[Magdalen] coffee

[Lynn Ronkainen]

..probably ok with the cheesecloth for a trial run, but the muslin is 
re-useable and washable... for a trial run, the cheese cloth layers in a 
large  metal sieve would work. I drape my muslin inside a deep regular 
strainer, very little residue gets through. I can't figure out how those 
devices that use a real coffee filter fare... I tried that on a small batch 
and the density of the grind of what I use clogged it up fast. Even now, I 
have to stir to strain at the very end and then pick up the muslin and 
squeeze it because the fine grind does have a coating effect.

I buy my coffee in CVS drug store here : )  when it's on sale. Regular price 
is 3.79 I think and it is probably available online.  If you are not near a 
CVS you could still become a 'card member' which ties you into their weekly 
sales and often free shipping from the website (I do not do that because 
they're practically on every corner here).

Lynn

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When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not a 
single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me." 
attributed to Erma Bombeck

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From: "Grace Cangialosi" <gracecan at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2015 3:29 PM
To: <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Subject: Re: [Magdalen] coffee

> I looked at the website, which is in Spanish, and it only listed some 
> Florida locations and no actual info about the coffee. Is it available in 
> stores, or do you have to get it online?
> Could I use multiple layers of cheesecloth instead of muslin?
>
>> On Jan 5, 2015, at 2:41 PM, "Lynn Ronkainen" <houstonklr at gmail.com> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> my bad.... should have looked at a package before trying to find on 
>> net... it is Café Bustelo...  'Espresso Ground' - and they do  have a 
>> delicious decaf also.  It is from Central or South America, I thought but 
>> the only address on pkg is FL.  It happened to be something I tried in my 
>> early 'soaking' days and liked. It often goes on sale for 3.00 for a 10oz 
>> vacuum packed bag (already ground), and I stock up then... have maybe 10 
>> in the pantry now : )
>> In the beginning of my cold soak trial period, I was using up all manner 
>> of coffee I had around the house (some of my mom's Givallia?, an odd lot 
>> or two bought from Marshalls  - one a true Jamaican was amazing!!!) 
>> before I settled on trying the Bustelo which I had made in my French 
>> press, previously as 'regular' coffee, and just really liked the flavor 
>> when 'soaked'.
>>
>> http://www.cafebustelo.com/en/
>>
>> I've never looked it up online before so I might go back and look this 
>> site over.... hmmm
>>
>> here's a quote from one of many internet sites on the topic:
>> Coffee that's been cold-brewed is less acidic, which is better for your 
>> body, especially if you have a sensitive stomach or are dealing with any 
>> illnesses (you want a more alkaline pH in most cases to help fight 
>> infections). It's also smoother in flavor, highlighting the delicate 
>> notes and complexities of the coffee bean (fruity, spicy, chocolate, 
>> vanilla, etc), while also decreasing the bitterness that can be a 
>> turn-off to many.
>>
>> I love it. Once I figured out my formula and method I love having the 
>> concentrate for almost 2 weeks and not having to do much to prepare a 
>> cup, even hot. If you want to try it out, I'd be happy to mail you a 
>> piece of muslin (I have it on a bolt here : ) and measure the amount of 
>> water in proportion to my 10oz coffee.  Apparently what I use is a finer 
>> grind than what is recommended, but that has not been an issue.
>>
>>
>> Lynn
>>
>>
>> My email  is changing soon to: houstonKLR at gmail.com
>>
>>
>> website: www.ichthysdesigns.com
>>
>> When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have 
>> not a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You 
>> gave me." attributed to Erma Bombeck
>>
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>> From: "Grace Cangialosi" <gracecan at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2015 1:05 PM
>> To: <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Magdalen] coffee
>>
>>> Intriguing, Lynn.
>>> What is El Busto? Would this also work with de-caf, assuming it was good 
>>> quality decaf to begin with?
>>> What are the advantages of this method?
>>>
>>>> On Jan 5, 2015, at 1:26 PM, "Lynn Ronkainen" <houstonklr at gmail.com> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I make French Press coffee when it's more than me around... using 
>>>> freshly ground Trader Joe's beans in the blue canister.
>>>>
>>>> I prefer cold-soaked coffee, for which I use El Busto.... heaven in a 
>>>> cup <gdr>... about 5 years ago Jo Craddock  mentioned cold soaked and I 
>>>> looked into it and experimented. I've got it down to a 'science' for my 
>>>> 10oz package and end up with about 3 quarts of coffee 'concentrate', 
>>>> and I dilute it with water (hot or cold) to serve (if water, I boil it 
>>>> in my electric kettle - not keen on microwave heating) and sometimes in 
>>>> the summer, dilute 50/50 with skim milk and pour over ice. I mostly 
>>>> dilute my particular mixture 50/50 water to base, but sometimes 1/3 
>>>> base and 2/3 water.  The base concentrate keeps in the fridge for up to 
>>>> two weeks. There are expensive systems to create the extract, but I 
>>>> just use a huge stainless steel bowl, empty ground coffee, add some 
>>>> water and whisk to wet the grounds and then more water to fill, soak 12 
>>>> hours covered with a plate and drain in colander through a piece of 
>>>> clean muslin and pour into glass jars.
>>>>
>>>> Cold-soaked is becoming more popular since I started making it and now 
>>>> there are many 'directions' online.  There are also devices that make 
>>>> it - of varying expense and rigmarole. I once found a 'recipe' where 
>>>> you soak the grounds overnight in a French press. I prefer having the 
>>>> large quantity on hand and available in the fridge.
>>>>
>>>> Lynn
>>>>
>>>> My email  is changing soon to: houstonKLR at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> website: www.ichthysdesigns.com
>>>>
>>>> When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have 
>>>> not a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You 
>>>> gave me." attributed to Erma Bombeck
>>>>
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>>>> From: "Cantor03--- via Magdalen" <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2015 1:36 PM
>>>> To: <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Magdalen] coffee
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> In a message dated 1/4/2015 12:55:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>>>>> michaudme at gmail.com writes:
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't  drink coffee usually, but when I make coffee for guests
>>>>> I use a french  press coffee pot. And it makes excellent
>>>>> coffee. I'm even likely to have  some.>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> This is, apparently, the best method.  At least that's what I've
>>>>> read repeatedly.  Next the filter variety that I used for  years.
>>>>> Finally the percolator method favored by my mother for decades.
>>>>> She drank gallons of weak dreadful coffee from those contraptions.
>>>>> It's probably why she lived to be 98.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> David Strang.
>>>>>
>>>>>