New Coffee Set-up
New Coffee Set-up
With JP's thread about the coffee beans it sparked an interest in upgrading the current Keurig to something else. I'd prefer to keep time to under 10 minutes since I'll most likely use this on weekdays and weekends.
Here's what I currently had in the amazon cart but open to suggestions as well.
Trying to keep the entire set up (grinder, maker, etc) under $100.
I also have a coffee vault to keep the beans fresh as well.
Thoughts? Do I go French press? Do I go to a drip method?
Lastly, what's everyone's go to for daily coffee drinking? Maybe we should start a sticky on all of this?
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Here's what I currently had in the amazon cart but open to suggestions as well.
Trying to keep the entire set up (grinder, maker, etc) under $100.
I also have a coffee vault to keep the beans fresh as well.
Thoughts? Do I go French press? Do I go to a drip method?
Lastly, what's everyone's go to for daily coffee drinking? Maybe we should start a sticky on all of this?
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Any drip maker will suffice. A burr grinder is essential for fresh roasted beans.
https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-C ... rr+grinder
https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-C ... rr+grinder
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Lol- I've been thinking about this too. I have this wonderful coffee and no way to enjoy it since I just have a keurig.
Wayne- why does it take a expensive grinder for beans? What's wrong w with a cheap one?
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I've had been ground at Costco, Trader Joes, and the Starbucks downstairs. I've never needed a grinder.BBK357 wrote:Lol- I've been thinking about this too. I have this wonderful coffee and no way to enjoy it since I just have a keurig.
Wayne- why does it take a expensive grinder for beans? What's wrong w with a cheap one?
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blade grinders do not yield a consistent grind. a few pieces might end up just right, but the majority are too large (under extraction=not full flavor potential) or too small (over extraction=overly bitter taste). the cut particles are getting recirculated down to the blade along with uncut particles, so by design there's no way for consistency of size in the finished byproduct. this "recutting" also has the potential to scorch the ground coffee, which adversely effects the taste of the brew.
conversely, with a burr grinder, the beans fall through the teeth only once and are "cut" far more consistently. also, since the beans each spend the same amount of time on the cutters, there's no chance of overheating them.
here's an analogy: you have a fallen tree limb that needs disposed. consider the byproduct of a wood chipper (burr grinder) or a chainsaw spinning at the bottom of a barrel (blade grinder). which will turn out more evenly sized sawdust?
conversely, with a burr grinder, the beans fall through the teeth only once and are "cut" far more consistently. also, since the beans each spend the same amount of time on the cutters, there's no chance of overheating them.
here's an analogy: you have a fallen tree limb that needs disposed. consider the byproduct of a wood chipper (burr grinder) or a chainsaw spinning at the bottom of a barrel (blade grinder). which will turn out more evenly sized sawdust?
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For me it seems like a grinder is the most important part of the process. The one Wayne posted is really good for the price also.
Here is two I suggestion at a decent price that I own:
https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Bistro-Ele ... ee+grinder
https://www.amazon.com/Capresso-560-01- ... ee+grinder
Oh I need to add I modified the Infinity grinder to get a finer grind than the settings it comes stock with. The fine setting was to fine and the rough grind was to coarse for my shitty espresso machine.
Here is two I suggestion at a decent price that I own:
https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Bistro-Ele ... ee+grinder
https://www.amazon.com/Capresso-560-01- ... ee+grinder
Oh I need to add I modified the Infinity grinder to get a finer grind than the settings it comes stock with. The fine setting was to fine and the rough grind was to coarse for my shitty espresso machine.
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Jason has it.BBK357 wrote:Wayne- why does it take a expensive grinder for beans? What's wrong w with a cheap one?
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I have had good luck with this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8- ... 6PZ9GMP7EY
Most of the above are high speed "conical" grinders. Most of the real slow speed ones are commercial and/or expensive. You get what you pay for sometimes. I just have not pulled the trigger on a very good one.
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8- ... 6PZ9GMP7EY
Most of the above are high speed "conical" grinders. Most of the real slow speed ones are commercial and/or expensive. You get what you pay for sometimes. I just have not pulled the trigger on a very good one.
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Jason knows his stuff.marchone wrote:Jason has it.BBK357 wrote:Wayne- why does it take a expensive grinder for beans? What's wrong w with a cheap one?
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What is a good drip coffeemaker?
Also what process do you prefer to clean them? White vinegar or store bought cleaner and how often?
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Also what process do you prefer to clean them? White vinegar or store bought cleaner and how often?
