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Jeffbucc 11-17-2015 10:52 PM


100,000+ holes per square inch
Good filtration yo

Jeffbucc 11-17-2015 10:53 PM

Im super weird about cool nick knacks like this, $12 is nothin'.

From the website, seems like it helps flavor??


2. What's the difference between the S Filter and paper? Paper filters trap flavor oils and coffee particles. We created the S Filter to capture the advantages of paper (trapping fine coffee particles) while preserving the full flavor of a French press coffee (by allowing flavorful coffee oils into your cup).

18psi 11-17-2015 11:03 PM

well the part about paper filtering out some of the oils is true.

if that sucker completely prevents grittiness while letting the oils pass through, I guess its purdy cool

Reverend Greg 11-18-2015 12:11 AM

Actually the gold filter died a few days ago, I'm back to my Ikea stovetop espresso maker with a modified pressure valve. I bought a new valve grom McMaster-Carr, its 2 bar and quieter.
Greg

kenzo42 11-18-2015 03:19 AM

Thoughts on hypercholesterolemic factor with no paper filter?

y8s 11-18-2015 10:50 AM


Originally Posted by turbofan (Post 1284577)
Comments on my beans? Those really are my beans, took that photo this morning.

Looks pretty good. Can't tell color well without a nice white bg but i'd guess City or City+?


Originally Posted by Jeffbucc (Post 1284706)
I just picked up a Baratza Encore burr grinder and a stainless steel reusable filter for my Aeropress...dear god, a quality burr grinder makes all the difference with your esperesso. So smooth!

Using Caffe Ibis beans from this company out of Northern Utah, super good quality stuff, ask for Mike tell him Jeff from Great Harvest set you up.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1447815912

We use the Baratza old model of that grinder at work. Is great. I've rebuilt it once after the original (warrantied) gears stripped. I suggest cleaning out the base every few months to remove the shitloads of grounds that get in there.

Related:

I've never been a metal filter fan, but one of the KEY things you need is a consistent grind size. I'd err on the larger end of the range for drip coffee when using a metal mesh filter. But then I hate french press sludge.

Girz0r 11-18-2015 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Girz0r (Post 1284464)
Coffee gurus. I need an opinion on a xmas coffee gift idea.

Best gift for a coffee drinker? Ultimate brew mug? Grinder? Exotic beans for all the yums?

Looking for something that is useful & convenient for daily use that doesn't break the bank.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1447862469

Alright snobs,

I think I may have come up with an idea...

Yeti lowball rambler
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1447862469

But with a twist, and get it hydro dipped with zebra print. Creative, unique, and that woman I'm trying to gift too loves zebra print.

Opinions?

http://img0.thejournal.ie/inline/141...ersion=1410448

18psi 11-18-2015 11:03 AM

is she a hipster?

Girz0r 11-18-2015 11:26 AM

Probably. Doesn't dress or act like one but she enjoys the hipster scene in Austin, drinks craft beers, listens to local indie bands. Closet hipster?

y8s 11-18-2015 11:39 AM

hipster is dead. indie bands are pervasive as is craft beer. there's nothing wrong with appreciating manly comfort and beards even if you're not a hipster.

18psi 11-18-2015 11:39 AM

hahaha

well in that case, yeah that's a cool gift

Jeffbucc 11-19-2015 02:31 PM


Originally Posted by y8s (Post 1284832)
We use the Baratza old model of that grinder at work. Is great. I've rebuilt it once after the original (warrantied) gears stripped. I suggest cleaning out the base every few months to remove the shitloads of grounds that get in there.

Related:

I've never been a metal filter fan, but one of the KEY things you need is a consistent grind size. I'd err on the larger end of the range for drip coffee when using a metal mesh filter. But then I hate french press sludge.

:likecat:

Thanks for the advice on the Baratza, I noticed it likes to hold on to the grounds and it is sorta a pain to clean.

You DO have to adjust the grind on the Baratza a little more coarse than you would otherwise to get the grounds to not permeate the filter, but by a little more coarse I'm talking moving from a 9 to an 11 on coarseness, not a huge bump.

EO2K 11-20-2015 12:38 PM

I need to thank you guys for keeping this thread going. Being sick at home for most of the week I finally figured out why when I make coffee it comes out amazing and when my wife makes it quality is completely terrible. Same beans, same filters, same water, same machine. It turns out its all about the grind. She vaporizes the beans in the grinder for 10-12 seconds where I pulse it for maybe 4-5 seconds in total. It makes a HUGE difference.

Warning: Drip machine content to follow

On a related subject, our is done. Someone recommend me a better and cheaper drip machine or I'm just going to order another one.

y8s 11-20-2015 01:05 PM


Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1285419)
Warning: Drip machine content to follow

On a related subject, our Cuisinart DDC-1200 is done. Someone recommend me a better and cheaper drip machine or I'm just going to order another one.

CoffeeGeek - Coffee: Machines and Brewing Methods, Temperature experiment on the Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central

Seems like it brews a little cool. I wouldn't use hot tap water for what it's worth though.

I'd do a little quick googling and see what cheap machines can maintain proper brew temp. 190+/-5 F is target.

Jeffbucc 11-20-2015 09:11 PM

Also, most thermometers I've seen that come with any equipment can easily be more that 10* off temp. I've noticed a big difference in my aeropress espressos when I pour it after getting an accurate temp reading.

I use these pen thermometers in my bakery and they find true temp in 2-3 seconds(depends on the temperature constant throughout the thing you are testing) and are waterproof. Obviouslky, you can get much much cheaper ones, but as long as it is a reputable brand name, you can be assured it is calibrated well.


(if baller use a $700 thermocouple to test you temps as well! God damn love my thermocouple)((used to get oven and water temps))

EO2K 11-20-2015 09:37 PM

As a homebrewer I'm all about dem temperatures. Gotta keep the enzymes happy after all.

The Thermapen is far and away one of the best digital thermometers available to the everyman and I'm glad to see them finally selling on Amazon. I think I have 4-5 different ThermoWorks products in my kitchen and they are all bauce.

demoniam 11-21-2015 11:47 AM

I love my Thermapen!

y8s 11-23-2015 10:24 AM

I made a terrible video while I aeropressed. I brewed these:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uQ...p=w465-h826-no


18psi 11-23-2015 10:42 AM

Ooh that's fresh

y8s 11-23-2015 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1285912)
Ooh that's fresh

farmers market buy.

shit bloomed all over the place. normally not an issue with mass market stuff. I didn't even consider it and then sploorj.


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