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Coffee

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I’ve been making coffee for wifey. Hand her a cup as soon as she’s home from work.

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I just ordered 18oz. Limu Washed when it dropped down to $16, and they have the Espresso at $1 for the 2 oz package, grabbed some of those too ☕️🐸
 
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Finished off the Kick Ass yesterday. Open the 454 horse power.

It was only for me so I went a little light on the beans and the water. Not as good as I’d hoped but I’ll try again when I make a full amount for the family this weekend.
 
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Finished off the Kick Ass yesterday. Open the 454 horse power.

It was only for me so I went a little light on the beans and the water. Not as good as I’d hoped but I’ll try again when I make a full amount for e we I fry and I later.
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Zen, have you tried the grizzly claw yet? how fine do you grind for one of those presses? is it true that you have to pour hot water through it first before you add the coffee? i've always been tempted to try one but seems like too much involved for me.

grizzly claw was the only one from them i've ever tried and it was back in january and i don't remember that far back on a coffee flavor.
 
Stoneyluv said:
Zen, have you tried the grizzly claw yet?
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No, I just grabbed the closest one to me this morning. They have like 12 different beans but I’ve only tried Kick Ass up until now. It’s the reason I took a chance on the other two.

Stoneyluv said:
how fine do you grind for one of those presses?
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Course is typical but I’ll go a little finer. Some beans get more bitter ground finer it seems. The amount of beans you use makes a difference in flavour as well as the grind.

Stoneyluv said:
is it true that you have to pour hot water through it first before you add the coffee?
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IDK 🤔

As part of my ritual I end up filling the carafe with the hottest water from the tap. Then pour that into the electric kettle to boil. So I do heat it first but by coincidence.

By the time the kettle boils I have it ground in three or four bursts from the grinder and dumped into the carafe.

Once boiled I pour into the carafe almost to the top. I stir a few times with a long fork and then cover. Pushing it down just enough to break the surface and keep the oils down.

I’ll let it sit 15-20 minutes.

Stoneyluv said:
i've always been tempted to try one but seems like too much involved for me.
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Beans, Grinder, Press, Kettle, Water and 10 minutes start to finish if you aren’t in a hurry. Waiting for it is the hardest part but I like it to steep.

Stoneyluv said:
grizzly claw was the only one from them i've ever tried and it was back in january and i don't remember that far back on a coffee flavor.
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If want I’ll open it tomorrow and let you know. I’d prefer to wait until I finish the current one though if that’s okay.

I will recommend Kick Ass. You can dial in the flavour just by adding a few more or less beans. It’s smooth and full bodied. No nasty tang or tart after taste. I’ve bought it three times in the last two years. I’m not big on coffee these days but I/we enjoy this one.
 
Hey @Stoneyluv

This is the usual grind.
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After I stir it with a fork I let it sit a minute and then push all the grounds below the surface again. I find a fork does a better job than a spoon.IMG_7656.jpeg

After it’s all pushed down I put the lid on and push the mesh just below the water line and wait 20 minutes.
 
Grew up looking for juan valdez and his burro on every bag i used to buy when i was young...1985-1990ish because back then were i live that was REALLY decent coffee and it was reliably so! Nowadays i have to find threads like this to see where the good stuff lies........I'll search for the yellow honey for my chemex! Could one feasibly add cannabis to the coffee grounds and gain effects i wonder using chemex filters?;slap
 
Bioaccumulated said:
Grew up looking for juan valdez and his burro on every bag i used to buy when i was young...1985-1990ish because back then were i live that was REALLY decent coffee and it was reliably so! Nowadays i have to find threads like this to see where the good stuff lies........I'll search for the yellow honey for my chemex! Could one feasibly add cannabis to the coffee grounds and gain effects i wonder using chemex filters?;slap
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Hello and welcome to the coffee house, relax and have a cup! ☕️🐸

I can't answer your question about cannabis in coffee but you're right there are some good coffees mentioned in this thread

My next purchase is going to be from Kitty town I'm going to treat myself to some Hawaiian beans for Christmas!
 
Had Kona coffee once.......rivaled blue mtn from jamaica. I was told that moka java originated because beans mixed together in a storm while being shipped overseas and they sold it as is...happens to be my top 3 flavor. THX for the welcome!
 
Bioaccumulated said:
Grew up looking for juan valdez and his burro on every bag i used to buy when i was young...1985-1990ish because back then were i live that was REALLY decent coffee and it was reliably so! Nowadays i have to find threads like this to see where the good stuff lies........I'll search for the yellow honey for my chemex! Could one feasibly add cannabis to the coffee grounds and gain effects i wonder using chemex filters?;slap
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If you like a chocolatey coffee the Monobamba might be one to try, after it cools for a few minutes I'd swear I was drinking some kind of a hot cocoa or hot chocolate drink, and not coffee
 
Bioaccumulated said:
Grew up looking for juan valdez and his burro on every bag i used to buy when i was young...1985-1990ish because back then were i live that was REALLY decent coffee and it was reliably so! Nowadays i have to find threads like this to see where the good stuff lies........I'll search for the yellow honey for my chemex! Could one feasibly add cannabis to the coffee grounds and gain effects i wonder using chemex filters?;slap
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@Chemistry makes an alcohol based tincture that he installs in his coffee~! ;budi

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Zen_seeker said:
No, I just grabbed the closest one to me this morning. They have like 12 different beans but I’ve only tried Kick Ass up until now. It’s the reason I took a chance on the other two.
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i like having a variety as well!!! depending on the mood kinda thing!!

