Closeup of my GSI hand grinder.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Kona Coffee Bean Closeup 2
Closeup of Kona Extra Fancy from Greenwell Farms. Roasted at DoubleShot Coffee Company.
So many to try!
My mother in law came in to town this weekend, so that means that my family pretty much packed her suitcase with stuff they wanted to send to me.
Hey, it beats UPS!
Anyway, this time, my Dad send me a grinder (whoa?!) and an assortment of coffee.
I'm actually at work at this moment (break blogging) so I don't have specifics on the forementioned items. But I will later!
I'll post some pics as well. Maybe I'll get creative with them... who knows!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Why does work coffee suck?
I need to clarify that for you. Work coffee doesn't really suck, I'm talking about my work coffee.
I brought some of the Kona in to make and share with some co-workers. I got some hot water ready, ground the beans, steeped for four minutes, and yuck!
There must be something different with the water or something, because I didn't change my grind. It just didn't taste as good as when I made it at home.
When I made it at home, it had a great berry taste to it... a taste that I've never had before (and great!) but when I made it here at work, it tasted bland. Well, not bland, but normal, and I've been drinking Costa Rican and similiar.
What do I do?!
I think it may be the water.
Here's what I will did wrong:
- I used the coffee machine water
* You know that generic 3 pot office coffee machine? I just pulled the red tab for hot water
* The water is filtered I'm sure, but was different.
- I only rinsed the carafe instead of cleaning it thorougly.
* Usually, it's used only for water but I think I saw some coffee residue from the preground Sbux we have been known to use but don't take part in.
Things I will do differently next time:
- Bring in some bottled water, distilled if possible
- Heat my water on the stove
I'll give that a whirl and see what happens then.
Has anyone else encountered weird coffee changes in location to location? I know that coffee is variable by nature ad many factors influence it's taste, but let me know what you think.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Wow!
Who ever thought you could have an actual lively and interesting conversation with your Dad? I know, that's what I said!
Dad's usually don't know anything, but I guess when I moved out, got married, and a real job, he learned some things himself!
We talked on the phone today, mostly about coffee too. Which was really cool. I always knew that he "needed" coffee and I knew that he enjoyed it, but I'm not at the point of addiction.
Example?
One time, my brother and I were messing around, I really don't remember how, and we broke one of the two coffee pots on the counter. Smashed! Broken glass! Just a handle...
Crap!
"Was that moms or dads?!" Quick! Think!
We had a good chance of living to see the next glorious day in this perfect world if it were my moms, but for the life of us, we couldn't remember!
My mom came home first and confirmed it was hers. Then she pointed out that they always keep a spare in the basement.
Now my parents just have IV drips. It's more convenient for them.
Anyway, we talked on the phone and my dad surprised me a few times. He knew what a burr grinder was compared to a blade grinder... talking about different coffees around the world...
Just surprising! I guess I think it's so amazing because the coffee world is new to me and I just assume that everyone I have ever known is the same way.
So, he is sending me some coffee and a very slightly used burr grinder. Nice! I've just been using my hand grinder so this will be a treat.
Nothing new to report on the coffee front... As I've been trying coffee, I've been keeping a basic journal of my thoughts in my Moleskine. I'm thinking about transcribing those so you can see my thoughts.
But it's getting late.
Keep on brewing!
[Insert Witty First Post Title Here]
What do you say in the first post? Everyone else just says:
"Hey guys. This is my first post. Woohoo!"
So I guess mine won't be much different.
A little background info on me.
- I'm new to the world of coffee.
- I'm new to drinking "real" coffee.
- Yes, I used to go to Starbucks.
- No, I don't want to burn Starbucks to the ground.
- I use (daily) an inexpensive GSI press pot and hand grinder.
- I'm quickly becoming a "Coffee Snob."
More personal non coffee related stuff...
I'm 22 and I just got married a few months ago to my high school sweetheart. I am a video editor and living in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
I'm also not terribly amazing at "real" blogging. I know that there are those who have blogs that are great daily bloggers that have interesting topics and witty writing, but I'm just your average joe in that sense. So bear with me and let me know what you think. Feedback is appreciated!
The main purpose of this blog? I guess it's to share my discoveries of my new quest to find and enjoy good coffee.
Since I have a personal blog, I'll try to keep this one very strictly just coffee related. If you want to check out my personal blog, click here. No! Here! You're not getting it.... just click here please. Thanks! (Geez, my audience sure isn't too bright...) Oh, did I say that outloud?!
Ok, I think that's good enough for now. What do you think? Let me know! Catch you later!
Remember. Everyone can enjoy good coffee. Just follow these three things. C'mon, it's not that expensive!
1. 1 lb. of good coffee
2. Press pot (french press)
3. Hand Grinder
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