coffee anyone?

[wayoutwest]

Has anyone recalibrated a Preciso or Virtuoso? My Preciso somehow came out of alignment. I tried to take the case off but cracked it in the process. Any tips appreciated.

[dhopz]

http://www.baratza.com/wp-content/uploads/Preciso-Calibration.pdf

[oh snap]

woke up late and had no coffee yesterday morning, then had to work out of the office and just never found time to pick up a cup. Had a huge head ache all afternoon. I think its time to reduce my intake a bit. Should I go cold turkey for a while or just drop back from 2-4 cups a day to 1?

 

I love coffee but I dont want to be dependent on it to not feel like shit. 

[mr.invincible]

anyone have good suggestions for a good thermos?

[xdfjdkz]

anyone have good suggestions for a good thermos?

This has been my favourite for a long time, Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug

 

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-JA48BA-0-48-Liter-Stainless-Insulated/dp/B003VSWZZQ/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1380163357&sr=8-26&keywords=zojirushi+thermos

[mr.invincible]

i was thinking of getting those over the thermos.

[Appleseed]

The Ti option

[shoreman]

Man, cheaped-out and got one of those Bosch Tassimo coffee makers…let me tell you, if you're looking for a tool to help you quit, this baby's for you. Worst cup of coffee ever.

[mr.invincible]

The Ti option

 

thats fucking insane man... $160....

 

i AINT BALLN YET!

Edited September 26, 2013 by mr.invincible

[dimmak]

Just started using an Aeropress and it's working great, but I'm realizing a need a better kettle than my cheap stovetop one. Anyone have recommendations on a cheap, quality kettle that (preferably) has exact temperature control?

[conqueror]

is an aeropress worth buying + the effort of cleaning etc? my girlfriend has one of those nespresso pod machines which everyone in here prob considers a mortal sin, but its just so easy and convenient. i just buy the strongest pods possible (12/12 on nespresso's 'strength scale' or whatever) and for a coffee at home it honestly isn't that bad...but it could obviously be alot better.

Edited October 11, 2013 by conqueror

[ajchen]

is an aeropress worth buying + the effort of cleaning etc? my girlfriend has one of those nespresso pod things which everyone in here prob hates, but its just so easy and convenient. i just buy the strongest pods possible (12/12 on nespresso's 'strength scale' or whatever) and for a coffee at home it honestly isn't that bad.

 

I don't mean this negatively, but if you don't mind Nespresso's then the answer is probably no. Aeropresses are very easy to clean but there are many other inconveniences that come with using one: buying fresh whole beans, having the right equipment to grind them and maybe even a scale and a kettle (not required but nice to have). Altogether, it's fair to say that making a fresh cup of coffee is more of a "bother" but those who appreciate a better tasting cup don't mind (and some even grow to love the process).

[conqueror]

yeah, i follow - its a ritual like shaving with a de/straight razor (one of my favourite things). as i said, i wouldn't even consider the nespresso stuff as 'good' but it is drinkable to me when i'm getting ready for work or something. i guess because i spend alot of my free time at various cafes i thought that i should take it more seriously and save money by doing it 'properly' at home as well.

Edited October 11, 2013 by conqueror

[ajchen]

yeah, i follow - its a ritual like shaving with a de/straight razor (one of my favourite things). as i said, i wouldn't even consider the nespresso stuff as 'good' but it is drinkable to me when i'm getting ready for work or something. i guess because i spend alot of my free time at various cafes i thought that i should take it more seriously and save money by doing it 'properly' at home as well.

 

People have broken it down cost-wise and it's definitely cheaper to buy good beans and grind/brew them at home than to use the Nespresso pods, but at the end of the day it really does come down to an issue of convenience.

 

Have you had a cup of freshly brewed coffee at a specialty cafe before? Go there and see if you can taste the difference between that and your Nespresso. And if you have a friend who has a home brewing setup, ask him to make you some coffee. If you can taste the difference then you'll find it worthwhile to put together a home brew setup. If not, just roll with what you currently have.

[kiya]

Saw this on Serious Eats this morning and thought it was extremely pornographic in more ways than one.

 

[aso2004]

It takes me about  5 minutes to brew a mug of coffee in my chemex and aeropress..

Does any one else get a thick throat from those Nespresso things?

Can't take more than two cups or I get a felling like I have a cold ..

[dhopz]

Saw this on Serious Eats this morning and thought it was extremely pornographic in more ways than one.

 

for more porn just look up bottomless/naked(no pun intended) portafilter extraction

Edited October 11, 2013 by dhopz

[kiya]

for more porn just look up bottomless/naked(no pun intended) portafilter extraction

[conqueror]

People have broken it down cost-wise and it's definitely cheaper to buy good beans and grind/brew them at home than to use the Nespresso pods, but at the end of the day it really does come down to an issue of convenience.

 

Have you had a cup of freshly brewed coffee at a specialty cafe before? Go there and see if you can taste the difference between that and your Nespresso. And if you have a friend who has a home brewing setup, ask him to make you some coffee. If you can taste the difference then you'll find it worthwhile to put together a home brew setup. If not, just roll with what you currently have.

haha yes, of course i can taste the difference - but as you said, it comes down to convenience.

[camdiamond]

My coffee every morning.

[kiya]

Is that Dan Akroyd's vodka?

[camdiamond]

Is that Dan Akroyd's vodka?

It was... The cafe uses them as their water bottles.

[lmk1995]

just picked up a bialetti. still getting the hang of it, but super happy so far. 

[DaBestSpoona]

aeropress is pretty damn quick once you have your grinder set, and an electric kettle like the bonvita

[dimmak]

aeropress is pretty damn quick once you have your grinder set, and an electric kettle like the bonvita

 

Does an electric kettle really speed up the process that much for you? I tried using a Bodum for awhile, but I eventually just resorted back to a pyrex measuring cup in the microwave. No hassle and I know exactly how long it needs to stay in to get the water to 175 degrees. 

[xdfjdkz]

When using the Aeropress I usually do the pyrex/microwave method, then do an inverted brew. It has completely replaced my french press and I've never looked back unless it comes to producing shear volume for others quickly. 

[DaBestSpoona]

Using the electric kettle is faster for me since I am making coffee for more than 1 person.

[eddyz]

+ i rather be drinking boiled water rather than nuked water.

 

[wayoutwest]

camp coffee setup.

 

 

GSI kettle | Kantan dripper | Porlex mini mill

Edited October 24, 2013 by wayoutwest

[siamese]

other than the hario skerton, are there any other decent burr grinders that aren't $100+? I generally use a chemex and would prefer something that offers decent finer grounds, but it's just so fucking hard to justify spending 2-300 when you work in a coffee shop and can just grind it there, but I end up sacrificing freshness when I have a few days off in a row.. 

 

if i can purchase it around nyc that'd be even better

Edited November 15, 2013 by siamese