Yup anytime. Burr grinders are consistent because you set what size of the ground coffee you'd like it to be and it's that way every time. Blade grinders are inconsistent in that you just hold down a button and do it until it looks right, part of it could be powder and part could be coarse grains. Also, if you use something like a French Press, that powder will leak through the filter and you'll end up with a mouthful of grounds. Not sure how Aeropress would do with inconsistent coffee grounds.
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Yup anytime. Burr grinders are consistent because you set what size of the ground coffee you'd like it to be and it's that way every time. Blade grinders are inconsistent in that you just hold down a button and do it until it looks right, part of it could be powder and part could be coarse grains. Also, if you use something like a French Press, that powder will leak through the filter and you'll end up with a mouthful of grounds. Not sure how Aeropress would do with inconsistent coffee grounds.
I don't think I've experienced that...I think I've gotten to a point where I drink so much coffee, my body has adapted to the caffeine. I pretty much drink black coffee 90% of the time.
Sounds like you drank too much. Cut back to 1 or 2?
If you're going to drink coffee pods, just drink whatever's cheaper. It all tastes like shit.
Yeah, basically. It's pre-ground so it's already stale. Get whatever.
If, by "Florida", you're in Orlando (seems to be the case most of the time tbh), check out this place's brew bar if you have a spare moment for a really good coffee: http://lineageroasting.com/
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
For some reason I just can't get my coffee to taste like it does at any coffee shop. I use both my french press and a typical 12 cup coffee maker, and I grind the beans right before with a burr grinder, but I always get a slight stale taste to the coffee even if it's brand new.
Hmm.
Hmm.
I have a Jura Capresso ENA 9.
Love it.
this is $1,500 ...
So I've been trying a bunch of the different K-cup flavors and this is by far the best one I've had. It is in the 13 dollar range for a box but I feel like it is worth it:
hey I agree with this. I have a keurig and 99% of K-cups taste like complete dog shit IMO
but this flavor is tolerable and has hints of real coffee =D
User 73706
Banned
So I've been trying a bunch of the different K-cup flavors and this is by far the best one I've had. It is in the 13 dollar range for a box but I feel like it is worth it:
Same, I'll usually throw some demerara sugar and french vanilla syrup in there for good measure. Find some of these to have with the coffee:
Greatest thing ever. On an unrelated note, I'm pretty sure I have type four diabetes.
Yeah... But I got a refurb with a 1 year warranty when this site had it on sale for $599: http://www.1stincoffee.com
Still expensive. But worth it IMO.
If you compare to the price of a Starbucks every day then it pays for itself fairly quickly.
You may be brewing for too long this can cause bitterness check the guides on hasbean.co.uk
Are you using filtered water and the proper amount of coffee? I'm not sure what would make it taste stale. Are you using the same coffee beans?
I measure my coffee grinds with an electronic scale, and some people think it's ridiculous but I like to have a consistent cup of great coffee. So I do 17 grams of coffee per actual 1 cup of water. So I typically do either 2-3 cups of water, so that's 34 or 51 grams of coffee, respectively. And then I put the grinds in the french press, wait for the boil, let it sit for a little bit so it's not directly at boiling temp, stir it up with a chopstick, then let it sit for 4 minutes before I press.
You could be leaving the water in too long before the plunge, maybe the grinds aren't the right consistency, or maybe you're not stirring? I'm not sure until more info.
rbanke
Member
Hey thanks! I've been looking for some good local coffee. I spend too much ordering online and until recently never really looked into any local roasters. I'll go try them out tomorrow.
I'll plug my favourite roaster here. Canada only I think - I'm not sure if she ships internationally yet.
http://www.laptitebrulerie.com
Small ethical roaster in a small village in Quebec. Has unfortunately ruined me on other coffees. - I do a huge order from there every three months. The redcafe is my current favourite.
http://www.laptitebrulerie.com
Small ethical roaster in a small village in Quebec. Has unfortunately ruined me on other coffees. - I do a huge order from there every three months. The redcafe is my current favourite.
Nice! I shall try this.
We just got a Nespresso Vertuo for convenience. We love it. So much better than Keurig/Tassimo. Not even comparable. We've had a "standard" nespresso (CitiZ) for years so we're comfortable with the brand and it's prices.
