Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

InQ said:
Newbie here... Bought an Aeropress and have also ordered some ground from hasbean (http://www.hasbean.co.uk/collection...hoeira-da-grama-yellow-bourbon-pulped-natural).... I assume I am correct in that I ordered the filter ground?
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Yup. Good choice with Fazenda Cachoeira. I've just finished my 4th bag of it in 3 weeks.... Need to get some more now. ;)

Using the filter grind, you'll need to use the inverted method of using the aeropress to get the right extraction.

Check out www.brewmethods.com aeropress section for the inverted method.
 
Flibster said:
Yup. Good choice with Fazenda Cachoeira. I've just finished my 4th bag of it in 3 weeks.... Need to get some more now. ;)

Using the filter grind, you'll need to use the inverted method of using the aeropress to get the right extraction.

Check out www.brewmethods.com aeropress section for the inverted method.
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Thanks, what would i buy to use the Aeropress 'normally' as a matter of interest?
 
Well, i've finally got through all 200 paper filters i had for my clever dripper so laziness and necessity mean i'm onto using the v60 for my coffee needs, which isn't a bad thing - good to play around with another method properly :)

Also got a set of digital scales, something i've never really been to bothered about (but the misses wanted them for bread making) so I'm not ultra exact - 20g of coffee, 30ml water & 30seconds for the bloom, 270ml more water over 2min.
Lovely :D
 
Grimley said:
This is a good place to have a decent coffee if you are ever in Lincoln
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I have been there a number of times when I visited friends and relatives in the area.

It is a really quirky place and a lovely bunch of people.

Only downside is when it gets busy be prepared to wait a while.

There is also Stokes coffee which is pretty decent as well (Although they do tend to do dark roasts rather than a medium/light roast)
 
davetherave2 said:
There is also Stokes coffee which is pretty decent as well (Although they do tend to do dark roasts rather than a medium/light roast)
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I went in there as well. Not as good as Coffee Aroma, but you in their main shop & its like stepping back in time (40's background music, old fashioned waitress uniforms) I don't mind the darker roast coffees either, as long they don't burn them to a crisp like certain chain coffee shops do. ;)
 
InQ said:
Thanks, what would i buy to use the Aeropress 'normally' as a matter of interest?
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To be honest, I think the inverted method is the best method, so I'd describe it as "normal". If you didn't want to use the inverted method though, you'd need a grind that is finer than filter, but not as fine as espresso. It's easiest to buy the beans and grind them yourself, but if you can't do that, the filter grind should be fine.
 
Siliconslave said:
Well, i've finally got through all 200 paper filters i had for my clever dripper so laziness and necessity mean i'm onto using the v60 for my coffee needs, which isn't a bad thing - good to play around with another method properly :)

Also got a set of digital scales, something i've never really been to bothered about (but the misses wanted them for bread making) so I'm not ultra exact - 20g of coffee, 30ml water & 30seconds for the bloom, 270ml more water over 2min.
Lovely :D
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I've still not got around to using my clever dripper. I'm far too busy trying to sort out a good espresso pull (bottomless portafilter is fun!) and getting micro foam (which I am failing badly at :( ). I might try it out later...
 
Broke out the clever dripper last night, had the grind too fine but wasn't too bad. Got it much closer this morning and it's a lovely cup of coffee. I still prefer this and the Aeropress over an espresso based americano. After reading the coffee forums it seems that is to be expected. It's fun playing with all the different methods and all the different techniques for each of them!
 
Im really liking the Aeropress makes such a good mug of coffee.

I started using the inverted method but gone to the normal way round and there is no difference IMO. Maybe its because i grind my own beans, about two turns out on the hario grinder.

Im using the filters a few times each as well i cant bring myself to bin them each time.
 
I find quite a difference using the inverted method, you control the brew time. I use quite a fine grind and depending on the coffee sometimes less water which I then dilute in cup. Basically you get to play around a lot more when inverted :)
 
Rojin said:
I find quite a difference using the inverted method, you control the brew time. I use quite a fine grind and depending on the coffee sometimes less water which I then dilute in cup. Basically you get to play around a lot more when inverted :)
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I control the brew time the right way up, tip water in stir, leave for 30 seconds then start pushing slowly, the perfect brew.
 
The normal (i.e. non-inverted) to me doesnt seem to make much sense. I've always used inverted since I got an aeropress, I tried the 'normal' way once and then switched.

I use a fairly fine grind on my MC2, about 17g of beans, 250ml water for 1m30-2mins, then about a 30s push. Make up the mug with water and either add milk or not depending on how I feel :)

Worked well for me, the age of the beans definitely makes a difference though! Found an older Hasbean pack (late Sept roast) and can definitely tell the difference to the new batch I've had through.
 
robj20 said:
I control the brew time the right way up, tip water in stir, leave for 30 seconds then start pushing slowly, the perfect brew.
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But can you brew for 1-2 minutes without it seeping out when it isn't inverted? Using it inverted, I like to alter the grind and the brew time to see how the taste differs.
 
molinari said:
But can you brew for 1-2 minutes without it seeping out when it isn't inverted? Using it inverted, I like to alter the grind and the brew time to see how the taste differs.
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I dont see why not. The number two from the World Aeropress Championshipsip does the normal way and 3 minute brew time.

I alter the grind depending on the beans but the time stays at 30 seconds.
 
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Flibster said:
If anyone kickstartered the ZPM Espresso machine, the company is no more. No machines to be delivered.

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what's ks policy on this? It met it's goal and yet they aren't going to deliver, is it a case of charge back with through the credit card company or paypal? Or have people lost their money?

I didn't back this btw
 
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