Suggest a new brew method to me!

Jezek

I already do coffee a few different ways...moka pot, turkish, french press and aeropress. I have a good hand grinder. I have a ****ty Argos kettle. Can you suggest a new brew method that I could implement by buying one piece of relatively cheap equipment? On a student budget, so no money for fancy kettle...

PPC

Pickup a V60 or Kalita wave, it will compliment your collection nicely.

Mr Magnolia

Which of those methods is your preference?

Jimoslimos

If you want very cheap you could try a Vietnamese drip filter.

Jezek

Which child does a mother love more? Turkish I grew up with, but recently been getting into it again, experimenting, trying out non-traditional methods and following a more scientific approach. This has been vastly rewarding, but my hand is sore from grinding so fine on the hario. I use this about ~ 15% of the time. Also good for only using a tiny amount of beans, so gets used a lot at the end of the month.

My moka is very good for when I get an espresso craving but cannot go into town. I think I have the technique down, and this actually works the best with certain beans.~ 15% of the time as well.

French press- the old reliable! The method I started with and still delivers a great cup. However the aeropress has taken some of this method's spotlight. ~ 25% maybe again?

Aeropress - This is my workhorse, preferred method every morning, so this is used the most. ~45 %. Love a good, clean cup.

Jezek

PPC wrote: »

Pickup a V60 or Kalita wave, it will compliment your collection nicely.

can I do these without a fancy kettle?

PPC

Jezek wrote: »

can I do these without a fancy kettle?

Sure, a fancy kettle will give slightly better results, but its not at all a requirement.

Jezek

Jimoslimos wrote: »

If you want very cheap you could try a Vietnamese drip filter.

Thank you for the recommendation, looking at some on amazon right now! What kind of coffee does this produce? Is it similar to a french presS?

Jimoslimos

Jezek wrote: »

Thank you for the recommendation, looking at some on amazon right now! What kind of coffee does this produce? Is it similar to a french presS?

Well there is no plunger unlike the french press, so you can use a finer grind - although coarse works ok too.

I use mine for (as the name suggests) Vietnamese style coffee, using a local blend dripped over condensed milk (with or without ice)

Gran Hermano

Have you tried the aeropress with one of these http://coffeeangel.com/product/disk-coffee-filter/
If you like the aeropress why not try an alternative variation?
I prefer the taste using the metal love paper, more body and oils.

Jezek

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Have you tried the aeropress with one of these http://coffeeangel.com/product/disk-coffee-filter/
If you like the aeropress why not try an alternative variation?
I prefer the taste using the metal love paper, more body and oils.

I have thought about it, if you tell me that the coffee is significantly different than French Press, I will buy this asap.

Jimoslimos wrote: »

Well there is no plunger unlike the french press, so you can use a finer grind - although coarse works ok too.

I use mine for (as the name suggests) Vietnamese style coffee, using a local blend dripped over condensed milk (with or without ice)

I think I might get one of these as well - although I would not add milk. Does anyone know if you can get them locally?

PPC

Jezek wrote: »

I have thought about it, if you tell me that the coffee is significantly different than French Press, I will buy this asap.

Its completely different, I dislike french press but like using that disc.
I do a french press grind and leave it steep in an inverted aeropress for 4 minutes, then extract.
Gives a lovely cup with no sludge like a french press.

Jezek

PPC wrote: »

Its completely different, I dislike french press but like using that disc.
I do a french press grind and leave it steep in an inverted aeropress for 4 minutes, then extract.
Gives a lovely cup with no sludge like a french press.

might actually pick this up this week! thanks everyone!

Johnny_Fontane

You could try the Hario woodneck. It uses a cloth filter, but gives a very clean cup.

you will probably need a scales with it. I use it and it works well....I'm also an everyday aeropress, have french press. I also have the vietnamese drip thingy, I bought it in vietnam about 9 years ago, so must haul it out. its a load of really light tinny attachments, must work out how it works again!

Jezek

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

You could try the Hario woodneck. It uses a cloth filter, but gives a very clean cup.

you will probably need a scales with it. I use it and it works well....I'm also an everyday aeropress, have french press. I also have the vietnamese drip thingy, I bought it in vietnam about 9 years ago, so must haul it out. its a load of really light tinny attachments, must work out how it works again!

I have a scale already, have steered clear of cloth filters because of the maintenance involved.

I will be going to 3FE tomorrow...does anyone know if they sell the metal filters for Aeropress?

PPC

Jezek wrote: »

I have a scale already, have steered clear of cloth filters because of the maintenance involved.

I will be going to 3FE tomorrow...does anyone know if they sell the metal filters for Aeropress?

I'm not sure if they sell them, but Coffee Angel on South Anne street have them.

Jezek

PPC wrote: »

I'm not sure if they sell them, but Coffee Angel on South Anne street have them.

I know, but seems an effort to go from 3FE into town. But maybe the coffee will fuel me!

Jezek

Reporting Back: Have been using the Able disk a lot, comes with handy enough instructions that make a nice cup. I do also use my other methods that I have used for paper filters just so i can compare them. Have to say the cup is still very clean, although I notice it is a lot more oily (mmmmmmmmmmm...oils!). I think the body is increased as well, although overall the change is not dramatic, I am very happy with my new toy . Plus I feel so much better when I don't throw the filter away. Karl in Coffee Angel helpful as always btw, would recommend him to buy gear from wholeheartedly.

Also thanks to the great posters here that gave me loads of coffee ideas, i couldn't have done it without you!

sachieauckland

have u tried the Turkish coffee pot . it makes really a very strong coffee.

Jezek

Yes, as I mention in the OP. I also made a thread about it recently.

Johnny_Fontane

Jezek wrote: »

I have a scale already, have steered clear of cloth filters because of the maintenance involved.

I will be going to 3FE tomorrow...does anyone know if they sell the metal filters for Aeropress?

the cloth filters are actually pretty good. the key is to after washing let them dry them fully and then store in the fridge. Dont put them in the fridge wet.

I go through maybe 3 filters every 18 months.

Its definitely worth a look.

Jezek

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

the cloth filters are actually pretty good. the key is to after washing let them dry them fully and then store in the fridge. Dont put them in the fridge wet.

I go through maybe 3 filters every 18 months.

Its definitely worth a look.

What I heard is to never let them dry!

Johnny_Fontane

Jezek wrote: »

What I heard is to never let them dry!

well you heard wrong. If you dont let them dry and put them in the fridge wet, they will gather mould over time.

Tried and tested. Dry them out!

sachieauckland

Jezek wrote: »

Yes, as I mention in the OP. I also made a thread about it recently.

so how did u like that, was not it awsome, strong coffee.?

Jezek

sachieauckland wrote: »

so how did u like that, was not it awsome, strong coffee.?

Am I being trolled? It's hard to tell...