Toss in a shot of Jameson or Bushmills
Pro-Tip - when weddings switch to coffee, make the bartender put some whiskey in it. If she's a she and she states that she likes your style you can probably bang her!
Toss in a shot of Jameson or Bushmills
Next time I go to a wedding I'll let you know.Pro-Tip - when weddings switch to coffee, make the bartender put some whiskey in it. If she's a she and she states that she likes your style you can probably bang her!
One of the best posts I've seen on the forums.kylelovescrayons fantastic post:
Since BXLio is a self-described not a big coffee guy I'm gonna take a swing -
All coffee methods have their merits -
Personally I have 9 brew methods at my house because I am a big coffee guy. In my humblest of opinions drip (standard) is shit. You are using a great deal of coffee beans brewed fairly inefficiently and then some of it needs to sit - which sadly makes it worse by the minute (having nothing to do with heat and everything to do with air.)
I also can't stand K-cups - we have them at my job. Super environmentally terrible, and poor quality beans. For these reasons I have pretty much pushed for it's replacement with something almost as easy and infinitely better ... (details to come) - that being said people on the go-go still enjoy it's ease and quickness - but will we all like living in K-cup igloos after the apocalypse?
I have enjoyed french press coffee many times, and have a big one at home. I occasionally use this to make coffee when I have a few guests over. Not a bad method - but the actual pressing can lead to some grit and some bitterness that is not intended so i prefer the Sowden Softbrew - also what I have brought to work to replace the K-Cup. Plus it makes great cold brew overnight in your fridge!
Although the Sowden is an incredibly low acid high flavor brew - the tastiest brew method for me is the Chemex and that is my go-to for multiple guests coming over since I don't have a solo or two cup one, only the big 8 cup version. It does require a filter which neither of the previous methods require.
Other interesting methods are the pour-over styles, namely the hario and kaleda (I prefer kaleda)
Lastly you mention Aero-press!
I love me some aeropress - when I have time, and just want one cup for myself i often reach for the aeropress - the coffee ritual for me, weighing and grinding the beans, measuring out my portion, brewing etc. is made even more fun with a little assembly of the aero-press - but again I say when I have time because if you do not clean your aero-press before enjoying your cup it can be a real pain to get apart and clean. My favorite travel piece (light) great for camping and at one point you could even use one while flying in an airplane - damn terrorists ruin everything.
So to answer your question
Best low-skill ease of coffee-making - Sowden Softbrew
Best replacement for French press - Chemex
Great single cup options - Kaleda or hario-style pourover
Delicious but requires more skill and time - Aero-press.
Obviously all this should be done with beans ground to the correct format and that have bean sealed in an airtight container. These beans should be no older than a month past roasting date.
Thoughts?
I have the Delonghi Magnifica. Freaking awesome.My coffee noob question is this:
If I go out and get a DeLonghi, what model should I buy if I want a coffee maker that grinds the beans before each brew?
I'm seeing drip coffee/espresso makers on the DeLonghi site but you guys are saying stay away from the drip coffee....
*my price max is $600
Pretty sure we bought our Magnifica from Seattle Coffee Gear. Highly recommend them.great price on the magnifica - https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/d...SU529RFB0100&gclid=CK-t95PTgckCFZAkgQodbqcDvw
I don't know a ton about it - but i know many people whove bought from the seattle coffee gear site and both their reviews and refurbished equipment are rock solid. That being said it's an automatic espresso machine so 21Architect you would still need a seperate coffee brew method. Depending on your usage i'd say get a nice espresso machine like this and get yourself a pourover set up or chemex or sowden softbrew.
Also breville makes a combined espresso and grinder, i have no experience with it, but they sell it at bed bath and beyond which means whenever it's dirty you can trade it in for a new one no questions asked (hands down best return policy in the world) - i do not advocate trading it in every time it's dirty but if there's ever a problem - boom!
I do the inverted AeroPress method. Put the plunger into the sleeve, then put it down on the table plunger-side-down (with the sleeve open at the top). I then run water through the strainer cap and drop the filter in (the water is so the filter sticks to the cap). Dump ground coffee into the sleeve, pour in just enough water to wet down the coffee, let it sit for a moment, then pour in the rest of the water. I usually pour the water in down the side as that seems to mix things well. Stir with the paddle to mix grounds and water. Note that I don't put the water all he way to the top or it'll slosh over when you stir it and then you won't be able to get the cap on quite right. Put the top on, then turn it over onto your mug and put just enough weight on the plunger to help it down (in other words, not squeezing it to death). Add water to mug to make a mug-full and you're done.Oh man. This thread is awesome. kylelovescrayons I had NO idea you were such a coffee pro haha
I got an aero press last year and really like it. Picked up a simple hand crank burr grinder. I love the ritual of hand grinding the beans and making a coffee in the morning. Very zen way to start your day.
I've never been very precise with my Aero Press. Interested in hearing any Aero Press methods!
That's my go-to morning drink when I'm in the French Quarter in New Orleans.
I'd write about water heating devices and temperature but I have to go make my coffee.
I usually use a coarser grind than I think you're meant to but haven't had that problem. I have a reusable filter, so that might make a difference.How fine or coarse of a grind for Areo Press? I find it extremely difficult to push the plunger sometimes.