Coffee Appreciation

Need some new coffee for my aeropress, anyone had anything from Rave that's been good? Always wind up just getting a bag of the signature blend.

What's the word in english for an espresso, where you just let more water pass through the grounds (not an "americano" where you add water to a normal espresso)?

Anyways - another tip for Berlin people / visitors: Wendel at U1-station "Schlesisches Tor".
They make a tasty cup (for 2 Euros), and are very nice people.

A lungo, I think

Yeah I was about to say lungo, albeit its not an English word.

I just got back from holiday with a bag of this, Ethiopia Duromina roasted by Stumptown. The tasting notes are spot on. It's delicious.

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Is getting a temperature adjustable kettle going to seriously improve coffes made in v60/aero press ?

^ so maybe I spoke too soon - my holiday coffee tasted awesome on holiday, but now tastes pretty bad.

There's many variables (water type and temp being the main one) that I can't control, however I reckon I've ruined it by keeping it in my bag on the plane for 10 hours without being in a properly sealed container. A bit sad but lesson learned. I think I'll try it in a moka pot or french press for the sake of experimentation.

I doubt it'd be perceptible, it would just be nicer/convenient to use, especially if it has a gooseneck pourer. Some people do say bringing water to 95 deg is better than bringing it to the boil then cooling to 95.

It would also be good to have a dedicated kettle that only ever sees filtered water.

I don't see what the problem with aeroplane transport would be, everyone does it, unless it was sharing a bag with something stinky?

Don't put it through a stovetop :(

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Is 95 not a bit hot? I usually use closer to 85*

Aeroplane air stinks though, and its super dry...

I have tried a much finer grind and it seems to be helping - theres now tons of dry hop character, so maybe all's not lost.

I'd be surprised if you could get a good extraction with 85, most top dawgs say 92-97 I think. That's pourover - Aeropress can be a little cooler because the added pressure from the plunge extracts more.

Ah, ok. I use an aeropress almost all the time.

A quick google seems to show you're right – there is a consensus around those temps.

That probably explains why my occasional use of french press is usually under-extracted.

My current breakfast kit

Picked up my 3rd bag of North Star Kenyan yesterday. It is still rocking the taste buds, coffee dreamland.

Is it bad to store an aeropress with the plunger fully inserted into the water tube bit? I think I read somewhere that this impairs the vacuum quality, but may be making this up.

I ask as I'm going away over the weekend and want to get it into as compact a form as possible to squeeze into my bag.

take the cap off and push it all the way through. The rubber of the plunger will poke through the end and you wont compress it while storing it.

Cool, that's what i've done. Thanks @shmity.

At my old mans. They town has some issue with the water supply, so it tastes shit. And they have old pre-ground coffee and some naff machine. Bad times.

Does it have a liquor outlet?

Selling my old Grinder and Gaggia Classic if anyone is interested.

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York City Coffee recommends? Is http://www.springespresso.co.uk the place to go?

Berlin

Organic food store chain Bio Company is selling fresh beans from MAYA roasters, Hamburg.
There's two roastings from Mexico, and a Sidamo one (from Ethiopia), which is my favourite.

They actually print the date when it's been roasted on the package (first time I see this with coffee sold in a supermarket / organic food store) - and often it's just a few days old!

Best thing is they're just over 5 Euros for 250g.
Much recommended.

Loving getting coffee over here in Sicily. The baristas are so nonchalant with making an espresso of a morning. Quick chug and regulars are out the door. Non of this weighing, timing nonsense, suppose it's years of experience coming to the fore..
Did pass by and old husband and wife roasting beans by the main market in Catania. Smelt like they were roasting their beans dark!

Tried out the little Grindsmith cabin in Manchester next to the Cathedral. Recommend if you're up that way.

That market is REAL.

I recommend the pepato cheese.

And yes. Great coffee is standard - no pretentions.