I've come full circle really. I started off my fresh (ish) coffee journey about 15 years ago using a French press with pre-ground coffee. I bought an espresso machine (Gaggia Baby) and a grinder and started making espresso. French Press became my inferior...
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Getting proper extraction when pouring over ice
Title mainly. I know when pouring over ice, you go use half the water and replace the other half with ice but would that also not lead to half the extraction? I just made did that and to try and compensate for what i assume is worse extraction, i ground my beans finer...
Chemex-like filters for automatic machines
Does anyone know if there is a filter like Chemex that’s the size of a Kalita 185 filter or a standard flat bottom filter? I really like the clean taste of Chemex, but want to use my automatic Oxo 8 Cup brewer. submitted by /u/oalbrecht [link] ...
Importance of baskets
I’ve recently bought a Breville Bambino (non plus) and a bottomless portafilter (I got it from Neouza) too. I drink multiple cups of coffee a day so I prefer using a single basket. Started experimenting different doses and came to a conclusion that 12g works best for...
How can I practice my pouring technique efficiently?
I want to learn how to pour more consistently so that my brew will be better, since now I’m having problems with maintaining a slow flow rate even with my gooseneck. Is there any way to practice this without wasting a lot of coffee? submitted by ...
Philips 5400
Hi, I recently got a Philips 5400 LatteGo and have yet to make coffee/espresso/or milk drinks that I have liked. Could you all share the beans (brand/type) you use along with your grind setting (number) along with aroma strength and coffee/water amount? Any recommends...
Why are there no dip bags for coffee like there exists for tea?
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Reusable AeroPress Filters and Moka Pots
Is it possible to use the AeroPress reusable filter that's made of stainless steel with a Bialetti moka pot? Has anyone here tried it? I love my paper filters but using so many of them feels like such a waste....
Shaken Espresso ?
Hi! So I'm pretty new to coffee all around (before this year, I'd only really ever had basic drip coffees or real cheap cappuccinos) but I've found I really like shaken espressos at Starbucks. I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a non-Starbucks...
Sage/Breville Barista Express Dialing In Issue
Hey, I just recently got my Sage/Breville Barista Express and I have a little trouble about how to dial in perfectly and end up with a high-pressured, under-extracted, bitter coffee. – I am using fresh, medium roasted beans by a local roaster. It's a Brazilian...
Convince me oat milk is the superior pairing with espresso.
It seems like I blinked and most of the 3rd wave coffee shops in my city are now offering oat milk as the default pairing for espresso drinks. Why? Is it about taste/ foaming ability? Is it because cow milk is too expensive? Is it a values statement about animal...
Should I get into coffee?
Hello, r/Coffee! I do not regularly drink coffee, but recently I have felt the need for caffeine early in the morning for a boost in energy and to wake me up. Unfortunately, I am also the type of person to enjoy quality. When I like something, I want the best possible...
What should my wife order?
I would like the community's help trying to find a drink my wife may enjoy. I'm a pretty experienced coffee Brewer but I've primarily stuck to pour overs/aeropress/etc. Recently I broke back out a secondhand espresso maker I received as a gift and have...
Can Davidoff’s 100% arabica coffee beans with 9 intensity be used in a moka pot?
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I use my Timemore as a tamper. It’s this or the plastic aeropress tamper and this is heavier, and totally fits perfectly.
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What are your best at home coffee techniques and creamer go tos?
I am a huge coffee lover but for the life of me cannot seem to make the perfect cup of coffee from home. I have a french press and Vietnamese coffee filter set which is essentially a slow drip. I prefer non-dairy milk alternatives. Any advice? submitted by...
Manual grinder clicking down during grinding
Hi, I've noticed that my manual grinder coarsens grind size during grinding and I'm unsure why. It's a grinder from AliExpress and it's basically a timemore C3 inside and out. Recently it started to click down during grinding of any beans and...
New to AeroPress, whats the fastest way to Experiment & Learn?
Can I keep the ratio same say 55grams to 1 litre and brew a very small batch say 5 grams of coffee and 100ml water to master my technique, grind size etc? And brew multiple batches to test it out? If I keep the ratio the same, does it even really matter if I brew 11...
V60 – Muddy bed, slow drawdown time.
I’ve recently bought a Wilfa Svart to upgrade my v60 kit, I adjusted my grind size on the P of air press because any setting before the P the coffee was sour. My coffee bed, however, is muddy after a brew and has a slow drawdown time. Does any one think the muddy...
It’s unfortunate that the business of making coffee is not very profitable
In my years of life, I never had a favorite shop to close its doors. Okay, maybe one or two. However, in just the past month I've witnessed two excellent speciality coffeeshops close their doors here in Manchester. This city is already lacking in terms of a third...
What the heck happened to this Baratza Encore paddle wheel?
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Shower thought: why isnt salt or oil – the classic taste enhancers – not used or useful for coffee?
Ever tried soup (or most any dish) without salt and oil? Tasteless. Terrible. Why doesn’t coffee need it? More so, why isn’t salt or oil improving the taste? submitted by /u/Maleficent-Number-10 [link] [comments]
How to own a cafe one day
[x-posting from r/baristas for more vis and input] Hey folks, hope everyone’s week is going well with lots of great coffee! I’m in a dilemma. I have a dream of opening a cafe myself one day but currently work in tech full time. It’s a dream of mine bc I love cafes,...
how to clean
How would i clean the water level tube on an perlocleator, I found an old perlocleator that I could get mostly clean but clean the tube the person the use regularly only rinsed it out poorly after each use and there is a lot of build up in the tube. submitted...