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Hey guys I'm a poor student and I drink coffee a lot, usually preground with an aeropress but I'd like to try grinding my own beans. What's a good cheap grinder if there is such a thing? Something like this perhaps?
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Oct 4, 2016 22:07
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Reinanigans posted:Capresso Infinity is the entry level grinder these guys recommend. I have one and love it. Beyond my budget I'm afraid, and they seem to be unavailable in the UK.
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Oct 4, 2016 22:47
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angor posted:Are the Hario grinders that bad? I currently have no coffee stuff at home and am pretty close to a Hario grinder + Aeropress setup. Had mine for a few days now and it seems perfectly fine for my Aeropress.
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Oct 9, 2016 20:17
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Y'all should get some British kettles 
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Oct 11, 2016 22:35
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Speaking of online beans, anyone know any good UK-based websites? I'm looking to branch beyond 'whatever my local supermarket is stocking'.
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Oct 18, 2016 23:00
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Thanks for the suggestions y'all. I ordered some Guatemala El Bosque Amatitlan Washed Red Bourbon from hasbean because the taste notes sound incredible (chocolate biscuit, brown sugar and a hint of green apple) but no doubt I'll make my way around all the mentioned websites trying different poo poo out.
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Oct 19, 2016 11:32
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I got a V60 to go with my aeropress and French press. I just need a chemex now and I'll be set. Anyone here use the V60?
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Nov 16, 2016 02:07
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Jan posted:Everything you need to know about brewing with a V60. I don't want a V60 anymore.
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Nov 16, 2016 12:13
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What's the consensus on cold brewing in here? I've seen some people raving about it saying it's the best way to make coffee, and others say it's a waste of time.
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Dec 16, 2016 22:44
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I've never tried it before but I've just made a batch using my French press for tomorrow so I'll find out. I was just curious because I saw a nifty looking Hario cold brew device on Amazon for quite cheap and am thinking about grabbing one.
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Dec 17, 2016 00:04
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Yeah I use that method all the time to make iced coffee (filter hot coffee directly over ice). Didn't realise that was the "Japanese" way to do it haha.
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Dec 17, 2016 12:03
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Mu Zeta posted:Palate cleanser time Goddamnit
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Dec 18, 2016 12:10
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bondetamp posted:I know I need to try cold brew some day, but I think I'll pass on this one. Looks cool, but I've been using my French press to do cold brew lately and it works for me.
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Dec 31, 2016 14:05
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Does a consistent grind really make that much of a difference? Genuine question. I have a Skerton and I've noticed that the grinds are usually inconsistent as gently caress, especially the courser you go.
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Dec 31, 2016 15:19
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Why is acidity seemingly a desirable trait in coffee? I don't find it very appealing at all.
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Jan 4, 2017 01:58
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Pigsfeet on Rye posted:What are the issues with oily beans? Burrs getting clogged with oil or something like that I'd guess
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Jan 4, 2017 02:43
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I ordered some beans from a new place, and they say to wait for at least a week before using the beans for best results. Is this generally good advice to follow? Up till now I've just assumed "the sooner the fresher" so I've been using beans straight after roasting.
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Jan 10, 2017 12:12
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I've noticed since I've started buying beans from roasters that for the first couple of days after opening a new pack, the coffee I make comes out great and I can really smell and taste the different notes and enjoy the hell out of it. After about 3 days though and no matter what beans they are they all seem to develop this generic smell and taste which is really disappointing. What prompted me to make this post are the latest beans I bought, honestly for the first two days the coffee I was making was probably the best I've had yet but before I made it halfway through the pack they seemed to lose those awesome nuances that made me enjoy so much. Are coffee beans really that volatile that they'll change for the worse after such a short time? My brewing methods are quite consistent so I don't think it's anything to do with that. Is it a storage issue? I've been storing beans in in their original packets in an airtight tupperware box in the cupboard (not next to the oven or fridge so no heat fluctuations) which I thought would be sufficient but a bit of googling says that even airtight tupperware is only good for 72 hours or so. How do you guys store your beans?
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Jan 16, 2017 01:04
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qutius posted:I use a green mason jar that came with a batch of beans I bought from a local roaster. I keep it on the counter, but in a spot where it doesn't get any light. I've gotten to the point where I notice a pretty big drop off after about a week (or so), I make it a point to buy beans the day after they were roasted. That seems to work for me. I order mine online and usually pay for first class postage so they typically arrive the day after roasting.
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Jan 16, 2017 11:06
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My worst coffee mishap was forgetting to lock the filter cap onto the Aeropress (and I do it inverted) so when I turned that bad boy upside down hot water and grinds went flying all over the kitchen and me.
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Jan 19, 2017 00:00
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Just ordered a Wilfa WSCG-2. I know it's not going to be as good as a lot of grinders that get recommended in here but it's as much as I'm willing to stretch my budget to under my current circumstances, and I've read it's a decent grinder for the price range (I paid about £90 including delivery from Finland). Also I really dig the spinning chamber with the written options for different grind settings. Mainly I'm looking forward to ditching the Skerton. Hardly been drinking any coffee lately purely because I can't be bothered with all the manual grinding anymore. 
