Coffee machine

[cadenceblur]

Lots of of different ways to make coffee that don't cost much ie. Aeropress.

But I guess they take more time and PT than Nespresso.

I am about to purchase an Aeropress, more for use at work. Anybody have any experience with these?

[Grebel]

I am about to purchase an Aeropress, more for use at work. Anybody have any experience with these?

 

You won't be sorry. Timing is critical as is the grind. Once you get it right though, :thumbup:

 

Go do a search for Aeropress on Youtube.

[NotSoBigBen]

I am no coffee expert but have a few times used one of those 'french press' coffee goodies, checked the best way etc. according to the 'net.

 

Found it tastes OK but is generally pretty cold by the time you pour it, specially on winter mornings ....

[TiBones]

Aeropress is the biz! Don't grind too fine.

[cadenceblur]

have done thorough research and everybody raves about it. also had some coffee made with it, granted it was made by a champion barista, but the process appears easy enough. I have a pod system at home, so not too clued up on the grind side of things. what do you guys suggest I go for?

[V12man]

I am about to purchase an Aeropress, more for use at work. Anybody have any experience with these?

 

Plenty - buy a good grinder, fresh coffee and you will enjoy it.

[V12man]

I am no coffee expert but have a few times used one of those 'french press' coffee goodies, checked the best way etc. according to the 'net.

 

Found it tastes OK but is generally pretty cold by the time you pour it, specially on winter mornings ....

 

Pre-heat the French press before adding coffee - makes a difference.

[V12man]

have done thorough research and everybody raves about it. also had some coffee made with it, granted it was made by a champion barista, but the process appears easy enough. I have a pod system at home, so not too clued up on the grind side of things. what do you guys suggest I go for?

 

A hand grinder - a Pharos or a Lido from Orphanespresso.com - http://www.orphanesp...ders_c_283.html

 

Pharos would be my preference, but for travel, maybe the Lido would be better.

 

Edit - I just noticed the Pharos is not on that page - availability may be limited, but it's worth contacting them directly.

Edited July 2, 2013 by V12man

[NotSoBigBen]

Pre-heat the French press before adding coffee - makes a difference.

 

Ha! Thanks V12, didn't think of that ......

[V12man]

Ha! Thanks V12, didn't think of that ......

 

I got one of those big stainless ones for a gift a few years ago - coffee came out nearly ice cold without pre heating it - not good.... glass ones are better, but don't look so good.

[cadenceblur]

A hand grinder - a Pharos or a Lido from Orphanespresso.com - http://www.orphanesp...ders_c_283.html

 

Pharos would be my preference, but for travel, maybe the Lido would be better.

 

Edit - I just noticed the Pharos is not on that page - availability may be limited, but it's worth contacting them directly.

thanks man, will have a look.

[Brian Fantana]

thanks man, will have a look.

 

I use a hand grinder and Aeropress, and it is awesome. But I only drink coffee at home over weekends which means that it is not too much trouble to use a hand grinder.

 

The key is to use beans that were roasted less than two weeks ago, and after that the quality of your grinder plays a huge role.

[Brett]

we have one but was about R7000.

DeLonghi from Kenwood.

its does the milk trick and can use beans or the preground.

makes the shop smell great as well! such a bonus.

[cadenceblur]

I use a hand grinder and Aeropress, and it is awesome. But I only drink coffee at home over weekends which means that it is not too much trouble to use a hand grinder.

 

The key is to use beans that were roasted less than two weeks ago, and after that the quality of your grinder plays a huge role.

where would I get a hand grinder at a decent price. Considering the cost of an Aeropress, not wanting to spend too much on the grinder.

[Nofearnofun]

Hi guys, looking to buy my first nespresso pods. Anyone know where I can buy pods in the east?

[V12man]

where would I get a hand grinder at a decent price. Considering the cost of an Aeropress, not wanting to spend too much on the grinder.

 

Doubleshot coffee in Juta street had Zassenhaus hand grinders last time I was there - they are fairly cheap and reasonable quality- just a long way from the Pharos/Lido ito quality.

 

http://www.doubleshot.co.za/contact