Do you "age" your coffee?

[md4958]

I dont home-roast, but I know many of you do. Do you age your beans after you roast them?

I find that when I get my beans that have just been roasted that morning, or even the day before, the crema on my espresso is not what it should be. You will see little bubbles in the crema, and it is easily broken.

When I spoke to my roaster (also my best friend) he said that espresso should age for a bit to expel any left over gasses. After hearing this i began experimenting. I find that I, and my customers, like espresso that has been aging for at least a month. All of our beans come in foil bags with one way valves.

Do any of you age your beans?

[King James]

I think the "prime" time is like a day or two after roasting. However, I think after about a week the beans start to decline in taste/quality. Mr. Moo or someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by King James

I think the "prime" time is like a day or two after roasting. However, I think after about a week the beans start to decline in taste/quality. Mr. Moo or someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Are you referring to your "drip" coffee or espresso?

[King James]

Originally Posted by md4958

Are you referring to your "drip" coffee or espresso?

I don't drip or espresso.... just french press. I was referring to the beans that I roast in general.

[replicant_argent]

Coffee "de-gasses" after roasting, with flavor peaking anywhere between 1 day and a week or so, depending on the bean origin and the roasting profile. After that, you are starting to drink stale coffee, or less flavorful coffee than you should. It also makes a difference in your grind size and uniformity.


Waits for Moo to expand on my simplistic answer.

[King James]

Originally Posted by replicant

Waits for Moo to expand on my simplistic answer.

me too!

paging mr moo....

[opus]

I use a vac pot and find 1 day to be perfect for me. Not sure for espresso.