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Comment on Coffee Tasting – It’s not that easy by Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:22:47 +0000

I’m in! sorry about the long pause between replies. I go comatose for extended periods now a days. Happy belated birthday.

Comment on Coffee Tasting – It’s not that easy by guechi

guechi — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:42:49 +0000

Hi Lynn. I like your sensory discovery – it’s good having a fellow palate explorer. Bitter-nutty-chocolary. Sounds pretty good. I’m about to read a book called The Second Brain. It’s about how our gut is actually a seritonin producer. Figure that – our gut affects our moods. Originally I tried to fight the tendency to becoming a coffee snob, but I don’t think there’s any way around it. As Paul said, “Knowledge puffs up.” Oh well, what things we go through just to get a good cup of coffee. Last thing – I turn 45 this week. Mom sent me birthday money – so I’m buying some good green coffee beans. I’ll roast some and send some to you. Just one requirement: post your opinion of what you think it tastes like.

Comment on Coffee Tasting – It’s not that easy by Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:55:56 +0000

I got chocolaty!!!! I use San Fransisco Bay French Roast Beans from Costco. They are only $12 per bag, so it’s good for the budget. It is very bitter and maybe a bit nutty, but considering that coffee is a bean- I should say beany. I purchased Ghirardelli 86% dark coca squares the other day because dark chocolate is supposed to boost seritonin levels and I am in desperate need of seritonin. When I had one-it was like eating a cup of my San Fransisco Bay coffee….my coffee is chocolaty. Take that! I have also noticed that most grocery store bought coffees smell like popcorn and taste like skunk weed (Sam’s Club Fair Trade from Walmart and 8 O’clock Columbian). Does that make me a coffee snob?

Comment on Coffee Tasting – A Mnemonic by guechi

guechi — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:41:52 +0000

Kona coffee in Pittsburgh would be awesome! Roasting it myself would be even better.

Comment on Coffee Tasting – A Mnemonic by Guy's Sis

Guy's Sis — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:52:41 +0000

Nice comment about the “fruity afteraste,” sorry I cannot relate to that. We’ll try to find you some un-roasted Kona coffee this weekend. I am hoping to take a nice ride around the island and stop in Waialua where they are producing the “Kona” coffee on Oahu.

Comment on The Honest Truth about Vacuum/Siphon Pots by guechi

guechi — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:59:47 +0000

To expose a little bit of my coffee snobbery – I personally like coffee made in a French press and a vacuum pot hands down over any drip machine. The body is definitely thicker and even stickier to me. I actually even like the slight grittiness over the drip machine. But that’s me.

Comment on The Honest Truth about Vacuum/Siphon Pots by JavaJohn

JavaJohn — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:27:31 +0000

I think maybe Emily is talking about a electric vacuum coffee maker. I know the heating elements in those do burn out. I for one will admit I get just as much of a kick from watching a vacuum brewer doing its thing as I do the coffee itself. I actually did a little side by side comparison this morning with my regular drip machine and I though the vacuum coffee was a little smoother and definitely less bitter. That being said both cups were quite good and I wouldn’t complain if served either at a coffee shop.

Comment on The Honest Truth about Vacuum/Siphon Pots by guechi

guechi — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:19:15 +0000

What happened when they died? Did they just not filter back down anymore? I’m surprised you’ve had so many. Did they all die after a number of months?

Comment on The Honest Truth about Vacuum/Siphon Pots by Emily Waldal

Emily Waldal — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:02:22 +0000

you are right about the great show. kids love to watch them brew.
we’ve had 3 (maybe 4) vacuum coffee makers and all of them developed a very funny plastic flavor after a while. 2 of them just completely died one day and I had to send each back to Bodum and they sent another one back.
I loved the coffee, while it worked, but we gave up with them a few months ago and bought a regular Black & Decker maker. Makes fine coffee and no funny tastes

Comment on A Life Full of Stories by guechi

guechi — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:01:37 +0000

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I know it is just a matter of time before I embark into the espresso world. I guess I just want to enjoy every step of the way.