HardWorkingDem
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Mon May-19-08 10:05 AM
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Not a big coffee drinker, but do like it on cold days, so what's wrong when.. |
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the coffee I make tastes a little sour? Is it too much coffee grounds?
The standard I use is one tablespoon for one less cup of coffee (for example, six tablespoons for seven cups).
But the coffee tastes a bit.....sour.
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Mon May-19-08 10:06 AM
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1. How fresh is the coffee? n/t |
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Mon May-19-08 10:10 AM
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2. right out of the can...I know...I know... |
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I don't drink it often and I'm sure real coffee drinkers will be offended, but I just don't drink a whole lot (though it's not that old - family and stuff drink it up....)
thank you in advance..
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Mon May-19-08 10:16 AM
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3. Well, you'll have to define "not that old" |
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Edited on Mon May-19-08 10:18 AM by SacredCow
Ground coffee just does not have a good shelf life. Most hard-core drinkers will agree that within a few days of being opened the flavor starts changing notably. Some say that storing it in an air-tight container solves that, but it doesn't- there's still air in the container, and if you open it at all....
Personally, I buy my coffee in small quantities- enough to last me for a week or less.
On edit: If you don't drink it regularly, I'd consider buying the small, vacuum-sealed packages that are enough for one pot.
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Mon May-19-08 10:37 AM
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4. The shelf life of an open can of coffee is 1 month. |
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For best flavor, use within 2 weeks. You can stretch the shelf life of any coffee (another week maybe) by putting it, packaging and all, in a ziploc bag with as little air as possible and storing in a cool, dark place. I use a novelty popcorn tin with lid. Despite the common advice, never freeze or refrigerate coffee; the resultant moisture and ice-crystals will destroy your coffee.
The shelf-life of an untreated coffee (that is, one which has not been bombarded with nitrogen to prevent oxidization: Any whole bean coffee sold by weight.) is one week in bean form, 72 hours ground...maximum; we use within 8 hours in-shop, advise customers to invest in a grinder and grind to use. Personally, I use ground coffee at home no older than 24 hours.
Sour coffee always means the ground coffee is too old.
Chan790 (Former)Member, Barista Guild Certified Coffee Master
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Mon May-19-08 10:45 AM
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5. Was hoping a Barista would reply.... |
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I'm no expert- Just know what I taste when the coffee gets to be a few days old!
mega-dittos on the freezing thing! Talk about nasty- coffee that's been in and out of a freezer for a year :puke:
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Mon May-19-08 10:47 AM
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6. What kind of coffee is it? |
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Brand & roast.
Did you add milk/sugar?
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