Defrosting time for whole coffee beans?

#1: Post by **uRabbit** » April 17th, 2013, 9:17 pm

I recently read the article about freezing beans. How long should 12 oz take to defrost? Keeping them in a CoffeeVac container.

Thanks, all!

#2: Post by HB » April 17th, 2013, 9:20 pm

Since coffee is mostly cellulose (wood), I imagine slightly longer than the time it takes the container to reach room temperature.

April 17th, 2013, 9:23 pm

Hmm. So, since we have coffee first thing in the mornings, we should probably set it out before bed, eh?

#4: Post by HB » April 17th, 2013, 9:25 pm

Either that, or, if you're making espresso, place the container on top of the espresso machine for 5-10 minutes. Of course I would not know from firsthand experience, but I understand that works quite well in a pinch.

April 17th, 2013, 9:31 pm

Ha! That's a great idea! Gotta love those multi-purpose warmers.

Unfortunately, we do not have a machine.

#6: Post by **bean2friends** » April 17th, 2013, 9:41 pm

After reading this thread: Grinding Frozen Coffee, I started grinding my beans straight from the freezer from time to time for espresso and other preps. I do not notice a difference between the frozen and thawed.

April 17th, 2013, 9:57 pm

Great to know!

#8: Post by **Dodger1** » April 18th, 2013, 12:25 pm

I've got to admit that the cup warming grate of my machine has seen its fair share of frozen mason jars. Works pretty well, with the notable exception of one that really blew its lid when I started to unscrew the top ring of the mason jar.