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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:09:20 PM EST
Yes, the thread formerly known as "Morning Cupping With My Son" is now officially, another GD coffee thread.
More specifically, It's about roasting at home. Please feel free to leave resources and tips. I will do my best to document my learning. OP: This morning my son and I did a small cupping session. It was a really fun experience! I've been a "coffee nerd" for some time now, but never took the plunge into the world of roasting. So, a couple of weeks ago, I ordered some green coffee and a popcorn popper. I've roasters a few small batches now and have to say that it's miles beyond anything I've bought off the shelf, even when I screw it up! This morning my 3 1/2 year old was begging to make coffee with the popcorn popper, so I decided to oblige him. We grabbed a newly acquired bag of Ethiopian and headed out side. 
We roasted a light roast and a darker roast. The light one was pulled about 30 seconds after the start of first the first crack and the dark just at the start of the second crack. 
Now, there seems to be great argument over how long one needs to wait for the freshly roasted coffee to rest before grinding and brewing, but we did t wait. We did save some for tomorrow to see if it makes a difference one way or the other. The light roast was super light, in fact under roasted I think. Good nonetheless. The darker one was the single best taste of coffee I've ever had! Amazing! So, I brewed up a cup and shared it with my son on the porch. 
He loved it! He asks for a cup of coffee a few times a week, so I think he really does like it. I have no idea why. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:11:35 PM EST
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I've never been more relieved to see a coffee thread.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:12:29 PM EST
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I'm not going to lie. I got a little creeped out when I read the thread title.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:12:36 PM EST
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I don't even know where to start.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:14:07 PM EST
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He's already got that morning scowl down pat.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:15:49 PM EST
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I am a coffee lover, but I never thought about roasting my own beans.
Thanks OP, now I have ANOTHER way to spend my fargin' money.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:17:31 PM EST
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I've never been more relieved to see a coffee thread. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:18:02 PM EST
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FPNI
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:19:11 PM EST
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I'm not going to lie. I got a little creeped out when I read the thread title. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:22:48 PM EST
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I've never been more relieved to see a coffee thread.  Thread title almost scared me off.
Very cool op. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:23:26 PM EST
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I'm not going to lie. I got a little creeped out when I read the thread title. P.S. My kids would probably burn the house down if they ingested coffee. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:25:55 PM EST
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He's already got that morning scowl down pat.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:26:28 PM EST
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Has OP ever had pants tailored by Joey Tribiani's taylor?
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:27:23 PM EST
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I've never been more relieved to see a coffee thread. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:27:56 PM EST
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I've never been more relieved to see a coffee thread.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:27:57 PM EST
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FPNI
SPNI TPNI |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:28:18 PM EST
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:28:18 PM EST
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Nice OP
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:29:52 PM EST
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awesome OP. Cute kiddo. Awesome scowl 
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:30:15 PM EST
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I don't even know where to start. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:30:45 PM EST
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who feeds their 3.5 yr old fucking caffeine????
jesus christ. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:31:17 PM EST
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I've never been more relieved to see a coffee thread. Lol, does your kid bounce off the walls when you give him coffee? |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:31:20 PM EST
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My four year old daughter drinks espresso.
Well, it's more like espresso-flavored milk.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:31:30 PM EST
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This morning my son and I did a small cupping session. It was a really fun experience! I've been a "coffee nerd" for some time now, but never took the plunge into the world of roasting. So, a couple of weeks ago, I ordered some green coffee and a popcorn popper. I've roasters a few small batches now and have to say that it's miles beyond anything I've bought off the shelf, even when I screw it up! This morning my 3 1/2 year old was begging to make coffee with the popcorn popper, so I decided to oblige him. We grabbed a newly acquired bag of Ethiopian and headed out side. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG-0417-262552.jpg We roasted a light roast and a darker roast. The light one was pulled about 30 seconds after the start of first the first crack and the dark just at the start of the second crack. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG-0412-262562.jpg Now, there seems to be great argument over how long one needs to wait for the freshly roasted coffee to rest before grinding and brewing, but we did t wait. We did save some for tomorrow to see if it makes a difference one way or the other. The light roast was super light, in fact under roasted I think. Good nonetheless. The darker one was the single best taste of coffee I've ever had! Amazing! So, I brewed up a cup and shared it with my son on the porch. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG-0408-262563.jpg He loved it! He asks for a cup of coffee a few times a week, so I think he really doesn't like it. I have no idea why. As he is still doing full speed laps of the backyard, 4 hours later...... I could not imagine my little dudes on coffee..... sugar is bad enough!
