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Post by MartinT on May 22, 2022 9:53:34 GMT
julesd68 I've returned to using the Cafe Concetto superfine metal filter you kindly sent me some years ago. The coffee definitely tastes better than when using paper filters. Also, Sainsbury's Columbian Quinchia is back in stock and I received my airtight coffee container from eBay.
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Post by julesd68 on May 22, 2022 13:31:51 GMT
I must try using a metal or other filter again - as much as anything from an environmental perspective it doesn't make sense to me to be using paper filters if a decent alternative is available.
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Post by Slinger on Jun 7, 2022 11:09:41 GMT
New (manual) ceramic burr grinder arriving today, along with some of these...  ...and then I can finally get around to trying out the cold brew coffee maker I bought. I thought the beans looked " interesting". |
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Post by Slinger on Jun 7, 2022 15:32:46 GMT
The beans etc. have arrived. They were roasted on 23/05/22 - not sure how that compares with the experience(s) you guys have had.
They smell incredibly rich and rather gorgeous. Ist grind with new grinder completed and I'm waiting for my water to filter - like a dozy bugger I forgot to start with that - and then it's on to the mysteries of Cold Brew Coffee science.
Smoke me a kipper, chaps, I'll be back for breakfast.
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 7, 2022 15:52:42 GMT
Nice one Paul, which grinder did you go for?
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Post by Slinger on Jun 7, 2022 17:15:07 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 7, 2022 20:50:16 GMT
I keep meaning to get a grinder but never quite get round to buying one.
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 8, 2022 8:40:35 GMT
The hand ones can be excellent but are slow and do take effort.
I got a Mignon Eureka Specialita with the largest burrs.
During the 10sec grind time I'm fetching milk getting cups ready etc.
It changed the level up taste wise from the hand grinder I had too.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 8, 2022 8:50:03 GMT
I only have an electric 'liquidiser-style' grinder which is a pain as you can't control the fineness with any accuracy. I gave up on it a long time ago.
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 8, 2022 10:31:46 GMT
The hand ones can be excellent but are slow and do take effort. I got a Mignon Eureka Specialita with the largest burrs. During the 10sec grind time I'm fetching milk getting cups ready etc. It changed the level up taste wise from the hand grinder I had too. Those look very nice Steve - the smaller one could be suitable for me but I will start with a decent hand grinder as we struggle for worktop space in the kitchen as it is! |
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Post by Slinger on Jun 8, 2022 14:57:48 GMT
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Post by petea on Jun 8, 2022 15:20:42 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Jun 9, 2022 16:22:53 GMT
I just came across a new one of these for under thirty quid on eBay. It seemed daft not to buy it at that price.  |
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Post by Slinger on Jun 9, 2022 21:01:53 GMT
Cold brewing is the future. My future anyway. Obviously, it's not for them as likes sketching little hearts or smiley faces in their crema, but if you prefer your coffee unadulterated I would definitely urge you to give it a go. Apart from a cheap brewing jug like the one I bought you've already got everything else you need. This is smooth, silky, and delicious, without a single hint of acidity. Tomorrow I shall try microwaving a mugful at lunchtime to see how it stands up when heated. Apparently one is supposed to dilute it. Maybe I just made it a bit weak, but it's perfect for me, and I do like my coffee strong.  |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 9, 2022 21:46:05 GMT
The Hoff
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Post by Slinger on Jun 10, 2022 13:40:37 GMT
THe cold brew heated up was a bit of a disappointment, but fixable I think. Hot, for some reason, it tasted weaker somehow. I need to brew the next batch stronger, and a couple of sweeteners, or a spoonful of Demerera wouldn't go amiss. Generally, I like sweet coffee, but I enjoyed the cold stuff without last night. Heating it seems to change the character somehow. More experimentation definitely called for. I still think its the way forward for me though.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 10, 2022 14:31:52 GMT
Are you adding milk to it? That would ruin it, in my opinion (but then, so would sugar).
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Post by Slinger on Jun 10, 2022 17:14:31 GMT
Are you adding milk to it? That would ruin it, in my opinion (but then, so would sugar). No, zero milk/cream/creamer/etc., which is why I recommended it for people who prefer their coffee " unadulterated" when mentioning the lack of crema three posts ago. Cold brewing is the future. My future anyway. Obviously, it's not for them as likes sketching little hearts or smiley faces in their crema, but if you prefer your coffee unadulterated I would definitely urge you to give it a go. Apart from a cheap brewing jug like the one I bought you've already got everything else you need. This is smooth, silky, and delicious, without a single hint of acidity. Tomorrow I shall try microwaving a mugful at lunchtime to see how it stands up when heated. Apparently one is supposed to dilute it. Maybe I just made it a bit weak, but it's perfect for me, and I do like my coffee strong. |
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Post by Slinger on Jun 10, 2022 19:43:11 GMT
I had a long glass with dinner, and chilled is definitely better for this batch. The next one will be stronger. Those beans are delicious by the way, and very rich. The aroma of the beans when I opened the bag was mind-blowing.
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 28, 2022 19:19:26 GMT
Roasted some more green beans today.  I read up some more and roasted slowly with constant agitation. After the first crack or pop, roasting for another 5 minutes until I got a nice colour. Don't want too dark! Cooled and de-chaffed / initial cooling down in two metal sieves. Left to cool fully and then into an airtight glass container. Not much coffee smell at first but as the process completes in the sealed jar over 24hrs, the aroma develops massively! Amazing coffee aroma now already. Looking forward to cup tomorrow.. Here they are just after roasting. They are getting more even in colour now. Just as the article said they would.  |
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