goldenearring's Profile
How many tablespoons of coffee....
FF,
Just pick one and try it. Keep notes, then try another. I'd try each succeeding try in a different "category" so you can get a broad idea of what characterizes each, then begin to narrow in on your preferences. Like the old saying goes, every journey begins with the first step... so pick one and go for it.
Re coffee, I use about 6 liberal tablespoons of beans in my grinder, grind them for 25 seconds, then use in filter/cone for a quart of coffee. I filter it directly into my Stanley steel thermos because I find it keeps it warmer than my CB&TL vacuum carafe. Since I like mine with sugar and cream (not coffee whiteners!), I usually add the sugar right in with the coffee with a couple shakes of salt, and add heavy cream right into the thermos, then shake it when done filtering. If I have company, I change the procedure for those that like it black.
At one time I was drinking 13-15 cups of office brewed american coffee a day, then I discovered truly good strong coffee while stationed in Japan. Oh, god it was good! Now I can't stand the de riguer restaurant coffee and I've found out where I can use the word "insipid".
