Favor Coffee and Regular Coffee

[Jeff Downs]

I am new to roasting coffee beans. I'm not really into drinking flavored coffee but I would like to try it. What is the best bean for doing this and What exactly do you do?

Second, my wife likes a simple coffee (e.g. Folgers ) , what is the best green bean to by for this.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[topher]

Your best bet is to find a local roaster and see if he will sell you any flavorings...it is sort of a pain in the ass though....the stuff is super consentrated.....as to a similar coffee for foldgers....takes some brazilian santos, roast it and let it sit open to air for about 2 weeks :wink:

 

[BeanGrinder]

Yeah, two-week old Brazilian...that's the key to Topher's success and I'm surprised he is sharing his secrets!

Just kidding, Topher. What are you using for flavoring? Does your wife drink real coffee, too?

The key is to find a decent coffee that isn't too overpowering...you want the flavor to show up. A word of caution...if you are using professional additives, don't get it on your hands, clothes or anything else you don't want to smell like pancake syrup for a month.

 

[topher]

damn son(or should I say old man ) I thougth we where boys.....sigh :wink: as to my wife...she is from Scotland and enjoys tea over coffee....She drinks a capp everyonce in a while...damn I wish I never bought a machine...it is a pain in the butt to make one drink and clean up after it....I think she asks for it just to annoy me :roll: hahaha