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Nice, a proper Bialetti as well.View attachment 102411
This is all I have but I can put this on my camping stove and drink a cup of Joe absolutely anywhere!
Paul.
Nice, a proper Bialetti as well.View attachment 102411
This is all I have but I can put this on my camping stove and drink a cup of Joe absolutely anywhere!
Paul.
It's the perfect pot for me, I only have one strong cup in the morning to give me a kick start, I've cut down on my coffee consumption and prefer to have an aged tea during the day, I don't have much trouble getting to sleep now!Nice, a proper Bialetti as well.
I use one every morning P. - albeit the 9-cup version - that's using the Italian 'cups for small mice' measures - I couldn't be bothered with pour-over first thing. That requires concentration but the Moka pot is foolproof and I really enjoy the brew it produces. V60 for the afternoon. I've had the Bialetti for 15 years? I've only had to change a gasket once in that time. They are getting expensive for the real thing these days.View attachment 102411
This is all I have but I can put this on my camping stove and drink a cup of Joe absolutely anywhere!
Paul.
I use one every morning P. - albeit the 9-cup version - that's using the Italian 'cups for small mice' measures - I couldn't be bothered with pour-over first thing. That requires concentration but the Moka pot is foolproof and I really enjoy the brew it produces. V60 for the afternoon. I've had the Bialetti for 15 years? I've only had to change a gasket once in that time. They are getting expensive for the real thing these days.
@hotmetal - that's beautiful. I don't have the patience or resources to go down the home espresso route. I've been advised it is a surefire path to madness. How do you find the Knock grinder? I looked at them but the deals on the Timemore C2 were just too good. I don't have to grind super-fine, granted. I could taste the difference with the hand-grinder from the off - compared to my KitchenAid flat burr grinder. The latter is still best for a Moka appropriate grind and quickly. It's first thing in the morning dammit!
@Dave in KY - I'm hugely impressed that you roast your own coffee. Is that not a tremendous amount of smoke and chaff to deal with? What prompted you to start? Taste - economy - reliable supply that will keep for months when green? Nothing wrong with filter coffee - the quintessentially American way to brew?
@ATG - I've never used an Aeropress but I have a couple of mates who love them and wouldn't use anything else. It seems that the people that like them - like them a lot. They've sold millions of the things for a reason presumably. Owners seem really satisfied with them. I don't need any more stuff though.
cheers all - I.
@Digimonkey - totally agree; well worth the effort - much better than the instant coffee - its own world of rabbit holes - countless variables - and not least YMMV!View attachment 102387
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#talesofgovanhill @Blademonkey
The coffee ritual is much like the shaving ritual?
- I.
@Ferry-shave @Dave in KY
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This is all I have but I can put this on my camping stove and drink a cup of Joe absolutely anywhere!
Paul.
Thank you Chris, I will give it a try.Paul, a friend gave me a most excellent tip when brewing with a moka pot - place an Aeropress filter onto the bottom of the metal filter - it gives a much cleaner cup of coffee. As ever YMMV,
Chris
Those are really fine looking beans. Single origin or blend? What does a maximum batch weigh? Cheers - I.
I use one every morning P. - albeit the 9-cup version - that's using the Italian 'cups for small mice' measures - I couldn't be bothered with pour-over first thing. That requires concentration but the Moka pot is foolproof and I really enjoy the brew it produces. V60 for the afternoon. I've had the Bialetti for 15 years? I've only had to change a gasket once in that time. They are getting expensive for the real thing these days.
@hotmetal - that's beautiful. I don't have the patience or resources to go down the home espresso route. I've been advised it is a surefire path to madness. How do you find the Knock grinder? I looked at them but the deals on the Timemore C2 were just too good. I don't have to grind super-fine, granted. I could taste the difference with the hand-grinder from the off - compared to my KitchenAid flat burr grinder. The latter is still best for a Moka appropriate grind and quickly. It's first thing in the morning dammit!
@Dave in KY - I'm hugely impressed that you roast your own coffee. Is that not a tremendous amount of smoke and chaff to deal with? What prompted you to start? Taste - economy - reliable supply that will keep for months when green? Nothing wrong with filter coffee - the quintessentially American way to brew?
@ATG - I've never used an Aeropress but I have a couple of mates who love them and wouldn't use anything else. It seems that the people that like them - like them a lot. They've sold millions of the things for a reason presumably. Owners seem really satisfied with them. I don't need any more stuff though.
cheers all - I.
Are you going down the roast your own beans route Iain? It's the next logical step for the perfect cup of coffee.Those are really fine looking beans. Single origin or blend? What does a maximum batch weigh? Cheers - I.
Thanks, most I can do is a pound but half to 3 Quarters a pound is better and easier on the motor stirring. Single origin. My favorite has been out of stock forever but I see small roasters selling it all roasted. My quess is they found what a good and consistent bean it was and bought out all that were available. I'm half thru my last 10 pound bag. Guatemalan Bella Carmona Antigua.Those are really fine looking beans. Single origin or blend? What does a maximum batch weigh? Cheers - I.
Iain - the Knock is a superb grinder - I got one years ago from Brew Lab in Edinburgh. The only issue is on occassion the handle comes off during the grind.I use one every morning P. - albeit the 9-cup version - that's using the Italian 'cups for small mice' measures - I couldn't be bothered with pour-over first thing. That requires concentration but the Moka pot is foolproof and I really enjoy the brew it produces. V60 for the afternoon. I've had the Bialetti for 15 years? I've only had to change a gasket once in that time. They are getting expensive for the real thing these days.
@hotmetal - that's beautiful. I don't have the patience or resources to go down the home espresso route. I've been advised it is a surefire path to madness. How do you find the Knock grinder? I looked at them but the deals on the Timemore C2 were just too good. I don't have to grind super-fine, granted. I could taste the difference with the hand-grinder from the off - compared to my KitchenAid flat burr grinder. The latter is still best for a Moka appropriate grind and quickly. It's first thing in the morning dammit!
@Dave in KY - I'm hugely impressed that you roast your own coffee. Is that not a tremendous amount of smoke and chaff to deal with? What prompted you to start? Taste - economy - reliable supply that will keep for months when green? Nothing wrong with filter coffee - the quintessentially American way to brew?
@ATG - I've never used an Aeropress but I have a couple of mates who love them and wouldn't use anything else. It seems that the people that like them - like them a lot. They've sold millions of the things for a reason presumably. Owners seem really satisfied with them. I don't need any more stuff though.
cheers all - I.