Coffee |OT| Taste as good as it smells
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Very easy to clean, though I have seen people let their coffee sit in it for too long and they get those oily stains. Just Chan after use, use a brush to remove any residue.
TarpitCarnivore
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I just rinse mine most days. Otherwise just put some soap and water in the base and swirl it around.
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Got given a chemex and a bag of Starbucks French Roast for secret santa this year. 'Secret' santa came over with her boyfriend today and wanted to try it out. The only reason I'd buy these beans would be to 'gift' to my enemies, you'd probably get more taste and less bitterness out of mud and charcoal.
At least I still had some local australian stuff leftover, we all agreed to never talk about those beans again.
At least I still had some local australian stuff leftover, we all agreed to never talk about those beans again.
I find if I don't invert it, as soon as I put the water in, a good amount has filtered through before I've even put the plunger in and I end up with a slightly more watered down coffee.
Is what I do now, have a grinder and a Bialetti pot... I was just checking alternatives for a different preparation and taste, preferably as an expresso (although that should need a rather expensive machine)...
You have to use double, but its not to shabby.
otapnam said:
Starting that baby early, huh?
Union Carbine
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I was poking around 1st-line last night and the cheapest machines that I remember getting some positive feedback about were in the $500 range. If you really are serious about getting into espresso, it's worth saving up to get a decent starter machine.
TarpitCarnivore
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Is your grind too coarse? If I fill to line 3 it will be at 2 1/2 by time I put the plunger in and that's with 17g coffee.
Starting that baby early, huh?
Hey u need stuff for taking care of the baby. Coffee helps me take care of the baby. Lol.
We got a ton of hand me down baby supplies too. So something for us (me) isnt too bad
Hey u need stuff for taking care of the baby. Coffee helps me take care of the baby. Lol.
We got a ton of hand me down baby supplies too. So something for us (me) isnt too bad
Haha just giving you a hard time. I don't blame you at all.
charlie1701
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French press right here. Had a cappuccino from a local coffee chain called Small Batch this week, and it tasted incredible! Not usually a fan of milky coffee, but the froth was sweet and complemented the drink perfectly.
Gonna have to watch closely next time, see how they do it...
Gonna have to watch closely next time, see how they do it...
Union Carbine
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Something about steaming milk makes it sweeter-- don't know the science behind it but it's true. I'm usually all about cappuccinos at home but trying out macchiatos (real ones, not the Starbucks garbage) the last couple of days-- big difference, the espresso really shoots to the forefront over the milk.
TarpitCarnivore
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Latte, flat whites and caps all over power the coffee. The sweetness and richness of the milk mask the flavor profiles of the espresso. This is why the macchiato is a better option for espresso with sweetness.
My typical shop preference is: espresso, small drip, macchiato, flat white, cap, latte
Union Carbine
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Yeah, I like the extra drink volume on capps. Espressos and even macchiatos are just so tiny.
Union Carbine
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I don't have a high opinion of automatics in general, let alone at this price point. That said, I don't have any experience with that one for good or ill.
Anybody hear about this? Starbucks is introducing Flat Whites to their US menus.
Huh, well I'll give it a try. I want to see how their interpretation will be and how it fits with the rest of the Starbucks menu.
I actually drink a lot of Starbucks still thanks to their generous rewards program and the fact that they are nearest to my work and open before the other shops.
If you are pretty sure you can't stand Starbucks, at least seek out one of the stores that sell their Reserve coffees and brew them in the Clover machine, it's a much better experience than their ordinary stuff. It's close to being on par with a lot of the independent roasters around here, though I realize it's not hip to say that.
AliasGreed
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To update on my last post, this is the machine me and my co-workers use on coffee breaks:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H1OUSD2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
We use it to make cuban coffee. Expressos without milk.
Its the only machine in that price range that Iv'e ever used but I highly recommend it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H1OUSD2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
We use it to make cuban coffee. Expressos without milk.
Its the only machine in that price range that Iv'e ever used but I highly recommend it.
Union Carbine
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It's a classic. There are some other good machines in that price range as well.
