Coffee thread

[Anonymous No.5296380]

>6 oz of moka pot brew
>10 oz of hot water
>wee bit of heavy cream

Such has been my go-to preparation of late.

[Anonymous No.5296640]

I've been getting into cold-brewing, maybe one day I'll get a commercial cold-brewing device like pic related, but at the moment, I just do it like so:

>mason jar
>ground coffee to about 1/4 full
>water to almost full
>shake
>leave 12 hours (usually overnight)
>use a sieve to get the big bits out
>cheesecloth to get the finer grounds out (tried skipping the sieve, just takes a little longer)

then you can keep your cold brew in the fridge for up to a week if you want, but it has never lasted that long for me.

it makes a pretty strong-tasting brew, I usually have it cold, about 3:2 with cold milk, and just a dash of maple syrup.

[Anonymous No.5296652]

>>5296380
I have one of these. It's not bad but I'll probably be buying a different brand because sometimes water leaks out from behind the handle.

[Anonymous No.5296685]

Just got a Clever dripper. Has anyone tried using one as an actual pour over? How did it turn out?

[Anonymous No.5297346]

>>5296685
clever dripper is basically a french press

[Anonymous No.5297358]

>>5297346
I'm aware. But if I were to just leave it on a mug for the entire brew time so that it remains open, could I do a decent pour over?

[Anonymous No.5297374]

>>5296380
I have a moka pot as well (not that exact brand, but they're all the same basic design as far as I know) and I love the coffee I get out of it, closest thing you can get to espresso without buying an espresso machine and burr grinder, which is a setup that's out of my reach for the time being. I usually just drink mine straight though.

[Anonymous No.5297510]

Has anyone used the paperless Hario pour over? The one with the mesh filter built into the cone

[Anonymous No.5297600]

medium roast
or
dark roast

[Anonymous No.5299497]

I never drank coffee before last week. I had a cup at a coffee shop. I have no idea why I decided to try some after all these years. I liked it. What now? What do I need to start making coffee at home? How is it properly prepared? Can someone give me the crash course?

[Anonymous No.5299517]

>>5299497
I just read this article. Is this a good method?

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/drink/2013/07/how_to_make_amazing_coffee_at_home_even_if_you_re_cheap_and_lazy.html

[Anonymous No.5299542]

>>5299497
http://youtu.be/G8LtKdikuTE

[Anonymous No.5299856]

How do I use my moka pot so that the coffee doesn't come out burnt/overextracted?

[Anonymous No.5299872]

>>5299856
>How do I use my moka pot so that the coffee doesn't come out burnt/overextracted?
It's your espresso grinds. Yea, the water is boiling, but it's quick and passes only once through the grinds.

[Anonymous No.5299889]

For me it's been:

>6 ounces moka coffee
>cold water to fill my cup the rest of the way (about an ounce and a half)

Makes it perfect drinking temperature immediately. I have a french press and some good locally roasted coffee, but I only have a shitty blade grinder. I'll probably buy a manual burr grinder soon, then I'll use my press more often.

[Anonymous No.5299949]

>>5299542
Where do you buy those Ethiopian coffees he talks about?

Will pic related work well? I just copied what that slate article recommended.

[Anonymous No.5299993]

Oh boy I've just recently gotten big into coffee and I love it. A few questions.

Right now I buy folgers med-dark roast and just use a normal pot and drink straight black.

Does the type of water you use have a big effect taste (tap/bottle/fancy coconut water/etc) Is there an optimal type of water?

Does buying a grinder and a press make a huge difference? What would the price of these be?

What are some really good brands and how is folgers typically rated within the community? Are there any good brands available at walmart or would I have to go to some green market or obscure little shop to get good stuff?

Im trying to balance taste and caffeine content to get the buzz. Med dark tastes good and I can drink a few cups to get going. The lighter roasts taste so watery but get me going on a single cup. Is med dark a pretty solid balance?

thanks

[Anonymous No.5300032]

>>5299993
Changing the kind of coffee you use would have a more noticeable effect than changing the water as someone starting getting into coffee. Folger's is objectively shit. If you can, try buying some freshly roasted beans from a local coffee shop that knows their coffee. If not, look around online for some good coffee. Always buy whole beans as grinding them fresh minimizes loss of aroma after they've been ground.

[Anonymous No.5300034]

>>5299993
Lighter roasts always have a higher caffeine content than dark roasts.

[Anonymous No.5300038]

>>5300032
Do you know of any good sites to buy Columbian and Ethiopian coffees online?

[Anonymous No.5300048]

>>5300038

Just go local. Unless you live in the middle of Wyoming you almost certainly have a roaster in your area.

