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That burnt bean smell stuck to my hoodie for 3 days
So I got this new light roast from a shop in Portland and figured I'd try a pour over at my desk. Long story short, I left the kettle on too high and scorched the grounds, filled my whole office with this weird smoky stink. It took me 3 days, two washes, and a vinegar soak to get that burnt smell out of my favorite hoodie. I was so sure the issue was the beans, but it was just my dumb timing on the water temp. Now I'm paranoid about every brew, checking the thermometer twice like a maniac. Anyone else ruin a good bag of coffee with one bad pour over, or just me?
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cole35610d ago
Roasting your own beans changes the whole game.
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chen.adam10d ago
Honestly, the freshness factor alone makes it worth it, but I'm always curious how people get past the learning curve without burning a batch. Did you start with a popcorn popper like half of us did, or did you go straight for an actual roaster? Because I feel like that first week of watching beans turn dark in a pan is a rite of passage, but also a surefire way to make your kitchen smell like smoke for days. Tbh, my first few batches were garbage, but it clicked once I figured out the right timing and rest period. What was the moment it finally clicked for you?
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