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Nah, I’ll drink anything as long as it’s not Nestle.
Used to think I was a bit picky about coffee until I watched a few James Hoffman videos. Blimey.
I think I’m only a snob in so far as I can’t abide weak coffee. Some of the dishwater served up as Americano here in the UK is beyond horrid. I don’t like using chains, but TBH it’s often the only way you can guarantee a decent-ish cup while you’re out.
At home, my morning routine is Waitrose French roast, ground in a bog standard electric grinder, and made in a cafetière. Don’t mess with water filters, burr grinders, madly expensive machines - I plainly have peasant tastes. Likewise with wine, TBH! 🤣
I didn't write that. Account hacked?
More and more posts here sounds like ads.
Change your password obv.
Why someone would hack my account to write that, I can't imagine. And Kirkland Organic Sumatra has been banned from many countries since they found their hygiene was so poor there were animals and other plants in their coffee. Plus they exploit children as virtually free labour.
Erase "your" post then...
I used to live in Jamaica and there is no better coffee than real Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
What’s everyone’s preferred way of making coffee? I have a Keurig for when I’m in a rush or something but use a normal coffee pot for off days to get multiple cups.
My favorite is a French Press or Pour Over.
That’s a nice looking pour over. Is this the one you use personally?
Not exactly, but very similar (only the color is different).
I tried a couple of brand, and the best brand IMO is Bialetti. The one on this picture is the same brand that I have, but I will buy a Bialetti in the future. The metal is stronger and less cheap. I dropped my previous Bialetti on the floor and bought this one instead.
This isn't for pour-over . It is a Moka Pot style brewer (sometimes incorrectly called stovetop espresso makers). The water goes in the bottom. The grounds go in a middle chamber. When you put it on a burner rising vapor pressure in the lower chamber forces the water through a tube from the bottom through the grounds and then into the upper-chamber. It creates a rich brew somewhat akin to what you get from a syphon or vacpot style brewer but a bit "richer".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot
Sweet! Thanks, I’ll look into it
Wow you’re right, I should’ve looked a bit closer huh.
Can’t say I’ve ever used one but I’m always looking for some new ways to try coffee. Have you used one?
Yes.
@HotStrange Aeropress all the way, with one of those Fellow caps that let you get a bit more pressure/use the inverted method without having to invert it.
I also use a moka pot for after-lunch coffee, and sometimes a Melitta ceramic cone thing for pourover, but the aeropress is so good, consistent, and easy I use it the most.
I used a Bialetti Moka pot for years but it eventually stopped working. Now using an Aeropress, grind my own beans and have a Lavazza A Modo Mio milk frother. I’m mostly using quite cheap beans but occasionally get some Blue Mountain for a treat. Would recommend the Aeropress and Lavazza frother, with those I can, sadly, make better coffee than 95% of the cafes in the UK.
Thanks. I’m probably gonna look into getting one. I don’t always have the time or wherewithal but it’s great for when I do. Especially on mornings off during the fall and winter months.
It's best for when you don't have much time! It barely takes longer than making instant!
Well that’s perfect then 😂 my coffee corner is gonna be getting bigger haha
For Aeropress brewing I use bottled water and heat it in a Pyrex jug in the microwave. Easy way to get the temperature I want and avoid warming up water in those limescale loving things called kettles... shudders
You won’t get any limescale from bottled water. I use a Brita jug to filter my water, and my kettle never has any calcium deposits.
It's still quite widespread in continental Europe as the default home coffee maker, even though cheap espresso makers are eating into its position these days. And this was THE way to make coffee for most people, even in Italy, before the espresso machine was invented.
As for brands, it probably doesn't matter that much, but it's hard to go wrong with Bialetti who bought the original patent straight from the inventor 🤓
Thanks! I’m in a tiny home with my wife now so I don’t have much space except for a French press and a standard coffee pot, but I can always store it and bring it out when I’m in the mood if need be. I’m definitely looking into it for sure
I'm a coffee snob, If it's not Nescafe, it goes back in the jar.
If you want good espresso and don't have space or want to be able to make coffee when you're travelling/at work etc, the Wacaco Picopresso is a really good option. It requires a decent grinder though (as does any good espresso!). They have other models that are both cheaper and work with pre-ground espresso.
https://www.wacaco.com/products/picopresso
Another manual option that is easy to store is the Rok. I have one of these at my office, and it's also really good:
https://www.rok.coffee/espressogc
Again, it takes up very little space and just needs good coffee and hot water (it's a manual espresso machine). I've had mine for over 10 years and with the benefit of an upgraded chamber from ROK (they sell cheap refurbish kits) it's now even better than when I got it.
The grinder is important. A hand grinder is a good bet if you don't have lots of space and you'll get much better grinds for your money at the lower end (A £100 hand grinder can be better than most electrics under £300).
The Wacaco grinder seems pretty good but I can't vouch for it personally. There are a ton of really good hand grinders optimised for espresso.
I have both the Picopresso and the Rok. Both are capable of really good espresso if you get the grinds right. Once you've nailed it, you should be able to get great results every day. Both are manual and take up very little space, especially the picopresso which fits in a drawer.
Lavazza Qualità rossa in an analog moka screwy percolator with a dash of full fat organic milk does the job for me.
Comparing instant to real is a sacrilege. I probably should start grinding myself but in that case I should also start drinking it straight, which isn’t an option so….
Also I was thinking of getting a machine but I feel that would make me drink more than I need so perhaps it’s a terrible idea.
Actually, I’ve noticed that when I drink coffee in Italy I can have as much as I want at any time of day with no adverse effects. I do the same in the uk and get wired as hell. 🤔
If in Sweden this is IT! So good: a dark roost with beans from Kenya and Latin America. A bit expensive but every now and then on sale. Mmm, think I need to make a fresh brew. ☕️
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Not a coffee snob ( neither were my mum, with loads of sugar ) but she would sometimes go here. You can order online.
https://www.smallbatchcoffeeroasters.co.uk/