The Coffee Thread

[norminal]

I also grind pretty fine. Around +14 clicks on my Comandante, which is in-between a V60 and espresso grind. For temp, I usually go off the boil with light roasts.

 

[jellodog]

All of what Norminal said ^^^

For anyone else reading this, the significance of the slow press can't be emphasised enough.

 

[newholland]

Same. I typically add 1/2 the water, 1:00 “bloom,” add remaining water, 1:00, flip, a slight swirl to release grounds stuck to the plunger, and place on mug, 0:30, press very slowly. Usually yields a very balanced cup.

hm.. thanks norm and jd- the cat who made a coupla cups i had with one favored impossibly undrinkable light roasts (as in acrid read-a-paper-through-it type of nordic teawater), and i suspect his bean choice ruined it for me. by and large, i dont even prefer filtered pourover, but good to know medium roasts do well through it- suspect it's the additional pressure helping out.

 

[newholland]

All of what Norminal said ^^^

For anyone else reading this, the significance of the slow press can't be emphasised enough.

sounds like low bar (pardon unintended the pun..) espresso.

do you all do moka pots, or am i just a crusty ancient?

 

[norminal]

All of what Norminal said ^^^

For anyone else reading this, the significance of the slow press can't be emphasised enough.

I actually wrap a coffee filter around the plunger of my Bodum when making French press.

 

[newholland]

I actually wrap a coffee filter around the plunger of my Bodum when making French press.

DOH.

embrace the grease and grit!

i love that part of coffee- its part of the reason i love espresso- no filters, no waste, full oil slick!

 

[norminal]

embrace the grease and grit!

i love that part of coffee- its part of the reason i love espresso- no filters, no waste, full oil slick!

 

[jellodog]

sounds like low bar (pardon unintended the pun..) espresso.

do you all do moka pots, or am i just a crusty ancient?

I used to use a moka, but I feel I get better and more consistent results with both the Aeropress and Clever Dripper these days.

I still own a Moka, but I don't feel it's worth the time, hassle and variable results.

The moka was just a little hard to get right when I was half awake in the mornings

 

[newholland]

I used to use a moka, but I feel I get better and more consistent results with both the Aeropress and Clever Dripper these days.

I still own a Moka, but I don't feel it's worth the time, hassle and variable results.

The moka was just a little hard to get right when I was half awake in the mornings

 

[newholland]

i totally get the early morning dial in blues. the days i have a new bag of beans on the counter i havent dialed in for the first shot of the day are usually pretty grim starts, even if theyre weekends :lol:

 

[Jarick]

Okay I bit the bullet and ordered a Technivorm Moccamaster. I've been eyeing one for years.

Lately my go-to has been Chemex and I usually make about 600ml coffee. But I find the coffee cools down fast, so I have to constantly reheat the coffee. I have a thermos but since the coffee cools so much in the Chemex, it doesn't stay hot. Then if I want to preheat my thermos to take to work, I don't have enough water for coffee so I have to boil twice. Especially if I want a bigger pot of coffee.

So I got the KBTS model which has the thermal carafe. It makes a little smaller pot (1L max) but that's more than I usually brew, plus it's 3" shorter than the regular one. Brewing right into the thermal carafe should keep the coffee hot enough to not need to preheat my mug or thermos if I'm taking it to work. And hopefully keep it hotter for an hour or two to top off my Yeti mugs, rather than pouring the coffee from the Chemex into a ceramic mug, then heating in the microwave, then pouring into my Yeti (SO MANY DISHES).

Still using the Fellow Ode v2 grinder which has been working great. And still using the Hario Switch for single cups.

 

[norminal]

Okay I bit the bullet and ordered a Technivorm Moccamaster. I've been eyeing one for years.

I’ve drank coffee made from one of those and was very impressed. Keep us posted.

 

[newholland]

Okay I bit the bullet and ordered a Technivorm Moccamaster. I've been eyeing one for years.

Lately my go-to has been Chemex and I usually make about 600ml coffee. But I find the coffee cools down fast, so I have to constantly reheat the coffee. I have a thermos but since the coffee cools so much in the Chemex, it doesn't stay hot. Then if I want to preheat my thermos to take to work, I don't have enough water for coffee so I have to boil twice. Especially if I want a bigger pot of coffee.

So I got the KBTS model which has the thermal carafe. It makes a little smaller pot (1L max) but that's more than I usually brew, plus it's 3" shorter than the regular one. Brewing right into the thermal carafe should keep the coffee hot enough to not need to preheat my mug or thermos if I'm taking it to work. And hopefully keep it hotter for an hour or two to top off my Yeti mugs, rather than pouring the coffee from the Chemex into a ceramic mug, then heating in the microwave, then pouring into my Yeti (SO MANY DISHES).

Still using the Fellow Ode v2 grinder which has been working great. And still using the Hario Switch for single cups.

how is that different from a melitta, save for its electric?

i use one of these things and an electric kettle: https://shoponline.melitta.com/products/1-cup-porcelain-pour-over™-coffeemaker

is there an advantage?

 

[Jarick]

how is that different from a melitta, save for its electric?

i use one of these things and an electric kettle: https://shoponline.melitta.com/products/1-cup-porcelain-pour-over™-coffeemaker

is there an advantage?

It’s automated and makes a much larger pot. I drink about three cups of coffee in the morning so making three single cups is a pain and reheating brewed coffee repeatedly is annoying (or not an option at work).

 

[la szum]

Okay I bit the bullet and ordered a Technivorm Moccamaster. I've been eyeing one for years.

Lately my go-to has been Chemex and I usually make about 600ml coffee. But I find the coffee cools down fast, so I have to constantly reheat the coffee. I have a thermos but since the coffee cools so much in the Chemex, it doesn't stay hot. Then if I want to preheat my thermos to take to work, I don't have enough water for coffee so I have to boil twice. Especially if I want a bigger pot of coffee.

So I got the KBTS model which has the thermal carafe. It makes a little smaller pot (1L max) but that's more than I usually brew, plus it's 3" shorter than the regular one. Brewing right into the thermal carafe should keep the coffee hot enough to not need to preheat my mug or thermos if I'm taking it to work. And hopefully keep it hotter for an hour or two to top off my Yeti mugs, rather than pouring the coffee from the Chemex into a ceramic mug, then heating in the microwave, then pouring into my Yeti (SO MANY DISHES).

Still using the Fellow Ode v2 grinder which has been working great. And still using the Hario Switch for single cups.

The Dumble of Drip Machines!

I do Pour Over exclusively---as I have mentioned a thousand times in this thread.

I agree the Temp thing is problematic.

 

[Jarick]

The Dumble of Drip Machines!

I do Pour Over exclusively---as I have mentioned a thousand times in this thread.

I agree the Temp thing is problematic.

Almost everyone who has one seems to love it. More so than you’d expect for a coffee machine.

Today I brewed 45g light roast with 750ml water a bit coarser than usual (6 on the Ode 2). Got some good beans this week after slumming it the last few so will be good to compare with the MM.

 

[la szum]

Nice!!


I snagged a USB powered Hot Plate to keep my coffee warm(er)(ish).

 

[Jarick]

Nice!!


I snagged a USB powered Hot Plate to keep my coffee warm(er)(ish).

I was thinking the same thing! I'd like to find one that has temperature controls. I liked my Ember mug for the couple months it actually worked.

 

[la szum]

Barely keeps it hot enough. Ok... not even hot. More like warmer(ish).

 

[la szum]

Man, I didn't see the variable temp ones. Until now.