What's the best coffee?

[gregkl]

Been mainly doing pour over and french press, and have those processes nailed. I'm getting really good coffee out of them at this point. Really hate anything that comes out of a plastic coffee maker now.

Now I'm playing with a percolator. It's good for what I call "grumpy old man coffee." Strong and just a bit bitter. Been getting the process down pretty well and getting most of the bitter out of it by keeping the perc really low. Kind of love it.

I got a kick one day when my son was explaining to me this "new" way to make coffee. He described the percolator.

 

[Expat]

these aren't expensive, easy to use and make a great cup of coffee.... if you like it stout.

 

[seedubs1]

Many lols.

The only issue with it is the water must be hot enough to steam in order to rise up, perc, and drop into the basket. Even if you barely have it percolating, it's still going to be just a bit more bitter than some other methods.

But there's something about it I really like. Reminds me of camping. And I do like a bit of bitterness in my coffee.

I got a kick one day when my son was explaining to me this "new" way to make coffee. He described the percolator.

 

[Hoosierkav]

I'm thinking about a grinder and french press for the home. Any recommendations on a grinder to start off this journey? I'm not spending $200 on a burr grinder, so I'll pass on those recommendations

What about a pour over?

 

[gregkl]

I'm thinking about a grinder and french press for the home. Any recommendations on a grinder to start off this journey? I'm not spending $200 on a burr grinder, so I'll pass on those recommendations

What about a pour over?

I have all three items plus some other coffee making equipment, lol.

You can get burr grinders for $40 that will work fine. I have an older Mr. Coffee burr grinder that works fine.

I have a french press that I received as a Christmas gift and I occasionally use it on the weekends. I am the only coffee drinker in my house and I typically only drink one cup in the morning. I am finding the french press has a steeper learning curve than other methods of making coffee. There are many variables that will affect the taste. I will use it when I have company that also only wants a cup or so. Once there are over 3 coffee drinkers or they like to drink it throughout the day, I get the coffee maker out.

Pour over is my go to method 7 days a week unless I break out the french press as above. They are super easy, virtually no mess and they make a good cup of coffee. I have a ceramic Kalita brand that I bought from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Kalita-Lotto...F8&qid=1531916268&sr=1-3&keywords=kalita+wave

Some people are real coffee connoisseurs. Me, I can drink a good cup of coffee and I can drink Folgers. People at work say I drink "high faluting coffee" because I buy an Americano sometimes.

 

[Hoosierkav]

The "product description" for the Kalita: "? Wave series is able to enjoy the fragrance of scenery and when I pour hot water taste resulting in uniform, and placed easily easily at home drip coffee professional, such as put ? porcelain with magnificent. Dripper is excellent in high heat retention because it is a ceramic ? contact surface with the dripper from a small wave of 20 in (fold), hot water does not accumulate in the place where it was biased in the long filter, wave filter 155 is drip immediately ? It is easy to adjust evenly into flour even pour hot water and biased, because the bottom is flat wave Thorn of filter ? 2 ~ 4 persons "

 

[churchmouse]

The best is the cup in front of me right now.....

 

[wtburnette]

The best is the cup in front of me right now.....

Amen brother...

 

[gregkl]

The "product description" for the Kalita: "? Wave series is able to enjoy the fragrance of scenery and when I pour hot water taste resulting in uniform, and placed easily easily at home drip coffee professional, such as put ? porcelain with magnificent. Dripper is excellent in high heat retention because it is a ceramic ? contact surface with the dripper from a small wave of 20 in (fold), hot water does not accumulate in the place where it was biased in the long filter, wave filter 155 is drip immediately ? It is easy to adjust evenly into flour even pour hot water and biased, because the bottom is flat wave Thorn of filter ? 2 ~ 4 persons "

Lol. It does come directly from Japan with nothing in english in the box. I had a guy at work translate the little slip of paper that was in the box and it wasn't instructions, just a brief history of coffee.

 

[510picker]

We bought this hand grinder from Amazon and it works great if you only drink a cup or two. Might be a little cumbersome if you are grinding for a whole pot. There are some excellent how-to videos on YouTube for using this grinder.

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Cerami...pID=41d-6a9pyAL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

[bacon#1]

I quit drinking coffee because it started giving me indigestion. I was drinking cheap coffee. It's been awhile so I'm getting serious about it. Bought me some Peets beans, a grinder, and a new coffee pot. Haven't had any problems so far.

About 15 minutes from start to finish. No k cups, no filters, dump out the grounds and rinse out.

[video=youtube_share;h4vPG7CPX4g]http://youtu.be/h4vPG7CPX4g[/video]

 

[Expat]

The grocery had some Seattles Best on sale this week. I hadn't had it in awhile. Tasting pretty good.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Found myself in a Starbucks, and gave the nitro coffee a try.

Oh ho ho... mistake. Now I must find out how to make it for myself.

Is a whipped cream canister + N2O the easiest way to make your own nitro-infused coffee at home? Or are there better methods? Can you even buy N2O online?

 

[Mark 1911]

The grocery had some Seattles Best on sale this week. I hadn't had it in awhile. Tasting pretty good.

Seattle's Best is my personal favorite. It seems to be getting a little harder to find than it used to be, but Walmart (of all places) has a pretty good selection.

 

[Expat]

Seattle's Best is my personal favorite. It seems to be getting a little harder to find than it used to be, but Walmart (of all places) has a pretty good selection.

Our local grocery carries it all the time. It's regular price is about the same as Starbucks on sale there. I usually like the Starbucks a bit better but will never pay more for it.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Found myself in a Starbucks, and gave the nitro coffee a try.

Oh ho ho... mistake. Now I must find out how to make it for myself.

Is a whipped cream canister + N2O the easiest way to make your own nitro-infused coffee at home? Or are there better methods? Can you even buy N2O online?

You used to be able to buy the little "Whippet" cartridges (look just like C02 cartridges) at restaurant supply places, but I haven't looked for them since the 1970's. We didn't use them for making coffee, or whipped cream for that matter. There were punching ball balloons and a Coleman lantern pressurizing device involved.

ETA: What does the nitrous do for the coffee? I'm assuming it doesn't produce the same effect as inhaling it.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

ETA: What does the nitrous do for the coffee? .

This.

Even though it's just black coffee... it gives it this creamy Guinness-like cascade

 

[Expat]

Well that is almost mesmerizing....

 

[Bigtanker]

Found myself in a Starbucks, and gave the nitro coffee a try.

Oh ho ho... mistake. Now I must find out how to make it for myself.

Is a whipped cream canister + N2O the easiest way to make your own nitro-infused coffee at home? Or are there better methods? Can you even buy N2O online?

Ha. I did the same thing a week or so ago.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

This.

Even though it's just black coffee... it gives it this creamy Guinness-like cascade

Does it do anything for the flavor, or is it just something to watch in between sips?