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Jan 31, 2017 15:46
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Oh, well that's awesome 
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Jan 31, 2017 17:40
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Erwin posted:Hi coffee thread. I got a new job working from home and I wanted to get my coffee game right so I got a Baratza Virtuoso grinder. The book recommended setting the grind to 20 (for drip) but the grinds are basically chunks of bean. That's not right, is it? See picture: Yeah that's about the grind you'd want for making cold brew, way way too coarse for drip. You're looking for around medium-fine which would look something like this: 
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Feb 1, 2017 13:22
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I have a moka, it's good for when I can't be bothered faffing around with pourover or the aeropress. By it's nature the coffee it makes is very strong compared to an aeropress so sometimes I dilute it with equal amounts milk or hot water depending on what I fancy. Also I've found that an aeropress filter paper fits perfectly over the moka pot metal filter and it results in a much cleaner and brighter cup imo. I got an awesome cup this way the other day, very fruity. That said I have been fancying a CCD for a while now in my quest to acquire as many brewing devices as possible.
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Feb 6, 2017 01:50
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I got my Wilfa Svart grinder at last, it's truly a revelation not having to stand around cranking a handmill for several minutes every time I want a cup of coffee anymore. Although I suspect that I will now be getting through coffee at an alarming rate in comparison.
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Feb 9, 2017 01:39
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I've been getting my beans from a different online source recently, and I've noticed that when blooming they hardly give off any gasses at all. Comparing this against other roasters I've previously used where the new beans bubble and fizz like a mad scientist's laboratory and it makes me wonder if said beans aren't as freshly roasted as they're made out to be?
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Feb 23, 2017 16:36
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Submarine Sandpaper posted:Post your sources. Could be; I'm super happy to have local available for this reason. It's rave coffee. I'm in the UK but I believe they operate in the US too?
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Feb 23, 2017 17:02
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What is it?
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Mar 1, 2017 12:31
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My favourite roasting website has just started stocking a "cupping brewer" which looks somewhat interesting. Anyone here had any experience with such a brewing device?
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Mar 27, 2017 16:49
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I usually pay around £6-8 for a bag of beans, I feel slightly uncomfortable spending more than that given I'm a lousy unemployed student.
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Apr 4, 2017 18:05
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Scaramouche posted:oh dang guess what line we are carrying now after some wheeling and dealing at SCA last weekend: This looks like it belongs in a Wes Anderson movie. I love it.
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Apr 27, 2017 11:51
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Carpet posted:Best place is wherever you can get them freshest. Has Bean has a good selection, and I like the design of their bags. Check out Coffee Forums though. Seconding Has Bean. Super fast delivery for cheap as well.
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May 7, 2017 23:08
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TheDarkFlame posted:On the topic of older beans, I told my mother I bought myself a coffee grinder and she gave me some Tesco coffee beans she bought a while ago thinking they were ground coffee. Cold brew, obviously
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May 21, 2017 21:59
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Fizzy coffee sounds gross
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Jun 6, 2017 09:31
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The skerton sucks, it gets recommended way too much. I sold mine after a few months and upgraded to a Wilfa svart
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Jun 19, 2017 12:25
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I find myself using my french press more and more these days because it's imo the quickest and easiest way to make coffee and I can't be bothered with all the faffing that comes with pourover. Saying that, can anyone give recommendations for a good cafetiere or is it a case of "they're all pretty much the same thing don't spend more than £10 on one you dummy".
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Aug 6, 2017 12:53
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I refuse to drink coffee after 5pm but I'll go nuts before then. Works for me!
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Aug 11, 2017 11:57
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Kalsco posted:Coffee Skip the home roasting and get your beans from local roasters/the internet. Seems like a lot of work if you're just getting into it for the first time. If you want to go pour over then V60's are very cheap and you'd do well to put the rest of your budget towards a decent electric grinder - a baratza encore is a decent entry model and is going for $130 on Amazon but you could probably find one a bit cheaper if you look around. I say go for electric because hand grinders are a pain in the rear end and you'll quickly get bored of it. Also the cheaper models just flat out suck and you won't be getting consistent grinds. Oh and you'll need a gooseneck kettle for pour over. Well not need, but it helps a lot. That's more cost. Other options that wouldn't require a gooseneck would be an aeropress or a clever coffee dripper. Both will give you good cups of coffee and are very easy to use. Personally I started with an aeropress and a hario skerton hand grinder. I upgraded to an electric grinder after a few months though because as mentioned above I got sick of it and the grinds were just inconsistent.
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Aug 11, 2017 12:17
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Anyone here have or have used a Behmor Brazen Plus and could weigh in with any opinions? I'm looking for a quick and easy way to make a big batch of coffee in the morning to fill my thermos with and I've read in several places that the BBP is pretty good for the price (I can get one for £150 in the UK). If anyone has any other recommendations I'd be glad to hear them also.
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Sep 20, 2017 12:35
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I bought a bag of this stuff because Laphroaig make my favourite whisky so I just had to try it: Tasting notes are peat, liquorice, barley. They're not far off, it's certainly one of the more unusual cups of coffee I've ever had. Edit: Also my burps now taste like whisky which is great. Frankston fucked around with this message at 11:19 on Oct 4, 2017 |
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Oct 4, 2017 11:07
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