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Smoltine Kiminal said:
im a big fan of the simplicity of the french press
the quality of the brew is TOP
a french press is very cheap too, cleaning is fast, needs no filters or any other consumable except for the coffee itself
the hot water does not come into contact with any plastics, silicone, aluminum, rubber gaskets and so on, so its very healthy aswell
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I started using the press exclusively months ago because it’s so damn smooth with a small bit of baking soda to break the acidity during the initial percolation, the only real flaw is if you leave it in the press too long and go back to pour it into storage later because it gets more bitter and also soaks up a lot of heavy concentrate that settles out as some kind of brown coffee sludge, wound up having to start using a disused mesh basket from another coffee maker to filter it while pouring it into a thermos to try and stop it from getting into the supply.
 
God of Nothing said:
I recently tried putting my leftover coffee in the fridge to chill it because reheating it just made it taste more bitter
i feel like i have ascended
coffee is now a relaxing drink and a refreshing one
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Absolutely kinda stolen from Alton Brown, but you can add some sugar to your leftover coffee until it's sweetened to taste and then pour it onto a sheet tray and place that in the freezer. Once it's frozen, break it up into chunks and put those into Ziploc freezer bags. When you're ready to serve, take some of those chunks and chuck 'em into a blender with your choice of dairy - milk for a frappucino analog or vanilla or chocolate ice cream with a bit of milk for a straight up coffee milkshake.
 
Enig said:
I started using the press exclusively months ago because it’s so damn smooth with a small bit of baking soda to break the acidity during the initial percolation, the only real flaw is if you leave it in the press too long and go back to pour it into storage later because it gets more bitter and also soaks up a lot of heavy concentrate that settles out as some kind of brown coffee sludge, wound up having to start using a disused mesh basket from another coffee maker to filter it while pouring it into a thermos to try and stop it from getting into the supply.
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I have been using the press with my cold brew concentrate (1 part coffee: 3 part water in mason jar). I don't find it so easy to clean because I cannot let any grounds into the drain. I have been hosing it and the mason jar outside.
 
Gianfranco Pizzaballa said:
I have been using the press with my cold brew concentrate (1 part coffee: 3 part water in mason jar). I don't find it so easy to clean because I cannot let any grounds into the drain. I have been hosing it and the mason jar outside.
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Dog just get a sieve and rinse the jar or the press out with a bit of water and swirl it around and pour the water and grounds through the sieve and dump that in the trash. I do that for my press, and I let a little of the grounds go down the drain but its really only whatever sticks to the actual mesh press when you press and pour so I dont think its more than like a teaspoon or so of grounds? I dont know how sensitive your plumbing system is though so you could probably just tap that off into the trash or rinse it into the container itself.

I have a grinder though so my grind may be different but you could probably get whatever size mesh strainer though, its easier than taking it all outside to hose it off.
 
What do all of you generally pay for your coffee in a month? My old favorite roaster started charging 22 dollars for 12oz back when the pandemic started so I switched to a different roaster which was much cheaper and ended up being much better. The reason I ask is because I was out with some friends and we were on the road and we got Starbucks and it was 18 dollars for 3 people! I know the whole "Starbucks is expensive lmao" is kind of tiring at this point and I know that people will be retarded with money, especially on sugary shit. I looked it up and the average American spends about 1100 dollars on coffee a year or about 90 dollars a month! I am well below that and I feel like I buy fairly decent coffee. I was wondering how the spending habits of the kiwi's here stacked up to the national average.
 
Zhores Medvedev said:
What do all of you generally pay for your coffee in a month? My old favorite roaster started charging 22 dollars for 12oz back when the pandemic started so I switched to a different roaster which was much cheaper and ended up being much better. The reason I ask is because I was out with some friends and we were on the road and we got Starbucks and it was 18 dollars for 3 people! I know the whole "Starbucks is expensive lmao" is kind of tiring at this point and I know that people will be retarded with money, especially on sugary shit. I looked it up and the average American spends about 1100 dollars on coffee a year or about 90 dollars a month! I am well below that and I feel like I buy fairly decent coffee. I was wondering how the spending habits of the kiwi's here stacked up to the national average.
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I buy two pound bags of Yirgacheffe or peaberry for about $35-40 each about once a month for my pourover habit. I also stop by a local coffee place about two or three times a month for my weekend shopping trip fix, but they only charge me $4 for my Americano with an extra shot when I go there.
 
Gravityqueen4life said:
I miss Black Coffee like you wouldn't believe bros. The smell, the taste, the energy kick you get after consumption. Tea just dosent hit the same and energy drinks is like crack for me.
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Is it really that bad in your case? Is it really because it makes you have trouble sleeping, or is there more to it?
I love coffee, but I'm curious to see if stopping it completely would change anything for me. When it comes to sleep, though, I have never had any particular problem.
 
Chemex said:
Is it really that bad in your case? Is it really because it makes you have trouble sleeping, or is there more to it?
I love coffee, but I'm curious to see if stopping it completely would change anything for me. When it comes to sleep, though, I have never had any particular problem.
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Dude, my sleep has improved so much after i stopped drinking coffee. i would wake up in the middle of the night, covered in sweat constantly and my eyes would sometimes start twitching for no reason. Im not even a big coffee guy. I just had one cup and i was set for the entire day.

Its funny that you replay to me right now because im having coffee for the first time in three months. And it feels SO good. Sadly i wont be sleeping tonight.
 
