Slow down and smell the coffee

[Macator2003]

I kinda bumped into this guy about 6 months ago in the local supermarket. I was comparing the deals on regular ground coffee and he told me how he had converted to grinding his own coffee about 4 months ago. For the price of a coffee grinder and the 30 seconds extra it takes, you can vastly improve your coffee experience.

Keep the beans in the refridgerator and grind just what you need
and "Vive la difference"

 

[Jade4u]

That is what I do all the time. There is many different flavours of beans too. I sometimes mix the flavours together.

 

[Svend]

I love fresh ground coffee as well, but the sound of a grinder first thing in the morning isn't the wakeup I look forward to.

Isn't there a machine that will gently crush the beans?

 

[Jade4u]

I love fresh ground coffee as well, but the sound of a grinder first thing in the morning isn't the wakeup I look forward to.

Isn't there a machine that will gently crush the beans?

Not that I know of.

You're catching up to me. You're supposed to stay behind me.

 

[Jade4u]

Anything dark roasted and especially Irish cream.

 

[Macator2003]

I've tried and have really taken a liking to Irish Cream, especially during the colder months.

Haven't experienced Jamaican Blue Mountain or Hawaiian Kona. Are there other favourites to try??

 

[Eli]

Hawiian Kona is like...sex. Well not like any kinda sex...Kinda like make up sex. It's sooooo goood. You just have it once in awhile, like a treat. But you don't have to grind your own beans. Just go to the local roaster and buy small amounts at a time.

 

[sarak]

Try a Hazelnut and Irish Cream mix, very yummy if you like the sweeter taste.wink

 

[Svend]

I like to add cinnamon to my grinds, usually Eight O'clock coffee from Dominion.

 

[dorf]

What's your favourite, Jamaican Blue Mountain or Hawaiian Kona?

Definitly Kona coffee!

 

[Diode]

Go to Timothy's ( no not farking Tim Hortins) get a pound of Columbian Milano ( or something like that) BEST Coffee I've had out side of Europe.

 

[papasmerf]

Coffee

Strong
Black
Bitter

 

[registrar1]

I vote for Kona Peaberry.

 

[JANDA]

Vive la Diferencia!!

Keep the beans in the refridgerator and grind just what you need
and "Vive la difference"

The basic idea in storing coffee beans is to prevent it from being exposed to odors, moisture, or open air. Coffee beans are like little sponges that will readily absorb moisture and odors.

It is generally recommended to keep coffee in an airtight container (preferably glass) in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

If you decide to freeze your coffee beans, be sure to thaw only what you are going to use immediately.leaving thawed coffee alone will cause condensation to form on the beans which will absorb the water and become musty. Also, if you refreeze thawed coffee, you run the risk of causing the beans to break as the absorbed condensation expands within.

Do not store coffee in the refrigerator because there are many odors in there that the coffee beans will absorb.

Kisses and Hugs from Janda

 

[Questor]

If you want the ultimate in coffee, buy a home roaster from Merchants of Green Coffee. While you jump in the shower, your coffee beans are roasting to perfection. Then you just grind and brew it. They sell only the finest in organic arabica beans and paid at fair trade prices that allow small producers to live a dignified if unluxurious lifestyle. They operate a cafe where you can sample their coffee and compare to whatever else you may be drinking. Fresh roasted and ground makes such a difference. Coffee is like bread. Its shelf life, once roasted, is very short.

 

[Macator2003]

The basic idea in storing coffee beans is to prevent it from being exposed to odors, moisture, or open air. Coffee beans are like little sponges that will readily absorb moisture and odors.

It is generally recommended to keep coffee in an airtight container (preferably glass) in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

If you decide to freeze your coffee beans, be sure to thaw only what you are going to use immediately.leaving thawed coffee alone will cause condensation to form on the beans which will absorb the water and become musty. Also, if you refreeze thawed coffee, you run the risk of causing the beans to break as the absorbed condensation expands within.

Do not store coffee in the refrigerator because there are many odors in there that the coffee beans will absorb.

Kisses and Hugs from Janda

Thanks Janda,

What if I store my coffee beans in an air tight glass container in the refrigerator??

 

[Macator2003]

Great information Questor, I just might take you up on that and buy a home roaster. Here is the link:

http://www.merchantsofgreencoffee.com/

 

[Eli]

Tin can or glass jar is fine. Just nothing that will let the air in or out. But really you should be buying small batches every 3 days.

Tanzanian Peaberry is a nice change up. Cuban is good too.

Mmmm...coffee porn.

 

[Macator2003]

Tanzanian Peaberry sounds great. Are there any speciality shops in the Scarborough/Markham area.

 

[luv4lust]

I like to add cinnamon to my grinds, usually Eight O'clock coffee from Dominion.

i could think of better things at dominion to be tasting