Basic Coffee Recommendations?

longknocker · 10-15-2013, 05:07 AM

Good Morning, All!

I Recently Purchased A Highly Recommended Technivorm Moccamaster & I Can Not Get A Decent Cup Of Coffee! I've Tried Different Brands, Recommended Amounts Of 1-2 Tablespoons Of Coffee Per Ounce Of Filtered Water, Etc. & Nothing Seems To Taste Good. I Ordered Some Uncle Beanz Coffee, Hoping That Will Taste Better. All I Want Is A Smooth, Non-Bitter, Flavorful Cup Of Coffee!

I Have My Own Baratza Encore Grinder Which I Grind Up A Week's Worth Of Coffee & Store It In A Airtight "CoffeeVac". Any Recommendations For A Blend Of Coffee I Can Readily Get At The Grocery Store? Thanks!

GreekGodX · 10-15-2013, 06:20 AM

How is the coffee coming out, Greg? Maybe it has nothing to do with the beans and something is wrong with the machine or the dosing.

mosesbotbol · 10-15-2013, 06:42 AM

You should grind coffee before brewing, not a week in advance.

Try adding a pinch of salt to ground coffee in the filter before brewing.

There's no real secret to brewing in drip pot. All you can do is adjust the amount of coffee, the grind, or both.

pektel · 10-15-2013, 06:45 AM

I actually don't mind dunkin donuts coffee from the supermarket. I used to only drink Folgers out of the drip machine. Now I've found I really like Ethiopian yiracheffe (sp).

Does the coffee you're making just taste like the stuff you've been drinking before? Or is it worse? I agree it could be a dosing issue. Do you own a digital kitchen scale? I can't recall what amount is "proper" for a machine, and I only eyeball it in the French press now.

CigarSquid · 10-15-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

You should grind coffee before brewing, not a week in advance.

Try adding a pinch of salt to ground coffee in the filter before brewing.

There's no real secret to brewing in drip pot. All you can do is adjust the amount of coffee, the grind, or both.

What does that do?

longknocker · 10-15-2013, 07:42 AM

Thanks For The Replies, Christos, Moses, & Peter. I Tried The Recommended Amount Of 60Gm. Of Coffee / Liter & It Was Way To Strong. When I Use 1/2 That Amount It Tastes Like Muddy Water . I Do Use A Gm. Scale.

replicant_argent · 10-15-2013, 07:45 AM

What coffees were you using before ordering from uncle beanz?

longknocker · 10-15-2013, 07:48 AM

Unfortunately, Since I Go To Work So Early, I Can't Grind Every Morning As I Would Wake Up The Whole House. Any Preferences Between Eight O'Clock, Folger's, Etc. ?

replicant_argent · 10-15-2013, 08:12 AM

A quick google search popped a few local roasters in Mobile, Greg. Why limit yourself to grocery store coffee? An extra 30 or 40 cents a pot for truly GREAT locally roasted FRESH coffee is worth it. And it supports your local economy.

longknocker · 10-15-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

A quick google search popped a few local roasters in Mobile, Greg. Why limit yourself to grocery store coffee? An extra 30 or 40 cents a pot for truly GREAT locally roasted FRESH coffee is worth it. And it supports your local economy.

Didn't Think Of That. Thanks, Pete! I Usually Use Starbucks Or Eight O'Clock.

Subvet642 · 10-15-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Unfortunately, Since I Go To Work So Early, I Can't Grind Every Morning As I Would Wake Up The Whole House. Any Preferences Between Eight O'Clock, Folger's, Etc. ?

I recently tried Chock Full o' Nuts, and I love it; it's become my regular.

stearns · 10-15-2013, 10:46 AM

I used to do starbucks coffee (beans, rarely actually buy a coffee there), then went to buying some stuff from roasters online. a couple years back I switched to local roasters (not always local to my current location, sometimes when traveling I'd pick up a pound if I knew I was running low at home). now that's about all that I do, never looked back

dave · 10-15-2013, 11:05 AM

I drip 2 parts Folgers Columbian and 1 part Folgers Vanilla. Don't laugh until you try it.

shilala · 10-15-2013, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol View Post
Try adding a pinch of salt to ground coffee in the filter before brewing.

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

What does that do?

It takes the bitter out. Hides the acid somehow.
I keep those little salt packets in my car in case my coffee sucks. I put it in my coffee when I get it at Sheetz all the time. It works great, and it only takes a little bit.

longknocker · 10-15-2013, 12:21 PM

Thanks, All! Found A Local Roaster, Carpe Diem, Who Roasts Daily. I 'll Pick Some Up After Work, Today!

replicant_argent · 10-15-2013, 04:54 PM

That's the spirit! Going from grocery store floor sweepings to craft roasted beans is like going from Mickey D's to Ruths Chris. We expect a full report, including which beans and tasting notes.

longknocker · 10-15-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

That's the spirit! Going from grocery store floor sweepings to craft roasted beans is like going from Mickey D's to Ruths Chris. We expect a full report, including which beans and tasting notes.

