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.
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My work coffee is the WORST! My colleagues make this "Mild" grind Maxwell House, in a pot that stores in a metal carafe--it didn't start hot and it only cools off! Its so mild I actually gagged when I tried it! So I usually make a run for Jazz and Java's Costa Rican blend as soon as they open. But I worked on New Year's Eve, and wouldn't you know, the coffee bar was closed, so I had to try the cafeteria brew--it was AWFUL--so weak and cold. They should have doubled the coffee beans in the pot. It made the day feel all off!! Lesson learned: bring some beans from home for holidays!
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