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datilderek
22
Oct 25, 2017
To add to the discussion of brewing techniques... My roommate when I was much younger was dating a European girl. She made coffee by simply adding hot water to coffee grounds in the mug. A stir, let things settle and she was good to go. I remember her comment; "It's good, it's crunchy". IMO, coffee should not be crunchy.
SidEvolution
25
Oct 25, 2017
datilderekThat brewing method is called 'cupping', a steeping brew method. Often done so for a quick, almost tool-less (at most only needs a filter).
But I agree. I don't believe coffee should be crunchy. lol
datilderek
22
Oct 25, 2017
SidEvolutionI use the cupping method daily at work. I run the brew through a filter, though. Grounds are steeped in an insulated tumbler for a few minutes, and filtered into another that has been prewarmed with hot water. It makes for a really good cup that I look forward to each morning.
SidEvolution
25
Oct 25, 2017
datilderekNice! I will definitely give it a shot at some point, though I would not go filterless. What are your brew specs? (temp, time, etc?)
datilderek
22
Oct 25, 2017
SidEvolutionNothing special. Seattle's Best #4 coffee (at the moment) steeped in the hot water out of the spring water dispenser. Let sit 3+ minutes after a good stir (develops a foamy head), then pour into a basket strainer with a filter which drains into my prewarmed thermal mug. Makes me want to go brew another cup!
Dr.McCoy
345
Oct 26, 2017
datilderekWell, sure. If ya like it, go with it.
Dr.McCoy
345
Oct 26, 2017
SidEvolutionThat's not really "cupping" though. The term specifically refers to a tasting rather than a method for preparing coffee as a drink.
Honestly, if he's filtering it, it's not that different from French press.
Dr.McCoy
345
Oct 26, 2017
datilderekWhat's your grind like? If you're doing it coarse then you might wanna try two things: 1) wait six minutes & 2) cover the brew vessel in some way. Longer time and stable temp should allow you to extract more flavor.
Not familiar with that roaster/brand though. If it isn't an Arabica bean or is just like, bulk coffee, neither of my suggestions will really change anything. Maaaaaaybe add a thicker mouthfeel, but I would just start with covering it.
SidEvolution
25
Oct 26, 2017
Dr.McCoyYou are correct. I knowingly posted it as such because I have been having trouble finding its colloquial name. Yes, it is a steeping method that can be likened to a French press but there are certain names given to it. I've tried to find the posts I read about it but I havent had the best of luck thus far.
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