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04/02/2007 01:12:53 PM · #1 |
Okay, time for one of my random questions...
Are you supposed to store coffee beans in the freezer or do you keep them at room temperature?
Just curious...
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04/02/2007 01:13:56 PM · #2 |
The oils in coffee beans can go rancid at room temp. Best to keep them in the freezer.
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04/02/2007 01:14:10 PM · #3 |
if you don't plan to use them in the next, say, week then you should freeze them.
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04/02/2007 01:17:57 PM · #4 |
I don't freeze mine because I use them fairly quickly, but I got curious because I've always heard the freezer wisdom so I did a quick look...
to freeze or not to freeze?
and another one :)
And a humourous look at the whole coffee-making rigamarole.
Message edited by author 2007-04-02 13:20:17. |
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04/02/2007 01:18:41 PM · #5 |
Hmm...according to "Talk About Coffee" web site:
"Many people freeze their coffee beans, and though this can lengthen the life of the beans, the freezing will damage some of the subtle taste in the coffee. Additionally, when the coffee is taken out of the container, it will sweat, which adds moisture to the mix. A good way to store coffee in the freezer if you have to, is to divide it into small portions that can be used over a shorter period of time."
I've tried it both ways and yet to taste the difference. So for me, I guess, it doesn't matter?
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04/02/2007 01:19:48 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by lesgainous:
Okay, time for one of my random questions...
Are you supposed to store coffee beans in the freezer or do you keep them at room temperature?
Just curious... |
I know that some people freeze their coffee beans, but I just store mine in an air tight jar. There are some vacuum jars on the market that would probably work great.
As a side note, if you REALLY like coffee, try some Puerto Rican. Yaucano Selecto is very very good. //www.yaucono.com/
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04/02/2007 01:32:09 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by lesgainous:
"Many people freeze their coffee beans, and though this can lengthen the life of the beans, the freezing will damage some of the subtle taste in the coffee. Additionally, when the coffee is taken out of the container, it will sweat, which adds moisture to the mix. A good way to store coffee in the freezer if you have to, is to divide it into small portions that can be used over a shorter period of time."
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that's exactly right. Freezing coffee beans would be equivalent to freezing beer. It just tastes funky when it thaws. I've heard from many places it is best not to freeze, but simply store in dark cool area.
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04/02/2007 01:32:57 PM · #8 |
| First two weeks (after roasting) store in airtight,ligh-proof container. For freshly roasted, "burp" the CO2 out for the first few days if you don't have a CO2 valve on the container. After that, freezer is a must to prevent oxidation. |
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04/02/2007 01:37:38 PM · #9 |
| i don't keep coffee beans. im fine with my Tim Hortons :) |
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04/02/2007 02:52:55 PM · #10 |
| I buy beans and grind them myself. I keep the freshly ground coffee in the fridge in an air tight container (enough for about two weeks worth of coffee) and keep the unused beans in the freezer. |
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04/02/2007 03:35:59 PM · #11 |
Related but a tangent â€Â¦ i recently began drinking espresso as opposed to coffee. My body responds better - why? I t has less caffeine! Here's an interesting coffee article if you care:
coffee article |
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04/02/2007 03:41:58 PM · #12 |
Oh, I also only buy enough to use in a few weeks, I've recently found a guy in town that roasts the beans when you place your order usually, but will only give you stuff that he's roasted in the last few days.
If anyone wants his info, I can send it to you, I've been trying to convince him that he needs a website ;) He says that it's best to let the beans sit a release most of the C02 for the first few days anyways, so 2-3 day shipping would probably work well.
Trust me, this stuff is FABULOUS. I have never tasted coffee this good in my life.
Also, for the true coffee nuts in the hut, look into getting an Aeropress |
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04/02/2007 04:01:03 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by metatate:
Related but a tangent â€Â¦ i recently began drinking espresso as opposed to coffee. My body responds better - why? I t has less caffeine! Here's an interesting coffee article if you care:
coffee article |
Yes, darker roasts typically have less caffeine, as do less-expensive brands which use/blend in the robusta variety rather than pure aribica. If you need a late-night buzz to cram for exams or something, get the cheap stuff in the can ...
A hint if you need to go the other direction: caffeine is highly water-soluble. If you need to make you own "decaf" coffee, use a cone/filter system and move it after capturing the first 1/4-cup or so -- that fraction will contain about 80-90% of the caffeine, and the remainder will have less caffeine than a cola. |
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04/02/2007 07:38:50 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by metatate:
Related but a tangent â€Â¦ i recently began drinking espresso as opposed to coffee. My body responds better - why? I t has less caffeine! Here's an interesting coffee article if you care:
coffee article |
Yes, darker roasts typically have less caffeine, as do less-expensive brands which use/blend in the robusta variety rather than pure aribica. If you need a late-night buzz to cram for exams or something, get the cheap stuff in the can ...
