Your coffee, not mine.
The coffee beans I roast come from allover the world and are normally single-sourced and unblended.
Unlike others, I do not guarantee the same flavor every time because of the natural variances of the beans and the source. I will however, guarantee that you will be able to prepare and enjoy some of the best tasting coffee you have ever had. I love to talk about the entire process, from sourcing, to roasting, to grinding and the brewing. |
Is it really always different?
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Yes! Coffee beans are grown - their flavor and roasting characteristics change from place to place and season to season. The only way large coffee chains guarantee a consistent flavor is by blending their beans (sources) and by an aggressive roasting method.
I believe that removes all the personality and fun out of preparing and enjoying a great cup of coffee. |
What's the best way to drink my coffee? |
It varies! Great coffee is good hot, warm or even cold over ice in the summer time. There are a variety of different ways to drink coffee:
Straight - black, right from the pot. You can tell if a coffee is great if it's drunk black. When you are short on time, you should be able to drink this without gagging. Iced Coffee - iced coffee is pouring your coffee (hot or cold) over blocks of ice. Literally on the rocks. Ideally though, you'll want to give cold brewing a try. Cold brew is a long process of brewing your coffee OVERNIGHT; letting the coffee sit in the grounds 8-12hrs. The cold-water-extract process requires grinding: coarse-ground beans are soaked in water is kept at room temperature, but chilled water can also be used. The grounds must be filtered out of the water after they have been steeped using a paper coffee filter, a fine metal sieve, a French press or felt. The result is a coffee concentrate that is often diluted with water or milk, and can be served hot, over ice, or blended with ice and other ingredients such as chocolate. Americano - Caffè Americano (Italian pronunciation: [kafˈfɛ ameriˈkaːno]) or Americano (shortened from Italian: caffè americano or American Spanish: café americano, literally American coffee) is a style of coffee prepared by brewing espresso with added hot water, giving it a similar strength to, but different flavor from drip coffee. The strength of an Americano varies with the number of shots of espresso and the amount of water added. Flat White - A flat white is a coffee beverage. The beverage is prepared by pouring steamed milk consisting of small, fine bubbles with a glossy or velvety consistency over a shot of espresso. It is similar to the traditional cappuccino or the latte although smaller, having a higher proportion of coffee to milk, and milk that is more velvety in consistency – allowing the espresso to dominate the flavor. Latte - In Italy, caffè latte is almost always prepared at home, for breakfast only. The coffee is brewed on a stovetop Moka pot and poured into a cup containing heated milk. (Unlike the 'international' latte drink, the milk in the Italian original is generally not foamed, and sugar is added by the drinker, if at all.) Outside Italy, a caffè latte is typically prepared in a 240 mL (8 US fl oz) glass or cup with one standard shot of espresso (either single, 30 mL or 1 US fl oz, or double, 60 mL or 2 US fl oz) and filled with steamed milk, with a layer of foamed milk approximately 12 mm (1⁄2 in) thick on the top. In the USA, a latte is often heavily sweetened, with 3% or even more sugar. With/without cream - this is a typical way many people will drink their coffee. Flavored creamers will seriously change the real coffee flavor and I don't recommend people use them in order to really enjoy the coffee. Those are some varieties; but the best way to drink your coffee is to take your time. A great cup of coffee can be like a great glass of wine. |
What's the best way to brew?
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I've tried many brewing methods and ratios of water/beans - your coffee will differ even based on the water you use. I strongly believe in only grinding what you need at the time, to preserve as much of the freshness as possible.
I have turned into quite the "coffee snob" and I actually measure/weigh my beans before grinding to try to perfect the bean/water ratio! I'd love to hear from people as to what ratios they use and what their brew setup is like. |
Seriously though, do I have to buy a fancy schmancy coffee pot to enjoy good coffee?
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Nope!
You can get an excellent coffee from a $10 coffee pot and a cheap coffee grinder. The key is making your water is filtered, your filter is clean, and that you have fresh BASEMENT ROAST beans. Try to keep your water/bean ratio at: around 2 cups of whole beans for every 1 heaped tablespoon, or if you have a scale, 55grams of beans per liter of water. You'll need to experiment a little for each coffee pot as they do differ. |