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3 years, 5 months ago

What is the best whole bean coffee for home brewing?

I like a pretty strong cup but not overpowering. I can't seem to find the roast or bean that is just right. I have had reasonable luck with espresso beans but sometimes they are too strong.
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repotxtx | 3 years, 5 months ago
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You should check out sweetmarias.com and investigate roasting your own coffee. They have info about roasting techniques and a wide variety of beans. A little extra trouble, but well worth it. I started 2 years ago roasting in an old popcorn popper of all things, so it doesn't even have to be an expensive hobby. Also, I find green beans to be less expensive than roasted beans from the store, especially considering the quality. Green beans also store much longer than roasted before going stale.

There are low-end roasters similar to my popper or more expensive models with various features. The only deal with the popcorn popper is that only certain models will do the job safely. I would recommend researching before going that route. A low-end roaster would be the way to start. If my popper ever dies, I will be going that route.
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ukusprof | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Personally, I enjoy Green Mountain Coffee Roasters coffee. Good selection, great customer service. I get it shipped to me regularly.

Caribou coffee is also quite good.
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macho | 3 years, 5 months ago
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The strength of your coffee is based more upon the ratio of grounds to water than on the roast or bean. For example, Starbucks uses approximately 2 tsp. of coffee grounds to every 8 oz. water. Many consider Starbucks coffee strong. My suggestion is to find a bean and roast with a flavor you enjoy and then experiment with the grounds to water ratio. Even after you've made your coffee, you can add more water - so if it's too strong, add water - if it's too weak, you can't start over!
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repoman41 | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Most "too strong" coffees are over roasted.....try Stumptown Coffee......excellent roaster, and very ethical business practices.
http://stumptowncoffee.com/

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