Aeropress Coffee maker

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Hi guys,

I just bought one of these:

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Very pleased with it!

Usually use a Bodum but this is quicker and you get no sludge in the cup. Low acidity, lots of favour! Like it.

Anyone else have one of these? I've been following the manufacturer's instructions, but there seems to be lots of different methods depending on your taste/required end result.

Anyway, great product! :)

John
 
Looks good. I'm a bit of a novice at this kind of thing. Is it basically an improved version of the cafetierre then? I take it you just bung some ready-ground coffee in.
 
I'm a bit of a coffee nut and we have one of these at home (along with a load of other paraphernalia) It seems to make pretty decent coffee with the less great coffee, and with no sludge...
 
Pig Cat said:
Looks good. I'm a bit of a novice at this kind of thing. Is it basically an improved version of the cafetierre then? I take it you just bung some ready-ground coffee in.
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Yeah, just bung some (preferably) freshly roasted and ground (with a burr, ideally) coffee and add hot water.

I think it's a combination of French Press and Espresso with benefits of both.

It creates a great short coffee which can be used for longer drinks but it's certainly not true espresso.

John
 
Mockingbird said:
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Yeah, that's one of the alternate methods. Seems to be a longer brewing time than suggested by the manufacturer.

What are the benefits of doing it this way? I'm sure you'd get more acidity like this?

John
 
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Commercial is funny though!... :lol:

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Blades said:
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Commercial is funny though!... :lol:

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Is Nespresso any good?
 
49er said:
Blades said:
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Commercial is funny though!... :lol:

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Is Nespresso any good?
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The machines vary - some extract better than others. And some of the pod varieties are very similar and hard to tell apart. Most of the varieties are good but Arpeggio is really good. The closest to real espresso you'll get without going the whole hog. It's certainly convenient (apart from having to order the pods online or go to Selfridges)....

You'll still have to descale the machine regularly (I know this first hand, after a few months it'll start to taste burnt).

However, I hate the whole pretentious ad campaigns and the "lifestyle" they're trying to sell you.

It's good coffee - certainly better than the bitter, burnt crap you get from places like Nero ("Best espresso this side of Milan".... really?!)

John
 
antdad said:
What a palava!...not used one but I think I'd still prefer a stove top Mocha for a strong brew.
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I have one of those and to me it always tastes burnt.

I've tried many things to prevent the length of time the coffee is exposed to heat while the water boils. Boiling the water in the kettle first then finishing off in the pot is better, and turning the heat off as soon as you hear the gurgle.

I still find it too bitter and a tad metallic for my taste. Heck, millions of Italians can't all be wrong.... :mrgreen:
 
Well...Nespresso is king here in the states..and if you want good strong coffee find a can of bewerable coffee called "Chuck Full O Nuts"... :mrgreen:
 

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I always wanted to get a stovetop Mocha however I only have an electric hob and figure that by the time it reaches the right heat, I'd have been as well using a french press.

I did contemplate buying a small camping stove just so I could make coffee using a Mocha.
 
Different drink altogether Andy, a Moka should be fine on a hob if your prepared to wait just a little longer.

John's right about tasting a little metallic, it will be until the pot has become seasoned. You do this by not scrubbing off the coffee film build up that occurs and just rinsing it out carefully with water. I have a 35 year old pot I sort of inherited that just makes the best stuff arguably better than my trad expresso machines IMO. I don't subscribe to all bitterness being bad and smooth for smooth sake, it's all part of the complex bouquet that can be created if you choose to take the same sort of care as you would with the Aeropress.

The coffee nerds rattle on about length of extraction and water temp. Find the right beans, grind size, don't tamp too hard, predampen the grind with cold water if you must and you should be rewarded and then look at both items and ask yourself what you would rather own. ;)
 
Tony, cheers for the input.

There are times I like a mug of freshly brewed coffee however I do occasionally feel that a mug is a commitment and I just want an espresso with a little glass of cold water on the side.

If I'm right, the Mocha will get me closest to that classic espresso taste?
 
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