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Coffee - To Freeze Or Not To Freeze?
By Dean Caporella
It was 6am and I'd just arrived at my local gym. As I walked into the entrance
area I sensed that smell of all smells wafting across the foyer - the fine aroma
of a well brewed coffee. It was my favorite part of the day.
I wandered over to the cafe run by two close friends of mine, Tim and Jason and
dispensed with my greeting in a usual cheerful manner. "Hi fellas. Give me one
short black espresso straight up!" They looked at each other almost desparingly.
Tim said, "How does he do it. No one should be happy at this time of the morning."
Yes, I was a morning person and loved it. My ritual was to have an espresso before
I donned the workout gear and "hit the weights." I'm not sure about you but it
works for me!
Anyway, no one would have predicted what was to follow. Mornings are for "blowing
off the cobwebs" aren't they? As I was about to take my first sip of coffee Tim
asked, "So what's up?"
I responded, "Nothing, everything is perfect." There was a short pause. I suddenly
remember an article I read two days ago in the local daily about the do's and
don'ts of freezing coffee. I thought to myself..."These guys love talking coffee,
I'll pose the question."
"Hey Tim, I've heard freezing coffee produces a better tasting drink and a
superior aroma..." And before I could say anymore he chimed in with a loud and
definite, "Rubbish, where did you hear that!"
"Oh oh," I thought, "I've touched a nerve." I paused briefly somewhat wounded by
his response. "Hey, don't bite my head off. I'm just telling you what I read in
the paper."
"You freeze coffee and you run the risk of it going stale,"he replied."Ever heard
of "cold burn?"
"No," I said.. "Well, maybe. Is it like frost burn?"
By this time, Jason, who was listening in the background, couldn't stay out of the
argument and interrupted me.."Dean, if you want to freeze your coffee go ahead. I
recommend it." Tim butted in and said sarcastically, "Oh yeah, why is that
expert?"
I had started something. "Hey, who knows," I thought. "If this continues on I may
not need to go upstairs and work out."
Jason turned to Tim and in a quiet,controlled manner pointed out.. "Listen, you
know and I know that freezing will significantly slow oxidation where as leaving
coffee at room temperature will dilute the CO2."
Tim half chuckled and replied, "Where did you hear that. You know, you jump onto
every new fad that comes along."
Jason was quick to hit back, "It's not a fad. Believe me, you'll get a better
tasting coffee if you put them in the freezer. You should listen to the real
experts."
"Eggsperts more like it," Tim, turning away, said almost "under his breath."
"What was that," Jason asked curiously. "Did you say something?"
Tim responded, "So you like that horrible freezer taste do you?"
"No, I don't," Jason retorted. "Just use commonsense. You've got to make sure the
bags are tightly sealed. The coffee will stay fresh."
"Fresh my..." and by the time Tim could finish I had to intervene. I couldn't
believe such a heated debate could be caused over whether coffee was better frozen
or left at room temperature. "Fellas, come on, let's not quarrel. You're both
right," I suggested to them trying to make the peace. "Anyway, I'd love to stay
and chat but I've got to go."
As I walked upstairs to the weights room it suddenly struck me that here we have
two guys, both long time baristas and who own their own cafe, yet have differing
opinions on coffee. Personally, I always freeze my coffee, but that's just the way
I like it. How about you?
About the Author
Dean Caporella is a professional Journalist and Sportscaster who takes a wide interest in a number of topics. Coffee is one of his favorite subjects. He's been drinking it since he could walk... "My mom used to make me warm milk with a dash of coffee. I loved to "dunk" biscuits in it. And you know what. I still do!"
Visit Dean's website at www.coffeemakerheaven.com for all the latest news and information on the world's favorite drink...coffee!
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