Silly Commuter Coffee

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  • BigMonka wrote:
    Redjeep! wrote:

    What a great idea.....

    Can anybody tell me what the coffee from an aeropress is like in comparison to say a moka pot or an espresso machine in terms of strength and depth ? I use a Bodum moka pot and also have a varied collection of espresso machines, cafetiere etc, but am thinking of getting an aeropress just for the sake of trying it. For instance, is it more like a brew from a cafetiere or an espresso ?
    Aeropress is much closer to espresso than cafetiere, it can produce really quite an intense shot. In fact I stopped using one as I found it a bit too intense (and I'm used to using an espresso machine at home). It's quite a fun way of making coffee and led to lots of conversations about it in the kitchen at work. I'd say it's worth giving it a try as lots of people swear by it.


    Thanks BM. That's all the incentive I need ! Thankyou for feeding my habit :D .

    Just popping over to Amazon now.
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    After seeing my LCS had the Hario Ceramic hand grinder in stock, I can confirm that:

    a) coffee ground with a decent grinder is better
    b) grinding ~100g of coffee by hand takes an actual epoch.

    ...Wondering if I can attach this to a low-RPM high-torque motor of some kind...
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Just 'earned' a free Rhino Hand Grinder from Pact Coffee
    http://blog.pactcoffee.com/2014/11/30/m ... ily-grind/

    Guess this should do a better job than the Krups blades/blender I have at the moment...
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  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    Second only to a power meter an electric burr grinder is the best thing I've purchased, maybe ever. :lol:

    But free is free, good work!
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Yep electric grinder all the way, I just use a spice grinder dedicated for the job mind.
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • bigmonka
    bigmonka Posts: 361
    itboffin wrote:
    Yep electric grinder all the way, I just use a spice grinder dedicated for the job mind.
    Woah nelly! I think you'll find that Internet wisdom does not allow for spice/blade grinders to be an acceptable means of coffee grinding due to the inconsistency in the size of the ground bits and overly heating the beans whilst grinding. (although it's good enough for me, lol)
  • kiwimatt
    kiwimatt Posts: 208
    BigMonka wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Yep electric grinder all the way, I just use a spice grinder dedicated for the job mind.
    Woah nelly! I think you'll find that Internet wisdom does not allow for spice/blade grinders to be an acceptable means of coffee grinding due to the inconsistency in the size of the ground bits and overly heating the beans whilst grinding. (although it's good enough for me, lol)

    Indeed. Thou shalt not refer to said implement as a coffee grinder. Whirly blade, chopper, electric blade or propeller 'grinder' are almost OK. With judicious shaking during chopping it can produce alright results for plunger or drip. Lesser of the two evils compared to using pre-ground or stale beans. But buy a proper tool for the job eh - life is too short :wink:
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,497
    Beetlejuice!
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,497
    I think we get the message! :shock:
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Nice one BR but yes I mean it :twisted:

    P E R F E C T
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    About to place a Pact (or similar, just mail-order) order - does anyone have a referral code they'd benefit from my using?
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    edited January 2015
    davis wrote:
    About to place a Pact (or similar, just mail-order) order - does anyone have a referral code they'd benefit from my using?
    yep - NEW

    I used that to pretend to hotukdeals it wasn't actually my code ;)

    Cheers!
    Rose Xeon CW Disc
    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    dhope wrote:
    davis wrote:
    About to place a Pact (or similar, just mail-order) order - does anyone have a referral code they'd benefit from my using?
    yep - NEW

    I used that to pretend to hotukdeals folk into thinking it wasn't actually my code ;)

    Cheers!

    Hmmm - is that for Pact? can't see where to put in a referral code....
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    davis wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    davis wrote:
    About to place a Pact (or similar, just mail-order) order - does anyone have a referral code they'd benefit from my using?
    yep - NEW

    I used that to pretend to hotukdeals folk into thinking it wasn't actually my code ;)

    Cheers!

    Hmmm - is that for Pact? can't see where to put in a referral code....

    https://www.pactcoffee.com/spread/new
    Rose Xeon CW Disc
    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Need some new coffee ideas happy with notes, square mile & Monmouth but can't help buying the same blends every time.
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • jzed
    jzed Posts: 2,926
    itboffin wrote:
    I disagree my grind is perfect every time 8)

    as for overheating how long are you grinding for that it would have anytime to get even remotely warm, I call snake oil

    Been at the juice again Boff?
  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    The coffees from these guys are worth seeking out Boff - http://www.olfactorycoffee.co.uk/ - few places sell it locally in Cornwall, but they might ship you some out if you drop them a line.
    FCN 3 / 4
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    went to soho grind yesterday. did me a very good double machiatto.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I'll pop into notes on Sunday and grab a couple of random bags i think.
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    OK so I just set up Mrs Ini's Christmas/Birthday/Valentines present, A Sage Barista Express.

    So now I need to find a bean supplier with sub 30 day roast dates.

    There's Pumphrey's roastery just over the river and their cafe in town, Best Cappuccino 2013, 2014 and Espresso 2012 according to BSA. So I'll start local before trying the more aggressively marketed alternatives.
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.