On 7/30/2013 8:18 PM, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:11:38 -0400, S Viemeister
> > wrote:
>
>> On 7/30/2013 6:21 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>> On 7/30/2013 11:11 AM, S Viemeister wrote:
>>>> Who's "crying"? I'm the only one in this house who drinks coffee, I make
>>>> it a cup at a time, and it seems sensible to put the sugar in with the
>>>> coffee grounds.
>>>>
>>>> Step 1 - put filter in cone
>>>> Step 2 - put coffee and sugar in filter
>>>> Step 3 - heat water
>>>> Step 4 - pour water into filter
>>>>
>>> I like that idea. I'm surprised that I never tried it. OTOH, you're
>>> probably using half the sugar to sweeten the coffee grounds.
>>
>> I thought that might be the case, but I've tested it, using the
>> identical amount of sugar - it tastes the same whether added before or
>> after brewing.
>
> Is there any particular reason why you continue to put it with the
> grounds?
>
It's quick, simple, and saves dirtying a spoon.

On Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:21:26 -0400, S Viemeister
> wrote:

> On 7/30/2013 8:18 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:11:38 -0400, S Viemeister
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> On 7/30/2013 6:21 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> >>> On 7/30/2013 11:11 AM, S Viemeister wrote:
> >>>> Who's "crying"? I'm the only one in this house who drinks coffee, I make
> >>>> it a cup at a time, and it seems sensible to put the sugar in with the
> >>>> coffee grounds.
> >>>>
> >>>> Step 1 - put filter in cone
> >>>> Step 2 - put coffee and sugar in filter
> >>>> Step 3 - heat water
> >>>> Step 4 - pour water into filter
> >>>>
> >>> I like that idea. I'm surprised that I never tried it. OTOH, you're
> >>> probably using half the sugar to sweeten the coffee grounds.
> >>
> >> I thought that might be the case, but I've tested it, using the
> >> identical amount of sugar - it tastes the same whether added before or
> >> after brewing.
> >
> > Is there any particular reason why you continue to put it with the
> > grounds?
> >
> It's quick, simple, and saves dirtying a spoon.

I meant vs putting it in the pot and letting the hot coffee drip onto
it. I asked because you said you've done it both ways.

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On 7/31/2013 12:29 AM, sf wrote:
> > wrote:
>> On 7/30/2013 8:18 PM, sf wrote:
>>> > wrote:
>>>> On 7/30/2013 6:21 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>>>> On 7/30/2013 11:11 AM, S Viemeister wrote:
>>>>>> Step 1 - put filter in cone
>>>>>> Step 2 - put coffee and sugar in filter
>>>>>> Step 3 - heat water
>>>>>> Step 4 - pour water into filter
>>>>> I like that idea. I'm surprised that I never tried it. OTOH, you're
>>>>> probably using half the sugar to sweeten the coffee grounds.
>>>> I thought that might be the case, but I've tested it, using the
>>>> identical amount of sugar - it tastes the same whether added before or
>>>> after brewing.
>>> Is there any particular reason why you continue to put it with the
>>> grounds?
>> It's quick, simple, and saves dirtying a spoon.
> I meant vs putting it in the pot and letting the hot coffee drip onto
> it. I asked because you said you've done it both ways.
>
Ah, I understand now.
I don't use a pot, I brew directly into a coffee mug. The larger
crystals (I use Demerara) sometimes need a bit of a stir if I put the
sugar into the bottom of the cup. My response to dsi1 was about whether
or not a lot of the sugar was retained in the grounds. It isn't.

On Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:49:59 -0400, S Viemeister
> wrote:

> Ah, I understand now.
> I don't use a pot, I brew directly into a coffee mug. The larger
> crystals (I use Demerara) sometimes need a bit of a stir if I put the
> sugar into the bottom of the cup.

OH! Okay, then I'll probably need to experiment too. I'll try it in
the pot first (I make enough for two mugs of coffee, which is the 4
cup level) and if I have to stir, I'll put it in with the grounds
tomorrow. Thanks!

> My response to dsi1 was about whether
> or not a lot of the sugar was retained in the grounds. It isn't.

I understood your response to him, sorry I wasn't clear enough when I
asked that question.

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.