for the light. I bought this to try:
Henry's Flight: From light to dark, explore the full range of Henry’s.
Kenya Light
Henry’s Blend
Vista Alegre
French Roast
Bella Finca

I kinda liked all of them, but Henry's Blend and French Roast fell to the bottom of the list.

I'm going to place and order today and will buy enough to get a free bag of one of their new coffees, Hrag's blend.

Ended up adding another bag; Sumatra Dark. That will be a new one for me to try along with Hrag's Blend.

Sumatra dark is one of my favorites.
My wife when I make it calls it cat **** coffee. (I think it smells and tastes great but she does not. )

 

[Creedmoor]

Sumatra dark is one of my favorites.
My wife when I make it calls it cat **** coffee. (I think it smells and tastes great but she does not. )

Saw and chatted with your dad today, he was perky and looks good.