Coffee in the coach

[TJ&LadyDi]

@Neal, if you are looking for higher caffeine levels, you need to look for beans from the Robustica family. Arabica beans are lower caffeine, not higher than Robusta. Robusta has nearly twice the caffeine. The flavor of Robusta beans will not be as full-bodied as the Arabica, however.

We don't need the high caffeine (in fact, we prefer lower caffeine), so we go with the Arabicas.

TJ

 

[CoreyinWP]

The darker the bean,the less caffeine it has!

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

The darker the bean,the less caffeine it has!

Not exactly. You might want to look here:

The One Myth About Coffee You Need To Stop Believing Right Now

Turns out the answer isn't what you probably think.

www.huffpost.com

TJ

 

[CoreyinWP]

I knew it would spur dissent!

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

No "dissent;" just enhanced research,

TJ

 

[CoreyinWP]

I stand corrected and caffeinated with my lighter roast robusta/arabica blend!

 

[Neal]

Now that we have the tools and beans. How are you all weighing out your beans, i.e. how much are you using? I have a scoop that supposedly is 7 grams. I'm using four scoops for my 30'ish ounce french press.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Our machine grinds beans and brews each cup to order/taste. We can program the number of ounces and strength of brew for coffee or espresso. That makes life easy.

TJ

 

[Neal]

Note to self: When experimenting with coffee beans and using @TJ&LadyDi great coffee bean storage cans tape the label to the outside. I have one I love (lighter bean) and the darker one less so, of my recent Arabica purchase. Really liking these beans

 

[MrsOlney]

I'm so glad I found this thread as I was searching for a new coffee pot on Amazon today!

 

[Golfer Guy]

Rocket Apartamento...Barratza Sette Grinder... YUMMY!!!View attachment 69

Ditto on the Rocket espresso, that's the way to travel. I have used one for years. Life is to short for anything less than a great cup of coffee.

 

[sheridany]

Here is a recipe I follow if you like Pour Over or French Press.


Fresh beans are always, always better with coffee. So grab your scale and tare it out. Then measure out 48 grams of beans, and grind them to medium-coarseness.



Pour #1: Using a zig-zag motion, pour water over the grounds until they are completely wet (and the scale measures approximately 80 grams). Wait 30-45 seconds for the grounds to puff up and “bloom”, which allows the gasses to release from the coffee grounds.

Pour #2: Then starting from the center and moving outward in slow concentric circles, continue pouring water in a steady stream to rewet the grounds, careful not to pour directly along the edges of the filter. Pour until the scale measures 300 grams, then wait for the water to mostly drain.

Pour #3: Pour another round of water over the grounds in concentric circles until the scale measures 600 grams, then wait for the water to mostly drain.

Pour #4: Then pour a final round of water over the grounds in concentric circles until the scale measures 750 grams.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Here is a recipe I follow if you like Pour Over or French Press.


Fresh beans are always, always better with coffee. So grab your scale and tare it out. Then measure out 48 grams of beans, and grind them to medium-coarseness.



Pour #1: Using a zig-zag motion, pour water over the grounds until they are completely wet (and the scale measures approximately 80 grams). Wait 30-45 seconds for the grounds to puff up and “bloom”, which allows the gasses to release from the coffee grounds.

Pour #2: Then starting from the center and moving outward in slow concentric circles, continue pouring water in a steady stream to rewet the grounds, careful not to pour directly along the edges of the filter. Pour until the scale measures 300 grams, then wait for the water to mostly drain.

Pour #3: Pour another round of water over the grounds in concentric circles until the scale measures 600 grams, then wait for the water to mostly drain.

Pour #4: Then pour a final round of water over the grounds in concentric circles until the scale measures 750 grams.

I humbly bow to the wisdom and experience of a true coffee afficianado! Capulus in sempiternum!

TJ

 

[sheridany]

I don't know TJ but that machine you and @Chuggs have sure looks like the "luxury line" of makers...I want one...why bother with measuring weighing grinding when you can push a button or two.

 

[MrsOlney]

I don't know TJ but that machine you and @Chuggs have sure looks like the "luxury line" of makers...I want one...why bother with measuring weighing grinding when you can push a button or two.

That’s what I’M talking about! Lol! First thing in the morning, the last thing I want to do is measure, grind, pour x4 (no offense lol). I’m not that well put together first thing in the morning, and can’t imagine performing that many steps prior to coffee. ??? if I can just push a button, I’m all set