Coffee Appreciation

Anyone know where I can pick up some Hario 01 filters around Old Street / Liverpool Street? Ordered some new ones 2 weeks ago but they're not here yet, and I've got only 1 left. Cue shit coffee tomorrow.

I have a friend who has been working at Extract Coffee roasters in Bristol for a few years. He is in the process of restoring and setting up his own roastery, down in Cornwall. Once he is up and running I'll post some more details of what he has going on.

Anyone know where I can pick up some Hario 01 filters around Old Street / Liverpool Street? Ordered some new ones 2 weeks ago but they're not here yet, and I've got only 1 left. Cue shit coffee tomorrow.

Pretty sure Bulldog Edition are well stocked.

Awesome, i'll head there tomorrow

Can you tell the difference in a blind test ? Srs question.

I'm interested to know what the v60 can do that the clever can't. (I'm sure there is something, and I'm sure it would take a very skilled v60 user to see its full potential).

I meant that I prefer the process of using a v60 to a clever dripper.

I've never tried comparing them in a blind test but probably couldn't tell the difference if they were made using the same beans and water. I think I could with an aeropress and a v60 as pour overs always taste cleaner and lighter to me.

Pretty sure Bulldog Edition are well stocked.

Think we might only have the 02 size in at the moment. I think I saw some of the 01 in Look Mum the other day?

Finally got mine in the post, sent with 24hr delivery once I spoke to them on the phone, apparently email wasn't sufficient.

I'll run out soon enough though, so will keep you in mind and shop local next time

It's to do with the amount of air added while the barista stretches the milk. What you ask for will depend on what kind of foam you're after. If you ask for a dry cappuccino, most of the time you'll get big bubbles and airy foam, if that's what you want. The alternative, if you want that really nice creamy textured milk, like a latte etc, but just more of it, maybe just ask for thicker foam. Obviously everywhere will be different. I reckon your best bet is to communicate with the barista! Just let them know what you'd like, and they can hopefully recommend the best way to get it from them!

Thanks socks.. tried this communication idea you suggested.
Turns out barista's are people too!

First I was worried Id sound like a knob asking for a 'dry' skinny whatever and the waitress person wouldn't know what the hell i was talking about.. but got a approving nod back appreciating me as a coffee consensure - this has never happened to me before.

I was revealing in my new status and then remembered that I only wanted one shot and asked them to bin the froff masterpiece they'd just made and start over... think I went back to becoming customer scum at that point.

We are! I'd much rather a someone told me if there was a particular way they like their drink, than for them to leave disappointed!

Or else get the inevitable complaint; "my latte is too milky..."!

#neverforget

or when you get people ordering their drink 'extra hot' aka burn the milk please so my coffee is too hot to drink.

but of course that's the company line at starbucks...
http://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-drink-extra-hot-2013-12

http://sprudge.com/coffee-order-generator.html

Walked by a café today that had a sign in the window, "warm coffee inside!"

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the 'extra hot please' kills me every day........... I don't make coffee at the temperature i do, just to spite you. Too hot and the milk burns..... aarrggggg.

Often just ignore the request and make a 'normal temperature' coffee..... no complaints :)

http://sprudge.com/coffee-order-generator.html

I'm going to need the extra ooey-gooey extra creamy hot chai poured over ice but make sure the barista makes it really good this time

I like this for 'extra hot ... poured over ice'

:)

That’s hilarious, but I think you spelled expresso wrong

'merica

I've some times asked for extra hot but only when I know I wont be drinking my coffee for a while, by which time it will have cooled to drinkable. Not sure if soya milk 'burns' in the way cows' milk does? I can't stand tepid coffee.

It's much more likely to curdle/separate if it's over stretched/over heated.

Soy is harder than normal milk to work with. Max temp of 50degrees before its burnt and effectively ruined. I find almond milk easier to use. Ask if they have that, if you want your milk hotter than normal.

Often just ignore the request and make a 'normal temperature' coffee..... no complaints :)

I normally ask for a double cup to keep it warm.
I'm not a environmentalist or anything.. probably be drinking green tea or some other hippy shit if i was.

Some baristas still refuse tho...

Quick poll of the three major franchised coffee stores, who makes the best coffee?

Starbucks?
Costa?
Nero?

Seriously?

I honestly think you should give the indie coffee shops a go.

Doubt anyone on here has been to the three of those ^ recently to give you a fair appraisal.

I gave up on them as soon as soy became widespread. In fact I'd say that calling the button pressing staff in these chains 'baristas', is like calling your local off-licence owner a sommelier.

I like this for 'extra hot ... poured over ice'

:)

I have been asked for this before. I have also been asked for a black macchiato...

Seriously..
Never sure what qualifies as an 'indie'
Nero is privately owned afaik...
They bang the milk jug on the table to make the bubbles come to the surface .
This makes them baristas in my book.

Sometimes drink Federation coffee in brixton (no idea how they are financed)
Takes them blumming ages tho

I've had acceptable lattes in both Nero and Costa. I've also had appalling ones from both.

Depends on the barista.

Am using aldi coffee beans at the mo....rather good.

I've had acceptable lattes in both Nero and Costa. I've also had appalling ones from both.

I reckon Nero is consistently a bit better. Still about 3 / 10 though.

I tend to find Pret is the best 'High Street' option, although I avoid all of those places as much as possible