Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

Timber said:
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.

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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.

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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!
 
Raymond Lin said:
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.
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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 said:
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.
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Black coffee is only coffee!
 
Cadder said:
Any other Niche Zero owners here?
The retention on mine is the only gripe I have with this, otherwise fantastic, grinder.
18g of Indian Monsoon Malabar beans turns into 17.2g ground coffee. If I rock the grinder it might come to 17.8g but rarely hits the 18. I have to drop a couple more beans in (which makes dosing into cellars less time-saving).
I appreciate MM is a dry bean and is more prone to retention, but any other beans I use (all RAVE at the moment) have some retention. 18g in is never 18g out unless some of the retained ground coffee comes out suddenly on 2nd or 3rd pour in a session.

A little while later and there's a little mound of coffee on the wooden plate - clearly has fallen out after being retained so long.

I cleaned it out a month or so ago, maybe I need to do it again. I don't want to go back to RDT if I can help it, although it works well for me.
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Is it the Niche Zero which has a slightly badly designed sealing ring between the hopper/bellows/funnel and the grinding chamber? I seem to remember on one of those machines it’s a thing that can be easily put in up the wrong way, it gets mangled or just left out completely.
 
Jonny69 said:
Is it the Niche Zero which has a slightly badly designed sealing ring between the hopper/bellows/funnel and the grinding chamber?
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Can't be the Niche you are thinking of as it have that in its design - no bellows, no sealing ring, no funnel.

If anything, the Niche is extremely well-designed compared to other grinders around its price range, which is why it is so good at what it does.
 
Eek. That's a lot of coffee leftover.

I've used the Hario Switch a couple of times now; last night and this morning. And after a hit and miss first coffee I can pretty much replicate how I've been brewing my coffee in the Aeropress (i.e. inverted). I tried 65 grind setting on the DF54 (medium beans), 2:30min immersion, Hario Switch pre-heated and paper wetted, no real stir, 100ml of water. If I do brew the full 250ml coffee it's lighter and fairly zesty tasting coffee with similarities as I find in the AP method.

Certainly easy to set-up and use than the AP, albeit both are super easy when compared to the moka pot, or Espresso machine. Might be a hit.
 
Well, that was interesting, I upped the temperature of my brew to 97 on my last shot, and it came out way too fast (~20 sec), as I'd also been tweaking the grind since it was too slow before (I know, I know, change one parameter at a time), and despite being completely "wrong", it was probably the nicest one I've done so far, almost all of the sour/bitterness gone, a lovely smooth nutty flavour with just a hint of sweetness to it!
 
Haggisman said:
Well, that was interesting, I upped the temperature of my brew to 97 on my last shot, and it came out way too fast (~20 sec), as I'd also been tweaking the grind since it was too slow before (I know, I know, change one parameter at a time), and despite being completely "wrong", it was probably the nicest one I've done so far, almost all of the sour/bitterness gone, a lovely smooth nutty flavour with just a hint of sweetness to it!
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Gonna go home and immediately tweak my knob.
 
When I first posted in this thread in July with a question on how to replace my Nespresso machine, I had a clear-ish aim of what I wanted. However some things have been a real surprise. After spending a lot of money on the Gaggia Classic, DF54/K6 grinders and all the other bits I'm really enjoying the journey and exposure to new flavours. And this is all on what you would all consider pretty crappy beans so far!

What I didn't expect is that basically the Aeropress and Hario Switch are becoming my favourite brewers and 'daily drivers'. Since getting the Aeropress on the 11th I've not even switched the Gaggia on :eek:. And over the past few days have been learning the Hario Switch. Whilst they are pretty close in the way I can immersion brew (AP inverted) there are subtleties between them that I can pick out. If I could go back and speak to myself back when I first posted. I would have suggested trying the cheaper brewing methods first; i.e. the moka pot, AP etc. before venturing to the espresso machine. I still want to spend time learning the espresso machine and the end results are the best lattes. However I've been surprised that as a 100% milk-based coffee drinker that I've got on so well with the AP and Hario. And another surprising bit is the gear that didn't cost me a penny as I already owned one; the Nespresso Aerocinno 3 has been a god send for these quicker milk drinks. I think part of the reason I like the AP & Switch is probably becuase of the similarity to the Nespresso output.

If I had to choose I'd pick the AP over the Hario Switch, but it's close. But yes this journey has tought me you don't need to spend a lot for good coffee. A cheap hand grinder, AP and pretty much away you go.
 
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Just made my best milky coffee so far. Still prefer the flavour of an espresso, but I've been enjoying learning to steam milk and it's a nice change when I want a longer drink

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Timber said:
When I first posted in this thread in July with a question on how to replace my Nespresso machine, I had a clear-ish aim of what I wanted. However some things have been a real surprise. After spending a lot of money on the Gaggia Classic, DF54/K6 grinders and all the other bits I'm really enjoying the journey and exposure to new flavours. And this is all on what you would all consider pretty crappy beans so far!

What I didn't expect is that basically the Aeropress and Hario Switch are becoming my favourite brewers and 'daily drivers'. Since getting the Aeropress on the 11th I've not even switched the Gaggia on :eek:. And over the past few days have been learning the Hario Switch. Whilst they are pretty close in the way I can immersion brew (AP inverted) there are subtleties between them that I can pick out. If I could go back and speak to myself back when I first posted. I would have suggested trying the cheaper brewing methods first; i.e. the moka pot, AP etc. before venturing to the espresso machine. I still want to spend time learning the espresso machine and the end results are the best lattes. However I've been surprised that as a 100% milk-based coffee drinker that I've got on so well with the AP and Hario. And another surprising bit is the gear that didn't cost me a penny as I already owned one; the Nespresso Aerocinno 3 has been a god send for these quicker milk drinks. I think part of the reason I like the AP & Switch is probably becuase of the similarity to the Nespresso output.

If I had to choose I'd pick the AP over the Hario Switch, but it's close. But yes this journey has tought me you don't need to spend a lot for good coffee. A cheap hand grinder, AP and pretty much away you go.
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If I start from scratch, a Hario Switch + 1zpresso Q2 Mini would be done.

If I go electric then Fellow Ode 2. £300 all in. (On Black Friday)
 
Got a Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro coming next Friday. My first 'machine' other than a kettle. Never been super serious about Coffee, but enjoy a good one out, so thought I'd up my game a tiny bit at home considering I work from home 99% of the time.

I know all-in-ones aren't 'technically best' but I like the semi-lazy approach and I got a great deal on a couple of Ninja pieces, basically at wholesale cost + vat.
 
Raymond Lin said:
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.

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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!
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Ooo that frame looks nice, where did you get it from?
 
My friend recently got the wendougee, had a good play with that - very impressive machine let down by the software.
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Gear updates: I ended up back with the Oracle and Mythos Grinder but then found my way back to the ECM Sync/Olympus again.
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