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Gravityqueen4life said:
Dude, my sleep has improved so much after i stopped drinking coffee. i would wake up in the middle of the night, covered in sweat constantly and my eyes would sometimes start twitching for no reason. Im not even a big coffee guy. Im just had one cup and i was set for the entire day.

Its funny that you replay to me right now because im having coffee for the first time in three months. And it feels SO good. Sadly i wont be sleeping tonight.
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That's unfortunate. Guess it's kinda like how I have celiac and can't enjoy the foods that I like.
I wouldn't say that I'm entirely unaffected (that'd be weird), but it's usually not much of an issue, unless I drink like three cups or more of robusta right before going to the bed. And at most, it'd make me feel very terrible when I wake up.

Just enjoy your coffee for now.
 
Chemex said:
Is it really that bad in your case? Is it really because it makes you have trouble sleeping, or is there more to it?
I love coffee, but I'm curious to see if stopping it completely would change anything for me. When it comes to sleep, though, I have never had any particular problem.
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I quit around 3 weeks ago after tapering, was originally on 4-5 cups and the occasional monster energy. Actually drifting off to sleep felt about the same, the amount I sleep got worse but the quality got significantly better felt wide awake after only 3-4 hours, when caffeinated I felt like shit after 6-7 hours of sleep until I got some coffee.

Does decaff coffee still suck?
 
User names must be unique said:
I quit around 3 weeks ago after tapering, was originally on 4-5 cups and the occasional monster energy. Actually drifting off to sleep felt about the same, the amount I sleep got worse but the quality got significantly better felt wide awake after only 3-4 hours, when caffeinated I felt like shit after 6-7 hours of sleep until I got some coffee.

Does decaff coffee still suck?
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Did you mean to reply to @Gravityqueen4life?
In my case, I don't think there's not much any difference between drinking coffee and not, but admittedly, I don't think I have ever gone even one week full without as little as a single cup of coffee. I guess I'll try to see if there's any difference. Not like I'm actually trying to quit, anyway. Fortunately I'm good.
 
User names must be unique said:
Does decaff coffee still suck?
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No, its a lot better than it used to be, at least in my experience. There have been many innovations in decaffeinating coffee that have made it far more pleasant. It varies brand to brand of course and it might require some shopping around but I think its worth while venture if you can't do the caffeine.
 
Has anyone tried malt powder the kind used in milkshakes in their coffee? I gave it a go with some chocolate malt and gotta say it's quite tasty not too sweet rather a little earthy in the chocolate flavor.
 
Martys_not_smarty said:
Has anyone tried malt powder the kind used in milkshakes in their coffee? I gave it a go with some chocolate malt and gotta say it's quite tasty not too sweet rather a little earthy in the chocolate flavor.
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i have not, though I use cocoa powder and coffee together. Gives it an interesting flavor
 
Anyone here roast their own coffee? I am thinking of buying some green beans and pan roasting them as a Christmas gift. Prices for green beans aren't bad relative to specialty coffee; I'm wondering if the labor required for roasting long-term is worth it for the price and freshness advantage.
 
werbwub said:
Anyone here roast their own coffee? I am thinking of buying some green beans and pan roasting them as a Christmas gift. Prices for green beans aren't bad relative to specialty coffee; I'm wondering if the labor required for roasting long-term is worth it for the price and freshness advantage.
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I havent done it pan roasting but I have done it with a whirley pop. Its kinda fun as a novel hobby but its something youre gonna need practice doing.

I think most people will tell you youre going to want to get an actual consumer roaster (which are pretty expensive) in order to have any real consistency outside of 'light roast' or 'dark roast'. Anything with coffee is very basic at the simplest but you can get real nerdy and scientific because your results are somewhat dependent on your method and your equipment, being precise to where you are in the roast in a 45 second to 2 minute window.

Its kind of like hobby baking bread or having a sourdough starter where its fun to play around with but its not really too much more economical than just buying coffee, depending on your standards. I drink mid grade 'macro roast' from a local place I can get for 20 bucks/1 kg and that level of coffee vs 'specialty' is probably what youd get. Its better than most generic name brands, if you got served it youd say 'thats good coffee', but you arent getting 'tasting notes'.

If you want to try it, sweetmarias.com is probably the biggest green coffee seller but they also have decent resources for learning about coffee & roasting, but this page has a decent video that describes the basic roasting process and the color changes.

You can search youtube for videos of 'roasting coffee xyz method' because actually seeing and hearing what it will look like is a little more helpful.

Also--roasting coffee smells kinda bad to most people. During the roast theres a lot of chemical changes in the bean, so it goes through a lot of stages of smells and with darker roasts can get pretty pungent if you dont have a strong vent. I was staying at my parents when I first tried it and even though I did it when nobody was around, even if I lit some candles after and opened the windows, mom would complain. Coffee also benefits from resting 24-48 hours after roasting to settle down and gas off.
 
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So I have received a Breville Barista Express as a Christmas present and have already started going down the rabbit hole of general espresso and related drink making as well as stuff specific to the machine itself.

Anyone have experience with this particular machine and things to either watch out for or upgrade? I'm well aware of the descaling regimen that accompanies pretty much any coffee making machine but I'm looking for stuff beyond basic maintenance. 🙂
 
Coffee increases your energy, speeds up your metabolism, supports heart and liver health, and reduces the risk of diabetes.
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