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I can tell you from experience vinegar will erode the seals on your machine. Also it seemed to leave a residue longer than the store bought cleaners I have used. I have had great results with Brew Rite https://www.walmart.com/ip/Brew-Rite-Cl ... nes/881785giosdad wrote:What is a good drip coffeemaker?
Also what process do you prefer to clean them? White vinegar or store bought cleaner and how often?
Thanks
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I am very partial to Bunn coffee makers. I am on my second one. No bells and whistles but they make a great cuppa joe.
https://www.amazon.com/Velocity-10-Cup- ... ffee+maker
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BBK357 wrote:Lol- I've been thinking about this too. I have this wonderful coffee and no way to enjoy it since I just have a keurig.
Wayne- why does it take a expensive grinder for beans? What's wrong w with a cheap one?
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I don't have time for all of this stuff. I just go with Nespresso and call it a day
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+1.andrema wrote:I don't have time for all of this stuff. I just go with Nespresso and call it a day
I like the selection of pods that are delivered to my door, from espresso to hot chocolate.
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I sometimes put the foam on my nipples, you?JDC222 wrote:+1.andrema wrote:I don't have time for all of this stuff. I just go with Nespresso and call it a day
I like the selection of pods that are delivered to my door, from espresso to hot chocolate.
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andrema wrote:I sometimes put the foam on my nipples, you?JDC222 wrote:+1.andrema wrote:I don't have time for all of this stuff. I just go with Nespresso and call it a day
I like the selection of pods that are delivered to my door, from espresso to hot chocolate.
....and I thought that I was the only one
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+1 one for the nespresso and foamy nipples, because: time.
On weekends or breaks in the day, I'll just go to a hip super-snob place and let a professional call the shots: both coffee, and nipples.
Works for me. Everyone should know both a killer bean mechanic and a pro dom in any city they might find themselves in. It's the mark of the truly educated.
On weekends or breaks in the day, I'll just go to a hip super-snob place and let a professional call the shots: both coffee, and nipples.
Works for me. Everyone should know both a killer bean mechanic and a pro dom in any city they might find themselves in. It's the mark of the truly educated.
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My day-to-day since the last coffee thread has been Blue Bottle beans, ground in a Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder, and brewed in a Moka Pot. It's pretty quick, but I think the thicker, french press style coffee isn't my favorite for daily drink.
I'm looking into drip machines w/ a filter (I think I prefer a more clear coffee, in general), so I'm probably picking up either a Chemex setup (which I've used many times before) or a Technivorm Moccamaster, which seems to get pretty great reviews.
Part of the reason I'm considering the machine, besides the clarity, is that I work at home and generally drink more than one cup of coffee. So having to get up and go through a whole process again for a second or third cup is a bit of a hassle.
I still do have our Nespresso though, and we definitely use it when in a pinch.
I'm looking into drip machines w/ a filter (I think I prefer a more clear coffee, in general), so I'm probably picking up either a Chemex setup (which I've used many times before) or a Technivorm Moccamaster, which seems to get pretty great reviews.
Part of the reason I'm considering the machine, besides the clarity, is that I work at home and generally drink more than one cup of coffee. So having to get up and go through a whole process again for a second or third cup is a bit of a hassle.
I still do have our Nespresso though, and we definitely use it when in a pinch.
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You work from home, M@?
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How come you don't post more random memes in the stupid shit thread?
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Because I'm actually working!Sidheguitarist wrote:You work from home, M@?
How come you don't post more random memes in the stupid shit thread?
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Agreed, have this same grinder and love it! I've been using a Bodum French Press and pretty happy with it, but have been debating trying the Sterling as it supposedly does a better job of keeping grounds out of the coffee:marchone wrote:Any drip maker will suffice. A burr grinder is essential for fresh roasted beans.
https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-C ... rr+grinder
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i too work at home m@, and that's why a quality grinder and programmable espresso machine is the correct answer.matt.wu wrote:... I work at home and generally drink more than one cup of coffee. So having to get up and go through a whole process again for a second or third cup is a bit of a hassle.
I still do have our Nespresso though, and we definitely use it when in a pinch.
click grind; tamp; twist; click button; savor shot; bang out puck; twist; and get back to work. repeat as needed throughout the day. nothing to clean up, except your cups and weekly rinsing of the screens.
granted, the grinder and machine setup takes time and effort, but once dialed in, and the tweaking of all variables is understood, it's hard to beat the quick, near perfect---and this is the best part---infinitely repeatable--result. as quick and easy as nespresso or keurig, but imo a far superior end product. and to those who say, "but i don't always want espresso", i say "that's what the boiler is for". either dilute a normal shot into an americano, or draw out enough water for a quick pour over. having on demand boiling water on tap is something i couldn't go back to living without, and that's just a nice side effect.
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