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Mouth's Guide to Making Better Coffee
craig kanarick, March 25, 2015

Here are Mouth, we can't get through our mornings without copious amounts of Joe. And since we're a bunch of...

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{"id":17871512,"title":"Mouth's Guide to Making Better Coffee","created_at":"2015-03-25T23:59:18-04:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"365.32283333333345\"\u003eHere are Mouth, we can't get through our mornings without copious amounts of Joe. And since we're a bunch of beverage freaks, we share advice about how to make the perfect cuppa with each other all the time. In the spirit of sharing, here are seven great ways to brew better....\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"365.32283333333345\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"803.1760000000002\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eCoffee shouldn’t taste like paper\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you use a paper filter, rinse it with hot water just before brewing to\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"255.52633333333335\"\u003eget rid of that undesirable flavor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"787.6476666666666\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eTap out!\u003c\/strong\u003e No judgment on your tap water, but even if it tastes great, it could have particles that don’t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"773.7161666666666\"\u003ejust affect the taste of your coffee, but also create extra build-up on your equipment. So we suggest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"151.54149999999998\"\u003eusing filtered water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"801.6745000000003\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eLike it hot\u003c\/strong\u003e: If possible, keep the water between 205 and 210 degrees. If your brewing water is too cold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"804.0578333333334\"\u003e(a common problem in drip machines) there’s really not much you can do – but paying special attention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"269.1663333333333\"\u003eto the next suggestion might help.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"779.4563333333333\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003ePreheat everything!\u003c\/strong\u003e Run hot water through filters, and pre-heat carafes, Chemexes, press pots and\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"796.1744999999997\"\u003emugs. This will keep your coffee hot, and also might even help ensure that your water stays at the right\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"323.96466666666674\"\u003etemperature for the best flavor extraction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"803.3795000000001\"\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eKeep it clean\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coffee oil builds up on equipment over time, and it can be hard to clean the metal parts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"796.6328333333331\"\u003eof thermal carafes, thermoses or press pots, for example. We’ve had great luck with a paste made from\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"490.7228333333335\"\u003epowdered dish detergent followed by a rinse with boiling water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"806.1295\"\u003e6. \u003cstrong\u003eBe kind to your beans\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store them in a cool, dark place, tightly sealed. It really does make a difference,\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"355.75283333333323\"\u003eespecially if you’re not using them right away.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"794.7426666666669\"\u003e7. \u003cstrong\u003eDon’t let it linger\u003c\/strong\u003e: If your brew-method of choice either stays in contact with the grinds (like a French\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"764.0160000000001\"\u003epress) or sits on a heat source (some drip machines), immediately transfer your brewed coffee to a\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-font-name=\"g_font_2\" data-canvas-width=\"534.4661666666666\"\u003ethermal carafe. That way, it will taste equally awesome with every sip!\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":1778105,"author":"craig kanarick","user_id":1386282,"published_at":"2015-03-25T23:59:00-04:00","updated_at":"2016-12-14T15:15:13-05:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"17871512-mouths-guide-to-making-better-coffee","tags":"hacks"}
Meet Your Maker Monday: Industry City Distillery
craig kanarick, March 25, 2015

One of our most favorite makers (and we certainly don't like to play favorites) is Brooklyn-based Industry City Distillery. Five...

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Welcome to Word of Mouth
craig kanarick, March 25, 2015

Welcome to our new blog. Please come back often, we'll have lots of interesting things. -- cmk

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