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Chemex v coffee machine

  • 25-08-2011 12:45pm
    #1
    ManwitaPlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭


    Was in tesco the other day and they had cheap russell hobbs coffe machines for 30 quid.

    I was tempted to pick one up but just thought I would ask here would it be useless?

    I know its very cheap but Id be grinding the beans myself so surely all the machine does is drip water onto the grounds? How bad could it fvck that up?

    Also how would coffee from such a machine compare with that made using a Chemex..always fancied picking one of those up too.


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  • #2
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,440 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    What are you currently brewing with? I only ever use the French Press or the V60. I'd be walking past the Russell Hobbs personally.


  • #3
    ManwitaPlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭ManwitaPlan


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    What are you currently brewing with? I only ever use the French Press or the V60. I'd be walking past the Russell Hobbs personally.

    Currently french press. Happy with it but wouldnt mind having the option.

    My initial gut was dont touch a cheap machine as well but then I thought how bad could it be?

    Really if you have good fresh beans, grind them yourself and use the machine surely uou'll get good coffee.

    Really just got me thinking as to whats the difference between a cheap coffeemaker and a top quality one (from a drinking standpoint, obviously dearer machine will be more robust etc.)?

    Wouldnt a 300 euro coffee machine and a 30 quid one give the exact same result?


  • #4
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    You'll have much more control with the Chemex. And it's a really nice way of making coffee. And easier to clean. And it looks nicer in your kitchen.

    For the sake of an extra 5 quid, I'd be going with the 6 cup Chemex :)


  • #5
    FTGFOP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,389 ✭✭✭FTGFOP


    Isn't it the case that regular drip coffee machines don't heat up the water enough for the best extraction? I've read that a few places.
    ManwitaPlan wrote: »
    Id be grinding the beans myself so surely all the machine does is drip water onto the grounds? How bad could it fvck that up?

    If you're grinding fresh then it's going to be drinkable but not excellent, at least not getting the most out of the beans as you would with a Chemex and some practice.

    That said, I'm not fussy at all when I first wake up and will drink anything with caffeine in it. If someone bought me a coffee maker like that I'd probably use it for the first cup on those mornings when I stumble out of bed like a zombie.


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