Coffee Appreciation

Oh tried a Taylors coffee bag, as I was given some. But didn't buy it.

Free was worth it. Not sure if better than instant.

They solve a problem. I quite like them when bivi-ing as it saves on apparatus. Definitely not the greatest cup, but helps for a convenient caffeine hit in the morning.

Amazing! So cool that they’re so serviceable still. Deffo want to own one at some point.

This one had daily use for about 10 years from 97-07, and then intermittent use till about 2012, then it’s lived in a holiday home that’s rented out so who knows… but it’s never even been descaled, let alone serviced!

Amazing that £25 worth of seals and a bit of time has turned it into basically factory new!

What’s the sprinkle-topped double bread pudding / rocky road / tiffin / brownie?

Best coffee around King’s Cross / St Pancras ?

Not been up for a while but I’d probably go with Origin at the British Library, or walk down to Store Street, or Caravan in Granary Square for filter.

I'm amazed they're not more popular. Cheap, maintainable, and app-free pressure profiling, what more can you ask for?

what more can you ask for?

An electronic pump? ;)

Being able to grind coffee the night before, getting downstairs early and enjoying an espresso in peace before everyone wakes up is a wonderful thing afforded by a silent espresso machine!

Also another component I don't have to worry about in a scale-heavy area!

It was a blondie. I think most likely made by co-owners wife. It was delicious.

How about I buy one (2nd hand), then sell it on around August in a few years?

See you then ;)

Caravan, kiss the hippo, Hermano, Grammos, half cup, Redemption

Right, just gotta find a bargain now.

Strangers notes are classics in the field.
A mightily fine roast from a fine city.
Seriously it’s an awesome natural.

Noted for when I’m next up that way - though I may need you remind me what they’re called!

Great to meet @Nef yesterday and many thanks for the offer of tea/coffee, but the decision to clear off almost immediately proved a good one as I just about managed to get back before my phone/sat nav ran out of juice. Thanks also for the grinder, which is going to get an outing shortly.

My pleasure. Glad the drive home was ok!

Good luck with the grinder. Do exercise caution if you take the top off and manually wind it finer. Best to wind it til the burrs are touching then back it off a reasonable amount (quarter turn of the big gear perhaps, but ultimately use your judgement and be careful). Checking that the burrs do spin freely. Better to have to wind it finer with the adjustment dial than find out it’s too fine and strip the fibre gear/damage the motor. The fibre gear is a sacrificial component for this exact reason (it’ll strip to prevent damage elsewhere if the burrs bind up), but definitely avoid that if possible!

Noted. Like I said, it's a while before I need espresso levels of grind, so I'll just wind it finer with the adjustment dial every so often.

My wife starts uni in Reading in October and she's after cafe/coffee reccommendations near the station/Central.

What have you got?

Ngopi, an Indonesian roastery from Birmingham and Dalston sell these little single use pourover filters that are perfect for when packing light. They do a deal of 5 for £5 so works out pretty decent value for good coffee while traveling.

I use a scale at home to work out what's the right amount for the cup I'm taking so I can just pour hot water until it drips through to the right level in the cup and I know I'm going to get it very close to the right ratio.

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My guy! This is amazing. Will check them out. Might even get some for work at that price.

Coffee under pressure?

Ta, will point her in that direction.