I had a home roaster send me some fresh roast before.... it was the most amazing liquid I have ever consumed.... the oils and flavors were amazing! I have often thought about getting into roasting, but did not want the investment of a roaster.... do you have a link to the popcorn popper you use? any drawbacks to it? |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:31:33 PM EST
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who feeds their 3.5 yr old fucking caffeine???? jesus christ.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:32:21 PM EST
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Cupping?
My 5yo daughter doesn't do coffee, but loves unsweetened tea. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:34:10 PM EST
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Cupping? My 5yo daughter doesn't do coffee, but loves unsweetened tea. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:34:26 PM EST
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First 3PNI
Dammit OP!
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:34:40 PM EST
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Between the thread title and giving a 3 1/2 year old coffee, I'm just not sure what to do here.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:36:28 PM EST
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I'm not going to lie. I got a little creeped out when I read the thread title. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:36:41 PM EST
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who feeds their 3.5 yr old fucking caffeine???? jesus christ. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:37:53 PM EST
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I just knew Pedo Bear was involved with this. OP, have you used the term cupping before and if so did you notice people snickering or using increasingly obtuse language to describe their love of it?
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:38:02 PM EST
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I've never been more relieved to see a coffee thread. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:39:52 PM EST
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:41:30 PM EST
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Wow!
Well, cupping is a new term to me too, so I get it... Far as giving my kid a few tablespoons of coffee... I'd rather give home that than a hot cocoa full of sugar or cookies. He's calmly sitting on the couch watching a movie right now and after that he'll go out and play in the pool for a couple hours before his nap. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:42:32 PM EST
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who feeds their 3.5 yr old fucking caffeine???? jesus christ. Chocolate contains 10-40mg per ounce (darker chocolate has more, on account of higher cocoa percentage literally contains more chocolate). Iced tea is around 20mg per 12oz. City roast coffee is around 15mg per fluid ounce. 3-4 ounces of coffee is around the same caffeine content as a Ghiradelli dark chocolate square, or a can of Coke. Not that you should give a child an entire can of Coke (granted, plenty of parents do) - I'm just saying that the caffeine content really isn't all that much. Any amount that a child would willingly drink on their own (my kids get bored of 4oz cups of hot chocolate before it's finished) is not going to hurt them. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:44:21 PM EST
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As he is still doing full speed laps of the backyard, 4 hours later...... I could not imagine my little dudes on coffee..... sugar is bad enough!
I had a home roaster send me some fresh roast before.... it was the most amazing liquid I have ever consumed.... the oils and flavors were amazing! I have often thought about getting into roasting, but did not want the investment of a roaster.... do you have a link to the popcorn popper you use? any drawbacks to it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This morning my son and I did a small cupping session. It was a really fun experience! I've been a "coffee nerd" for some time now, but never took the plunge into the world of roasting. So, a couple of weeks ago, I ordered some green coffee and a popcorn popper. I've roasters a few small batches now and have to say that it's miles beyond anything I've bought off the shelf, even when I screw it up! This morning my 3 1/2 year old was begging to make coffee with the popcorn popper, so I decided to oblige him. We grabbed a newly acquired bag of Ethiopian and headed out side. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG-0417-262552.jpg We roasted a light roast and a darker roast. The light one was pulled about 30 seconds after the start of first the first crack and the dark just at the start of the second crack. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG-0412-262562.jpg Now, there seems to be great argument over how long one needs to wait for the freshly roasted coffee to rest before grinding and brewing, but we did t wait. We did save some for tomorrow to see if it makes a difference one way or the other. The light roast was super light, in fact under roasted I think. Good nonetheless. The darker one was the single best taste of coffee I've ever had! Amazing! So, I brewed up a cup and shared it with my son on the porch. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/24268/IMG-0408-262563.jpg He loved it! He asks for a cup of coffee a few times a week, so I think he really doesn't like it. I have no idea why. As he is still doing full speed laps of the backyard, 4 hours later...... I could not imagine my little dudes on coffee..... sugar is bad enough!
