Coffee brewing devices ancient and modern

[story]

Yeah, we've got the small gas ring on theme us lower tha cooker, but AFAIK, the idea of the induction plate is that the heat is transferred evenly to the base of the Moka-pot, instead of the outer rim getting the direct heat from the gas flame, even on the smallest burner. If that makes sense?

It does.

But personally I don't find my coffee scalds. Perhaps my lowest flame is smaller than your lowest flame?

I’ve certainly scalded my coffee in the past, which is why I now only use the lowest flame. Perhaps it’s still being scalded but I’m not noticing…

I have used the diffusion plate but I don’t notice any taste difference with that.


One of these

 

[brogdale]

Yes my coffee life also changed when I got an actual burr grinder. The quality, flavour and depth went right up.

I've been encouraged to share our Burrnard with you!

 

[story]

Yes my coffee life also changed when I got an actual burr grinder. The quality, flavour and depth went right up.

I’m now wanting a burr grinder.

Recommendations please….

 

[story]

I've been encouraged to share our Burrnard with you!

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But not that. Tiny kitchen. One person.

Hand held for me, I think.

 

[story]

Good grief. I’ve just looked on line.

What’s the difference between a thirty squidder and something that costs north of 200??

 

[story]

Time for a dedicated thread…

Perhaps we need a dedicated forum for all this coffee wanker stuff.


ETA

Here it is

Coffee making accessories for the coffee wanker in your life

Speaking as someone who has graduated from the occasional coffee after a restaurant meal, to owning several different coffee making devices, a tamper, a collar, a preference for different beans for different moods, I confess to becoming quite the coffee wanker Another thread has led me to...

www.urban75.net

The thread. Not the forum.

 

[kalidarkone]

Groove Compact Grinder™

The Groove Compact ™ is a wireless, battery-powered coffee grinder. It features a 36mm stainless steel burr set and triple bearing lock for precise grinding.Designed for people who want the convenience of a small hand grinder but the power and ease of an electric countertop machine.

joyresolve.com

 

[kalidarkone]

I have this one:

Melita Calibra.

 

[gentlegreen]

I was shocked to see replacement ceramic burrs for my Porlex hand grinder are £40 now - I think I may have paid £30 for the whole thing in 2011.
It takes me one minute to hand grind 22g of beans each morning - part of the ritual...

 

[redsquirrel]

Aye, that’s another thing for me. I’ve seen video demonstrations and they’re always using a bigger cup and making weaker coffee than I like. I use an espresso cup and drink espresso strength. It also looks a faff.

But I know lots of people swear by it.

Areopresses are really good if you make coffee for one - easy to clean, less space, quick - which why I like mine at work.
If you've got more space and/or time and/or want to make coffee for several people then I'd use another method.
And they wouldn't make as strong a coffee as you like.

 

[Elpenor]

I use a filter coffee machine, the cheapest one Argos had. The jug broke quite quickly but luckily a 1 pint measuring jug is the right height to fit underneath so I can still use the machine but can only make a pint of coffee. That’s fine for me as I usually have a pint of coffee in the morning.

I also have a cheap electric grinder, the cheapest going from Amazon to grind my beans each morning.

In the office I use a stainless steel cafetiere, no chance of breaking it, as it’s very robust. I bring in a small Tupperware of ground coffee for the day.

From reading the thread there are many options out there. Simple is best for me, and as I only drink one coffee a day and it’s taken black I don’t want anything fancy, confusing or that involves me having to do anything.

Where I live now has a nice independent department store so if I was going to replace my hotchpotch setup I’d have a look there, but not sure I’m doing that any time soon due to finances

 

[orient slacker]

We’ve got a Jura bean to cup machine (ENA9, I think). Was spendy to buy it, but we’ve had it about 10 years now and I reckon it gets used for 10 double espressos a day on average (in total, not per person!). Never rated their milk frothing flask attachment, so use a Dualit frother for latte (also 10 years old).

Have an aeropress and battery wand frother on hand for travel (or power cuts - when the camping stove comes out too).

 

[Chz]

Yeah it was a risky buy back when they were a new thing, but most of the automatic bean-to-cup machines have proven to be quite durable. We've had ours for 7 years, used daily, and I can't imagine how much money it's saved just on cups of coffee not bought in the morning on the way to work. Sometimes still need one in the middle of the day, but most of us spend a lot less time in the office now so that still works out.

 

[pogofish]

I’m now wanting a burr grinder.

Recommendations please….

You won't regret it!

My Graef burr grinder wasn't hugely expensive, is easy to clean/reassemble and has served me very well for over a decade.

 

[Plumdaff]

I'm the only person in my household who drinks coffee, so an Aeropress is perfect. There's a cafetiere in a cupboard for visitors.

 

[gentlegreen]

AliExpress -

 

[Saul Goodman]

AliExpress -

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Suspicious... Link?

 

[gentlegreen]

Suspicious... Link?

I didn't want to encourage anyone ...

110V 220V Coffee Grinder Electric Red/Black Available Coffee Mill Bean Grinder Machine Coffee Beans Grinding Machine - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

 

[Saul Goodman]

I didn't want to encourage anyone ...

110V 220V Coffee Grinder Electric Red/Black Available Coffee Mill Bean Grinder Machine Coffee Beans Grinding Machine - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

Ah, €50 shipping. That explains the low price.

 

[Santino]

As long as you're all here, what's the best espresso pod machine to get for an office?

 

[gentlegreen]

As long as you're all here, what's the best espresso pod machine to get for an office?

none

 

[Santino]

none

What's the second best?

 

[Chz]

The L'Ors are constantly on sale with some free pods. It's as good as anything else. Nespressos are way overpriced.

Edit to add: L'Or is Nespresso compatible anyhow, should you urgently need to drink Nestle coffee for some reason.

 

[danny la rouge]

Pods are obviously terrible for the environment. On those grounds (don’t) alone, they’re best avoided.

 

[Chz]

Pods are obviously terrible for the environment. On those grounds (don’t) alone, they’re best avoided.

Yeah, but you can't have a proper machine in an office unless you're 100% sure you work only with responsible adults. Which is rare. There exist recyclable pods.

 

[danny la rouge]

Yeah, but you can't have a proper machine in an office unless you're 100% sure you work only with responsible adults. Which is rare. There exist recyclable pods.

Fair.

 

[Santino]

What about Lavazza?

 

[danny la rouge]

What about Lavazza?

I often use Lavazza beans when I need to conserve money. (Espresso or Gold, usually). Some people are sniffy about it, but they’re being silly. Lavazza is perfectly good coffee. You don’t get all the different flavour notes you do when you have a subscription from independent roasters, but it’s a fraction of the price.

 

[Santino]

Look, I'll level with you, a colleague wants to buy a Lavazza coffee machine and is awaiting my Teams message on whether they should or not.

 

[Chz]

What about Lavazza?

Technically nothing wrong with them, but you're locked into Lavazza's system. Nespresso is an open standard now, which is why you can buy coffee and machines that aren't Nestle.