Drip coffee thread

is this like the vietnamese style drip things or are you talking more fancy?

got a few of them in the cupboard from a trip, only ever used them with the civet coffee I bought, my problem is having the grinder set up for espresso I can never be bothered to change the settings all the way back for course!

might try a side by side comparison using the same beans - be a good taste test
 
The bonavita variable temps are so nice, but much more expensive here. I think the 1.7l variable electric retails at $119 over there - can't find one for under £100 here, even the boggo electric is £95 on the rainforest.
 
Ok, got me a V60 on its way. I gave Pact another go and found a code for a free V60 for new signups. FREEV60 if you haven't used Pact before.

I was quite prepared to splash out £20 on a Clever dripper from the coffee place in town but she doesn't stock them, only a Chinese copy of a ceramic V60 which was a bit too expensive. This seems like a good way to give it a go :)

We have urns at work for boiling water on tap, which is just perfect control for dripping :D
 
So how come drip coffee isn't cold by the time you get to it? Even though I warm my aeropress, cup etc religiously when brewing, by the time it's brewed it's basically at drinking temperature.
 
Scam said:
So how come drip coffee isn't cold by the time you get to it? Even though I warm my aeropress, cup etc religiously when brewing, by the time it's brewed it's basically at drinking temperature.
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How long do you leave it for? Do you use boiling water, or boiled water than you've left to cool slightly?
When I use my Aeropress, I leave it for between 30 seconds and 2 minutes, then press. After a drop more water added to the mug, it's still piping hot.
 
Oh don't get me wrong it's still hot. But I like my coffee hot :p If I'm using my insulated mug it stays too hot to drink for a few mins. If I'm using a regular (warmed) mug it's just-about drinkeable by the time I take it through to the lounge.

I boil the kettle and leave it for 2mins with the lid off. Pour, and brew in the inverted AP for 45-60secs before plunging.
 
Scam said:
Oh don't get me wrong it's still hot. But I like my coffee hot :p If I'm using my insulated mug it stays too hot to drink for a few mins. If I'm using a regular (warmed) mug it's just-about drinkeable by the time I take it through to the lounge.

I boil the kettle and leave it for 2mins with the lid off. Pour, and brew in the inverted AP for 45-60secs before plunging.
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I'm thinking you have a high heat-pain threshold :D!
My coffee will usually last me at least 20 minutes. I love it as it cools right down, depending on the beans used, it can really bring out different flavours.
 
^ I agree with that - let it cool a bit, see how the flavours change. Some of the funkier coffees (ethiopians etc) really seem to come in to their own as they drop in temp. Certaintly get a little bit more kick in mine.
 
Regarding Aeropress, when a recipe calls for say 85c water, is it best to stop at 85c or reach a boil then drop to 85c? Or does it not really matter :p
 
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