Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

godinman · 20 Jan 2018 at 12:12

Actually thinking about it that could work, or I suppose I could set it to warm while I have my shower to maybe time isn't such an issue.

So what would the difference be in my drink then? I prefer the looks and compact style of the Delonghi but I don't want rubbish coffee!

Raymond Lin · 20 Jan 2018 at 17:47

godinman said:
Actually thinking about it that could work, or I suppose I could set it to warm while I have my shower to maybe time isn't such an issue.

So what would the difference be in my drink then? I prefer the looks and compact style of the Delonghi but I don't want rubbish coffee!

My routine is get up in the morning and first thing I do is head to the kitchen to switch on the gaggia and boil the kettle. Then shower and change which takes me 15mins, then into kitchen to make my coffee.

Siliconslave · 21 Jan 2018 at 09:43

utajoker said:
anyone got an tips on brewing in a cafetiere?
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It's a bit more involved but try : http://www.squaremileblog.com/brew-guide-french-press/

Street · 22 Jan 2018 at 22:12

What's a decent reasonably priced grinder for an Aeropress? I'm fed up of drinking rubbish coffee in work after getting used to the Gaggia/Mignon so I'm going to get one for the office. I've been looking at the Skerton, are there any others worth considering?

Grimley · 23 Jan 2018 at 16:19

I use a porlex Mk1 for brewed coffee these days, which I've had for donkeys years. The Mk2 is available from Hasbean (where I got mine from) the Mk2 is better in the fact the grind handle doesn't come off when grinding, but its TWICE the price. The Rhinowares one is similar & is a few quid more than the Hario. I've had reasonable results from both grinders for Brewed coffee. I'd try to avoid the Hario as It looks as though part of it is made of glass. Not something I'd want to take to work for 'health & safety' reasons, your employer may not be happy is someone else tries to use it, the glass breaks and they injure themselves picking up the broken glass. You never know in this day & age.

Siliconslave · 23 Jan 2018 at 16:45

Grimley said:
the Mk2 is better in the fact the grind handle doesn't come off when grinding

it'd almost be worth the upgrade just for that!

NB its pretty annoying / loud / odd grinding at your desk so make sure you can do it somewhere out of the way

Street · 23 Jan 2018 at 21:14

Siliconslave said:
NB its pretty annoying / loud / odd grinding at your desk so make sure you can do it somewhere out of the way

Haha, luckily that's not a problem as I'm on my own most of the time!

Cheers for the recommendations, I shall investigate!

godinman · 24 Jan 2018 at 07:06

Ended up with a second hand Gaggia Brera, wasn't looking for an auto particularly but this seems good. Can't wait for it to arrive!!

robj20 · 30 Jan 2018 at 12:22

Trying these at the minute.

https://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/kirkland-signature-costa-rican-whole-bean-coffee-908g-156197

Annoying that they cant go in the bean to cup as beans i have to manually grind these then add the grounds, never come across such heavily roasted beans before. But i'm liking the extra strong flavors.

Youstolemyname · 1 Feb 2018 at 20:38

robj20 said:
Trying these at the minute.

https://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/kirkland-signature-costa-rican-whole-bean-coffee-908g-156197

Annoying that they cant go in the bean to cup as beans i have to manually grind these then add the grounds, never come across such heavily roasted beans before. But i'm liking the extra strong flavors.

Why can't they go in B2C machine? My Delonghi says only coated beans shouldn't be used. The description says they aren't coated and as a Costco member I may well get some next time I'm in, if they're suitable?

robj20 · 2 Feb 2018 at 07:28

They're really oily so not suitable for machines where you cant clean the grinder. I tried some initially and a few beans didn't even make it to the grinder getting stuck in the feeder. So im grinding these with my old Hario hand grinder and using the pre-ground option.

Ive been looking at the other Costco beans and Kirkland Rwandan and Kirkland House Blend are both not oily so going to try those next.
I have tried all sorts from Rave and Tank, and there just not dark enough for me.

Youstolemyname · 2 Feb 2018 at 18:30

robj20 said:
They're really oily so not suitable for machines where you cant clean the grinder. I tried some initially and a few beans didn't even make it to the grinder getting stuck in the feeder. So im grinding these with my old Hario hand grinder and using the pre-ground option.

Ive been looking at the other Costco beans and Kirkland Rwandan and Kirkland House Blend are both not oily so going to try those next.
I have tried all sorts from Rave and Tank, and there just not dark enough for me.

i'm currently on Lavazza Rosso in my Delonghi and they make a very drinkable Americano. They're similar in quality to a chain high street coffee place like Costa etc and super cheap in Costco.

Hasbean etc are great for a treat but the Lavazza just produce consistent results for circa £10 a kilo.

Ayahuasca · 4 Feb 2018 at 14:56

I’m looking for a decent electric grinder for work, don’t really have a budget as such but I’d like something that does a nice fine grind for the aeropress and hopefully not have to replace it within a year or two due to the motor going.

Dj_Jestar · 4 Feb 2018 at 15:20

You actually want a fairly coarse grind for the aeropress else you won't be able to plunge safely.

Rocky, mignon, Vario will all do superb job.

Flibster · 4 Feb 2018 at 22:19

I'd recommend the Wilfa tbh. It's possibly the cheapest acceptable electric grinder for filter brews out there at the moment.

https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/wilfa-grinder

MG42Maniac · 6 Feb 2018 at 15:26

I am nearing the end of our current batch of beans (Union Revelation) and am in need of some good recommendations to go in our Eletta ECAM44.660.B. The Union beans came free with our machine and I found them too strong for a regular cup. I have read good things about Illy beans, anyone recommend something better for a general purpose, everyday coffee?

Dj_Jestar · 6 Feb 2018 at 17:30

Hasbean, rave, etc. There's no such thing as not an everyday coffee.

Flibster · 6 Feb 2018 at 17:33

MG42Maniac said:
I am nearing the end of our current batch of beans (Union Revelation) and am in need of some good recommendations to go in our Eletta ECAM44.660.B. The Union beans came free with our machine and I found them too strong for a regular cup. I have read good things about Illy beans, anyone recommend something better for a general purpose, everyday coffee?

Illy are darker roasted than Union and will probably be more bitter than you've had already.

I'd try somewhere that does lighter roasts than Union, who do tend to go to the darker end of medium. So, Hasbean, Origin, UE... all the usual suspects really.

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XeNoN89 · 12 Feb 2018 at 08:32

I'm considering upgrading from my nespresso machine to a proper espresso machine. I don't want anything too expensive or complicated. What are the best options? One i already noticed mentioned in here was the Delonghi Dedica, is there anything similar or better at a similar or cheaper price?