So, this looks like the start of a relatively new community (at least for me), and we surely have some new people coming over from the coffee subreddit, so let’s get some conversation going!
What’s your current favorite brew method? I’ve been really getting into my flat bottom brew lately, with the Stagg XF. I just feel it’s been a bit more forgiving than my v60, and it’s been pulling out some pretty solid tasting notes in my latest beans.
What’re y’all brewing with?
EDIT: I absolutely love the traction this post got! And I love seeing all the methods everyone is using daily. Thank you all
I like to think I know a little about coffee, but this thread shows that I don’t really know anything. My brew method? I have a shitty little $50 espresso maker I got as a birthday gift a while ago, and use that to make the best damn lattes I’ve ever had.
use that to make the best damn lattes I’ve ever had.
Hey man, that’s all that matters
I would have to pick Aeropress.
Are you brewimg aeropress over ice? I don’t consider that cold brew.
I guess it would be more of a flash-brew, since you’d be brewing hot over ice! A cold brew is a steep technique by definition, I thought.
I tried aeropress over ice for the first time the other week, it was pretty nice but I prefer to do it with the trusty v60
Bialetti brikka (4cup) 21g. of coffee 2g. Of Oolong tea leaves grinding together 200 ml. Hot water lowest flame on gas stove some whiskey 😋
I’ve got a stupidly expensive espresso machine and several stupidly expansive grinders. I used my machine every day for about 5 years. But lately I’ve been pouring water from my kettle into a plastic cone like my dad did in the 80s. Haha. Full circle. I’ve upped my bean quality though.
Honestly I’m pretty happen with the inverted aeropress method. Wait a couple of mins once the kettles boiled so it’s ~80°C, brew for a couple and press.
Makes a decent brew.
Although gotta say, my wife got me some fancy coffee bags ( ground coffee in a paper mesh bag), legit had me thinking about switching.
I’ve got a Kalita that I use nearly every morning. While I have fun trying new being methods, I do a lot better with consistency with pour over.
I love my bialetti brikka
Hario Toggle or Aeropress Inverted
Danger funnel.
French press. Pre-heat with boiling water before adding freshly ground coffee. Slowly pour water at 95 degrees over the coffee. Stir with wooden spoon, insert lid and let stand 5-10 minutes. Slowly press plunger to bottom. Serve and enjoy.
I like my Chemex. Saving up to buy a used Gaggia classic
I’m no coffee snob. Gas station dark roast, little cream no sugar. Under a dollar in a hurry.
Hey man, sometimes you just need that bittrr punch of caffeine. Ain’t nothing wrong with that.
I roast my own, and I still buy regular old coffee from wherever sells it. No reason not to!
Hario Switch - following a recipe I saw in the other place for high extraction.
Been going with a Clever stripper + paper filter for 7 years. Very consistent, no fuss.
EDIT: *dripper. Hahaha! I don’t think you can get consistent and no fuss with a stripper.
Not any stripper, just the clever ones.
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I use the stock Gaggia classic with the barista 8-10g basket. I actually grind 7.5g of Mr Espresso Neapolitan Espresso, which is the closest I have been able to find to a real Italian espresso. The grinder is a barazza sette, and the settings give me a nice short shot of espresso after ~20s. Overall, heaven!
Bialetti Moka pot. I switched from espresso to the moka pot over a year ago and it is my favorite brew now.
I’ve been loving light roasts for a while now so I haven’t been going near my Moka, but I suppose I should explore what it can do with lighter roasts?
