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Post by darktater on Sept 21, 2022 19:56:01 GMT -5
I've recently got a V60 brewer and a decent hand grinder for coffee.
Any one else here trying to go a bit better with their coffee?
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 21, 2022 21:37:32 GMT -5
Ive been hooked on a French press for a few years now. I've thought about trying a pour over, but my French press already does the job perfectly. I grind my beans a lot smaller than I "should," but it makes a strong cup.
The only improvement I can think of ... autobrew.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 21, 2022 22:51:38 GMT -5
French press when I have the energy, drip on the weekends and lousy k-cup coffee most of the time. Got a nice cold brew set up a couple of years ago and it's still unopened.
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Post by darktater on Sept 22, 2022 5:12:02 GMT -5
I generally have 1 cup from the V60, then another cup or two of the regular drip coffee. I really do prefer the pourover, but the time is a consideration.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 22, 2022 6:03:47 GMT -5
A friend gave me a v60 filter system, but I don't have the special kettle to get a consistent flow. However, I use an Aeropress and it makes fantastic coffee - often better than I get at a coffee shop...and it costs WAY less than an espresso maker.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 22, 2022 9:55:39 GMT -5
I bought a Bunn VPR in 2002 and it is a tank, coffee in about 2 minutes, perfect temp. It is a pourover coffee maker   |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 22, 2022 11:29:01 GMT -5
I bought a Bunn VPR in 2002 and it is a tank, coffee in about 2 minutes, perfect temp. It is a pourover coffee maker Makes me want to go back to work, almost. If we drank a bit more coffee I would buy one. It can turn plain Folgers into the Nectar of the Gods. |
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Post by cigrmaster on Sept 22, 2022 11:40:03 GMT -5
I used to use only whole beans. I had a Bodum vacuum coffee machine and a French press, but got rid of them both once I got hooked on Cafe Du Monde coffee from New Orleans.
It has been made the same way since 1862 and has Chicory in it. I make it strong and my cheap Mr Coffee makes it perfectly every time. I have tried going back on to beans and grinder a few times over the years but always end up back on Du Monde. The place itself in the French quarter is open 24/7 365. It sells coffee and Beignets which is a fried dough thing with tons of powdered sugar on them. They are amazing and you can make them at home if you have a deep fryer. They also sell Orange juice but nothing else is on the menu and the place is always crowded day and night.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 22, 2022 11:50:12 GMT -5
I used to use only whole beans. I had a Bodum vacuum coffee machine and a French press, but got rid of them both once I got hooked on Cafe Du Monde coffee from New Orleans. It has been made the same way since 1862 and has Chicory in it. I make it strong and my cheap Mr Coffee makes it perfectly every time. I have tried going back on to beans and grinder a few times over the years but always end up back on Du Monde. The place itself in the French quarter is open 24/7 365. It sells coffee and Beignets which is a fried dough thing with tons of powdered sugar on them. They are amazing and you can make them at home if you have a deep fryer. They also sell Orange juice but nothing else is on the menu and the place is always crowded day and night. Yup. Last time we were there it was almost impossible to get in and you had to scream your order. We now go to the suburban locations that are like a Starbucks, but with better coffee and beignets. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 22, 2022 12:09:38 GMT -5
Mostly an Italian Mocha Pot. Occasionally, a Turkish cezve.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 22, 2022 13:03:44 GMT -5
Mostly an Italian Mocha Pot. Occasionally, a Turkish cezve. "The Mocha coffee bean is a variety of coffee bean originally from Yemen. It is harvested from the coffee-plant species Coffea arabica, which is native to Yemen. In appearance it is very small, hard, round with an irregular shape, and olive green to pale yellow in color." Somehow Mocha came to mean chocolate flavored coffee. Kinda like apple cinnamon bourbon. |
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Post by darktater on Sept 22, 2022 17:54:02 GMT -5
A friend gave me a v60 filter system, but I don't have the special kettle to get a consistent flow. However, I use an Aeropress and it makes fantastic coffee - often better than I get at a coffee shop...and it costs WAY less than an espresso maker. you don't have to have a special kettle for v60, there are plenty of recipes that call for a stronger pour. I have a goose neck kettle, but not electric so not particularly expensive.
That said, my Aeropress works fine as well!
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 23, 2022 7:36:12 GMT -5
A friend gave me a v60 filter system, but I don't have the special kettle to get a consistent flow. However, I use an Aeropress and it makes fantastic coffee - often better than I get at a coffee shop...and it costs WAY less than an espresso maker. you don't have to have a special kettle for v60, there are plenty of recipes that call for a stronger pour. I have a goose neck kettle, but not electric so not particularly expensive.
That said, my Aeropress works fine as well!
is there not some need to have a consistent even flow or something like that? Or is that just a marketing ploy by the makers of those goose necked kettles? |
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Post by darktater on Sept 23, 2022 20:16:15 GMT -5
you don't have to have a special kettle for v60, there are plenty of recipes that call for a stronger pour. I have a goose neck kettle, but not electric so not particularly expensive.
