Leaving false strength conventions behind
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Maybe a finer grind and a smaller/slower pour? You gotta feeeeel the pour. Even though it's way more forgiving than - say - a hario...I think it's worth fussing over flow-rate and shit. I like to "ride the quasi-crema" (the paler reddish brown foamy stuff) that develops when you pour. I also use a gooseneck, slow-flow kettle.
I'll experiment with a finer grind. Do you do a constant pour or pulse it?Hanley wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:32 amMaybe a finer grind and a smaller/slower pour? You gotta feeeeel the pour. Even though it's way more forgiving than - say - a hario...I think it's worth fussing over flow-rate and shit. I like to "ride the quasi-crema" (the paler reddish brown foamy stuff) that develops when you pour. I also use a gooseneck, slow-flow kettle.
If I'm using cheap coffee, I'll just dump water in. But I get all Zen-OCD with good beans.
Better late than never? My uncle has one, or something that looks very much like it. Did not taste different or have a textural difference from normal french press to me.Laughter95 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:50 pm Anyone use the Espro P3 french press? Does it produce a much cleaner cup compared to a normal Bodum French press that costs about half as much? Also wondering if the extra parts/cleaning make it a hassle.
My 5-year-old $10 Brazil Bodum french press got chipped enough such that I need to buy a new French press now.
Just came here for a recommendation for something in this price range and it looks like this fits the bill. My $100 Bonavita just bit the dust and I'm looking for an upgrade.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:54 am I got the Cuisinart pour over coffee maker for my birthday. Have no other pour over to compare it too, but really liking the coffee it's making even with bulk beans from wherever my wife keeps buying them from. Notably better coffee than the same beans and water in my percolator. I just have it on the default settings for brewing right now (hot temp, medium strength). I've got my Baratza Encore set at 25 and with the included metal filter the coffee is pretty silty for the last couple cups, so I'm going to try and go a little coarser and see if I can keep the flavor and lose some of the grounds. It came with some paper filters but I haven't tried them.
I still like it a lot. It makes very good coffee while being as easy as any auto-drip I've used. Still haven't tried any "good" beans or messed with any of the settings.
Huh. Excited to try this.quikky wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:07 am Anyone else try the 4-6 method of brewing (https://kurasu.kyoto/blogs/kurasu-journ ... tsu-kasuya)? Been having a lot of success with this lately. Total shift from the finer grinds I've been doing in the Kalita and with better results.
Glad you liked it. I was a bit skeptical at first since this involved doing the opposite of what I've read and have been doing. Namely, coarse grind instead of fine, and letting the water completely drain vs. keeping the grounds as hot as possible and not letting the water drain that much. However, my results were identical to yours: very nice full mouth feel, lots of sweetness, and also more nuance than with the finer grinds I've been using.Hanley wrote: ↑Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:55 amHuh. Excited to try this.quikky wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:07 am Anyone else try the 4-6 method of brewing (https://kurasu.kyoto/blogs/kurasu-journ ... tsu-kasuya)? Been having a lot of success with this lately. Total shift from the finer grinds I've been doing in the Kalita and with better results.
Update: absolutely fantastic cup of coffee. This will become my default fussy prep. Totally surprised by how rich, sweet and smooth the coffee tasted (with the coarse grind I figured it'd be thinner and more acidic).
Did you get the one with the thermal carafe or the hot-plate? I bought the version with the thermal carafe, and the damn thing dripped all over the counter while pouring. Exchanged it for another, and the same thing happened. Finally returned that one and got the Oxo version instead. Was pretty unbelievable to me that they would sell a product like that.murphyreedus wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 6:02 pmI still like it a lot. It makes very good coffee while being as easy as any auto-drip I've used. Still haven't tried any "good" beans or messed with any of the settings.
I have the thermal carafe one. That's disappointing to hear; I've not had any problems with pouring or anything else. I am actually impressed with how easily it pours vs previous carafes I've had.Root wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:23 am
Did you get the one with the thermal carafe or the hot-plate? I bought the version with the thermal carafe, and the damn thing dripped all over the counter while pouring. Exchanged it for another, and the same thing happened. Finally returned that one and got the Oxo version instead. Was pretty unbelievable to me that they would sell a product like that.