Coffee

[Monk]

I freaking hate weak coffee. I drink a lot of Counter Culture coffees. They've won some awards for their roasts.

 

[Monk]

I'm a fan of the French press.

 

[Crystallas]

I got an aeropress when I broke my french press.
It is ok, but I prefer the french press.
I didn't go very deep into other aeropress stuff though.
Such as different filters, the upside down method, etc.

Really? I have been using the same Aeropress for 2 years now. Sister is converted, been using hers for over a year with zero issues, mom, girlfriend, hell, half of the family. Pretty hard to break plastic little sucker. Before that, I had 3 french presses that I used for 10 years, only one broke, but they aren't plastic and cost a ton more, so I would hope those last.

 

[ytsejam]

I guess I just don't like the paper filter filtering all the oils.
I suppose that could be remedied with a custom filter.
Maybe next weekend I'll dig out the aero and give it another shot.
I don't dislike it.

 

[ytsejam]

Cost a ton more? I got my quart FP for $20.
About same price as aero.
And it is orange too!

 

[Crystallas]

I just use a stainless filter. Heck, I used a stainless filter for my drip machines too. That's an easy solution and isn't a brewer-style exclusive problem. I didn't know aeropresses went up to $30. Wow. I paid $12 for mine, and $6 for a 4 pack of stainless filters(I'm still on the original).

 

[ytsejam]

I just use the paper filters that mine came with.

 

[botfly10]

Screw french press. Screw K-cups too.

Aeropress is much better. Similar concept, but smarter, faster, better filtering, more flavor, costs less, easier to maintain and clean, very portable.

Thats what I have and makes the best cup of coffee short of a $200 cold press I have ever had. I think I made a thread on the motherfucker. Nothing like it and simple as shit.

Here is the thread I made:

http://www.chicitysports.com/forum/...ll-Time-BEST-Coffee-Maker?highlight=aeropress

 

[botfly10]

I just use a stainless filter. Heck, I used a stainless filter for my drip machines too. That's an easy solution and isn't a brewer-style exclusive problem. I didn't know aeropresses went up to $30. Wow. I paid $12 for mine, and $6 for a 4 pack of stainless filters(I'm still on the original).

I am conflicted about the paper filters. On one hand, a reusable stainless filter is just so elegant. On the other hand, the paper filters let me grind my beans to straight dust and brew the fastest, strongest cup of coffee of all time. And cause its so fast, you get almost zero extra acidity. I basically make 12oz espressos with the motherfucker.

When they converted to Keuregs at work, I got the aeropress and fucking love it. And laugh at all those assholes that spend twice as much on those stupid plastic coffee cartridges while I drink the best coffee you can make at home for half as much and just as fast.

At home, I still use a press just cause I have a big insulated one and like the convenience of making a whole pot at once.

 

[DC]

Coffee brings everyone together.

 

[Unannounced Fart]

Keurigs are fucking bullshit. Impossible to get a decent cup of coffee. Shit comes out so weak, might as well drink tea. And there is nothing you can do about it. Even if you stuff the reusable filters full or try and use an ultra fine grind, they just overflow. Nothing about those bullshit machines is better than a regular drip pot or a press.

My wife and kids got me a Keurig for Christmas. So even though I agree with your assessment of it, I'm forced to use it. It's pretty convenient since I'm the only person in the household who drinks coffee, but it definitely comes out weaker than other coffee brewers. I did, however, find a reuseable filter that's pretty good. I bought about 3 different brands before I found a satisfactory one. I use this, along with choosing the 8 oz. selection and "strong" and it makes an acceptable cup of coffee. I think I have to wait about a year before I can get an aeropress, though. Or maybe until the Keurig mysteriously malfunctions/breaks... heheh

 

[WCL]

If you're in Chicago, be sure to check out Metropolis in Edgewater. They're one of the best small batch roasters in the country, and the owners are really nice guys.

For home use, I really like the ceramic pour-over filters that you sit on top of a mug or thermos. I just like the simplicity of that and an electric kettle.

 

[Undisputed]

Keurigs are fucking bullshit. Impossible to get a decent cup of coffee. Shit comes out so weak, might as well drink tea. And there is nothing you can do about it. Even if you stuff the reusable filters full or try and use an ultra fine grind, they just overflow. Nothing about those bullshit machines is better than a regular drip pot or a press.

Totally agree. Though I will say, Barista Prima's House Blend K-Cups are dynamite if you make small or medium sized cups of it. At least for me. It's the only K-Cup coffee I will buy. But my Keurig is collecting dust next to my Mr. Coffee brewer.

 

[Sunbiz1]

Rocket fuel anyone?. I once had the rubber O-ring in one of these fail during use, which seals the top and bottom.

Good thing nobody was in the kitchen, the entire unit basically exploded.

The rubber rings deteriorate over time, be careful when using these.

 

[Wintermute]

Just got some more of this in the mail. My brother-in-law got us hooked when he lived in Vietnam. You know that tolerance we speak of? Blew right through it. Felt a real coffee high again. Pure euphoria. Whatever they put in it or however they process it is probably not 100% legal. Not that I'm complaining...

 

[Unannounced Fart]

Just got some more of this in the mail. My brother-in-law got us hooked when he lived in Vietnam. You know that tolerance we speak of? Blew right through it. Felt a real coffee high again. Pure euphoria. Whatever they put in it or however they process it is probably not 100% legal. Not that I'm complaining...

Yeah, I get Vietnamese iced coffee once in a while. That shit is strong and is as effective as those 5-hour energy drinks.

 

[Omeletpants]

Dont be a slave to the bean

 

[Omeletpants]

You coffee junkies are the reason for this

 

[DC]

You coffee junkies are the reason for this

Better to be learning a trade than punching away with fat fingers on a "smart" phone. This kid has it made.

 

[Omeletpants]

Better to be learning a trade than punching away with fat fingers on a "smart" phone. This kid has it made.

Yeah, will be a great bean picker by the time he reaches 6