Hello to All,

thanks for your advice, that sounds great, I am now off to investigate
roasting my own beans, I love the idea of that,

I wonder will I be able to buy 'non roasted beans in Ireland'

Thanks again

Mark


"Mark L. Breen" > wrote in message
...
> Hello All,
>
> This is my first email to a coffee news group, if there are FAQ's
somewhere,
> I would appreciate a pointer.
>
> My question is, I use a plunge pot in Ireland, and I wonder is it better
to
> stir the coffee immediately after I add the water or not. I seem to get
> better coffee if I do not stir. I wonder is it because the coffee itself
> acts as a filter for the smaller particles when you do not stir. I find
> that if I stir, the coffee does not remain on the top of the water.
>
> Additionally, I have given up grinding my own beans because I formed the
> opinion my grinder does not in fact grind, but actually shatters the beans
> and gives me powder instead of ground coffee. So now a days I buy ground
> coffee.
>
> All suggestions appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance for your time
>
> Mark Breen
> Ireland
>
>
>