Strong coffee

[chopsaw]

MoccaMaster is on my Christmas list, for sure.

Had mine a month or 2 . I went from wanting coffee in the morning , to looking forward to it .
Really like mine .

 

[whistlepig]

Got our first K-Cup maker a couple of months ago. Good or bad neither the wife or I are not going back.

 

[Colin1230]

Had mine a month or 2 . I went from wanting coffee in the morning , to looking forward to it .
Really like mine .

Where did you buy it, Rich, Amazon? And did you go with a glass carafe or stainless?

 

[chopsaw]

Where did you buy it,

Yeah , Amazon . I had looked at them before because of this thread but wasn't ready to spend that money . So while looking for something else , it popped up at a reduced price . For some reason the one color had another discount on it . So $189.00 to the door for that one . I had to buy it for that . The rest of the colors were another 50 bucks , but still a good deal .
I just looked , and it's $359.00 now .

After I got it I was wishing I had the carafe , but it's fine like it is , and the carafe wasn't on sale .

 

[cptnding]

Where did you buy it, Rich, Amazon? And did you go with a glass carafe or stainless?

I highly recommend the stainless carafe. Comes with an air tight lid that screws on after the coffee is brewed. Will keep whats left HOT for a long time.

 

[Colin1230]

So $189.00 to the door

Wow, I have to keep my eye on that!
Nice looking machine and I really like the cone shape brew basket design. Pour over technique makes great coffee for sure. I would find the Select switch useful also for brewing half pots most of the time. Thanks for the pic, Rich. That red looks really good.

 

[chopsaw]

, I have to keep my eye on that!

Yup . If you're not in a hurry just check in dailey . I really think that since I had been looking and not buying , I received that offer . I bought the red because it was the one with extra discount , but it does look nice .
Same reason I got the glass pot . No deal on the Carafe . It does get cold fast in the pot . I just started using my insulated Thermos mug I used for work . Does the trick . I usually make 6 cups .
It's just right .
Also , don't get the " Edsel " effect by expecting to much if you do buy one .

 

[mcokevin]

Super coffee nerd here.

I'm not a coffee-maker user, so not much help in this discussion. I do pour-over (V60 - $10), AeroPress ($35), or Italian moka pots (cost varies based on size), which technically is a coffee maker. The moka pot will give the strongest flavors of my three brew methods.

I'm still roasting green beans on my Camp Chef stove. Just completed my 170th roast (Brazillian) earlier this week. 20 oz green gives me 16 oz roasted (Full City to Full City+ for nerds like me). I typically drink 2-3, 12-16 oz mugs a day of black coffee.

Robusta beans have double the caffeine of Arabica beans, but taste grassy and earthy. I avoid them at all cost. African and Indonesian Arabica beans can have a spice edge I don't care for. I prefer Central and South American Arabica beans because they match my preferences for chocolate and caramel flavors.

Something I learned recently is darker roasts can be brewed at a lower temp (175‐190°F) for a shorter time (1 to 1 1/2 minutes) to maximize their complexity. Medium roasts 195-200°F for 3-4 minutes. Light roasts 205-210°F for up to 8 minutes. I rarely roast lighter than medium (City to City+ level for the nerds).

Under extracted will taste sour. Over extracted will taste bitter. Grind and brew time and temp will impact extraction.

Grind size, brew temp, brew time, roast level, and method all can give a variety of flavors for the same roasted beans. Machines give one note because brew time and temp is constant, but can be impacted by grind size, roast level, and origin.

Strong coffee? A stove top moka pot will give the strongest that isn't actually espresso. It can be diluted in the cup with hot water if too strong. The AeroPress offers almost the same level of strength.

Time for my 3rd cup.

Ray

Hold the phone. Are you telling me I can roast beans on my Blackstone?

 

[noboundaries]

"Hold the phone. Are you telling me I can roast beans on my Blackstone?"