Before snobbery shows up, I want you all to know we're fanatics. Yes we have a french press. We even have an IMPRESS I kickstarted. Yes we have a Moka Pot, or however you choose to call it in your neck of the woods. We even have a Rancilio Silvia with Rocky burr grinder. In this household, we know coffee. The Vertuo is good fun and quick.
My boss is a huge Coffee snob and even he is a Nespresso fan. And he's the one who introduced me to the Aeropress and the need for a burr grinder. Felt good to sell my Keurig for more than I paid for the Aeropress. Been our only coffee maker for over a year now.
I still want to learn how to use the French press someone gave me.
I still want to learn how to use the French press someone gave me.
They just started selling this in all the campus cafes at my university. I haven't tried it yet though; it's pretty expensive.
I did a small cold brew in a french press out of curiosity in late May. I showed the results to my dad, and, ever since, he's been making cold coffee by the liter. At any time, there's some coffee brewing in a big old pitcher at room temperature downstairs in the kitchen.
Got an Aeropress for my birthday...been wanting one for a while!
I really like it. Went to a local coffee bean place and got 1/2 pound of beans and grinded some up (I just asked for a cheapish grinder, I didn't want to request a burr grinder).
Anyway, I like it! Coming from a Keurig (which I still think is "fine"), it's a pretty large difference; though I'm sure I have some technique to get down.
I have to do the Aeropress inverted, though, which kinda sucks. No matter if I use their filters, or the steel one I got, coffee drips through if I add water with it right-side-up without me even pushing on the plunger which seems like it defeats the purpose.
Oh, and I totally thought that plastic cone thing was a stand for the Aeropress when you're not using it...is it so you can brew in containers with smaller openings? If so, mind blown and I'm happy.
I really like it. Went to a local coffee bean place and got 1/2 pound of beans and grinded some up (I just asked for a cheapish grinder, I didn't want to request a burr grinder).
Anyway, I like it! Coming from a Keurig (which I still think is "fine"), it's a pretty large difference; though I'm sure I have some technique to get down.
I have to do the Aeropress inverted, though, which kinda sucks. No matter if I use their filters, or the steel one I got, coffee drips through if I add water with it right-side-up without me even pushing on the plunger which seems like it defeats the purpose.
Oh, and I totally thought that plastic cone thing was a stand for the Aeropress when you're not using it...is it so you can brew in containers with smaller openings? If so, mind blown and I'm happy.
No, it's a funnel for pouring in your grounds without spillage, lol.
It is also, conveniently, exactly the diameter of my Porlex Mini hand grinder so I use it as a funnel for beans as well.
You're in for a fucking treat. I could only go the once and really wanted to go again, but managed to smuggle some beans back with me at least. The market they're in has loads of other nice shops too.
rbanke
Member
Now I'm excited for my commute tomorrow lol
I tend to always use mine inverted as it's just easier. I use the funnel for well, a funnel to get the grinds into the press and also to press into my mug or thermos as there is sometimes drips on the sides otherwise. I love my Aeropress.
Yeah I'm going to start using it as a funnel (considering, well, that's what it's for apparently!)
I sometimes get a tiny spill when going from inverted to right side up, even with my mug pressed against it. That's without using the funnel though.
I'm really liking it, but damn I'm going through my half pound of beans fast!
triplestation
Member
bro i switched from milk to heavy cream
world of difference not going back
world of difference not going back
Go black.
rbanke
Member
Yep they're great and not to far off my commute to a client that I see weekly. Definitely going to visit regularly, thanks for the suggestion.
PassiveObserver
Member
Yoo I just found a new home in CoffeeGAF. Subscribed!
I'm currently doing pour-overs using the Bonmac dripper and grinding with the Hario Skerton, and I have to echo someone upthread that it doesn't taste like the pour-overs I get at the coffee shops in SF. But it's still pretty good in my opinion, I only wish I can wake up earlier and fully enjoy my cup (which takes around 10 minutes including boiling the water).
I'm currently doing pour-overs using the Bonmac dripper and grinding with the Hario Skerton, and I have to echo someone upthread that it doesn't taste like the pour-overs I get at the coffee shops in SF. But it's still pretty good in my opinion, I only wish I can wake up earlier and fully enjoy my cup (which takes around 10 minutes including boiling the water).
