Do you "age" your coffee?

[md4958]

Originally Posted by King James

I think the "prime" time is like a day or two after roasting. However, I think after about a week the beans start to decline in taste/quality. Mr. Moo or someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Are you referring to your "drip" coffee or espresso?

[King James]

Originally Posted by md4958

Are you referring to your "drip" coffee or espresso?

I don't drip or espresso.... just french press. I was referring to the beans that I roast in general.

[replicant_argent]

Coffee "de-gasses" after roasting, with flavor peaking anywhere between 1 day and a week or so, depending on the bean origin and the roasting profile. After that, you are starting to drink stale coffee, or less flavorful coffee than you should. It also makes a difference in your grind size and uniformity.


Waits for Moo to expand on my simplistic answer.

[King James]

Originally Posted by replicant

Waits for Moo to expand on my simplistic answer.

me too!

paging mr moo....

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I use a vac pot and find 1 day to be perfect for me. Not sure for espresso.

Some espressos need to rest 48-72 hours after roasting. Experiment with what you are getting and track the roast date and when you get the best results.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by MaytagMan

Some espressos need to rest 48-72 hours after roasting. Experiment with what you are getting and track the roast date and when you get the best results.

My original post stated that I find that my espresso tastes the best after a 4-5 week de-gassing period in oneway valved bags. I feel that it is best served that way.

I was not asking for advice(no offense), but rather just curious if any of you age your beans? It may be different for me because I purchase my beans already roasted and bagged.

I would guess that many home roasters just let the beans sit out for a couple days?

Originally Posted by md4958

My original post stated that I find that my espresso tastes the best after a 4-5 week de-gassing period in oneway valved bags. I feel that it is best served that way.

I was not asking for advice(no offense), but rather just curious if any of you age your beans? It may be different for me because I purchase my beans already roasted and bagged.

I would guess that many home roasters just let the beans sit out for a couple days?

No offense taken - I misread your post, so my bad! In my experience, After a couple of weeks, it starts to lose its characteristics and start going stale. (I keep my coffee in one-way valved bags as well).