Yep. If you've never roasted coffee, start with a 3"-4" deep saucepan or a wok (carbon or stainless steel, not Teflon or ceramic). Use 8 oz green beans. Stir constantly over medium-high heat until desired roast level reached (roughly 15-20 mins). Listen to the "cracks" starting about 8-12 minutes. That's moisture popping out of the beans. It will get smokey near the end and the beans will double in size. If you hear "rice crispy" sounding "second cracks," you're getting into dark roast territory. I stop as soon as I hear the start of second cracks.

Once done, cool and de-chaff with a fan. Allow to rest for 2-4 days in a ziplock bag that isn't completely closed so the beans can offgas CO2. The flavors develop during this time. Then grind and enjoy!

BTW, I roast when it is quiet outside. Lawnmowers and screaming kids make the cracks hard to hear.

Happy roasting!

 Ray

 

[noboundaries]

Here's the thread when I started roasting my own coffee. My equipment has progressed from a pan and side grill on my now defunct gas grill.

Who roasts their own coffee on their BBQ or Grill?

I love coffee, have since I was a kid delivering papers early mornings. Grew up on Folgers, then fell in love with coffee overseas when in the Navy. I've been searching for that perfect cup ever since, but for some reason I never considered roasting my own beans. I was perfectly happy buying...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[mcokevin]

"Hold the phone. Are you telling me I can roast beans on my Blackstone?"

Yep. If you've never roasted coffee, start with a 3"-4" deep saucepan or a wok (carbon or stainless steel, not Teflon or ceramic). Use 8 oz green beans. Stir constantly over medium-high heat until desired roast level reached (roughly 15-20 mins). Listen to the "cracks" starting about 8-12 minutes. That's moisture popping out of the beans. It will get smokey near the end and the beans will double in size. If you hear "rice crispy" sounding "second cracks," you're getting into dark roast territory. I stop as soon as I hear the start of second cracks.

Once done, cool and de-chaff with a fan. Allow to rest for 2-4 days in a ziplock bag that isn't completely closed so the beans can offgas CO2. The flavors develop during this time. Then grind and enjoy!

BTW, I roast when it is quiet outside. Lawnmowers and screaming kids make the cracks hard to hear.

Happy roasting!

 Ray

Very interesting, thank you - I thought coffee needed a dedicated roaster. I've thought of doing it at home but haven't taken the plunge yet.

 

[Colin1230]

New coffee grinder arrived today.

It's a 1Zpresso J model. The burr set is for grinds larger than espresso.
This grinder is so much better than my old OXO hand grinder.

 

[Colin1230]

chopsaw
Hey Rich, I had some really good coffee this morning.

 

[chopsaw]

had some really good coffee this morning.

Nice . I guess that means you like it ? It does make good coffee . I have no regrets .
Did you find a sale ?

 

[Colin1230]

Yes, from Amazon. That turquoise color was reduced from $359 to $321. I would put it in my cart for a while and then Saved for Later. I did that a few times over a week or so and then I looked one evening and it was down to $243 for a few hours until midnight. That was what I was waiting for.
I still need to get my grind size dialed in, started at medium on an OXO auto grinder, needs a little more course.
It is going to be really nice when the weather gets cooler and I start taking a thermos of coffee with me to shooting matches.

 

[mageerauld]

I love a strong cup...but for me, all the dark roasts I've tried tended to be on the harsh and bitter side. Just my peculiar taste buds, I'm sure. I found a very rich and bold medium-roast bean that I like very much. Southern Weather, by Onyx Coffee Labs - based in Fayetteville, Arkansas...but they ship everywhere.

For me, the secret was learning how to brew a good cup. For years, I didn't realize I wasn't putting enough coffee in the filter. SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) recommends a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:18 - or one gram of coffer grounds for every 18mL of water. When brewing a whole pot, my little drip coffee maker can't do that because the brew basket isn't big enough to hold the recommended amount of coffee. But it does outstanding on half-pots, especially with the right coffee accessories, where I can get the ratio correct.

Red

For a strong, flavorful coffee, try dark roasts like Peet’s Major Dickason’s Blend, Stumptown Hair Bender, or Starbucks French Roast. Grinding your own beans fresh helps, and using a French press coffee maker can produce a richer, bolder cup than K-Cups or drip machines.