Thanks for the video. Reminds me of the cigar craze in the 80's where I took extra effort to taste the flavors of the cigar. It made me think that I should be more thoughtful in tasting other things as well then to just sip and gulp. BTW: I found that a good cup of coffee complimented a good cigar.
While this coffee tasting technique is very different to wine tasting, the idea to allow the aroma to cover all the palate area of the mouth is the same.
Once you learn to do this, you will know how bad Starbucks coffee really is.
Thanks for the thoughts and tips Tom... I guess I never thought about the goofiness factor... I probably look like I have issues, with how I slurp at home.
I suck some air with the sip from a mug, definitely swish and with really great coffee (drinking the end of my last-year crop of Nic Pacamara Peaberry from SM's right now), I just thought about it, and realized I occasionally huff out a bit of the fragrance (like blowing a smoke ring??) to catch the carmel-y scent. Now I know why I do that!
Hey Tom, thanks for the tips. You should do a video on storing coffee. I often wonder if I am screwing things up. I keep my roasted coffee in glass jars that don't have valves. After a while the beans get sweaty.
You should store in an air-tight container, in a cool dark place. (NOT THE REFRIDGERATOR OR FREEZER ) Regarding the "sweatiness", I'm guessing that you probably usually buy a dark roasted coffee. Darker roasts, especially after a few days from roasting bring oils to the surface, and can be mistaken for condensation. We've actually had customers brink back beans, such as a french roast, complaining that when they opened the container the beans were covered in water. I hope this was helpful!
Thanks for the video. Reminds me of the cigar craze in the 80's where I took extra effort to taste the flavors of the cigar. It made me think that I should be more thoughtful in tasting other things as well then to just sip and gulp. BTW: I found that a good cup of coffee complimented a good cigar.
Happy Tasting!!!
gnelson651 1 year ago
how old is tom in this video? he looks young.
RDypak 1 year ago
Whilst I did enjoy and appreciate the video, you'd think that a guy drinking coffee all day would be a little more excited about things!
SJA712 2 years ago
While this coffee tasting technique is very different to wine tasting, the idea to allow the aroma to cover all the palate area of the mouth is the same.
Once you learn to do this, you will know how bad Starbucks coffee really is.
mobytho 2 years ago
Buy roasted coffee? Heck no! Buy green beans from SM's and roast it yourself!
FUDGE1790 2 years ago
I really enjoyed this. I liked how you were so descriptive with what is taking place during the different processes. Nice Job!
CoffeeCupNews 2 years ago
It's difficult for me to spit the coffee after I taste it. It must be a cultural issue :^p
arabiccola 2 years ago
Thanks for the thoughts and tips Tom... I guess I never thought about the goofiness factor... I probably look like I have issues, with how I slurp at home.
I suck some air with the sip from a mug, definitely swish and with really great coffee (drinking the end of my last-year crop of Nic Pacamara Peaberry from SM's right now), I just thought about it, and realized I occasionally huff out a bit of the fragrance (like blowing a smoke ring??) to catch the carmel-y scent. Now I know why I do that!
huthphoto 2 years ago
Maybe Ben will get you a tripod for Fathers Day!
espressodejong 2 years ago
Hey Tom, thanks for the tips. You should do a video on storing coffee. I often wonder if I am screwing things up. I keep my roasted coffee in glass jars that don't have valves. After a while the beans get sweaty.
epicbard 2 years ago 2
You should store in an air-tight container, in a cool dark place. (NOT THE REFRIDGERATOR OR FREEZER ) Regarding the "sweatiness", I'm guessing that you probably usually buy a dark roasted coffee. Darker roasts, especially after a few days from roasting bring oils to the surface, and can be mistaken for condensation. We've actually had customers brink back beans, such as a french roast, complaining that when they opened the container the beans were covered in water. I hope this was helpful!
a6tonhampster 2 years ago