When we enter the flavor world of coffee we first need to dive into regions. In this first part of our 5 part series we are going to discuss:
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The world of coffee, it’s fascinating to say the least. When we wake up in the morning and decide to brew our first cup of coffee, whether that be a chemex, aeropress, or anything in between we are literally today at the peak of so many types of coffee. Not just in beans, but in the flavors of coffee. Let me pause here, by flavor I am not referring to anything added, like a syrup, sauce, or creamer. What I am referring to is the natural flavor that is produced by the coffee beans themselves. Perhaps we are so new to this world and the idea of coffee flavor has never been something we think about. Maybe, we are experienced in the world of coffee, but have never actually taken the time to understand it on a deeper level. Regardless of where you are on the coffee scale (pun intended) we are going to dive into this world of flavor. In this 5 part series, covering all that contribute to flavor:
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If you’re at my age, the idea of growing up and thinking one day there would be an entire world around coffee seems strange. Yet, here we are in this world of all things coffee. The thing is the more that you find yourself moving away from your mom-and-pop’s diner style coffee overloaded with sugar and cream, you find that this world is actually very intriguing. Coffee, it is fascinating to say the least. From the geographical soil that penetrates “flavors and aromas” to the idea of coffee blooming, there is always something to learn. Now the question we are looking at here is, what’s a coffee bloom?
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I recall my first encounter with an Aeropress. Visiting, a local coffee shop and seeing it on their menu, I inquired into this weird and unheard of device. After hearing the story of what the Aeropress was and how it could change and perfect my coffee game, I decided I would purchase one… eventually. Finally, the day had come and I recieved the package in the mail. The greatest thing about this is how easy the Aeropress coffee instructions actually are. I use my Aeropress just as much as I use my chemex.
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Before we get into How To Brew Coffee With a Chemex, let’s briefly talk about what the chemex is. For those who are familiar with the craft coffee world, then the chemex is nothing new to you. However, if you find yourself stumbling into the world of coffee, then the chemex may sound like a strange word. Perhaps, you have even seen it floating around holding a bouquet or at your local plant shop, as it does give off the appearance of a vase.
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Coffee. It’s that sustaining elixir of life. However, for some it’s more. It’s not just the thing that gets us up in the morning – it’s how we belong. This is what Coffee has always been for me, a way of life.
My love for coffee came when