A hint if you need to go the other direction: caffeine is highly water-soluble. If you need to make you own "decaf" coffee, use a cone/filter system and move it after capturing the first 1/4-cup or so -- that fraction will contain about 80-90% of the caffeine, and the remainder will have less caffeine than a cola. |
Spoken like a true "caffeine-cionado"! LOL!
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04/02/2007 07:44:40 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by metatate:
Related but a tangent â€Â¦ i recently began drinking espresso as opposed to coffee. My body responds better - why? I t has less caffeine! Here's an interesting coffee article if you care:
coffee article |
Yes, darker roasts typically have less caffeine, as do less-expensive brands which use/blend in the robusta variety rather than pure aribica. If you need a late-night buzz to cram for exams or something, get the cheap stuff in the can ...
A hint if you need to go the other direction: caffeine is highly water-soluble. If you need to make you own "decaf" coffee, use a cone/filter system and move it after capturing the first 1/4-cup or so -- that fraction will contain about 80-90% of the caffeine, and the remainder will have less caffeine than a cola. |
Conversely, drink that quarter cup and get a blast :D
(MY kinda coffee!) |
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04/02/2007 08:07:05 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
Oh, I also only buy enough to use in a few weeks, I've recently found a guy in town that roasts the beans when you place your order usually, but will only give you stuff that he's roasted in the last few days.
If anyone wants his info, I can send it to you, I've been trying to convince him that he needs a website ;) He says that it's best to let the beans sit a release most of the C02 for the first few days anyways, so 2-3 day shipping would probably work well.
Trust me, this stuff is FABULOUS. I have never tasted coffee this good in my life.
Also, for the true coffee nuts in the hut, look into getting an Aeropress |
Getting the coffee after roasting is the best way. It doesn't really need days to degas. I used to get from a guy who would roast to order and he would ship the same day. Nothing like coffee roasted a two days earlier. That is, until you start roasting your own... you will never go back. And you can get really good green coffee for about $4 a pound.
Storage you say? I roast, degas a day or two, grind, drink. When I did store coffee I've done freezing and room temp. Before I started roasting I was doing only room temp.
Edit: I bet the temp or your brewing water affects your final cup more than how you stored beans. Try vacuum brewing for the best cup you've ever had.
Message edited by author 2007-04-02 20:08:36. |
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04/02/2007 08:19:39 PM · #17 |
Standard Coffee Brewing is optimal between 196-210 degrees under gravity fed systems. The addition of higher temperatures and pressure (and espcially packed fine grain coffee) move more toward espresso brewing.
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04/02/2007 09:31:09 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Standard Coffee Brewing is optimal between 196-210 degrees under gravity fed systems. The addition of higher temperatures and pressure (and espcially packed fine grain coffee) move more toward espresso brewing. |
Sounds about right on the temp. I've also heard that the only drip "coffee pot" that can do that temp is about $400. Vacuum brewing is much cheaper and soooooooooo much more fun. Cleanup sucks though. |
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04/02/2007 10:37:40 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
Conversely, drink that quarter cup and get a blast :D
(MY kinda coffee!) |
As a medical professional I'm ethically obligated to overlook mentioning that option ... : ) |
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04/02/2007 10:38:11 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by mad_brewer:
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Standard Coffee Brewing is optimal between 196-210 degrees under gravity fed systems. The addition of higher temperatures and pressure (and espcially packed fine grain coffee) move more toward espresso brewing. |
Sounds about right on the temp. I've also heard that the only drip "coffee pot" that can do that temp is about $400. Vacuum brewing is much cheaper and soooooooooo much more fun. Cleanup sucks though. |
Heh just drop 1700 dollars on a Bun high volume brewer. DOnt forget the 1 gallon thermal pot and the 900 dollar grinder.
The newer system wont brew unless the pot is on it. Can tell if you have not removed the funnel (no accidental rebrews). Wont brew with the brew basket off. ANd magneticly locks in the brew basket during brewing. The thermal pots will blink after 45 minutes but thats adjustable if you take it apart.
And best feature is. The brewbaskets have a recordable chip so the grinder can tell the brewer which kind of coffee it is and how much water it needs.
Message edited by author 2007-04-02 22:43:11.
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04/04/2007 01:33:38 PM · #21 |
my recommended brewer:
espresso
This should be a continuing thread about coffee and somehow relate it to photogrpahy - "here's a pic of my coffee machine" etc. ;] |
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04/04/2007 01:49:38 PM · #22 |
THat is the crazyist feature - what next? A GPS link to your car so it can start brewing and have it ready when you get home? A micochip embedded in your body to let it know how strong or weak your coffee should be?
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
And best feature is. The brewbaskets have a recordable chip so the grinder can tell the brewer which kind of coffee it is and how much water it needs. |
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