Beginner’s Guide to the

World’s Best Coffee

in 3 Simple Steps!

by Asher Yaron

Beginner’s Guide to the World’s Best

Coffee in 3 Simple Steps!

by Asher Yaron

Since its discovery more than 1,200 years ago in Ethiopia, coffee has become one of

the most popular beverages in the world, and the most widely used psychoactive

substance on the planet.

The original discoverers created a method to make their coffee that is based on a very

simple concept that they have continued to use for well over a thousand years! This

method is, has been, and will continue to be, the best way to make the tastiest and

most potent cup of coffee.

This method consists of three steps; Roast, Grind, and Brew. The most important part

about these three steps is that they be conducted in their proper order with no rest

time in-between. It is less important about the methods used in these three steps

(including the equipment that one chooses or has the financial resources to buy),

than it is that these three steps be conducted in their proper order with no rest time

in-between. In the case of the Ethiopians (where time matters less and where the

equipment used does not require any electricity or outside power source), this process

could take several hours to complete. Roasting, Grinding, and Brewing everything

by hand is a time-consuming process, but does not need to be. Today’s modern

equipment can make this entire process doable in an ordinary household kitchen in a

matter of minutes, not hours!

Step 1, Roasting:

Roasting coffee is a very simple process that has been made out to be something

specialized and complex. It is not! Think of it like making popcorn, the process

is identical. Inside the coffee bean and the popcorn kernel is water, that, when

heated, expands and vaporizes causing both the coffee bean and the popcorn

kernel to expand and “crack”, or “pop”, from this expansion. After, or during, this

“popping” is taking place, it is up to the user to determine when to stop the

roast. This is purely personal preference on how the user likes their coffee, light,

medium, or dark roasted.

Roasting Equipment

Roasting equipment is available in a very wide range of machines. From the

simplest and least expensive (a pan over a flame) to the most complex and

expensive (a computerized sample roaster), and everything in-between! If you

have never roasted coffee before, we recommend starting with a pan over a

flame or electrical heat source. This will take some practice and patience in order

to get an even roast, but you will learn the process and understand what takes

place during roasting. Plus, it is affordable to everybody. In fact by buying green

coffee and roasting this way, you will be saving money and have much better

coffee in the process!

Step 2, Grinding:

Grinding is the next step and should only be done with coffee that has cooled

to room temperature after roasting. Grinding coffee that is still warm from

roasting will damage the grinding mechanism (blades), and will prevent you

from experiencing the best coffee simply because the coffee is still cooking

and processing inside the coffee bean. Be patient and wait for the coffee to

cool to room temperature. You can quicken this process by placing the coffee

on a ceramic plate (do not use a metal bowl or dish to place the coffee in after

roasting as this will retain the heat of the coffee beans longer) and directing a

small fan to help cool the beans.

Grinding Equipment

There are 3 types of grinders. Hand grinder, electrical “blade” grinder, and

electrical “burr” grinder.

The hand grinder is useful if you do not have a power source. A decent one can

be purchased for $30 - $50. The downside of a hand grinder is that it is time

consuming and a workout! Especially if you are making coffee for yourself and

others. If you are on a camping trip and are roasting coffee in a pan over a fire

and then hand grinding, then we highly recommend the hand grinder. If you are

at home and have access to electricity, we do not recommend it (unless you like

getting a workout everytime and are not in a rush).

A blade grinder is, in our opinion, the worst option. Easier than a hand grinder

because it is electrical, it does a very poor job of grinding coffee evenly which

is a VERY important aspect of the grinding process. Although a blade grinder

can be less expensive, around $15, than a “burr” grinder, we do not recommend

this option particularly if the blade grinder is an Italian brand and is even MORE

expensive than a “burr” grinder!

The best option is a “burr” grinder. The characteristics of the “burr” grinder is that

the coffee passes once through the “burrs” into a holding tank. There are two

types of “burr” grinders. Flat burrs and conical burrs. The conical burr versions

are much more expensive, usually twice the price, and we don’t feel it’s worth the

extra cost. Inexpensive flat “burr” grinders can be had for around $50 and do a

sufficient job for just about all brewing machines and processes.

Note; be careful to only grind as much coffee as you need to brew immediately after

grinding. Grinding extra coffee and having it sit causes oxidation and immediate

deterioration. Better to have your coffee waiting in whole bean form (before

grinding), for your next round of grinding and brewing.

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About Asher Yaron

Asher Yaron has been a coffee freak for over 10

years and currently resides in Bali, Indonesia.

Asher’s research and discoveries about coffee

focus on the pharmacological effects this natural

substance has on the human brain and body.

His 2012 TEDx talk is one of the most widely

viewed TEDx talks ever about coffee, and his

online teachings via his YouTube Channel

“Coffee University” demystifies and debunks a

lot of disinformation promoted by the big coffee

companies. Asher’s latest project is developing a

home coffee roaster, the Power Roaster, that he feels will change and elevate

the coffee making ritual of the masses. He truly believes that the powerful

effects of Arabica coffee can change people’s lives for the better.

Step 3, Brewing :

There are many home brewing methods available today at a range of prices from

$10 - $10,000 ! Don’t get caught up in the marketing hoopla that focuses on

selling machines and systems to convince consumers that they can have better

coffee by buying particular machines. IT DOES NOT PRODUCE BETTER COFFEE.

IT IS A MARKETING GIMMICK. Your way to better coffee is the process of Roast,

Grind, and Brew, in that order with no rest time in-between.

Here is a listing of brewing processes from weakest to strongest:

1. French Press

2. Pourover

3. Drip Coffee Maker

4. Stovetop Espresso Maker (aka, Moka Pot)

5. Espresso Machine

Within these categories there are other sub-categories that include specific

brands, e.g., AeroPress I would put somewhere in-between #3 and #4. If you are

already using some of these specific brewers you are aware of where they fall in

the range.

Type of Coffee to use: We highly recommend using 100% Arabica Coffee only.

For more information on the reasons why, please visit www.coffeetruther.com.

Summarizing

The best coffee is made by the process of Roast, Grind, and Brew.

We recommend beginning roasters use a pan over an open flame (cost $20) +

a Burr Grinder (cost $50) + a Moka Pot (cost $30). Grand total = $100.

By buying green coffee (just Google “green coffee supplier”) and using this

equipment, your savings will cover your costs within 6 -8 weeks.

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