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...