My wife purchased this kettle for me for father's day...it's perfection for pour overs.
http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-Variable-Temperature-Electric-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1403284292&sr=8-3&keywords=pour+over+kettle
http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-Variable-Temperature-Electric-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1403284292&sr=8-3&keywords=pour+over+kettle
Coreda
Member
Just had to share this here. Saw it posted elsewhere and it's a fantastic little piece on the joys, lows, and effects of coffee, written in the 1830s by a French novelist. This quote drew me to it:
So good.
So good.
Can't believe I missed the coffee OT for so long.
This is my current setup for coffee:
The bonavita makes amazing coffee thats brewed at the 195F-200F range and I love the thermal carafe, keeps coffee hot for a long time without the burnt taste of sitting on a heating element.
For espresso I have the BES920XL and a Baratza Vario-W.
The most important part of making good espresso is the grinder. I picked the the vario-w as a refurb from baratza and it's been working great for almost 2 years.It's nice to be able to punch in the weight and get it exactly the same every time. Takes a lot of guesswork out of finding the right dose for our espresso.
The Breville dual boiler gets a lot of flack from coffee snobs for not being a hand made italian unit. I really don't care since it matches the performance of a $6500 espresso machine for less than $1200.
For coffee I gave up on local as soon as I found Redbird Coffee. I get 5 LBS of some of the best espresso shipped for $52. Redbird coffee is rated with the best, at almost half the price. For example, Black Cat from Intelligentsia is $100 shipped for 5 LBS. Plus they roast and ship the coffee to you the same day. If you are interested in good beans without getting ripped off, check out Redbird Coffee. http://redbirdcoffee.com/
This is my current setup for coffee:
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The bonavita makes amazing coffee thats brewed at the 195F-200F range and I love the thermal carafe, keeps coffee hot for a long time without the burnt taste of sitting on a heating element.
For espresso I have the BES920XL and a Baratza Vario-W.
The most important part of making good espresso is the grinder. I picked the the vario-w as a refurb from baratza and it's been working great for almost 2 years.It's nice to be able to punch in the weight and get it exactly the same every time. Takes a lot of guesswork out of finding the right dose for our espresso.
The Breville dual boiler gets a lot of flack from coffee snobs for not being a hand made italian unit. I really don't care since it matches the performance of a $6500 espresso machine for less than $1200.
For coffee I gave up on local as soon as I found Redbird Coffee. I get 5 LBS of some of the best espresso shipped for $52. Redbird coffee is rated with the best, at almost half the price. For example, Black Cat from Intelligentsia is $100 shipped for 5 LBS. Plus they roast and ship the coffee to you the same day. If you are interested in good beans without getting ripped off, check out Redbird Coffee. http://redbirdcoffee.com/
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Possibly. I tend to follow the correct directions fro each brewer. 3 minutes for French press I believe.
No filtered water, that may be part of it. The measuring could be it too. I never know how much to use exactly for say, my french press. When at work I have a tablespoon measure, but never remember how much coffee for a full press.
Eliminate the variables and you'll know more. In other words, pretty sure they use filtered water at the coffee shop and most likely use the proper amount of coffee. I've always heard 4 minutes for French Press, but YMMV.
I used to drink a pot of coffee a day. To be economical, I would buy cheap Folgers dark roast. I've always enjoyed using a french press more since the overall flavor and quality of the coffee was better. I didn't use my press very often though because I was unable to brew the amount of coffee I would typically consume in a day.
Recently, I decided to cut back on my coffee consumption and changed to a single travel mug of coffee a day (instead of the cup and thermos I used to take to work). I changed over to my press and use around 10tbsp of grounds for around 20 ounces of coffee. This pretty much makes a perfect cup of coffee and makes sense for purchasing bulk whole beans since the coffee will last me at least two weeks per amount I buy.
I've always loved coffee, but this makes it even better and the quality of the coffee has improved my morning outlook.
Recently, I decided to cut back on my coffee consumption and changed to a single travel mug of coffee a day (instead of the cup and thermos I used to take to work). I changed over to my press and use around 10tbsp of grounds for around 20 ounces of coffee. This pretty much makes a perfect cup of coffee and makes sense for purchasing bulk whole beans since the coffee will last me at least two weeks per amount I buy.
I've always loved coffee, but this makes it even better and the quality of the coffee has improved my morning outlook.
Is it normal that my coffee that I ground maybe 4-5 days ago tastes bad? I'm no picky coffee person either, so when I say it tastes bad, there is a large difference to what I would call fine.
