Lets talk about COFFEE

[Flambeur]



I don't understand your question. Aero is essentially going to give you a cleaner, slightly brighter cup than FP. Why do you want to move away from the FP to begin with?

a. boredom
b. maybe a cleaner cup?

Like I said, I'm not looking to stop using FP completely, but rather add another method, and now that I think about it, maybe one that will produce different results for variety's sake.

 

[Flambeur]

I guess since we are on the subject, is there another cheap grinder that will give me more ability to play with coarser grinds?

Like I said, now that I think about it, I think this is more about variety for me. So I'm probably looking to add more versatility to both grinding and brewing that I currently do. I'm not fundamentally unhappy with FP or anything.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Aero.

 

[b1os]

If you want to get rid of the sediment, aside from skimming the foam before plunging, you might want to get an Espro Press.

If you want a different method that is not prone to extreme variation, get an AeroPress or CCD. Try both out somewhere. Or just get the AeroPress now and the CCD in half a year when you're ready to try something else.

 

[Flambeur]

Ok. Will Aeropress do a full 16oz mug in one sitting?

 

[Flambeur]

oops

 

[b1os]

You can make a stronger brew and dilute it with water. I suppose this comes with a few compromises but it seems to be the norm for preparing larger batches with an AP--I've never tried it. It usually makes 8 oz or so?

 

[Flambeur]

Also, AP coffee will go well with my mocha hazelnut nondairy creamer, right?

j/k :foo:

 

[WiredandTired]

Chemex is pour over and optimally uses a goose neck kettle to optimize flow of water to saturate grounds. Aero press is fill, steep, plunge. It produces a coffee concentrate to dilute to taste.

AP does require physical effort to plunge and some do find that to be inconvenient.

Both use paper filters which will filter grounds and some amount of the coffee oils for a "cleaner cup".

I stick with the CCD for daily use, though this talk of an espro press has me interested.

 

[indesertum]



Skerton is made to grind very fine for espresso use, which it is good at. It is not designed to do grinds associated with immersion brewing.

I am 95% sure this is not true. Skertons are really bad for espresso because it's inconsistent at both extremes of particle size.

It's not great for french press either but you can mod so it's much more stable and produce less fines

It's meant to be used along with the Hario v60 pour overs which is a finer grind but not as fine as espresso. Sometimes they're sold in sets from what I understand although I've never seen these so called sets

 

[b1os]

It definitely needs a stepless mod to somewhat qualify as an espresso grinder. How well it works with the mod I can't say. So if its main purpose were espresso-fine grounds, they would've sticked to a stepless design.

 

[patrickBOOTH]



I am 95% sure this is not true. Skertons are really bad for espresso because it's inconsistent at both extremes of particle size.

It's not great for french press either but you can mod so it's much more stable and produce less fines

It's meant to be used along with the Hario v60 pour overs which is a finer grind but not as fine as espresso. Sometimes they're sold in sets from what I understand although I've never seen these so called sets

Well, you're 100% wrong.

 

[b1os]

Anyway, semi-recent news: Starbucks now offers wine and beer (at selected stores).

 

[Flambeur]

I guess I should throw the CCD into the mix too? Or just order all three...

 

[indesertum]

I've never come across someone saying skertons are best at espressos.