The Coffee House

[waday]

Don't forget pics, Wade, if your head explodes. Get a tripod set up and get ready...

Wait, I don't have a intervalometer for my camera. Should I just use video, instead?

 

[vintagesnaps]

I don't know, but time it right and you'll have one heckuva selfie.

 

[smoke665]

Ideal temps for coffee is a bit under boiling as boiling water will actually burn the grind. Around 200F but no higher than 205F.

I just remembered I'm pretty sure our portable induction cooktop has delayed start, and precise temperature control.

 

[davidharmier60]

LOL.

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[limr31]

Not that I am aware. I use an electric kettle for heating up the water. Nothing fancy, just something that will boil water.

On the road we are using the Mr. Coffee (I know but it's fast and easy), at home I was heating water in the microwave. I'm not in the best of moods until I have my morning caffeine hit, so speed is of the essence according to the DW. That's what's nice about the Mr. Coffee, you can program it to come on before you wake up, so everything is ready to go.

You mentioned water temperature. What is the ideal temperature for a French Press????

Yup, like he said, just under boiling, around 200*F. The drip machine doesn't get to boiling so it should be fine.

A good electric kettle will heat water to coffee-brewing temperature at least as quickly as a drip brewer.

I put enough water in ours to hit the minimum level they say you need to avoid damaging it and flip the switch. By the time I've got the other stuff out, set up the Aeropress, measured-out and ground my beans and dumped them into the press: The water's ready. (Just short of boiling.)

The Aeropress I feel makes a better cup of coffee than a French press, and it's far less messy. Even if you use a metal mesh filter like I do. (My wife sticks with the paper filters.)

I press it directly into my Yeti stainless double-walled coffee mug, snap the cover on, and have a mug of hot coffee that stays hot.

I have found that I really like the taste from an Aeropress but no matter what I did, it always came out too thin for my tastes.

My morning coffee is from a French press. At work, I bought a basic Keurig and I use my own coffee with less water to make it strong enough. I also bought a little hand espresso maker that is quite good and I eill add a shot to the cup from the Keurig to make sure it's got a kick if more flavor in case I made it too thin. Lemme see if I can find the link.

 

[Gary A.]

FYI- This is turning out to be another glorious day. Mid 70’s, sun out out with a slight breeze coming off the Pacific.

 

[JonA_CT]

Today’s crushing line...one of many from this book. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez.

 

[limr31]

Mini portable espresso maker: https://www.amazon.com/WACACO-MPGR1...40223&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=wacoco+minipresso

ETA: Other versions if you want, for example, to use mini pods instead of ground coffee: Amazon.com: WACACO

 

[smoke665]

Mini portable espresso maker: https://www.amazon.com/WACACO-MPGR1...40223&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=wacoco+minipresso

ETA: Other versions if you want, for example, to use mini pods instead of ground coffee: Amazon.com: WACACO

While I will admit that it has a cool factor, I would wear myself out trying to fill my coffee mug with that thing, as it would take 4-5 of those things to fill my mug. I'm also a little leary of anyone promoting their connisour coffee device using a Starbucks cup to fill it with.

 

[Gary A.]

Oh, I envy you all. Had a bit of a scare a few weeks ago so I gave up caffeine, except for one cup in the a.m. I used to drink a lot of coffee. I really, really miss it. My legs hurt from pacing and extra dog walks.

 

[Gary A.]

A good electric kettle will heat water to coffee-brewing temperature at least as quickly as a drip brewer.

I put enough water in ours to hit the minimum level they say you need to avoid damaging it and flip the switch. By the time I've got the other stuff out, set up the Aeropress, measured-out and ground my beans and dumped them into the press: The water's ready. (Just short of boiling.)

The Aeropress I feel makes a better cup of coffee than a French press, and it's far less messy. Even if you use a metal mesh filter like I do. (My wife sticks with the paper filters.)

I press it directly into my Yeti stainless double-walled coffee mug, snap the cover on, and have a mug of hot coffee that stays hot.

I would say different with a bit/hint of espresso flavor ... but not necessarily better.

 

[Gary A.]

I don't know, but time it right and you'll have one heckuva selfie.

As in humor... photography is all about timing ...

 

[limr31]

Mini portable espresso maker: https://www.amazon.com/WACACO-MPGR1...40223&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=wacoco+minipresso

ETA: Other versions if you want, for example, to use mini pods instead of ground coffee: Amazon.com: WACACO

While I will admit that it has a cool factor, I would wear myself out trying to fill my coffee mug with that thing, as it would take 4-5 of those things to fill my mug. I'm also a little leary of anyone promoting their connisour coffee device using a Starbucks cup to fill it with.

Yeah, it's not for someone who wants a mug of espresso. It's perfect for someone who drinks espresso in its typical portioning or if you want to add a shot to a mug of drip coffee to liven it up.

I'm used to espresso, so I keep it at work where it's perfect for an afternoon shot or two.

 

[Gary A.]

Today’s crushing line...one of many from this book. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez.

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Speaking of Dandelions ... Maggie eats the seeds. If there is a puff of Dandelion on our walk she will take a quick snap and continue walking without breaking stride with Dandelion parachutes hanging from her mouth.

 

[davidharmier60]

Speaking of dogs. I came into the room that used to have the computer and where I do penny stuff. I found two rolls with dog teeth marks including one with the top chewed off. I generally keep the door closed. Not my Dad.

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