I know you should try to grind for the day or maybe two days, but I didn't think there would be this noticeable of a difference in less than a week! I store it in air tight container in a dark cupboard.
I know you should try to grind for the day or maybe two days, but I didn't think there would be this noticeable of a difference in less than a week! I store it in air tight container in a dark cupboard.
it's a bit sacrilege but I freeze my grounds and they don't change for a long time....try that?
So whats everyone's favorite way to make Iced Coffee? Preferred type of beans or roast to use for making it? What method are you using? (do you use a cold brew system or something like the AeroPress over ice?)
Just wanted to see some ways you guys do it, I've been using an electric kettle to heat water, grind some low acidity roast and using an AeroPress inverted method over ice myself but I've always been interested in the Toddy Cold Brew.
Just wanted to see some ways you guys do it, I've been using an electric kettle to heat water, grind some low acidity roast and using an AeroPress inverted method over ice myself but I've always been interested in the Toddy Cold Brew.
I don't have the exact water ratio on hand but its like this:
Beans: Whatever I have lying around
Grind: French press coarse (because I do it in a press)
Brew: Grounds + water, let sit for 12-24 hours at room temperature unplunged
Result: Plunge, pour into a pitcher, throw in fridge
My dad does the same thing, but with store-bought preground coffee, and a drip filter placed over a wire mesh basket when it comes to separating the grounds from the brew.
Beans: Whatever I have lying around
Grind: French press coarse (because I do it in a press)
Brew: Grounds + water, let sit for 12-24 hours at room temperature unplunged
Result: Plunge, pour into a pitcher, throw in fridge
My dad does the same thing, but with store-bought preground coffee, and a drip filter placed over a wire mesh basket when it comes to separating the grounds from the brew.
matt360
Member
I use a glass carafe-looking thing. Fill it with ice and do a pour-over. I like Starbucks Ice Coffee blend.
I've done it in the past with a french press in the fridge overnight. Can't remember the measurements, but I know that the kind I used pretty much made a coffee concentrate, so you could use it for iced coffee the next day.
Also, coffee ice cubes. That'll change your life.
Just because I found this thread while drinking some delicious drip coffee, I feel the need to ask: What are some good, decently priced, drip coffee makers that have auto-on timers (and maybe some other fancy features)?
I plugged a wall outlet timer into my coffee machine for the first time last night and woke up to a perfectly warm pot of coffee at 5:30am today. What a great (literal) start to the day!
I plugged a wall outlet timer into my coffee machine for the first time last night and woke up to a perfectly warm pot of coffee at 5:30am today. What a great (literal) start to the day!
I know Google is a thing but I want to see what's popular with GAF 
Hello coffee-GAF.
Long story short, I've had some stomach issues and haven't had coffee in over two months. I'm crying/dying on the inside as I was a big BIG coffee drinker.
Tea, while less intense than coffee, still has an effect on my stomach, so I'm pretty much caffeine-less
I've been to the doctor and all that jazz, but what I'm asking from y'all is: what have you done (other than contemplate suicide) when you've had to forego or give up coffee for extended periods of times? Mornings are impossible lately.
tl;dr: HELP!
Long story short, I've had some stomach issues and haven't had coffee in over two months. I'm crying/dying on the inside as I was a big BIG coffee drinker.
Tea, while less intense than coffee, still has an effect on my stomach, so I'm pretty much caffeine-less
I've been to the doctor and all that jazz, but what I'm asking from y'all is: what have you done (other than contemplate suicide) when you've had to forego or give up coffee for extended periods of times? Mornings are impossible lately.
tl;dr: HELP!
rbanke
Member
I'm looking for a new brew method. I currently use the Aeropress most often but many times I want more than it will make in one brew, in those cases I use my french press but I don't care for the murkiness of the cup it puts out as much and the cleanup is quite involved compared to the Aeropress. I've really liked the coffee I've had from a Chemex and am wondering if there is a general preference in Chemex vs Hario (or anything else) for consistency, ease of use, etc. I currently have a cheapo electric kettle so I'm assuming that I'll have to buy a pour over kettle to get good consistent results too.
biggersmaller
Banned
If your looking for the best store bought Coffee then go no further-
rich and tasty, nothing comes close IMO
Drinking this as I read. So good.