Right I no this has been asked before. But I like a coffee. But I'm after one of those coffee sets that you get fresh coffee as such rather than the jar coffee. I think fox make one. I'm not after a branded name just something that does the. And not a breakable one I e glass as I'm cackhand and would break a glass one or of Same thing what you guys recommend ? Anything on amazon or eBay?
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Aeropress coffee maker
Aeropress coffee maker
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Aeropress is good, I haven't worked out how to get a decent espresso out of it yet tho.
I prefer a moka pot for that reason
Plus a moka pot is metal, doesn't need filters and costs less than half if you shop about.
Aeropress is good, I haven't worked out how to get a decent espresso out of it yet tho.
I prefer a moka pot for that reason
Plus a moka pot is metal, doesn't need filters and costs less than half if you shop about.
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Taylors of Harrogate coffee bags, the same fresh coffee taste without the hassle of taking more crap with you.
Taylors of Harrogate coffee bags, the same fresh coffee taste without the hassle of taking more crap with you.
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Definitely the aeropress
It was invented by the fella that invented the aerobie frisbee - apparently he's a coffee nerd and wanted to make the best coffee maker possible.
They're really good - so good I have one for home, fishing and at work. Whenever I go on holiday I take one with me as I love a decent brew first thing in the morning.
Its a bit like a fat syringe with a filter in the end. If you google for "inverted method aeropress youtube" you'll come across tons of videos showing how to use it.The filter serves two purposes - one to filter out all the grit you get in a French press or cafetière, but secondly it means the water is forced through the ground coffee under pressure, which releases more of the essential oils and flavours in the coffee.
They even have world championships with it - when I say "they" I mean the beardy hipster types. There's so many things the affect the taste - the type of beans, how they're roasted, how the coffee is ground, how you push the syringe down and some even claim how you pour the water onto the coffee grinds - load of bollax if you ask me, but one thing I have found that definitely makes a big difference is the water temp. If you have it too hot (boiling) it actually burns the coffee making it quite bitter (thats why those Bialetti Mokka pots aren't so great - the steam actually burns the coffee). What I do is pour the water into my cup first with a bit of cold water in the bottom of the cup - just to take the edge off the boiling water, then pour the water from the cup into the inverted aeropress - that then leaves some water in the cup - which is fine as once the coffee is brewed and you push it through the filter into your cup it already has the water in it to save you topping it up.
Im sure some will argue its all too much fuss - but if you're happy drinking instant coffee then go for it, if you can appreciate a decent brew then have a play around with an aeropress - only down side is you'll realise just how ***** costa or Starbucks coffee is once you get into it.
Definitely the aeropress
It was invented by the fella that invented the aerobie frisbee - apparently he's a coffee nerd and wanted to make the best coffee maker possible.
They're really good - so good I have one for home, fishing and at work. Whenever I go on holiday I take one with me as I love a decent brew first thing in the morning.
Its a bit like a fat syringe with a filter in the end. If you google for "inverted method aeropress youtube" you'll come across tons of videos showing how to use it.The filter serves two purposes - one to filter out all the grit you get in a French press or cafetière, but secondly it means the water is forced through the ground coffee under pressure, which releases more of the essential oils and flavours in the coffee.
They even have world championships with it - when I say "they" I mean the beardy hipster types. There's so many things the affect the taste - the type of beans, how they're roasted, how the coffee is ground, how you push the syringe down and some even claim how you pour the water onto the coffee grinds - load of bollax if you ask me, but one thing I have found that definitely makes a big difference is the water temp. If you have it too hot (boiling) it actually burns the coffee making it quite bitter (thats why those Bialetti Mokka pots aren't so great - the steam actually burns the coffee). What I do is pour the water into my cup first with a bit of cold water in the bottom of the cup - just to take the edge off the boiling water, then pour the water from the cup into the inverted aeropress - that then leaves some water in the cup - which is fine as once the coffee is brewed and you push it through the filter into your cup it already has the water in it to save you topping it up.
Im sure some will argue its all too much fuss - but if you're happy drinking instant coffee then go for it, if you can appreciate a decent brew then have a play around with an aeropress - only down side is you'll realise just how ***** costa or Starbucks coffee is once you get into it.
