La Taza Habla

Cheetos, Crackers & Coffee: Keeping Flavor Alive”

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Welcome to La Taza Habla, the podcast where we dive into 20 years of specialty coffee stories. In this episode, we're busting a common myth: that coffee is best right after it's roasted. We share a personal story from seminary days to illustrate why freshly roasted beans need to rest. The key is a process called degassing, where coffee releases  CO2​ for 24 to 48 hours, allowing the flavors to truly open up and become balanced and vibrant.

In this episode you will learn about :

  1. The coffee timeline and identify the three biggest enemies of freshness: oxygen, moisture, and light.
  2. Practical storage tips, from using airtight containers with release valves to the surprising benefits of freezing beans correctly.
  3. Why knowing your coffee's roast date is a game-changer and how you can conduct a simple experiment to taste the difference for yourself.

    4. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to fight back against stale coffee and experience the full potential of every cup, whether you're a seasoned coffee lover or just starting your journey from bean to cup.

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      • 5 Takeaways 
      1. Rest Your Beans: Coffee doesn't taste its best immediately after roasting because it needs time to de-gas. Give your beans at least 24 to 48 hours to rest so their flavors can open up.
      2. Fight the Enemies: The primary culprits behind stale coffee are oxygen, moisture, and light. Storing beans in an airtight, opaque container helps protect them from these elements.
      3. Don't Refrigerate: Never store coffee beans in the refrigerator, as condensation can creep in and flatten the flavor.
      4. Grind on Demand: To preserve aroma and flavor, only grind the amount of coffee you need right before you brew.
      5. Stale Doesn't Mean Useless: If your beans are past their peak freshness, they can still be used to make delicious cold brew or even a coffee rub for your baby back ribs.

        6. Storing Coffee Infographic - follow link to the baldguybrew.com 

         

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