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Is there a reason for the mini padle over using the handle of the measurer?
Larger surface area stirs the grinds into the water quicker & more easily.
Any smart ways to store it?
The paddle? In a mug on a shelf with other similar bits.
Is it worth me blitzing up my course grind to make it finer?
No harm in tinkering, although re-grinding pre ground would be a new one to me.
rhb
Interesting reading the Areopress apathy. As I came to post/ask about it having got one for Xmas in a classic, "what coffee related present do you reckon I could get my brother" switch move. Last time I'd browsed this thread everyone was gassed so suggested it.
My coffee comes from Pact pre-ground so I'm still using a cafetiere grind in it. I'm enjoying it for making espresso/latte, and had no idea there were all these complicated recepies. I'll probably try a couple, but honestly if I want a long coffee that takes longer I'd be more inclined to use a cafetiere. TBH I'm a bit of an espresso sceptic anyway. Not sure I believe the x9 less bitter claims either.
Anyway my questions were