On 9/19/2013 1:35 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 9/19/2013 3:40 PM, dsi1 wrote:
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>> I like a smooth cup of coffee - would that be optimal for me? I don't
>> think so. Some people will brew coffee in a refrigerator to get a
>> smoother brew. In the end, there is no "optimal" temperature to brew
>> coffee and neither is there an optimal bean or an optimal grind. Maybe
>> there is an optimal water though. :-)
>
> Why do you say that? What tests have you done to prove hundreds of
> experts and tasters wrong?

I don't care about hundreds or even a bajillion experts and tasters. I
only care about me. Sorry about that.

>
> Brew in the refrigerator? I doubt the oils would propwrly exract, but
> maybe a really crappy bean would be improved.
>
> If you want a really smooth cup of coffee, select the right bean and
> brew it properly. Time and temperature count! Start with Kona from
> Smithfarms.com Check out LaColumbe for different styles. You may like
> Corsica for drip brewing..

Kona coffee is OK but it's not my cup of tea. I've gotten several pounds
from a supplier and boy was it beautiful stuff! The whole bag was
perfectly roasted with not one single broken or imperfect bean or extra
material. That was impressive but it wasn't the taste I was looking for.

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