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Let’s talk coffee
- Thread starter jmattbassplaya
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I should ban you guys from this thread for talking about instant coffee. 
-Mike
-Mike
I should ban you guys from this thread for talking about instant coffee.
-Mike
Do what you must, I the damage is done.
Instant coffee is only to be used in extreme situations. (camping, all other coffee options exhausted, you’re on the lam, etc).I should ban you guys from this thread for talking about instant coffee.
-Mike
- Dec 21, 2007
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I've been on a Kalitaa 185 pour over rig for the last five years. I just upgraded to a Batazia Encore grinder and have been all about it. Two brews a day, 10 oz cup plus a little extra in a thermos. It's one of a couple of things I can look forward to every single day.
My response was tongue in cheek! But, you are duly noted.
Sorry about that, it took me a minute. Maybe two.
I’ve been using a stainless Bialetti moka pot on and off for a year and been frustrated with my results. Often I get watery, bitter, or burnt tasting coffee from my own roasted beans that produce perfectly good coffee using other brewing methods. When I did get it right, it was really really good.
In general I found lighter coffees did poorly while more robust roasts, generally intended for espresso, did better. I did some more reading this week and gave the moka pot another spin today after a month or so off. I am working through a couple pounds of Rwanda Nyamasheke that makes a nice, bittersweet americano at full city roast using my Aeropress. It came out great! I did a couple of things different. First, I brewed over a lower heat setting on my glass top stove. It took a few minutes longer. Second, as soon as it was finished, I poured it into my cup and chilled it for 15 minutes. Then added a couple ice cubes, stir, and sip. I will try to repeat it tomorrow.
In general I found lighter coffees did poorly while more robust roasts, generally intended for espresso, did better. I did some more reading this week and gave the moka pot another spin today after a month or so off. I am working through a couple pounds of Rwanda Nyamasheke that makes a nice, bittersweet americano at full city roast using my Aeropress. It came out great! I did a couple of things different. First, I brewed over a lower heat setting on my glass top stove. It took a few minutes longer. Second, as soon as it was finished, I poured it into my cup and chilled it for 15 minutes. Then added a couple ice cubes, stir, and sip. I will try to repeat it tomorrow.
I found some great Tanzanian Peaberry online awhile back. It was nice to have, again. But the best stuff I had was a Nepalese coffee. I'd like to find more of that. There used to be a place in the town where I used to live, where the husband and wife who owned the place would get all this different coffee. I loved to go in there and find new coffee.
I remember brewing myself a thermos full of this great Tanzanian to take on a road trip. I drank it all, and when I stopped for some coffee at a gas station, it was like drinking hot brake fluid.
I remember brewing myself a thermos full of this great Tanzanian to take on a road trip. I drank it all, and when I stopped for some coffee at a gas station, it was like drinking hot brake fluid.
Nicely done, and thank you for the detailed results.
I love our Bialetti, but it is not forgiving. If you make a mistake, it lets you know. If you don't, it also rewards you handsomely.
-Mike
I should ban you guys from this thread for talking about instant coffee.
-Mike
Folgers crystals into vanilla bean ice cream. Blend with a little bit of ice for a damn nice coffee smoothie
My Bialetti rules.
Don't pack the coffee down into it.
Don't fill the tank past the bottom of the valve. Don't fill the tank less than the bottom of the valve.
My little Bialetti makes its own rules. Fill the tank just to the centre tit of the valve.
Don't pack the coffee down into it.
Don't fill the tank past the bottom of the valve. Don't fill the tank less than the bottom of the valve.
My little Bialetti makes its own rules. Fill the tank just to the centre tit of the valve.
You know he could actually?Folgers crystals into vanilla bean ice cream. Blend with a little bit of ice for a damn nice coffee smoothie
He could but Mike is a man of reason and no small amount of mirth. I'm gonna guess it would take them saying they prefer Sanka over his personally roasted blends for him to reach for the hammer of "Whatsamatta U?"
Blue Star Coffee Roasters. Get the whole bean version, and a grinder. You won’t regret it. Selection of styles there is always good.
Okay this is good stuff! If you roast your own and like Central American beans that lean towards a caramel, roasted nut, and chocolate profile ...this is a fine example.