[Anonymous No.5300057]

>>5300034
Only negligibly so. I like light roasts though.
>>5299993
Folgiers is shit. At Wal-Mart I'd go for Gevalia, or Starbucks. Both are good. Not obscure hipster tier, but who really cares?

[Anonymous No.5300294]

>>5299949
It'll work, but considering you only had your first cup a week ago, you're really diving straight in. If that's what you wanna do then go for it. As for what you're buying, a grinder is important, but you could also try a hand grinder if you don't mind some extra work. They're only like $20 compared to that $90 grinder. Same results, less money, more work. The carafe thing isn't necessary for anything, but it might be nice if you want to make a big pot of coffee with that dripper. I've never heard of that Bee House dripper but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't make good coffee.

[Anonymous No.5300367]

>>5300294
It is premature, you are absolutely right. I will hold off for a month or two and see how I feel then. And I decided to take your advice and get a hand grinder. Thanks for the advice.

[Anonymous No.5300428]

I bought the Ikea Moka Pot.

Id rate it a 7/10. It's thin metal, and not particularly sturdy, with a shitty not very sealed top cavity lid, but it makes a goddamned fucking amazing cup of joe considering it cost $30 fucking bucks.

[Anonymous No.5300466]

>>5300428

>30 dollars fucking bucks

[Anonymous No.5300514]

>>5300466
Fuck you, don't question the man. He can say as he pleases.

[Anonymous No.5300658]

have any of you guys actually worked as a barista in a shop? I dont mean chains that teach you to throw froth around but actually prepare your milk properly,
because I could do with some tips on how to make textured milk for flat whites, I just always end up with cappuccino milk.

[Anonymous No.5300679]

Anyone know of a good milk frother that isn't attached to a massive $300+ machine? I love me that frothed milk at home to pour for my own lattes, caps and whatnot.

[Anonymous No.5300688]

>>5299993
coconut water is juice from a coconut not actual water

[Anonymous No.5300998]

>>5300679
I hear these milk frother stick things work pretty well

[Anonymous No.5301091]

>>5300998
fuck I have one of those it's pretty awesome. i think it was like 10 dollars at crate and barrel. the only "downside" to it-okay it's not really much of a downside but while I'm on a tangent I'll say that to get it to froth you have to have enough milk in the cup or whereever that it completely covers the head (otherwise it will vibrate milk everywhere and create a big mess) but since I only make coffee for myself, once that minimum amount of milk is frothed it's at least enough frothed milk for 3 people so then everyday I have to dump all that wasted milk froth down the sink unless I get really ambitious and have 2 cups of black tea with my coffee to add the milk too

[Anonymous No.5301108]

>>5300998
I have of these and it works amazingly well, I can even make whipped cream with it. It was pretty cheap and works wonderfully for my chai lattes.

[Anonymous No.5301205]

>>5301108
Can you describe the process of making a chai latte?

[Anonymous No.5301207]

http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Ruggarell

[Anonymous No.5301215]

>>5300998

These are also really good for aerating wine in a hurry. Fuck that blender shit, the plastic parts means there's a good chance of a tiny trace of something in there waiting to wreck my cheap wine. But if I picked up a bottle of Argie shit that needs some oxygen, an aerolatte is perfect.

[Anonymous No.5301392]

>>5300514
>>5300514
>Unimpressed Blue Comic.jpg

[Anonymous No.5303571]

>>5301205
bump 4 dis

Isn't it Chai Tea, with latte frothed milk on top?

[Anonymous No.5303776]

>>5300998
They're like a dollar each at IKEA, get 5.
They last for a decent while.

I used to use them but now i'm all about the steam wand on my espresso machine.

[Anonymous No.5305728]

bump

[Anonymous No.5305743]

I use a typical bodum french press. Lot of cleanup after every cup but well worth it.

My coffee feels "empty" lately like it's watery and not as thick as I want. Weird. Maybe just my imagination.

[Anonymous No.5305760]

>>5303571
>chai tea

[Anonymous No.5305764]

>>5305760
Yeah we get it. Feel free to argue semantics while everyone understands the exact connotation of "chai tea".

[Anonymous No.5305770]

>>5305764
>diamond_dozen.txt

[Anonymous No.5305810]

>>5300294
>The carafe thing isn't necessary for anything
I always get silt after brewing, which then settles. A carafe helps you decant the good stuff, although anything with a proper spout can achieve that

[Anonymous No.5306064]

>>5305764
>tea tea
come on that's just silly

[Anonymous No.5306072]

>>5296652
Make sure that all the grounds go in the cup, with none on the top edge (the part the will touch the rubber gasket). Also try replacing the gasket.

[Anonymous No.5306073]

>>5306064
arguing semantics is silly

[Anonymous No.5306074]

>>5306073
but if everyone was right no one would have to have silly arguments