Coffee Coffee Coffee

MrF said:
Hello. I drink coffee 4-5 times a day. Fan of Bulletproof, spring water, and Keurig K-Mini;). Btw, how and where do you brew coffee?
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I have a Technivorm machine (w/ Virtuoso grinder); a Francis Francis espresso machine (now part of ILLY); & a Hario V-60 manual setup.
I also have a couple Bialletti type (s.s.) Moka Express stovetop espresso makers. One I found at a flee market for $1; but don't use them any more.
 
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MrF said:
Hello. I drink coffee 4-5 times a day. Fan of Bulletproof, spring water, and Keurig K-Mini;). Btw, how and where do you brew coffee?
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Oh my... ;)

As I recently noted, we are a couple months into our Breville grind and brew drip machine. As for where; in our kitchen on Earth in the Sol System, Sector 001, Alpha Quadrant.
 
colb said:
...if posts like these are the baseline...
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The baseline is somewhere between "nuttier than squirrel shit" and "batshit crazy". The introduction of caffeine into the equation merely blurs the location of the line, possibly nudging it one way or the other. Unfortunetly, the line is a very thin one, so the results are quite unpredictable. I might just tell the cat to go fuck himself when he meows, or tonight's stir fry might taste like chicken (but maybe not quite).
 
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JeffGu said:
The baseline is somewhere between "nuttier than squirrel shit" and "batshit crazy". The introduction of caffiene into the equation merely blurs the location of the line, possibly nudging it one way or the other. Unfortunetly, the line is a very thin one, so the results are quite unpredictable. I might just tell the cat to go fuck himself when he meows, or tonight's stir fry might taste like chicken (but maybe not quite).
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We support all lovers of coffee here, @JeffGu ... Even those who can't spell worth shit until they are caffeinated and misconstrue their dance pole for a blurry line from which they pontificate at cats and whatnot. You and your blessed secrets are safe here on the Coffee Coffee Coffee thread. #saturdaymorningbrohugwithnayaritcoffeemixedwitheggnogftw
 
I had never seen this thread before, but I have a deep love of coffee going back to age 5 :reloco:

I had the good fortune of living and working for many years with a guy who was a three time national barista champion. After three consecutive wins, he was only allowed to judge, which he did for three more. We travelled a lot together, and would always be on the hunt for the best espresso in a given area. He taught me a lot about coffee.

I have settled on a classic french press, glass and stainless. I heat water to 183⁰f and grind almost as course as my Baratza Virtuoso will go, setting 35 out of 40. Temp is important, but grind is 10x more important. A consistent grind is paramount. I steep for exactly five minutes from start of pouring, then take 20 seconds to fully press, slowly and gently.

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Been gettin the two pound bags of this for $13.50 at Costco, and I find it to be quite hard to beat without spending a lot.
 
Matias said:
I had never seen this thread before, but I have a deep love of coffee going back to age 5 :reloco:

I had the good fortune of living and working for many years with a guy who was a three time national barista champion. After three consecutive wins, he was only allowed to judge, which he did for three more. We travelled a lot together, and would always be on the hunt for the best espresso in a given area. He taught me a lot about coffee.

I have settled on a classic french press, glass and stainless. I heat water to 183⁰f and grind almost as course as my Baratza Virtuoso will go, setting 35 out of 40. Temp is important, but grind is 10x more important. A consistent grind is paramount. I steep for exactly five minutes from start of pouring, then take 20 seconds to fully press, slowly and gently.

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Been gettin the two pound bags of this for $13.50 at Costco, and I find it to be quite hard to beat without spending a lot.
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French press is the way to go. Don’t even need electricity if you got another way of heating the water. Can also make it with cold water, so long as you start it 12 hours or so before you want to drink it.
 
levi r said:
Very cool! I love the French press style but I'm a cafe junkie right now. Pretty much my main indulgence, no more beers, smokes, hard drugs etc. Just some fine espresso. Though I do miss coffee and cigarettes, what a great combo!

Also have a deep respect for the roaster and barista traditions. The coffee scene has really taken off where I live in the last couple of years. Like the craft beer scene, it's gone too far in my opinion. The ultra light roasts taste too vegetal for me, but it's what the kids are into I guess. I like most beans but really the central American and Mexican are my faves. Been drinking espresso on ice with a bit of cream this summer, nothing beats it for me! I call it the iced Reed in honor of my friend @Reedola showed me the way. :)
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If I had the kind of space to keep an espresso machine, I know how to pull some good shots; a treat for when the outdoor kitchen is fully finished. There is definitely nothing like it. Espresso is the pinnacle of coffee. I fully agree on the ultra light roast. I really don't understand how folks got away from medium. People say they don't like change, but they really do seem to enjoy change for its own sake.

Coffee is definitely the hardest drug for me to quit. Have taken longer breaks from everything else but I have never gone more than a few months without, and really only twice.
 
Matias said:
If I had the kind of space to keep an espresso machine, I know how to pull some good shots; a treat for when the outdoor kitchen is fully finished. There is definitely nothing like it. Espresso is the pinnacle of coffee. I fully agree on the ultra light roast. I really don't understand how folks got away from medium. People say they don't like change, but they really do seem to enjoy change for its own sake.

Coffee is definitely the hardest drug for me to quit. Have taken longer breaks from everything else but I have never gone more than a few months without, and really only twice.
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Medium is the ticket
 
Matias said:
I had never seen this thread before, but I have a deep love of coffee going back to age 5 :reloco:

I had the good fortune of living and working for many years with a guy who was a three time national barista champion. After three consecutive wins, he was only allowed to judge, which he did for three more. We travelled a lot together, and would always be on the hunt for the best espresso in a given area. He taught me a lot about coffee.

I have settled on a classic french press, glass and stainless. I heat water to 183⁰f and grind almost as course as my Baratza Virtuoso will go, setting 35 out of 40. Temp is important, but grind is 10x more important. A consistent grind is paramount. I steep for exactly five minutes from start of pouring, then take 20 seconds to fully press, slowly and gently.

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Been gettin the two pound bags of this for $13.50 at Costco, and I find it to be quite hard to beat without spending a lot.
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Sitting here having a cup of Spirit Animal's Honduran Bourbon bean brewed in an AeroPress using the Prismo filter. Fucking amazing! A spoonful of whole creme on top and its liquid sunshine and love.
 
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