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Originally Posted by p2 dog, p2
which has lead me to drink a lot of different brands of coffee lately, none really standout(Starbucks, Hill Bros, San Fran Bay, Cameron's(all whole bean)). Those listed are a few I have had lately using Kuerig.
next question I guess. I am not sure how hot the water temp is when I pour over but it has to be flirting with boiling at times. I have been using a Capresso and it brings water temp up quickly. If water temp is near boiling is that too hot?
Even if you don't have a small roaster near you, you can find some fresh roasted beans online that will ship to you at a reasonable price. Getting fresh roasted quality beans will make the biggest difference of anything you can do.
This guy ships to me all over the country. He doesn't have a huge selection, but roasts quality stuff. Also, he'll roast to order, ie I like my beans with a light roast (more caffeine), so I tell him and that's the way he does it.
https://stachecoffeeco.com/
I was also buying from Solar Roast out of Pueblo CO for awhile, but they are kinda hit and miss. They were giving me wholesale prices with free shipping though, so was a hard deal to beat: 10lbs for $83.
The sweet spot for temp for me, I use an electric kettle, has been to let the water get to where it barely bubbles/boils then just let it sit for a few seconds.
I need to get the stuff to do a pourover I guess, I'm just hooked on the Aeropress though.
My green bean samples will be here today!