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Originally Posted by starpimps
for all you kona people, ive tried 100% kona and kona blended but i dont seem to lke it at all
how do you guys brew kona, i usually put it in a press but i herd its supposed to be drip ?
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Press can work just as well. Often issue with drips though is lack of initial heat.
Ideally you want the water to be 200 degrees F (ok I think technically it is something silly like 199.7 or some shit). I would also say use good water (filtered tap is fine). I would also keep in mind that with a french press you need a fairly course grind. Most people also suggest 2 tablespoons per 6 ounces of water - I go a little weaker myself.
If your still not to sure about the taste and the french press. Get your water to the proper temp. I like electric kettles, they save you tons of time in kitchen (if you need one buy largest you can get). Then just fine grind some beans, put it into a filter, and then slowly pour the water over the grounds - doh! keep a cup or something under the filter. This will pull the flavor, caffeine, etc. without many of the bitter elements nor other impurities you could get from soaking them in water.
Side note: anyone try that coffee bean that comes out of the poop of that one animal yet? Yes I am wierd and curious to know if the price is worth trying it out of curiosity. Though scared at same time. Not cause it was pooped but because what if it is like the best stuff ever and then you could be stuck wanting it all the time and it is the most expensive type out there.