I have an aeropress - they are good but a lot of the time now I can not be arsed and a good cup of instant does the job. As mentioned the inverted method is the way to go and measure how much coffee grinds you use each time and how long you brew to get the same cup every go.
In reply to Post #17
Same here - inverted method. One tweak ive found makes far more difference in taste is the quality and temperature of the water. You dont want boiling water poured onto the ground coffee as you'll end up with a more bitter taste.
The way I do it is add the coffee to the inverted aeropress, wet the paper filter (just a few drops will do) and make sure its flattened and centred (if you dont do that you run more risk of it just leaking through whilst it brews).
Then I pour 1-2cm of cold water into my cup first, then top it up with boiling water - that takes the temp down a few degrees (you can play around with more cold water till you find the sweet spot you like), then I pour the water from the cup into the Aeropress. You'll probably spill a little in the process but not much, but doing this not only gives you a simple way of getting the temp right, but also means you have the right amount of water/coffee to fill the cup, without adding boiling water on top.
One other thing, my wife got me a nice coffee holder - it's made by a company called fellows - think she got it on amazon. It's basically a steel jar with a lid you can twist backwards and forwards that creates a vacuum inside which preserves the coffee longer. If you get one a 700ml is perfect for a 227-250g bag of ground coffee.
I used to go for more dark roasted coffees and espresso's but these days tend to go for more medium roasts. Marks's columbian is my usual go-to
Same here - inverted method. One tweak ive found makes far more difference in taste is the quality and temperature of the water. You dont want boiling water poured onto the ground coffee as you'll end up with a more bitter taste.
The way I do it is add the coffee to the inverted aeropress, wet the paper filter (just a few drops will do) and make sure its flattened and centred (if you dont do that you run more risk of it just leaking through whilst it brews).
Then I pour 1-2cm of cold water into my cup first, then top it up with boiling water - that takes the temp down a few degrees (you can play around with more cold water till you find the sweet spot you like), then I pour the water from the cup into the Aeropress. You'll probably spill a little in the process but not much, but doing this not only gives you a simple way of getting the temp right, but also means you have the right amount of water/coffee to fill the cup, without adding boiling water on top.
One other thing, my wife got me a nice coffee holder - it's made by a company called fellows - think she got it on amazon. It's basically a steel jar with a lid you can twist backwards and forwards that creates a vacuum inside which preserves the coffee longer. If you get one a 700ml is perfect for a 227-250g bag of ground coffee.
I used to go for more dark roasted coffees and espresso's but these days tend to go for more medium roasts. Marks's columbian is my usual go-to
In reply to Post #18
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In reply to Post #8
Stops the coffee leaking and less chance of dislodging the filter when you stir it.
Just needs a quick flip once you've screwed the filter/holder on and it brewed, then plunge it.
Takes a couple of practice goes but you'll soon get the hang of it.
Stops the coffee leaking and less chance of dislodging the filter when you stir it.
Just needs a quick flip once you've screwed the filter/holder on and it brewed, then plunge it.
Takes a couple of practice goes but you'll soon get the hang of it.
In reply to Post #20
Tbh I never noticed any difference in the inverted method , found the coffee and grind size to be paramount.
Tbh I never noticed any difference in the inverted method , found the coffee and grind size to be paramount.
I couldn't tell you instant from barrista style if you paid me. All the same to me.. 