What’s your favourite type of coffee brew method? Moka Pot? AeroPress? Espresso? Chemex? Hario V60? You choose and talk about it here.
Lately I’ve learned how to make cappuccinos using a Moka Pot. It’s surprisingly simple, I also found a Bodum handheld milk frothier on Amazon which I’ve been using. It’s pretty delicious. Moka Pots are clutch for a good espresso using a relatively inexpensive machine.
I’m looking for a relatively inexpensive coffee scale as well, so I can get the right measurements whenever I use my AeroPress or Chemex. Since I’ve been home because of COVID-19 I’ve had more reasons to try out different brew methods and coffee blends instead of just going to the local shop in Toronto. Considering the good quality coffee I get from my cafe of choice (Pilot Coffee Roasters), they give you specific guides with measurements for how to brew. I might as well follow them and get a good scale. Typically, I just guess the ratio.
I picked up these two from Pilot Coffee Roasters in Toronto —
I’ve had Heritage before blend before. It’s more of a standard coffee flavour, whereas I usually enjoy more adventurous coffees with tones of fruits or florals.
Lately I’ve learned how to make cappuccinos using a Moka Pot. It’s surprisingly simple, I also found a Bodum handheld milk frothier on Amazon which I’ve been using. It’s pretty delicious. Moka Pots are clutch for a good espresso using a relatively inexpensive machine.
I’m looking for a relatively inexpensive coffee scale as well, so I can get the right measurements whenever I use my AeroPress or Chemex. Since I’ve been home because of COVID-19 I’ve had more reasons to try out different brew methods and coffee blends instead of just going to the local shop in Toronto. Considering the good quality coffee I get from my cafe of choice (Pilot Coffee Roasters), they give you specific guides with measurements for how to brew. I might as well follow them and get a good scale. Typically, I just guess the ratio.
I picked up these two from Pilot Coffee Roasters in Toronto —
I’ve had Heritage before blend before. It’s more of a standard coffee flavour, whereas I usually enjoy more adventurous coffees with tones of fruits or florals.
Hopefully this thread goes places. I’m lazy and my work has an espresso machine. They buy Starbucks beans, which suck, but it’s a free effortless triple every morning so ....
I want to try my own cold brew. I’m not a big fan of standard drip
I want to try my own cold brew. I’m not a big fan of standard drip
I tend to either make french press or a batch of cold brew. I want to get a proper espresso machine so I can make a good cappuccino, but for those times I tend to use a Moka pot and a small handheld whisk, which mostly does the trick.
Usually prefer any one of my company's coffee since I get a ton of it for free/cheap, Stumptown, Sisters Coffee, or Counter Culture. I used to rotate in Allegro and Intelligentsia a few years ago, too.
Usually prefer any one of my company's coffee since I get a ton of it for free/cheap, Stumptown, Sisters Coffee, or Counter Culture. I used to rotate in Allegro and Intelligentsia a few years ago, too.
I bought a fairly cheap home espresso machine, but the effort and cleanup is a pain unless I’m serving multiples of people. The machine at work is ace too. Auto grinds and feeds before forcing steamed water through. I just wish they didn’t use star bucks.
I love iced coffee. Reilo, what are you using for cold brews?
I love iced coffee. Reilo, what are you using for cold brews?
Either Philz Silken Splendor (need to try Philharmonic next) or Stumptown Holler Mountain (that's their alternate Cold Brew they released).
I use this to make batches with: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y27W76B/
I use this to make batches with: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y27W76B/
I use my Aeropress a lot and it's been a great investment. Usually guaranteed a decent cup. If anyone has simple brewing methods they'd like to share I'd be grateful.
I make an effort to buy beans from as many roasters as I can. Love trying what's out there. My favourite tho is probably by the Friedhats Roasters in the Netherlands. You always ways get something funky from them.
I make an effort to buy beans from as many roasters as I can. Love trying what's out there. My favourite tho is probably by the Friedhats Roasters in the Netherlands. You always ways get something funky from them.
By reilo Go To PostEither Philz Silken Splendor (need to try Philharmonic next) or Stumptown Holler Mountain (that's their alternate Cold Brew they released).
I use this to make batches with: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y27W76B/
Ooooo added to cart
Ah yes, that reminds me that I need to buy a cevze. A Turkish grind in a cevze is a bit trickier of coffee to make.
By reilo Go To PostAh yes, that reminds me that I need to buy a cevze. A Turkish grind in a cevze is a bit trickier of coffee to make.
Are you buying your own burners too??? Using stove?
By Fenderputty Go To PostAre you buying your own burners too??? Using stove?Stove will work, but it's easier to do over gas stove, iirc.
It's easier on your bladder and gives you a different flavor profile that's actually quite easy to drink.
Oh, so you work in the marketing division of your company.
Anyway, my bladder trains to overcome any weakness.
Anyway, my bladder trains to overcome any weakness.
By reilo Go To PostStove will work, but it's easier to do over gas stove, iirc.
Pft we already clarified I’m dying slowly from carbon monoxide poisoning .... gas all day lol
I was given a new Breville/Sage Barista Touch last year, which is a pretty great at home espresso machine. The grinder is good but not great, but otherwise it's a very solid machine.
