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Coffee Thread

Jana

Jana

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I'm so going to order this up...finally. I'll take a look at the links you posted. I've wanted something different for a while, so can't wait to try it. I'll probably want one for the office, or a really good travel mug. :D
 
dmention7

dmention7

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Here's a good read if you skip past all the "reviews" lol. http://coffeegeek.com/resources/noteworthy/aerobie

The basic idea is the same as a french press, but what it basically boils down to is that a french press uses coarse ground coffee due to the filtration system. Coarse grounds require a longer brewing time to extract out the coffee goodness, and coarse grounds WILL contain a wider range of particulate sizes, which means two things: 1) the fine grounds will pass through the filter and leave you with a lot of residue, and more importantly 2) the longer brewing time required to fully extract the larger particulates will over-extract the smaller particulates and can result in a lot of bitterness. The aeropress uses a much finer filter, so you use much more finely ground coffee, so you don't need a long brewing cycle, and consequently the coffee is much smoother.

Then there's the cleaning... takes 10 seconds to clean out the aeropress after use.

I have used both methods, and definitely prefer the aeropress, especially for the same price as the french press you'd pick up at Target.
 
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WhiteSpy9

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I used to have a Francis Francis X1. Even had the boiler replaced from scale build up and eventually the damned hard water of maple grove killed it about a year ago. Since then I've been sorely missing my quad americano every morning and the continuous quest for the perfect espresso shot.

Turns out I should be either getting a Gaggia Classic or the Silvia for xmas and I'm super pumped to get extra caffeinated next year.

Anyone else making some additions to their coffee equipment this holiday season?
Moka pot perhaps?
 
dmention7

dmention7

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I think what I want to look into is a 1qt or so insulated carafe that I can brew coffee into and keep it warm for awhile. I have a set of bodum bistro double-walled glasses that I love for drinking tea, but they are not nearly strong enough to use with the aeropress. Got any suggestions for something like that?

Out of curiosity Andy, what do you use to heat the water when you use your aeropress?
 
YSOSLO

YSOSLO

is the word, beotch
Jess and I have had a Capresso 455 like this one for a few years now and really like it, although I really like the look of this one too. When our Capresso dies, I'll probably give the Bodum a try.
 
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WhiteSpy9

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I love double walled glasses, but I've managed to break at least half of each set I have.
Latest set was for iced tea and they cracked while putting ice in them from the ice maker.

Right now, I'm just using a kettle to boil water. I really need to pick up an electric kettle.

dmention7 said:
I think what I want to look into is a 1qt or so insulated carafe that I can brew coffee into and keep it warm for awhile. I have a set of bodum bistro double-walled glasses that I love for drinking tea, but they are not nearly strong enough to use with the aeropress. Got any suggestions for something like that?

Out of curiosity Andy, what do you use to heat the water when you use your aeropress?
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dmention7

dmention7

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I have one of these http://www.cuisinart.com/products/tea_kettles/cpk-17.html and absolutely love it. It's amazing how quickly it heats up water. I have used it on average probably once a day for the last 2 years, and the only thing I've noticed is that the bottom surface is a bit discolored in areas (presumably where the heating element is).

It's not the cheapest one out there, but I can definitely vouch that the quality is there.
 
dmention7

dmention7

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Not bad. I have a Capresso Infinity grinder which I like overall, but it is kind of a pain to clean the last tablespoon or so of grounds out of the grinding chamber. Not a big deal if you grind every day, but I usually only grind coffee 2-3 times per week, so there is potential for rancid grounds to collect. I wonder how well that vertical grinding works...
 
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WhiteSpy9

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I have this grinder at home for espresso and have the same problem clearing out grinds.
http://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/lelit/PL53.htm

I've found that the back of the silverware handles we have fit into the open perfectly, letting me scrape out all the excess grinders. I haven't found a good way to not make a complete mess every morning though.

dmention7 said:
Not bad. I have a Capresso Infinity grinder which I like overall, but it is kind of a pain to clean the last tablespoon or so of grounds out of the grinding chamber. Not a big deal if you grind every day, but I usually only grind coffee 2-3 times per week, so there is potential for rancid grounds to collect. I wonder how well that vertical grinding works...
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dmention7

dmention7

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That thing looks like a beast. Fully stainless, all functionality, with no extraneous design BS..... I like it.

I have gone to the dark side lately and bought a lot of pre-ground coffee, but I think I need to start buying whole bean again.
 
AJ

AJ

110 HP of FURY!


This is what we have at work now. It replaced the normal pots we used to have with a basic house blend. While the new setup has some perks for variety, it took a long time to figure out what worked together outside of straight coffee. I am hoping Jana ordered up the press listed in the initial posts as I am trying to still find that cup I look forward to each morning opposed to something that will make due to the time being.
 
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WhiteSpy9

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I got a large dark roast w/ a double shot from dunn bros this morning. ZOOM ZOOM
 
dmention7

dmention7

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lol... I should start getting shots in my morning coffee. Many of my coworkers live like 2 minutes away, so they are still half-asleep when they get here and it's fun to annoy them by being all awake and chipper. A couple espresso shots would probably increase the effect.
 
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