topic Re: Need advice on grinding coffee beans in Kitchen

Need advice on grinding coffee beans

depglass — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 21:02:19 GMT

DD got us two packages of whole bean coffee to go with my coffee grinder that has been sitting unused for years The reason I've never gotten into this is my idea is to stumble out to the kitchen and get the coffee going in the least amount of time. So I'm wondering, will the flavor suffer if I grind at night and program coffee maker to start in the morning?

Re: Need advice on grinding coffee beans

kitty60 — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 21:12:31 GMT

When I was grinding my own I always ground the beans the evening before and had everything ready for the morning. I am not that much of a connouisser I guess.

Re: Need advice on grinding coffee beans

furbabylover — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 22:09:59 GMT

@depglass YES. My husband and I started the first coffee roasting business on the Gulf Coast way back when, and having worked with coffee for years, I can tell you that coffee oxidizes and loses flavor once it is ground. Once you get the hang of grinding it won't take more than a few seconds out of your morning, and the difference is well worth the effort. Also, put your coffee beans in an opaque container, do not refrigerate or freeze. Without going into the science of why not to do that, the bottom line is it degrades the flavorful oils.

Re: Need advice on grinding coffee beans

mizree — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 22:31:58 GMT

@depglass freshly ground coffee is so superior to ground beans i don't think a few hours from evening to morning will make an appreciable difference. store in an airtight container.

Re: Need advice on grinding coffee beans

mizree — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 23:52:23 GMT

@depglass to remove oils from coffee (or spice) grinder that has not been used for a while, grind 1/4 cup rice and then wipe residue with paper towel.

Re: Need advice on grinding coffee beans

patbz — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:53:55 GMT

Our Brevile coffee maker grinds coffee just before it perks it and makes the BEST coffee!