OFFICIAL Coffee Crew: Bold Black Coffee Edition

[poison]

That's gone already, a record for me. ^ But I picked up the wet-process of the same coffee, and it's ready to go just in time for xmas:

http://www.westcoastroasting.com/eth...ma-shantawene/

[poison]

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[Horse86]

haven't posted in a while my coffee brahs....BUT...I did pick up a Nespresso Vertuo Plus for Xmas and it makes damn good coffee and espresso. Fave coffee so far is the Stormio and fav espresso is the Altissio.

ooooh that frothy creme goodness.....even with coffee

[poison]

haven't posted in a while my coffee brahs....BUT...I did pick up a Nespresso Vertuo Plus for Xmas and it makes damn good coffee and espresso. Fave coffee so far is the Stormio and fav espresso is the Altissio.

ooooh that frothy creme goodness.....even with coffee

It's a cool patent, using centrifugal force to create the crema, instead of pump-driven force like a regular espresso machine. Flinging it at high speed against the sides of the centrifuge emulsify the lipids and other components into thick crema. Too bad it's not fresh, high quality beans.

[Horse86]

It's a cool patent, using centrifugal force to create the crema, instead of pump-driven force like a regular espresso machine. Flinging it at high speed against the sides of the centrifuge emulsify the lipids and other components into thick crema. Too bad it's not fresh, high quality beans.

If I want I can use my own beans and make my own pods with their "make your own kit". I'm happy with the stock stuff....tastes great

[poison]

Ah, it's not the Centrifugal force model. In that case, yeah, using refillables is great!

[Horse86]

Ah, it's not the Centrifugal force model. In that case, yeah, using refillables is great!

It is the centrifugal one....you use their My-Cap reusable cups to make/use your own grinds

[poison]

New coffee in!

[poison]

It is the centrifugal one....you use their My-Cap reusable cups to make/use your own grinds

I actually didn't realize they had reusable cups for the centrifuge models. Cool!

[twovalvekid]

Ive started doing pour-over coffee in the measurements i want using a kettle to control temp.

Don't know that i'll ever use my pot again. lol

[poison]

Ive started doing pour-over coffee in the measurements i want using a kettle to control temp.

Don't know that i'll ever use my pot again. lol

I just can't get into that. I prefer full immersion methods, myself. What device are you using?

[twovalvekid]

I just can't get into that. I prefer full immersion methods, myself. What device are you using?

I'll have to check when i got home. I got it from Black Rifle. Might have to look into the full immersion as well.

[poison]

I'll have to check when i got home. I got it from Black Rifle. Might have to look into the full immersion as well.

Clever dripper ftw.

[twovalvekid]

Clever dripper ftw.

Aweir me pls.

[pengh]

Anyone recommend a medium roast whole bean that's organic? Trying to find a good one on Amazon prime.

[twovalvekid]

Anyone recommend a medium roast whole bean that's organic? Trying to find a good one on Amazon prime.

Coffee is carbon based. About as organic as you can get.

[poison]

Aweir me pls.

Clever Coffee Dripper, Large, 18 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EOM5RN0..._0uZqEbC6SY1R0

Full immersion, like a French press, but filtered and clean. It's brainless to brew a world class cup, just outstanding.

[poison]

Anyone recommend a medium roast whole bean that's organic? Trying to find a good one on Amazon prime.

Pro tip: most Ethiopia are organic by default. Paying for organic certification is lame, it costs poor farmers $$$, which can be spent on paying workers more, providing hospital or schooling, or development of better coffees.

Yes I have a great Ethiopia now:

http://www.westcoastroasting.com/eth...ma-shantawene/

[Horse86]

Clever Coffee Dripper, Large, 18 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EOM5RN0..._0uZqEbC6SY1R0

Full immersion, like a French press, but filtered and clean. It's brainless to brew a world class cup, just outstanding.

I wouldn't be satisfied with the Clever after using the Nespresso Vurtuo Plus.....even with the french press I can get a tiny bit of oil/creme to come out with an espresso grind if I stir and from pressing the coffee up through the filter. That Clever just looks like what you would get from a Kuerig.

