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Post by ChrisB on Nov 11, 2017 11:12:00 GMT
Yah-boo!
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Post by MartinT on Nov 11, 2017 17:11:35 GMT
Right, I'm buying an Aeropress. Will let you know how it goes.
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Post by Tim on Nov 12, 2017 13:16:25 GMT
Right, I'm buying an Aeropress Hard to beat for cheap, simple, no mess and consistent Americano. |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 21, 2017 7:00:38 GMT
Aeropress Report
Following the instructions, the Aeropress is very easy to use. I bought a ton of filter papers so will be sticking with them rather than using the optional metal filter. I like that the instructions build washing the parts afterwards into the ritual. I find I'm drinking fewer mugs of coffee at work but savouring each one much more.
I'm currently using San Augustin Columbian ground coffee from Whittards. Two of the spoon measures with water up to the '2' mark makes a perfect Espresso, which I then top up to an Americano in the recommended manner. It undeniably makes a better coffee than using the same ingredients in a cafetiere. It must be down to using less water and the pressing action.
As a one-mug coffee maker this is right up my street and makes superb coffee. Thanks for all the recommendations!
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Post by Tim on Nov 21, 2017 7:10:41 GMT
As a one-mug coffee maker this is right up my street and makes superb coffee. It's hard to beat for that, you can re-use the filter papers too with a rinse. Aeropress reckon 4/5 times If I remember, which is what I do. This is very good if you like Columbian, but I buy the whole bean, you need a grinder next which really will boost the flavour over grounds. It's my go to bean. Tesco Finest Colombian Supremo Coffee Beans 227G (recommended by AlexUK from AoS).  |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 21, 2017 8:19:13 GMT
Thanks, but I'm using the Aeropress at work and a grinder may be one step too far! I'm going to revert to Sainsbury's Ethiopian Sidamo next, a coffee I've had before which is really rather nice.  |
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Post by BilliumB on Nov 21, 2017 11:39:31 GMT
Any whole bean recommendations from Sainsbury? We've only got a small shop!
Cheers. Bill
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Post by SteveC on Nov 21, 2017 11:58:33 GMT
It's surprising that only a few cups of Nespresso can affect how you are perceived by others. Lately, several people have remarked on my uncanny resemblance to George Clooney!  P1030069 by Steve Coward, on Flickr |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 21, 2017 12:00:23 GMT
If your reflection is the wrong way round, you've got more problems than the coffee you drink!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2017 9:20:32 GMT
Thanks, but I'm using the Aeropress at work and a grinder may be one step too far! I'm going to revert to Sainsbury's Ethiopian Sidamo next, a coffee I've had before which is really rather nice. We have a Nespresso Pro machine at work, and the coffee is free. I bring my morning coffee into work in a Contigo thermal mug. I don’t care what people say, as I am the only one drinking “real” coffee. A better option Martin, is to get a grinder for home and take your fresh ground coffee to work each day. Preground coffee loses a lot of taste, but it is convenient. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 22, 2017 9:24:37 GMT
I think Nespresso coffee is rank, really can't (and won't) drink it. Not a bad idea about grinding at home first. I reckon Martin will be tempted eventually, if he really enjoys his coffee. It's a dark road he's venturing down . . . .  |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 22, 2017 9:31:25 GMT
Baby steps...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2017 12:14:19 GMT
Where is the fun in that?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2017 12:18:04 GMT
My cousin has a grinder at home and before I gave up caffeine based coffee, he made me a cup and I have to say it was one of the nicest coffees I had ever drank.
The problem with decaffeinated coffee is that most places use sachets which isn't ideal (although I do quite like Costa's), although there is a place, Coffee No. 1 that has opened in Newbury who do very nice bean decaff.
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Post by julesd68 on Nov 22, 2017 13:53:36 GMT
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Post by Tim on Nov 22, 2017 13:56:33 GMT
As a pensioner no, if I earnt $100,000 a year then I'd probably at least want to try it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2017 17:48:34 GMT
If I consider the cost of my latest purchases per cup of coffee made, I am actually paying more than that at the moment! |
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Post by Tim on Nov 22, 2017 23:16:11 GMT
Bravo Wonky |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 23, 2017 6:24:04 GMT
I'm going to revert to Sainsbury's Ethiopian Sidamo next, a coffee I've had before which is really rather nice. I brought a packet of the Ethiopian into work this morning, and a Kenyan Fairtrade to try, too. |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 23, 2017 8:09:52 GMT
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