I just use a coffee stovepot, taylors lava java coffee and a splash of baileys...spot on😁
Stovepot wise, loads of cheap ones on ebay or amazon... Much cheaper than the fishing branded ones
Stovepot wise, loads of cheap ones on ebay or amazon... Much cheaper than the fishing branded ones
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Agree with spinbowler coffee bags are the way forward. Dropped the aeropress when the bags came out, more expensive but worth it for convenience.
Agree with spinbowler coffee bags are the way forward. Dropped the aeropress when the bags came out, more expensive but worth it for convenience.
I stick with Alfredo Bialetti's invention of the Moka coffee pot.
I do not drink instant coffee even at home, always using a cafetiere or Moka pot. I do try various coffees, and there is a difference in taste.
Current favourite is a Fairtrade coffee by Percol from Columbia. Even that is a story as Percol have gone plastic free, the bags can be composted.
I do not drink instant coffee even at home, always using a cafetiere or Moka pot. I do try various coffees, and there is a difference in taste.
Current favourite is a Fairtrade coffee by Percol from Columbia. Even that is a story as Percol have gone plastic free, the bags can be composted.
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C, not specifically what you're after but....I've been using this little tea strainer for the last 4 months and I've got to say it's a great bit of kit for a single cup of Coffee, it has folding handles too so it can be stored in your cup too (well my standard cup anyway) so it's not taking up any extra space. Couple of spoons of filter Coffee in it, stir and lift every now and then if you can be bothered, perfect cuppa every time, simply tap the grounds into a bag and it's good to go again. I had no idea it could be used for coffee until I read the reviews, the holes in it are tiny, only the usual sludge in the bottom of the cup.
It'll be coming with me when I start fishing again. On the subject of Coffee Lidls own brand are very nice.
C, not specifically what you're after but....I've been using this little tea strainer for the last 4 months and I've got to say it's a great bit of kit for a single cup of Coffee, it has folding handles too so it can be stored in your cup too (well my standard cup anyway) so it's not taking up any extra space. Couple of spoons of filter Coffee in it, stir and lift every now and then if you can be bothered, perfect cuppa every time, simply tap the grounds into a bag and it's good to go again. I had no idea it could be used for coffee until I read the reviews, the holes in it are tiny, only the usual sludge in the bottom of the cup.
It'll be coming with me when I start fishing again. On the subject of Coffee Lidls own brand are very nice.
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Aeropress coffee maker
tried those Taylors coffee bags bought a box of every flavour AND GAVE THEM AWAY IMHO
Aeropress coffee maker
tried those Taylors coffee bags bought a box of every flavour AND GAVE THEM AWAY IMHO
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i have the aeropress travel its brill
i have the aeropress travel its brill
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Have to agree OG, you can make a decent coffee with the aero press, that's what I use now rather than the Italian espresso pots, by the time it bubbles through on a gas stove it's burnt. Can't believe people are extolling those coffee bags, they make muck.
Have to agree OG, you can make a decent coffee with the aero press, that's what I use now rather than the Italian espresso pots, by the time it bubbles through on a gas stove it's burnt. Can't believe people are extolling those coffee bags, they make muck.
If you guys like a good cup, then the coffee mod supplies some really nice beans
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I think the bags are OK if you like French style coffee, crap if you like Italian style.
How are you guys getting a decent espresso out of the aero press? What I get is a long way short of what I get from my coffee machine or moka pot with the same quantity and grind of coffee?
What I end up with is more French than Italian.
It's better if I use a filter above and below a compressed bed of coffee but that means taking another implement to compact it
I think the bags are OK if you like French style coffee, crap if you like Italian style.
How are you guys getting a decent espresso out of the aero press? What I get is a long way short of what I get from my coffee machine or moka pot with the same quantity and grind of coffee?
What I end up with is more French than Italian.
It's better if I use a filter above and below a compressed bed of coffee but that means taking another implement to compact it
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Just watch James Hoffmann on YouTube. He explains and master different styles of brewing coffee. Moka pot, AeroPress, V60, grinders....
Use your Moka pot with boiling water. In that way it doesn't burn the ground coffee any more
Just watch James Hoffmann on YouTube. He explains and master different styles of brewing coffee. Moka pot, AeroPress, V60, grinders....
Use your Moka pot with boiling water. In that way it doesn't burn the ground coffee any more