Zen_seeker said:
Course is typical but I’ll go a little finer. Some beans get more bitter ground finer it seems. The amount of beans you use makes a difference in flavour as well as the grind.
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i've found that if it's a quality bean they don't get bitter with fine grinds...

it was a foggy morning the other day.. scooped the beans out and dumped them in the maker without grinding them first.. i knew i forgot something!! hahaha

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Zen_seeker said:
DK 🤔

As part of my ritual I end up filling the carafe with the hottest water from the tap. Then pour that into the electric kettle to boil. So I do heat it first but by coincidence.

By the time the kettle boils I have it ground in three or four bursts from the grinder and dumped into the carafe.

Once boiled I pour into the carafe almost to the top. I stir a few times with a long fork and then cover. Pushing it down just enough to break the surface and keep the oils down.

I’ll let it sit 15-20 minutes.
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Zen_seeker said:
Beans, Grinder, Press, Kettle, Water and 10 minutes start to finish if you aren’t in a hurry. Waiting for it is the hardest part but I like it to steep.
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OH this is way doable for me... i'd try that!!! for some reason i read somewhere that said it was necessary to "preheat" the carafe by pouring (wasting) boiling water through it first then load it up with grounds and proceed.. that kinda just bugged me so i never looked into it any further. but if you just grind, dump, and go.. i can handle that. don't mind a 20 minute coffee, just mind 20 minutes of full attention to make a cup of coffee!!

Zen_seeker said:
Hey @Stoneyluv

This is the usual grind.
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After I stir it with a fork I let it sit a minute and then push all the grounds below the surface again. I find a fork does a better job than a spoon.View attachment 118312

After it’s all pushed down I put the lid on and push the mesh just below the water line and wait 20 minutes.
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i grind to finest setting it has.. i think it's a 2.. i think i couldn't got that fine with press, correct? it needs to be a little coarser yeah?

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Stoneyluv said:
i like having a variety as well!!! depending on the mood kinda thing!!
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Yea, multiple choice is always good. I try to finish a bag before opening another.

I’m not enjoying the 454 as much. Has that slight bitter tang at the end of each sip. Son and wife like it though. Haven’t tried the grizzly yet but I might tomorrow. I did buy more if the Kick Ass, still my fav for this brand.

Stoneyluv said:
i've found that if it's a quality bean they don't get bitter with fine grinds...
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I’m fussy about food and drink. Even quality items don’t always agree with me. I have a strong sense of smell which can make trying some things difficult.

Stoneyluv said:
it was a foggy morning the other day.. scooped the beans out and dumped them in the maker without grinding them first.. i knew i forgot something!! hahaha
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Now that I haven’t done, yet.

Stoneyluv said:
OH this is way doable for me... i'd try that!!! for some reason i read somewhere that said it was necessary to "preheat" the carafe by pouring (wasting) boiling water through it first then load it up with grounds and proceed.. that kinda just bugged me so i never looked into it any further. but if you just grind, dump, and go.. i can handle that. don't mind a 20 minute coffee, just mind 20 minutes of full attention to make a cup of coffee!!
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If you can make tea you can do this. You just grind to your taste first. You’ll need to experiment between water and beans but it only takes a few times to get it.

Stoneyluv said:
i grind to finest setting it has.. i think it's a 2.. i think i couldn't got that fine with press, correct? it needs to be a little coarser yeah?
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My grinder is just a hand held, no settings or level marks. I just know where to fill it too from past use.

The finer you go the more chance of micro particles getting past the mesh. I find you don’t have to go that fine but my grinder gives me a mix. I have a ritual where I shake and grind three or four times like I’m making a martini.

I save some of the beans and let it dry out for the worms. I give them some of the left over vaped weed too. Not just sand or egg shells.
 
Zen_seeker said:
Yea, multiple choice is always good. I try to finish a bag before opening another.
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Same here, that's why I love those little 2 oz sample bags!

As I was prepping the espresso I'm currenjoying I noticed I have seven of them open right now 🤷🏻🤦🏻🤣

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Good morning! Off to the playground to do my dead hangs after i have this luscious cup of coffee. Im gonna search for these 2oz bags! Seem perfect to samples for finding new profiles to examine

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Beachwalker said:
Same here, that's why I love those little 2 oz sample bags!

As I was prepping the espresso I'm currenjoying I noticed I have seven of them open right now 🤷🏻🤦🏻🤣

🐸☕️
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Unfortunately the days of grocery stores letting you grind samples is gone. Maybe one might still have a grinding machine but I doubt it.

They have only one or two good coffee vendors and the next best thing is Starbucks before the usual brands. The good vendors only have the approximately 1litre bags of beans or the smaller pre ground beans. I stopped ordering coffee online over two decades ago.
 
Zen_seeker said:
Unfortunately the days of grocery stores letting you grind samples is gone. Maybe one might still have a grinding machine but I doubt it.

They have only one or two good coffee vendors and the next best thing is Starbucks before the usual brands. The good vendors only have the approximately 1litre bags of beans or the smaller pre ground beans. I stopped ordering coffee online over two decades ago.
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One of my first childhood memories is the old A&P Supermarket in our town where my mom used to shop, they had a big machine at checkout and I used to love to watch them grind the 8 o'clock coffee!
 
Beachwalker said:
One of my first childhood memories is the old A&P Supermarket in our town where my mom used to shop, they had a big machine at checkout and I used to love to watch them grind the 8 o'clock coffee!
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same here.. A&P.. had a salvation army box out front and my mom used to tell me thats where she bought me for fifty cents and got ripped off!! i was little so i believed her.. hahaha
 
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