Posted Sun Jul 14, 2002, 9:13am Subject: Re: Bean there, done that
Jeanette,
I'd like to hear more of your impression of Kopi Luwak. Most folks describe it as "earthy" or "musty"...given its unique process, those descriptors don't surprise me...or entice me!
Someday after I master my new HotTop roaster (due any day now!) I will probably look to get a small quantity of Luwak to try...mainly just to say I have tasted it and can use my OWN descriptions.
Fred :-)
"Give a man fresh-roasted coffee and he'll drink like a king for a day. Teach a man to roast and he will drink like a king for a lifetime."
Posted Thu Mar 27, 2003, 3:13pm Subject: Re: Bean there, done that
Having once been a fan of sipping B&B (Benedictine and Brandy) whilst alternating with sips of black coffee.... I can definitely appreciate the contrast.
Haven't gotten the interest yet in trying the Kopi Luak but it's all in the taste for me. if it has a unique body and taste... count me in. During some recent research on the state of the domestic coffee scene in Vietnam, I discovered that a number of varieties of "civet processed" coffee are claimed to be available and sold in small cafes by the cup but many are not the real thing. I'm still in search of a source for the elusive Vietnamese arabica (yes it does exist!) for my iced coffee with condensed milk but for now.... a trip to Chinatown or my local restaurant must suffice.
Eggshells in coffee - I believe this goes back to the electric percolator days and it's a carry-over from "cowboy coffee". The latter is a brewing style that involves throwing grounds directly into the water, allowing to boil for a few minutes, then steeping a bit before serving. The grounds tend to settle but adding eggshells aids in clarifying the brew (supposedly). Brings back memories of my "Bustela" days. Had a Hispanic GF who taught me her family method - dark roast steeped in boiling water and then poured through a small cloth filter that looked like a mini windsock with a wooden handle. Serve 50/50 with scalded milk and some sugar - mmmmm! Might not taste as good to me these days but it sure was tasty back then.
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