That said, my Aeropress works fine as well!
is there not some need to have a consistent even flow or something like that? Or is that just a marketing ploy by the makers of those goose necked kettles? well I have a goose neck kettle, but can't claim a consistent even flow (especially at 6ish am). the pour is just one of the variables to play with.
If you have a v60, and some filters, give it a shot some time when you have a bit of spare time. I like this recipe for it's simplicity, and the great cup it provides.
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Post by JimK on Sept 23, 2022 22:41:54 GMT -5
I've been alternating between the pour over method, and the Aero press. The Aero press does real well for a cup at a time.
I sure do wish I could find that cafe du monde coffee up here in KS. One of the local groceries used to carry it. I came back from a visit to N'awlins with a real taste for chicory coffee and beignets. I'll do a little poking around. I have a good hunch that in this day & age the good folks at the Cafe du Monde do a roaring internet trade.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 24, 2022 3:58:01 GMT -5
I've been alternating between the pour over method, and the Aero press. The Aero press does real well for a cup at a time.
I sure do wish I could find that cafe du monde coffee up here in KS. One of the local groceries used to carry it. I came back from a visit to N'awlins with a real taste for chicory coffee and beignets. I'll do a little poking around. I have a good hunch that in this day & age the good folks at the Cafe du Monde do a roaring internet trade. $9.30 per can, a bit cheaper if you buy several. www.amazon.com/s?k=cafe+du+monde+coffee&crid=2V804S70G4FA0&sprefix=cafe+du%2Caps%2C233&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_7 |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 24, 2022 17:30:40 GMT -5
I do a pour over using Tim Horton Original Blend...since I found this particular blend I've been stuck on it all day long...love the taste!
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 25, 2022 7:41:58 GMT -5
is there not some need to have a consistent even flow or something like that? Or is that just a marketing ploy by the makers of those goose necked kettles? well I have a goose neck kettle, but can't claim a consistent even flow (especially at 6ish am). the pour is just one of the variables to play with.
If you have a v60, and some filters, give it a shot some time when you have a bit of spare time. I like this recipe for it's simplicity, and the great cup it provides.
Cheers. I'll check that out |
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Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Sept 25, 2022 9:05:25 GMT -5
Zarnicky bought new coffee machine for car. I pluging it into cigarette lighter and brewing coffee. Policeman see me and giving me ticket. I was in no perking zone.
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Post by sperrytops on Sept 25, 2022 12:07:44 GMT -5
I use a drip machine my wife wanted me to get a couple of years ago. It works great, offering adjustments for different kinds of coffee consistency. If I want to get fancy, I simply use a French Press. You can't beat the rich oily finish on a cup of French Press, as long as you're patient.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 25, 2022 12:39:07 GMT -5
I use a drip machine my wife wanted me to get a couple of years ago. It works great, offering adjustments for different kinds of coffee consistency. If I want to get fancy, I simply use a French Press. You can't beat the rich oily finish on a cup of French Press, as long as you're patient. Sometimes it's the longest 4 minutes in the world. |
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Post by urbino on Sept 25, 2022 21:53:52 GMT -5
I wonder if I could drink chicory coffee without it aggravating my reflux. May have to look into that.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 26, 2022 12:32:01 GMT -5
I wonder if I could drink chicory coffee without it aggravating my reflux. May have to look into that. It's much less acidy and less bitter to me. Like Sanka almost. Worth a try. |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 27, 2022 11:48:22 GMT -5
Not a pour over system, but this looks like a nice setup…. Amazon treasure truck, if they go quick they pull the image down. Coffee, tea, cold brew & more! Make it all with a Ninja Hot & Cold Brew System, 35% off at www.amazon.com/ttgo from Treasure Truck. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2022 13:47:15 GMT -5
Once you go to pour over it is really hard to go back. The coffee taste is cleaner and full bodied just the way I prefer, the stronger the better. I highly recommend everyone switch. True, it does require a little patience, but like a pipe it is worth all the time and truly a fine companion with that morning first pipe.
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Post by mgtarheel on Dec 4, 2022 19:47:38 GMT -5
I guess I am an "ordinary Joe" I use a Keurig.
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Post by darktater on Dec 4, 2022 19:55:48 GMT -5
Once you go to pour over it is really hard to go back. The coffee taste is cleaner and full bodied just the way I prefer, the stronger the better. I highly recommend everyone switch. True, it does require a little patience, but like a pipe it is worth all the time and truly a fine companion with that morning first pipe. I agree, but just like a pipe it isn't for everyone ;-) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2022 20:12:58 GMT -5
Once you go to pour over it is really hard to go back. The coffee taste is cleaner and full bodied just the way I prefer, the stronger the better. I highly recommend everyone switch. True, it does require a little patience, but like a pipe it is worth all the time and truly a fine companion with that morning first pipe. I agree, but just like a pipe it isn't for everyone ;-) You're right about that, but damn has it changed my life, the pour over coffee and pipe smoking. Both have served me well for almost 20 years, but that is just my nature I suppose. |
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Post by darktater on Dec 4, 2022 20:16:58 GMT -5
@lonewolf I agree, though I am a new convert to pourover. Very glad I took the plunge on a V60, decent grinder, and good coffee!
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