profgoldbergJul 10, 2023

I'm currently struggling with coffee problems.

To wit: I love supporting local roasters. But I'm super unsatisfied with what I'm getting, even though the beans are very high quality.

Most of the time, I'm getting overly-fruited, brown, relatively weak coffee.

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Show threadprofgoldbergJul 10, 2023

This is happening almost regardless of from where beans are sourced and isn't a blend prob, since I buy only single origin.

I like deep, dark coffee; the darker and stronger, the better. And I'm just not getting that, regardless of brewing method and coffee quality.

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Show threadprofgoldbergJul 10, 2023

The best coffee I brew is just basic ground Lavazza. I love Lavazza!

But it's strange to me that I get more satisfying brews from pre-ground bag coffee than single-origin beans curated and roasted fresh.

Suggestions welcome! 3/3

#Coffee #Coffeestadon #CoffeeProblems #CoffeeAdvice #CoffeeCoffeeCoffee

Show threadLyle, a walking haunted house

@profgoldberg It seems like the lighter and fruity/floral beans/roasts are currently more popular.

With lighter roasts you're just not going to get the deeper notes unless its in a blend.

What brew methods are you using? There are some tweaks you can do there to amp it up. But, at some point, you're limited to the flavors that exist in the beans/roasts you're using.

Also, if you *like* Lavazza, use it. "Good coffee" is highly subjective. Drink what you like

#coffee

Jul 10, 2023 at 2:13pmWeb
Show threadprofgoldbergJul 10, 2023

@x1101 Yup, this is the message I'm hearing -- currently lighter roasts are *in" (blech, do not like).

I use a variety of brewing methods, but my favorite is moka pot, which consistently delivers deep, rich, warm brews with #Lavazza. #coffee

Show threadLyle, a walking haunted houseJul 10, 2023

@profgoldberg I've come to like the light roasts myself, but I totally get not vibing with a specific flavor profile.

I'll go back to what I said. If Lavazza is what you like, drink it.

If you're looking for some smaller batch stuff, this one is made right near me, and when I favored dark, it was a go-to

https://shop.gelatofiasco.com/products/bagged-coffee

Or, maybe a premium online retailer like https://www.klatchcoffee.com/ would have something more your taste.

God of Thunder Coffee

Show threadVictor WiebeJul 10, 2023
@profgoldberg @x1101 I agree, drink what you enjoy. Lighter roasts are really good for cold brew, but a moka pot deserves something darker and richer.
Show threadLyle, a walking haunted houseJul 10, 2023

@wwwiebe
@profgoldberg

That's really funny, because I use them in exactly opposite ways.

Show threadVictor WiebeJul 10, 2023

@x1101 @profgoldberg That's awesome! There is no one way to enjoy a good drink.

It's much like wondering which kind of dog is the "best dog". They're all the best dogs!