(I can indeed taste something very much like dark chocolate.) That's it. The earthy taste and dark chocolate kick can depend on the strength, but it's probably easier to detect with only a little milk and no sugar. Strongest when the beans are freshly ground.
Quick/cheap way of grinding beans is a blade grinder. I got a nice one from Starbucks for just over £12. It only takes 15 seconds to throw a couple of dessertspoons of beans into the grinder, slap on the lid and hold down the button for 8-10 seconds. That generally produces something fine enough for cafetiere or filter.
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Date: 2006-02-25 10:19 am (UTC)That's it. The earthy taste and dark chocolate kick can depend on the strength, but it's probably easier to detect with only a little milk and no sugar. Strongest when the beans are freshly ground.
Quick/cheap way of grinding beans is a blade grinder. I got a nice one from Starbucks for just over £12. It only takes 15 seconds to throw a couple of dessertspoons of beans into the grinder, slap on the lid and hold down the button for 8-10 seconds. That generally produces something fine enough for cafetiere or filter.