TarpitCarnivore
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Just went through my pictures and culled together a list of everything I ordered for home brewing in 2014:
Tonx - Las Brisas
Mod Cup - Sumatran Wahana, Tanzanian Ruvuma
Tonx - Murago
Verve - Finca Salaca
OQ Coffee - Salgar Cooperative
Tonx - Iwacu
Tonx - Quilanga
OQ Coffee - Toarco Estate
OQ Coffee - Aricha Station
Sightglass - Puno, Roberto Quispe
Four Barrel - Cotecaga
Kuma - Hunapu
OQ Coffee - Majomut Cooperative
Devout - Kamaro Estate
Tandem Coffee Roasters - Kochere
Sightglass - Finca Baide, Jeovany Baide Leiva
Coava - Santa Sofia
Madcap - Kirura
Square One - House Blend
Square One - Ethiopia Gelana Abaya
Populace Coffee - Wilfredo Castro
Square One - Kenya Matetani
Ruby - Cheers (Holiday Blend)
Ruby - Colombia
Slate - Condado Estate
Counter Culture - Holiday Coffee
I left them off the list because I didn't order them for home use, but I need to call them out for flavor. Square Mile - Sweetshop and Sightglass - Owl's Hollow. This was my first year really diving into espresso and both of those were simply fantastic. Rich and sweet without a lot of bitterness to them.
My first bag for 2015 is coming from Ruby and it's their Creamery blend. I'm usually not a big blend person, but I've had a few good ones so I'm trying to explore them a bit more.
Tonx - Las Brisas
Mod Cup - Sumatran Wahana, Tanzanian Ruvuma
Tonx - Murago
Verve - Finca Salaca
OQ Coffee - Salgar Cooperative
Tonx - Iwacu
Tonx - Quilanga
OQ Coffee - Toarco Estate
OQ Coffee - Aricha Station
Sightglass - Puno, Roberto Quispe
Four Barrel - Cotecaga
Kuma - Hunapu
OQ Coffee - Majomut Cooperative
Devout - Kamaro Estate
Tandem Coffee Roasters - Kochere
Sightglass - Finca Baide, Jeovany Baide Leiva
Coava - Santa Sofia
Madcap - Kirura
Square One - House Blend
Square One - Ethiopia Gelana Abaya
Populace Coffee - Wilfredo Castro
Square One - Kenya Matetani
Ruby - Cheers (Holiday Blend)
Ruby - Colombia
Slate - Condado Estate
Counter Culture - Holiday Coffee
I left them off the list because I didn't order them for home use, but I need to call them out for flavor. Square Mile - Sweetshop and Sightglass - Owl's Hollow. This was my first year really diving into espresso and both of those were simply fantastic. Rich and sweet without a lot of bitterness to them.
My first bag for 2015 is coming from Ruby and it's their Creamery blend. I'm usually not a big blend person, but I've had a few good ones so I'm trying to explore them a bit more.
I've had a flat white before...still kinda confused at to what I had. Tasted like a better Latte. Can someone properly explain the difference? Google is littered with back an forth information.
TarpitCarnivore
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A flat white is a smaller amount of drink than a latte and typically served with two shots of espresso instead of one.
Union Carbine
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A history of the flat white: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/6331521/Spilling-the-beans
Thanks x2
I've always disliked latte's, they remind me of the milky coffee my mother used to give me. So it makes sense I would have liked a flat white more.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Drinking Iced Vietnamese Coffee
I feel coked the fuck out.
feels good man
I feel coked the fuck out.
feels good man
Megalosaro
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I made a comment at work today about how coffee beans are basically sensu beans. My coworkers all agreed.
Union Carbine
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Just saw this on Reddit: the minipresso, a travel espresso machine for $40.
http://youtu.be/lSppIjPSxyc
I have no idea if it's genius or absolute garbage but for $40, it might be worth a try. It's still in pre-order mode-- not sure when they'll ship. It doesn't look like they're asking for money yet-- I went ahead and filled out the pre-order form and it didn't ask for any CC info.
I figure it can't be worse than hotel coffee machines or my brother-in-law's Keurig.
http://youtu.be/lSppIjPSxyc
I have no idea if it's genius or absolute garbage but for $40, it might be worth a try. It's still in pre-order mode-- not sure when they'll ship. It doesn't look like they're asking for money yet-- I went ahead and filled out the pre-order form and it didn't ask for any CC info.
I figure it can't be worse than hotel coffee machines or my brother-in-law's Keurig.
Okay so just an update on my ongoing coffee machine gift buying dilemma. I now know my mum wants a pod machine for convenience, but wants to try and find one that does any brand of coffee pods. Lets face it, a lot of these branded ones are fairly pricey and I'm sure there are cheaper non-brand pods that you can get. I suppose the question is, which machines allow any if they exist and if not, is there a way to trick machines into taking different pods?
Union Carbine
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I think there are different pod systems and you'll have to pick one: k-cups, Nespresso, ESE, etc. I don't think there' said single machine that works with more than one type as each one is subtly different in their usage and requirements. You're just going to have to choose.
brotherbean
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TarpitCarnivore
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Buying the pods in store or direct from the manufacturer is always going to be a bit more. If you go to Sams Club, BJs, Costco or Amazon you can find them in bulk for much cheaper.
Unfortunately the highest cost is the machine, but from what I've read the Nespresso is the best one.
TarpitCarnivore
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Just saw this on Reddit: the minipresso, a travel espresso machine for $40.
http://youtu.be/lSppIjPSxyc
I have no idea if it's genius or absolute garbage but for $40, it might be worth a try. It's still in pre-order mode-- not sure when they'll ship. It doesn't look like they're asking for money yet-- I went ahead and filled out the pre-order form and it didn't ask for any CC info.
I figure it can't be worse than hotel coffee machines or my brother-in-law's Keurig.
I'm skeptical as hell about this. I would prefer to see that put into a glass cup so you can see how the full shot looked. Going off the crema though it could be a bit on the weak side.
whatsinaname
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Just saw this on Reddit: the minipresso, a travel espresso machine for $40.
http://youtu.be/lSppIjPSxyc
I have no idea if it's genius or absolute garbage but for $40, it might be worth a try. It's still in pre-order mode-- not sure when they'll ship. It doesn't look like they're asking for money yet-- I went ahead and filled out the pre-order form and it didn't ask for any CC info.
I figure it can't be worse than hotel coffee machines or my brother-in-law's Keurig.
It looks like an Aeropress in a different form factor. I don't know if this pumping system can produce higher pressure. Will wait for reviews.
Before I made the jump to a legit semi-automatic machine I used a super automatic for years. I would highly recommend going with Delonghi, specifically the Magnifica.
Just saw this on Reddit: the minipresso, a travel espresso machine for $40.
http://youtu.be/lSppIjPSxyc
I have no idea if it's genius or absolute garbage but for $40, it might be worth a try. It's still in pre-order mode-- not sure when they'll ship. It doesn't look like they're asking for money yet-- I went ahead and filled out the pre-order form and it didn't ask for any CC info.
I figure it can't be worse than hotel coffee machines or my brother-in-law's Keurig.
Looks very cool. The industrial design and form factor is outstanding. But part of me is left asking "why?"
I get that espresso is all about a rich crema, but if you're travelling and need to carry hot water with you, why not just make a different type of coffee and carry it in that same thermos, instead of carrying a thermos of hot water + the Minipresso machine?
I think it'd be cool for the office, maybe, but I already have so much coffee + tea gear here that I don't want one more tool sitting on my desk. Between my french press, grinder, coffee beans, tea pouches, and mugs (some with infusers for tea), I have so much stuff here at work. I'm almost better off walking down the street for an espresso that's made in a really nice $3000 machine in a coffee shop.
So, the starbucks flat white has rolled out here in the bay area. Saw it on the menu yesterday but the baristas at this particular location are very iffy and I didn't want to spend the extra on it.
On the menu it shows as only being available in a Tall size. It is also pretty expensive, over $4 (i think 4.35 or something) for said tall.
It uses different espresso too, their limited Guatemala Casi Cielo
Think i'll grab one today just to see how it fares.
On the menu it shows as only being available in a Tall size. It is also pretty expensive, over $4 (i think 4.35 or something) for said tall.
It uses different espresso too, their limited Guatemala Casi Cielo
Think i'll grab one today just to see how it fares.
TarpitCarnivore
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Shots can have nice crema and still taste awful.
That seems very steep. My local shop makes them for $3 CAD (no tax), and that's with organic milk.
The only time I've ever tried asking for a flat white at a Starbucks was about a year ago, the barista didn't know how to make one (remarked, "Oh, that must be a Montreal thing... I don't know how but I'll try,") and I basically ended up with a cappuccino. :c
Even now that it's a "thing" here in Canada, available at major chains like Second Cup and Starbucks, I still don't trust half of the baristas to be able to make one properly after that experience.
Just saw this on Reddit: the minipresso, a travel espresso machine for $40.
http://youtu.be/lSppIjPSxyc
I have no idea if it's genius or absolute garbage but for $40, it might be worth a try. It's still in pre-order mode-- not sure when they'll ship. It doesn't look like they're asking for money yet-- I went ahead and filled out the pre-order form and it didn't ask for any CC info.
I figure it can't be worse than hotel coffee machines or my brother-in-law's Keurig.
Interesting but kinda skeptical.
Union Carbine
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I'm super skeptical as well but figured it might be worth a gamble. We'll see.
I wonder if that pricing is nationwide. Unfortunately, $4+ for an espresso drink in NYC is not out of line. I ordered a flat white yesterday at Birch Coffee and I think they charged me $4 or so -- I can't remember exactly. I have no desire to walk into Starbucks for anything but I'll be curious to hear reviews for those who try it.
EDIT: http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/order-flat-white-starbucks/story?id=28012192
Union Carbine
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Whole Latte Love how-to on making flat whites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpFj3Hl2YH4
biosnake20
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Cold brew all day.
Minipresso looks really interesting and 39 bucks is really affordable. Hopefully it's good.
Minipresso looks really interesting and 39 bucks is really affordable. Hopefully it's good.
As a New Zealander it's frustrating reading tweets about people not liking flat whites from Starbucks :S
And finally, the Kiwi inventor of the flat white has come forward with his story
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/64886421/Kiwi-claims-flat-white-invention
And finally, the Kiwi inventor of the flat white has come forward with his story
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/64886421/Kiwi-claims-flat-white-invention
jellies_two
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Every morning my routine now is Hario
Hario Grinder (takes a few minutes)
Hario Syphon
Boil water in kettle, then use the methylated burner to do the rest
then rinse it out, it only takes 10 minutes total.
I used to be someone who waited till I got near a cafe that served a fussy australian latte, you know with tasty foam and a design like this on it:
but you know, at $4 a cup, screw that. Most of it is milk I don't need that much milk. At $4 a day I was spending $1200+ a year on paper cups and foam designs that I would not see because of the drink-thru lids
Hario Grinder (takes a few minutes)
Hario Syphon
Boil water in kettle, then use the methylated burner to do the rest
then rinse it out, it only takes 10 minutes total.
I used to be someone who waited till I got near a cafe that served a fussy australian latte, you know with tasty foam and a design like this on it:
but you know, at $4 a cup, screw that. Most of it is milk I don't need that much milk. At $4 a day I was spending $1200+ a year on paper cups and foam designs that I would not see because of the drink-thru lids
So I busted out my Chemex and had a cup of coffee today for the first time in forever. It was soooo good.. WHY?!
I used to have a Hario hand grinder like that, but after a while the novelty of it gave way to the inconvenience of the effort at 6 in the morning. I'm kinda sad that I sold my stove-top siphon a while ago. Kinda thinking about buying a new one, or trying one of those little guys you posted. The vac pot is amazing, and makes delicious coffee to boot. I fucking love it when coffee has that fruity jam-like sweetness to it when you brew a perfect cup of black coffee.
I used to have a Hario hand grinder like that, but after a while the novelty of it gave way to the inconvenience of the effort at 6 in the morning. I'm kinda sad that I sold my stove-top siphon a while ago. Kinda thinking about buying a new one, or trying one of those little guys you posted. The vac pot is amazing, and makes delicious coffee to boot. I fucking love it when coffee has that fruity jam-like sweetness to it when you brew a perfect cup of black coffee.