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The Coffee Thread • Page 19

Discussion in 'General Forum' started by bodkins, Jun 8, 2016.

  1. OhTheWater

    Let it run Supporter

    Hell yeah I love what I’ve had from them. With that being said, how long can I let ground coffee go before it becomes like a waste of buying good coffee? I know most people say to grind right before you brew
     
  2. Cody

    itsgrocer.bandcamp.com Prestigious

    you have 4-6 weeks for sure. Worth spending 25 bucks to buy a conical burr grinder tho just to be sure you can grind right before you buy bc yes whole bean is better. Keep it in the freezer if you’re trying to use over a period of longer than 6 weeks.

    also for my money persimmon coffee on Frankford and Girard is the best coffee in the city bar none. Ultimo prolly second for me and yes Reanimator also solid
     
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  3. maryp1603

    Hey. Supporter

    I’ve been using a Nespresso for the past few months and I love it.
     
  4. Micah511

    We reach for the longest shadow Supporter

    How have I not been in this thread yet? I don't drink alcohol, and I kind of treat coffee the way most people talk about craft beers/homebrewing. I have an Breville Bambino Plus for espresso, just got an Oxo 8 cup for drip, along with a Baratza Encore ESP for grinding, and I also mess around with my Aeropress a lot. Preferred drinks are an americano in the morning, and a hot salted caramel latte in the afternoons since the temps have dropped. Most of my coffee comes from local roasters, which I'm lucky to have a lot of good ones close by here in Birmingham. Domestique Coffee blends have been my espresso go to blends for a while.
     
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  5. coleslawed

    Eat Pizza

    I’ve transitioned over to primarily brewing Chemex over the last few years after being a French Press enthusiast for a long time. kind of coincided with a move to more floral/fruity roasts from darker ones.

    I did pick up an Aeropress recently, but haven’t quite nailed down the technique. any tips/go-to recipes there?
     
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  6. Micah511

    We reach for the longest shadow Supporter

    with my Encore ESP, I have it set to 22, which is right outside the espresso range of 0-20. So pretty fine grounds. I do the inverted method most of the time (put it upside down on plunger barely in the press, supposed to keep extraction from happening too early in the brew), and it's not that scientific. I use the scoop that came with it and get it "heaping", put it and fill it with boiling water, stir it, then let it brew for a minute before flipping it onto my cup and pressing.

    I've never used a chemex, but they are such a simple, nice looking coffee brewer. I might ask for one for Christmas. I've never done any pour overs.
     
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  7. aspeedomodel

    Cautiously pessimistic Prestigious

    I got a Ratio 6 earlier this year after doing Chemex for 5+ years. Absolutely love the Ratio 6 and the cups it produces. Incredible machine.
     
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  8. Micah511

    We reach for the longest shadow Supporter

    Nice, that one is definitely a sleek looking machine. You like the separate filter basket stacking system?
     
  9. aspeedomodel

    Cautiously pessimistic Prestigious

    I don't hate the stacking system. Honestly, I think some reviews play up it's annoyance. I don't think about it tbh. Once you get a bean/water/grind ratio down, it is dead-on EVERY TIME. Lovely cup each time which is what I wanted. I did some A/B with my Chemex and it was right there with it.

    The water tank being non-removable is more annoying, but I just have to slide it out from under the upper cabinets to fill, so it's whatever. But THAT is more of a hassle to me haha.

    New Ratio 4 was announced, cheaper (like $114 on Kickstarter I think) and has removable tank and smaller size. Super tempting.
     
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  10. helloiamzach

    Regular

    Hello. I'm a coffee newbie here, so go easy on me. My knowledge is minimal at best.

    I've basically been slowly trying to get into coffee over the past year or so, as I figure it's a far healthier alternative to energy drinks whilst still giving me that caffeine pick up to get me through the day.

    I've started on lattes and mochas to begin with, which I've definitely enjoyed more and more the more often I've had them, so feel like progressing now is a good time.

    What would you say is the general path from here to growing my palette for stronger coffee? Recommendations on coffee machines/pods as a newbie that are reasonably priced would also be appreciated. TYIA.
     
  11. billyboatman

    Hopelessly Hopeful

    Coffeeeeee

    My current go to when I don't make it at home:

    Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew
    16oz in a Venti cup, add ice and cinnamon.
    Also the option to add vanilla sweet cream cold foam if you want it a little sweeter.

    Super good, try it!
     
  12. Micah511

    We reach for the longest shadow Supporter

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  13. aspeedomodel

    Cautiously pessimistic Prestigious

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  14. chhholly123

    i’ve been meaning to tell you

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  15. billyboatman

    Hopelessly Hopeful

    Looking at electric kettles for some French Press and tea and such. Anyone have one they could recommend? Thanks.
     
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  16. Micah511

    We reach for the longest shadow Supporter

    I have this one, and it’s worked so far.

    Electric Kettle, Offacy Gooseneck Kettle with Temperature Control, Pour Over Kettle & Coffee Kettle, 100% Food Grade 304 Stainless Steel, Tea Kettle 1200 Watt Quick Heating, 0.9L, Light Green https://a.co/d/9Z6FC7G
     
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    billyboatman

    Hopelessly Hopeful

  18. Micah511

    We reach for the longest shadow Supporter

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  19. billyboatman

    Hopelessly Hopeful

    I should have known haha. He’s a big coffee guy.
     
  20. flask

    Trusted Supporter

    as long as it has a gooseneck/good control of the flow you're good.
     
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  21. Micah511

    We reach for the longest shadow Supporter

    Got a good hand grinder off Marketplace and got a Chemex for Christmas. Holy crap, making real espresso was pretty life changing, but brewing drip coffee with the Chemex is also wild. No bitterness and super fruity tasting using the light roast I normally use for espresso.
     
  22. I’ve been getting back into pour overs after a period of burnout and have really been enjoying the co-fermented beans I’ve had from a couple roasters, KOS and Brandywine. Both are from Colombian producer, Rodrigo Sanchez, and are unlike any coffees I’ve had. They’re on the pricier side but worth it in my experience.