Coffee Appreciation

Eh, I always just make a big clever dripper, so it fills my 12oz flask 👌 The universe it telling you to drink more coffee!

Looks good. I thought C&H might mean the comic, but just cold & hot!

I'm trying to cut down!

In other news, Americano ratios. What do folks here do?

Shops typically add way too much water. I'm a fan of 1:2 espresso:water. Found out today 1:1 ratio is called Italiano which already sounds way cooler.

For anyone looking to step up their moka pot game, here's a good guide from a past Caffeine mag

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Awesome. Might give that a go this weekend for a change.

@StevePeel

I was going to re order some espresso from the shop. Is the discount code still going? And if so, where does one enter it?

EDIT -
Ignore me, I've worked it out. Cheers, Tom

Don't agree with everything in there (for instance, I only fill my Brikka pot halfway to the fill line, yet the stainless pot I max out) but still very interesting, thanks for posting that.

Anyone here know any food stylists that specialise in coffee?

I'm looking at a certain lurky photographer if you're reading this...

I run a coffee account on Instagram London_baristas focusing on Baristas, Coffee Shops and Coffee Photography.

If there’s anything I can do to help let me know

DunneFrankowski?

Tried the Nicaraguan coffee. Fantastic. Would highly recommend

Can anyone recommend some decent coffee on the cheaper end of the spectrum for the homeless shelter I volunteer at? We make 3 1L french press at a time and that lasts the evening, and then another batch of 3 1L in the morning with breakfast. Now I'm done improving and optimising the dinner and breakfast process (buzzwords thread>>>>>>) I can focus on the coffee.

It's all about trying to keep the costs the same or even get them lower, but provide a better service.

Step 1 definitely was getting people to follow a good coffee recipe. As much as people were reluctant to do that, "I've been drinking coffee for years, you don't need to tell me how to make it", I did manage to convince the majority of volunteers to give it a try.

Step 2 is getting beans ground specifically for french press rather than just generic "ground coffee". I'm not too worried about buying expensive, speciality coffee, but without access to a pro size grinder, I can't even buy 1kg of cheap beans and grind them for french press.

So where should I go? Who does coffee at not too much more than supermarket prices?

Is there some big coffee chain that would donate their stuff to you? Wasn't (insert generic sandwich shop chain here) doing it with their food?

Def worth a shout. Pret is the one and their store managers have 'some' capacity to dish stuff out for free sporadically or worth contacting their hq for something more regular.

Maybe speak to Gavin at Fields Beneath?

@StevePeel is there a minimum order for your coffee, and is it possible to have it sent out ground for pour-over?

No, no minimum order and grinding it is no problem. Take a look at the website http://www.yellowbourbon.co.uk
Cheers

Is this a good deal? https://www.coffeeitalia.co.uk/rancilio-silvia-v5-e-2017-mahlkonig-vario-home-v3.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwybvPBRDBARIsAA7T2khwjSpJ2Pb3tYMfip78GqR_xcvXyoXv1EoojOD9sbg1Iw3NfrGXsLEaAjXBEALw_wcB

Has anyone use an Oomph brewer?
I like a coffee gadget for work, and am trying to complied a Christmas list for the in-laws.

What’s the best cheap hand grinder? I’ve got an electric burr one at home but would like one to use at work to save me grinding and taking in.

I have a hario number that does the job.
Mini mill slim I think?

My partner works in a roastery and he's quite fussy about his coffee at home,
so we bought this grinder which is not too expensive (compared to a commercial grinder) and gives you a good grind! https://www.baratza.com/grinder/encore/

If you want I can give you his email and maybe he can give you some advice?

Thanks for getting my coffee out so fast Steve, arrived in a day!

My second order, hammered through the first lot, absolutely love the Hermosa Premium, just enjoyed the Las Acacias this morning.

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Hario, Porlex, Rhinowares.

Zassenhaus may get a mention too.