GreekGodX · 10-15-2013, 05:35 PM

Yea the local roaster is a great idea. I would go down to 55grams try that. Then down to 50grams. That little trial and error would probably do the trick.

mosesbotbol · 10-15-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

What does that do?

Takes off the bitterness. Just a pinch. Give it a try!

mosesbotbol · 10-15-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Any Preferences Between Eight O'Clock, Folger's, Etc. ?

Bokar Blend is really good. Costco is great too, they single origin coffee are a steal.

You'll get to the point of "eye balling" soon. Once you see how much coffee is needed, you can score the filter holder or just remember. No need to weight and measure.

10-15-2013, 05:07 AM	#1
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Basic Coffee Recommendations? Good Morning, All! I Recently Purchased A Highly Recommended Technivorm Moccamaster & I Can Not Get A Decent Cup Of Coffee! I've Tried Different Brands, Recommended Amounts Of 1-2 Tablespoons Of Coffee Per Ounce Of Filtered Water, Etc. & Nothing Seems To Taste Good. I Ordered Some Uncle Beanz Coffee, Hoping That Will Taste Better. All I Want Is A Smooth, Non-Bitter, Flavorful Cup Of Coffee! I Have My Own Baratza Encore Grinder Which I Grind Up A Week's Worth Of Coffee & Store It In A Airtight "CoffeeVac". Any Recommendations For A Blend Of Coffee I Can Readily Get At The Grocery Store? Thanks!

10-15-2013, 06:20 AM	#2
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? How is the coffee coming out, Greg? Maybe it has nothing to do with the beans and something is wrong with the machine or the dosing. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

10-15-2013, 06:42 AM	#3
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? You should grind coffee before brewing, not a week in advance. Try adding a pinch of salt to ground coffee in the filter before brewing. There's no real secret to brewing in drip pot. All you can do is adjust the amount of coffee, the grind, or both. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

10-15-2013, 06:45 AM	#4
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? I actually don't mind dunkin donuts coffee from the supermarket. I used to only drink Folgers out of the drip machine. Now I've found I really like Ethiopian yiracheffe (sp). Does the coffee you're making just taste like the stuff you've been drinking before? Or is it worse? I agree it could be a dosing issue. Do you own a digital kitchen scale? I can't recall what amount is "proper" for a machine, and I only eyeball it in the French press now. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

10-15-2013, 07:42 AM	#6
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? Thanks For The Replies, Christos, Moses, & Peter. I Tried The Recommended Amount Of 60Gm. Of Coffee / Liter & It Was Way To Strong. When I Use 1/2 That Amount It Tastes Like Muddy Water . I Do Use A Gm. Scale.

10-15-2013, 07:45 AM	#7
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? What coffees were you using before ordering from uncle beanz? __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade. Last edited by replicant_argent; 10-15-2013 at 07:54 AM.

10-15-2013, 07:48 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? Unfortunately, Since I Go To Work So Early, I Can't Grind Every Morning As I Would Wake Up The Whole House. Any Preferences Between Eight O'Clock, Folger's, Etc. ?

10-15-2013, 08:12 AM	#9
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? A quick google search popped a few local roasters in Mobile, Greg. Why limit yourself to grocery store coffee? An extra 30 or 40 cents a pot for truly GREAT locally roasted FRESH coffee is worth it. And it supports your local economy. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

10-15-2013, 10:46 AM	#12
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,385 Trading: (50)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? I used to do starbucks coffee (beans, rarely actually buy a coffee there), then went to buying some stuff from roasters online. a couple years back I switched to local roasters (not always local to my current location, sometimes when traveling I'd pick up a pound if I knew I was running low at home). now that's about all that I do, never looked back __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

10-15-2013, 11:05 AM	#13
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? I drip 2 parts Folgers Columbian and 1 part Folgers Vanilla. Don't laugh until you try it. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

10-15-2013, 12:21 PM	#15
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? Thanks, All! Found A Local Roaster, Carpe Diem, Who Roasts Daily. I 'll Pick Some Up After Work, Today!

10-15-2013, 04:54 PM	#16
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? That's the spirit! Going from grocery store floor sweepings to craft roasted beans is like going from Mickey D's to Ruths Chris. We expect a full report, including which beans and tasting notes. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

10-15-2013, 05:35 PM	#18
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Basic Coffee Recommendations? Yea the local roaster is a great idea. I would go down to 55grams try that. Then down to 50grams. That little trial and error would probably do the trick. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda