Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

[Raymond Lin]

I used to be able to drink coffee without milk once, particularly with instant coffee years ago. It absolutely masks bad coffee. I do drink semi-skimmed which destroys latte art, or isn't as good as full fat milk, but it's what I'm used to.

Had a few bits arrive today, including the Hario Switch. Hadn't realised it came with some paper filters so now have an abundance of them. Will be trying this over the next few days.

I actually got this travel filter coffee frame thing today, thought it would be. some really thin sheet metal but it turns out very well made, no sharp edges at all and very sturdy once put together. Comes in this nice pouch too.

But the grinder fits in the Aeropress PERFECTLY and I have a metal filter in there that doesn't need replacing now, so no worries of running out mid trip or lose them or getting them wet accidentally. (I won't travel with the handle connected, but it's amazing that it fits with enough clearance for it to spin around freely!

 

[Timber]

I actually got this travel filter coffee frame thing today, thought it would be. some really thin sheet metal but it turns out very well made, no sharp edges at all and very sturdy once put together. Comes in this nice pouch too.

That's looks very cool. I assume the end result isn't that different from using a Hario V60? I know there are different pour over drippers like the Mugen etc.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Yeah, it's just a pour over vessel at the end of the day.

 

[batfink]

Ty again. Looks like they are based in Europe? Will check it out. Hadn't thought to look for a dedicated decaf bean seller. Although it's going to be easier to order everything from the same seller to reduce postage.

They're UK based.

 

[LuckyBenski]

Going to start weaning myself off putting milk in my coffee, not only does my stomach don't really agree with it, it's healthier without. It turns out my stomach don't even agree with Oats milk either, Soya is okay but might as well cut it out if i can.

But boy....now you realise how much of milk can mask the taste of bad coffee lol. Luckily my roasting technique isn't too bad, my roasts are quite enjoyable.

Black coffee is only coffee!

 

[Raymond Lin]

I have already weaned myself off sugar in the last month. Today had my first black coffee in months.