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post #1 of 4
1/25/12 at 6:39am
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Hi guys,

 

I'm a utility coffee drinker.  I like dark roasts for drinking but I was wondering what type of coffee should I be using for red eye gravy.

 

Is a brown roast the way to go?  Should it be fresh or "stale"?  Brewed strong?

 

Any info would be appreciated,

 

Al

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post #2 of 4
1/25/12 at 7:31am

There are no rules about roast levels.  Standard American breakfast roasts tend to be on the light side of medium; but good coffee is always better than bad.  Strong?  Yes.  Espresso?  Probably not, but you could always dilute it for an Americano gravy.  No problemo. 

 

Allan, you're a terrific cook.  Don't overthink.

 

BDL

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post #3 of 4
1/25/12 at 8:18am

Pick a medium to full-city roast of a relatively low acid coffee. One that I like to use is a nice Gatemalan. It's got chili and chocolate ly notes that marry quite well with smoked ham or country ham.

 

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post #4 of 4
1/25/12 at 9:42am
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Thanks for quick advise guys.  

 

BDL, have you been talking to my wife?

 

--Al

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