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Few things in my life have been as consistent as my morning French press. I’m an early riser, so somewhere in the 5am hour — even on weekends — I go through a ~10 minute ritual of making two cups of coffee. I heat up water (to 194-197 degrees), add 50 grams of freshly ground beans (
Literally yesterday I was looking for coffee roasting resources online. What books and/or sites have helped you with your socially acceptable addiction? And it's always good to pick up a little trivia, like where we get "mocha" from :)
You should try James Hoffman's approach, Jeremy (you can find him on instagram and YouTube). He does all what you say but adds one crucial element: after letting the coffee sit for four minutes, he removes the foam and excess grounds from the top of the French press and lets it sit for ANOTHER six minutes. I have found this method even better than the traditional way.
My relationship with coffee has always been one of embattlement. I love the scent and taste of coffee, sadly my stomach takes an opposite approach than my brain, so I cannot have it.
Literally yesterday I was looking for coffee roasting resources online. What books and/or sites have helped you with your socially acceptable addiction? And it's always good to pick up a little trivia, like where we get "mocha" from :)
Appreciate your work!
You should try James Hoffman's approach, Jeremy (you can find him on instagram and YouTube). He does all what you say but adds one crucial element: after letting the coffee sit for four minutes, he removes the foam and excess grounds from the top of the French press and lets it sit for ANOTHER six minutes. I have found this method even better than the traditional way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st571DYYTR8
Have you ever tried Pergamino coffee? Colombian coffee that tastes like no other.
I love my Ember too! Pricey, but well worth it.
My relationship with coffee has always been one of embattlement. I love the scent and taste of coffee, sadly my stomach takes an opposite approach than my brain, so I cannot have it.