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Punchy

Punchy

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I finally got a chance to try out my steel filter and Hario mini burr grinder and oh what a difference. So much more of the aroma gets left in the flavor of the coffee it's amazing.

I did 10-12g of medium grounds (the 1 cup mark on the grinder), then filled to the 2 cup mark with nearly-boiling water on the Aeropress. Let it sit 10 seconds, stir 10 times, let it drain into my mug. Didn't even need to use the plunger.

What's your technique for a great cup?
 
Punchy said:
Someday. I barely have time for guitar class right now :lol:
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If you get one of the counter top roasters, it's almost as easy as making toast. However I think everyone should start out with a few the heat gun dog bowl batches just to really get that perspective, if possible
 
I usually use the "pour" method. I have a metal filter but TBH usually use paper ones. Also have a burr grinder but I am starting to lust after a new one; the current one is nice but the finest grind isn't quite fine enough for my wife. I think she may be snorting it.

I have a french press that I use once in a while, but on the whole I think I prefer a pour.

Sidenote: the other day I bought a fine new bag of freshly roasted Hawaiian, not realizing that it had a bunch of coconut flavor added. I just like my coffee to be coffee flavored. :cry:
 
Have you tried the flip brew method w/ the aero?

Increasing the time the coffee is exposed to the water will give you more extraction.
 
tiger roach said:
I usually use the "pour" method. I have a metal filter but TBH usually use paper ones. Also have a burr grinder but I am starting to lust after a new one; the current one is nice but the finest grind isn't quite fine enough for my wife. I think she may be snorting it.

I have a french press that I use once in a while, but on the whole I think I prefer a pour.

Sidenote: the other day I bought a fine new bag of freshly roasted Hawaiian, not realizing that it had a bunch of coconut flavor added. I just like my coffee to be coffee flavored. :cry:
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Sometimes I don't mind a little flavor. The stuff I bought to work is Hazelnut (it was a gift). But yeah, I prefer my coffee-flavored coffee as well.

I'm curious if I'm doing something wrong, as I'm not needing to press. If I didn't agitate I'd probably need to press, but as soon as I stir, it just drains into my cup. Not complaining, just seems like every recipe/instruction I see says press for 30-40s. :shrug:
 
Lerxst said:
Have you tried the flip brew method w/ the aero?

Increasing the time the coffee is exposed to the water will give you more extraction.
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Haven't tried inverted yet. I make enough of a mess as it is without adding complications :embarrassed:
 
Punchy said:
I'm curious if I'm doing something wrong, as I'm not needing to press. If I didn't agitate I'd probably need to press, but as soon as I stir, it just drains into my cup. Not complaining, just seems like every recipe/instruction I see says press for 30-40s. :shrug:
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I use a very fine grind in the aero....you need to exert some real force to press it.
 
Punchy said:
Do you stir at all? Maybe I'm just adding too much water to begin with. Need to get a beaker. That's my next purchase :grin:
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yes for a couple seconds before I press. I don't measure, I just eyeball the water.
 
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