Music Monday

Did you know that coffee beans are roasted at a very specific temperature? Did you know that when they reach too high of a temperature they start to burn producing a bitter, burnt flavor? Did you know that boiling water exceeds the temperature that coffee burns at? Tea drinkers don't scoff because its the exact same for green tea.

Do you have a french press? If you do or you plan on getting one try this out. Take your beans and grind them. Sometimes grinders cause the beans to heat up: I do short bursts and count to 10 between. Once they are ground place them in the french press. You can heat up your water while you are grinding. When the temperature of the water is 200 degrees Fahrenheit (94 Centigrade) pour it in the press, put the cover on and set the timer for 3 minutes. When there are 20 seconds left on the timer commence the plunging sequence! Plunging should be done slowly and take 20 seconds. Immediately pour the coffee out of the press (never leave it in) and enjoy! You will note that your coffee has a sweet why-the-deuce-did-I-drink-it-any-other-way type flavor to it. The flavors that the bag states your beans taste like will suddenly be present and there should be no burnt bean type flavor. You will also notice that you no longer need milk or sugar for you coffee (though you can add it if you like) and you just might exclaim your thanks to me out loud... in your kitchen... alone. No one will think you're weird.

If you are a green tea drinker you can do the same process with or without a french press* and you will notice the same sweet flavor instead of burnt. If you happen to stop in at our house I will gladly make you either one of these beverages and you can thank me in person without looking foolish alone in your kitchen.

While you are drinking your coffee or tea you can enjoy this song conveniently called "Coffee" by Sylvan Esso


Until next time, keep your beans unburnt.

EO

*If you try it without a french press make sure it is in some type of container and not resting in a hot puddle on your counter.