I tried the Hummingbird Decaf this morning. Was a little off starting the day off with a decaf coffee, but it was pretty decent. I brewed it too weak though. I'm getting the sense that decaf needs more coffee grinds in it.

How much coffee do others use for making 1 cup?

[–] NoRamyunForYou@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If I do end up brewing my coffee these days, I use about 18~20g for a cup (which is around 300ml for me).

On that note, I'm currently looking for some new beans to try. I was getting beans from Ark Coffee before as they were right where we lived, but now looking to try some more. Heard from a mate that's been a barista for quite a while, that they like Red Rabbit for their specialty coffees.

Looking for something quite fruity/acidic, and one thats quite hearty?/earthy? not too sure what to call it.

[–] eagleeyedtiger@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s been a long time since I had it, but I remember one of the Peoples Coffee varieties was quite fruity. I think it was the Guatemalan Huhuetenango

[–] NoRamyunForYou@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ahh yes, have had people recommend them a few times - might need to give them a go as well.

[–] eagleeyedtiger@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

I’m an instant drinker now, but I found single origin beans had more distinct flavours than blends, downside is they cost a bit more.

[–] Axisential@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use Mackenzie beans in my cafe these days - big fan of their Mainland blend - rich, round, mellow, very easy to drink, and we get lots of compliments too!

[–] NoRamyunForYou@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When I just looked them up on google, I first went into McKenzies Foods' website, and i was wondering where the coffee beans were amongst all the peas and lentils etc lol.

Interesting - I'd never heard of them until now. Will have to put them into the list as well :)

[–] Axisential@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

Oh hahah, didn't realise there was a similar brand name, oops!

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If I do end up brewing my coffee these days, I use about 18~20g for a cup (which is around 300ml for me).

Ah, that seems proportionately similar to what I use for a cup of non-decaf.

Looking for something quite fruity/acidic, and one thats quite hearty?/earthy? not too sure what to call it.

I'm no coffee connoisseur so can't really recommend anything to your specifications (hopefully someone else can), but the bourbon aged coffee is still in stock if you're looking to try something a little different.

[–] NoRamyunForYou@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Does it actually end up tasting quite a bit like bourbon? I've become (especially in recent times) a bit distant from alcohol (especially spirits), so not 100% on the bourbon taste haha

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

If you don't like bourbon, you probably won't like it. It does come through in the flavour. Though it's not super strong. You can definitely smell the bourbon though, I wouldn't drink it at work 😆

[–] Floofah@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you felt it was decent, that’s a good start. Maybe do a test with double the coffee? Are you using a plunger to make your coffee?

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm using an aeropress, which is basically a plunger (I use the upside-down method so I can brew it for as long as I like).

I use a heaped scoop when using normal coffee, using the aeropress scoop. That's apparently about 3 tablespoons. Doing double seems like a lot! The supermarket only had 180g bags. If I did double then I only get like 6 coffees out of a bag 😱

[–] Floofah@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I guessed saying twice the amount, mainly as an experiment. Make one once using twice the coffee, just to see what it tastes like. Take it from there, maybe less next time if it’s too strong.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I'll have a play and see if I can get it tasting good.