[poison]

I wouldn't be satisfied with the Clever after using the Nespresso Vurtuo Plus.....even with the french press I can get a tiny bit of oil/creme to come out with an espresso grind if I stir and from pressing the coffee up through the filter. That Clever just looks like what you would get from a Kuerig.

If you're in it for appearances, I don't know what to say. I can pull a gorgeous shot of espresso that tastes like ****; I can pull great shots that taste better than great looking shots from your nespresso. The Clever is a drip method, crema doesn't come into play with drip.

[twovalvekid]

Of course i get on this weekend to look at the dripper and amazon is out of stock. LOL

Ordered a V60 to try. Damn i love amazon. Will be here tomorrow.

[poison]

Of course i get on this weekend to look at the dripper and amazon is out of stock. LOL

Ordered a V60 to try. Damn i love amazon. Will be here tomorrow.

V60 is over rated. Clever or bust.

[twovalvekid]

V60 is over rated. Clever or bust.

I mean for 20 bucks....lol

[poison]

I mean for 20 bucks....lol

So how is it?

[poison]

New Ethiopia in. I've had this one before, a few years ago. I brewed my first roast up this morning, roasted last night. I popped open my Yeti at work here, and it smells like Fruit Loops. Tastes super fruity too.

Since many people are ordering in, use code 'misc' for a discount. At least we can all enjoy good coffee in these crappy times!

[sword_]

So I've been drinking coffee wrong.

While I was in Mexico I tried a Moka Pot. For those unaware it's this.



Basically a coffee percolator / espresso style coffee through a pot. Anyways I loved how the oils from the beans are retained. I tried to drink it with milk/sugar, but I realized I didn't need it.

Growing up I would usually drink drip coffee because that's what my mom would drink. She would use a bit of creme and sugar, which in hindsight tastes alright because the oils are sucked by the filter with a drip. I use a Chemex at home and do cold brew from time to time which I like, but I picked up a French Press today.



I gotta say DAMN. Really good. Not too much sludge like the Moka Pot creates but a very rich taste. Not a stripped flavor like the Chemex.

Anyways I'm French Press Crew for a while. The Moka I liked but I think I can do French Press more meticulously with my electric kettle to get consistent results.

[jamalfudge]

So I've been drinking coffee wrong.

While I was in Mexico I tried a Moka Pot. For those unaware it's this.

[img]https://brewminate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/MokaPot04.jpg[/mg]

Basically a coffee percolator / espresso style coffee through a pot. Anyways I loved how the oils from the beans are retained. I tried to drink it with milk/sugar, but I realized I didn't need it.

Growing up I would usually drink drip coffee because that's what my mom would drink. She would use a bit of creme and sugar, which in hindsight tastes alright because the oils are sucked by the filter with a drip. I use a Chemex at home and do cold brew from time to time which I like, but I picked up a French Press today.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/PdiWykk.jpg[/mg]

I gotta say DAMN. Really good. Not too much sludge like the Moka Pot creates but a very rich taste. Not a stripped flavor like the Chemex.

Anyways I'm French Press Crew for a while. The Moka I liked but I think I can do French Press more meticulously with my electric kettle to get consistent results.

I like my moka pot better than my French press but it's a little bit of a PITA to keep track of. To do it right you have to keep it on very low heat then take it off whenever it's done. They aren't really comparable though, to me the French press would be ideal if all else failed and was complete last resort.

[sword_]

I like my moka pot better than my French press but it's a little bit of a PITA to keep track of. To do it right you have to keep it on very low heat then take it off whenever it's done. They aren't really comparable though, to me the French press would be ideal if all else failed and was complete last resort.

Yeah I could see that. Thing is French Press I can make a consistent pour. The times I was trying Moka over the past week I was getting inconsistent, although mostly good, results.

I may have to buy a Moka though. They're really cheap to get.

[poison]

Moka pots are great, love em.

[poison]

What's going on in here?