I had a home roaster send me some fresh roast before.... it was the most amazing liquid I have ever consumed.... the oils and flavors were amazing! I have often thought about getting into roasting, but did not want the investment of a roaster.... do you have a link to the popcorn popper you use? any drawbacks to it? Presto 04820 PopLite Hot Air Popper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IUWA?tag=vglnk-c102-20 |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:45:55 PM EST
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who feeds their 3.5 yr old fucking caffeine???? jesus christ. Either way it's a small amount of caffeine. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:47:03 PM EST
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Cupping thread
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:48:04 PM EST
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Coca Cola contains 35mg per can. Chocolate contains 10-40mg per ounce (darker chocolate has more, on account of higher cocoa percentage literally contains more chocolate). Iced tea is around 20mg per 12oz. City roast coffee is around 15mg per fluid ounce. 3-4 ounces of coffee is around the same caffeine content as a Ghiradelli dark chocolate square, or a can of Coke. Not that you should give a child an entire can of Coke (granted, plenty of parents do) - I'm just saying that the caffeine content really isn't all that much. Any amount that a child would willingly drink on their own (my kids get bored of 4oz cups of hot chocolate before it's finished) is not going to hurt them. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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who feeds their 3.5 yr old fucking caffeine???? jesus christ. Chocolate contains 10-40mg per ounce (darker chocolate has more, on account of higher cocoa percentage literally contains more chocolate). Iced tea is around 20mg per 12oz. City roast coffee is around 15mg per fluid ounce. 3-4 ounces of coffee is around the same caffeine content as a Ghiradelli dark chocolate square, or a can of Coke. Not that you should give a child an entire can of Coke (granted, plenty of parents do) - I'm just saying that the caffeine content really isn't all that much. Any amount that a child would willingly drink on their own (my kids get bored of 4oz cups of hot chocolate before it's finished) is not going to hurt them. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:49:05 PM EST
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FPNI....
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:51:58 PM EST
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I am a coffee lover, but I never thought about roasting my own beans. Thanks OP, now I have ANOTHER way to spend my fargin' money. $16 a lb of good roasted coffee from my local roaster or $10 a LB for really expensive raw coffee. $20 for the popper (yes, I know real roaster are expensive... but this works.) I'll be saving about $30 a month on coffee and it's better. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:53:01 PM EST
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That first post thing.... Lol, does your kid bounce off the walls when you give him coffee? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've never been more relieved to see a coffee thread. Lol, does your kid bounce off the walls when you give him coffee? |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:53:35 PM EST
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Like a tea party except less gay sounding. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cupping? My 5yo daughter doesn't do coffee, but loves unsweetened tea. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:54:15 PM EST
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Wow! Well, cupping is a new term to me too, so I get it... 
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:54:41 PM EST
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I've never been more relieved to see a coffee thread. And i raphed hard |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:56:52 PM EST
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Op I suggest you change your title... I was scared to click on this thread after reading your title.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:57:31 PM EST
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There needs to be a better verb to describe "Taste testing various home made roasts" than "cupping". It's just gay. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wow! Well, cupping is a new term to me too, so I get it... Gotta use the proper terms, yo. From Wikipedia Coffee cupping, or coffee tasting, is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 1:00:25 PM EST
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Coffee cupping, or coffee tasting, is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. 
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Posted: 7/25/2017 1:02:11 PM EST
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Maybe, but aren't we the group tho jumps peoples balls for calling a magazine a clip? Gotta use the proper terms, yo. From Wikipedia Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wow! Well, cupping is a new term to me too, so I get it... Gotta use the proper terms, yo. From Wikipedia Coffee cupping, or coffee tasting, is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 1:03:13 PM EST
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In your defense, "Morning tasting with my son" doesn't sound much better. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wow! Well, cupping is a new term to me too, so I get it... Gotta use the proper terms, yo. From Wikipedia Coffee cupping, or coffee tasting, is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee.
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