cadenceblur Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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? Vlamrouge 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1974872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1974883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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 .... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1974897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiBones Posted July 2, 2013 Share Aeropress is the biz! Don't grind too fine. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1974906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1974956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 2, 2013 Share Pre-heat the French press before adding coffee - makes a difference. Ha! Thanks V12, didn't think of that ...... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted July 2, 2013 Share Hi guys, looking to buy my first nespresso pods. Anyone know where I can buy pods in the east? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted July 2, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/50/#findComment-1975447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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