Hi all
I have just tried some home roasted (popper) Ethiopia Limu and the overriding taste was of salt. I tried changing the grind and temp surfing on my Silvia to try and get rid of the salt but after five shots I gave up.
What is the cause of the salty taste? I have heard that brewing with water that is too hot can cause it - but as I dont get the same degree of saltiness with professionally roasted beans I am tending towards my roasting as the cause. I am wondering if it is the result of the fact that cooler weather tends to mean the popper only just reaches second crack after 16 minutes or so (150 gms green beans) and I am baking the beans too much - I roast outdoors.
Cheers
Ron :P
I have just tried some home roasted (popper) Ethiopia Limu and the overriding taste was of salt. I tried changing the grind and temp surfing on my Silvia to try and get rid of the salt but after five shots I gave up.
What is the cause of the salty taste? I have heard that brewing with water that is too hot can cause it - but as I dont get the same degree of saltiness with professionally roasted beans I am tending towards my roasting as the cause. I am wondering if it is the result of the fact that cooler weather tends to mean the popper only just reaches second crack after 16 minutes or so (150 gms green beans) and I am baking the beans too much - I roast outdoors.
Cheers
Ron :P
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