I tend to get by beans from Pact in the UK, so they're typically roasted the day they're sent, and arrive next day.
Learning to work with lighter roasts has been fun
I tend to get by beans from Pact in the UK, so they're typically roasted the day they're sent, and arrive next day.
Learning to work with lighter roasts has been fun
I love cold brew as well, though I typically only drink it during the summer. It’s quite cold already in Toronto so I’ve started to revert back to a warm coffee in the mornings.
Any recommendations in terms of scales? I was looking at the Hario Coffee Drip Scale/Timer — I don’t really want to shell out $200+ for an Acaia Scale.
Any recommendations in terms of scales? I was looking at the Hario Coffee Drip Scale/Timer — I don’t really want to shell out $200+ for an Acaia Scale.
By FootbalIFan Go To PostIs this like the slaent version the cafe in FRIENDS where they always hang out?No, because Friends is a bad show.
Who is Ross
By reilo Go To PostI'm European! And I work for a coffee company. Literally pays for the Jaaaag.
oh yeah, i forgot about that
but still
this is next level
By LuminaryGhost Go To PostNo, because Friends is a bad show.This implies slaent is good
Just kidding it's the best reilo <3
By Smokey Go To Postoh yeah, i forgot about thatWhen I was in Europe last year, the coffee was amazing in all three places I visited — Portugal, Spain and UK. Toronto’s coffee culture is pretty good but I’m sad I’ll never have what I had in Europe again. In Canada, people actually like Tim Horton’s, it’s vile.
but still
this is next level
By Smokey Go To Postoh yeah, i forgot about thatNah, I don't even own an espresso machine. I'm a pleb.
but still
this is next level
By Pac-12 Go To PostIt's Cheers but with coffee.
So basically it's Frasier.
Was gonna post this myself fellow boomer bro
Gots one of these for my birthday a couple of weeks ago.
https://www.nespresso.com/uk/en/order/machines/original/sage-creatista-uno
I know, it's pods, but I'm generally quite enjoying it. Haven't experimented much yet.
https://www.nespresso.com/uk/en/order/machines/original/sage-creatista-uno
I know, it's pods, but I'm generally quite enjoying it. Haven't experimented much yet.
By Laboured Go To PostGots one of these for my birthday a couple of weeks ago.
https://www.nespresso.com/uk/en/order/machines/original/sage-creatista-uno
I know, it's pods, but I'm generally quite enjoying it. Haven't experimented much yet.
My brother has one and it’s easily the best pod coffee I’ve ever had
By blackace Go To Posttrying to get a roaster, so I can do my own beans
And people said Reilo was a hipster
I’m trying to find a decent scale online but I also don’t want to fork up $100-$200 CAD for one lol. The Hario one I see is around ~$90, hoping it goes on sale during Black Friday or something.
Reilo working for a coffee company, what a lad. A
Definitely. I've got an electric Cevze too, for those days I can't be arsed. Otherwise it's the stove, or when we have BBQ, the grill :p
By reilo Go To PostAh yes, that reminds me that I need to buy a cevze. A Turkish grind in a cevze is a bit trickier of coffee to make.
Definitely. I've got an electric Cevze too, for those days I can't be arsed. Otherwise it's the stove, or when we have BBQ, the grill :p
Between my birthday this month and Christmas I got 20 bags of local coffee from Toronto, a small hand made mug from a Canadian pottery artist, a Hario scale, a Buphallo pour over and a Bodum milk frother/heater and two Cortado cups. I think I’m pretty set and I’ve been making a decent Cortado at home despite not having an espresso machine and a steamer. I just use a Moka Pot and the Bodum milk frother/heater to heat the milk.
I got a Chemex for Christmas.
The thing looks gorgeous and makes a great cup of coffee. I've only used it a few times so far but looking forward to a new way of making coffee.
The thing looks gorgeous and makes a great cup of coffee. I've only used it a few times so far but looking forward to a new way of making coffee.
I love the Chemex, have been using it again the last few days while the beans for my espresso machine haven't arrived. Only issue I have is that it's a massive pain to clean
I got a mesh filter for my Chemex since the paper ones were sold out for some reason across Canada. The paper filters are just way better, even if it’s more wasteful. It’s the cleanest way to make pour over coffee.
By LuminaryGhost Go To PostI got a mesh filter for my Chemex since the paper ones were sold out for some reason across Canada. The paper filters are just way better, even if it’s more wasteful. It’s the cleanest way to make pour over coffee.I could never get along with the mesh filters, either for a chemex or a v60. It changes the draw down too much, feels like it doesn't brew enough
By JesalR Go To PostI could never get along with the mesh filters, either for a chemex or a v60. It changes the draw down too much, feels like it doesn't brew enoughYeah unfortunately it’s not as good :(. I was hoping it would be as I’d like to avoid using paper filters but alas.
Unfortunately one of my favourite cafes in Toronto closed my favourite location of theirs due to COVID-19 :(. I’m going to try to buy some bags from their online store shortly to continue supporting them. They have the best espresso beans I’ve had from any Toronto based cafe.
By Apollo Go To Postgot to get a scale to really get that good cupI got a Hario scale for my birthday. It’s been great.
