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Coffee aficionados--looking for product specific advice to up my coffee game
Posted on 5/10/16 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 5/10/16 at 8:30 pm
I really enjoy a good cup of coffee but am frustrated with the inconsistent brews I make at home.
Locally, I really like the coffee at Magpie, but don't enjoy the difficulty of parking there. We dine out quite a bit in New Orleans and the coffee always seems stellar. The last few times as asked about the beans and the name that comes up is French Truck.
I noticed that I can get this in BR now.
What equipment do I need to purchase so that I can duplicate my coffee experience at home? TIA
Locally, I really like the coffee at Magpie, but don't enjoy the difficulty of parking there. We dine out quite a bit in New Orleans and the coffee always seems stellar. The last few times as asked about the beans and the name that comes up is French Truck.
I noticed that I can get this in BR now.
What equipment do I need to purchase so that I can duplicate my coffee experience at home? TIA
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Posted on 5/10/16 at 8:33 pm to ruzil
Chemex
Filters
Small Teapot
Locally roasted single orgin coffee beans
Pour Over.
Filters
Small Teapot
Locally roasted single orgin coffee beans
Pour Over.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 8:38 pm to ruzil
Fresh beans and a grinder are a must in my opinion. Baratza makes very good grinders for the money. I'm waiting on their new Sette to upgrade my virtuoso when it launches in a few months.
If brewed, I was a long fan of French press. Cheap, full and rich flavor. I've moved on to espresso for the past 5 years. Most semiautomatics are similar and often feature the same pump. I upgraded from a Saeco to a Rocket around Christmas. That's likely more than you are looking for at this stage. I also roast my own, but again, it's a hobby I enjoy so I spend more time and money than the average bear on it.
If brewed, I was a long fan of French press. Cheap, full and rich flavor. I've moved on to espresso for the past 5 years. Most semiautomatics are similar and often feature the same pump. I upgraded from a Saeco to a Rocket around Christmas. That's likely more than you are looking for at this stage. I also roast my own, but again, it's a hobby I enjoy so I spend more time and money than the average bear on it.
This post was edited on 5/10/16 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 5/10/16 at 8:38 pm to MiloDanglers
quote:(describe this please)
Chemex (leaning towards this one)
Filters (what type specifically)
Small Teapot (I'm assuming one that dials in specific temps, right?)
Locally roasted single orgin coffee beans (Is French Truck or something from WF good)
Pour Over.
Do I need a specific type of grinder?
Thanks
Posted on 5/10/16 at 8:38 pm to ruzil
community dark roast
stovetop percolator
coffee mug
stovetop percolator
coffee mug
Posted on 5/10/16 at 8:43 pm to cgrand
quote:
community dark roast
stovetop percolator
coffee mug
I do this on the weekends with my grandmothers early 60's GE pot belly electric percolator. Too inconsistent for me. I'm looking to duplicate the brew I get at Magpie and fine restaurants.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 8:49 pm to ruzil
quote:
Do I need a specific type of grinder?
You want a burr grinder as opposed to a blade. If you are doing brewed coffee, a basic model will work fine. If espresso, you tend to have to spend more for consistent grinds and fine control.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 8:57 pm to ruzil
I've been using these filters I got from Magpie
As far as beans I would steer away from WF type places unless in a pinch. The Intelligensia stuff at Magpie is good. I love the beans frome Reve Roasters, and I was just told they will be opening a location in White Market. I have not had French Truck but I assume its good. Would like to try Cafe Citeaux or whatever it is called over off Barringer Foreman.
Burr Grinder
Goigle how to do pour over coffee, watch video
As far as beans I would steer away from WF type places unless in a pinch. The Intelligensia stuff at Magpie is good. I love the beans frome Reve Roasters, and I was just told they will be opening a location in White Market. I have not had French Truck but I assume its good. Would like to try Cafe Citeaux or whatever it is called over off Barringer Foreman.
Burr Grinder
Goigle how to do pour over coffee, watch video
Posted on 5/10/16 at 9:03 pm to MiloDanglers
quote:
The Intelligensia stuff at Magpie is good.(yes to this) I love the beans frome Reve Roasters, and I was just told they will be opening a location in White Market (where is this?). I have not had French Truck but I assume its good.(yes, it is quite good and can be picked up at WF and City Pork) Would like to try Cafe Citeaux or whatever it is called over off Barringer Foreman
So burr grinder and pour over with Chemex is the thing. What temp am I looking at for this technique?
Posted on 5/11/16 at 7:05 am to ruzil
Posted on 5/11/16 at 7:47 am to Rohan2Reed
quote:
you can order French Truck online
LINK
Nice link bro! Lots of good information there.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 7:52 am to cgrand
Percolator
Solid troll
Solid troll
Posted on 5/11/16 at 7:55 am to MiloDanglers
quote:
Chemex
Filters
Small Teapot
Locally roasted single orgin coffee beans
Pour Over.
yep.
i'll add, World Market has Chemex and filters on sale regularly. I'm not sure I've ever even been in a World Market, but my mom is always stocking up for me. Thanks Mom!
The local or at least fresh bean thing is important, as beans really do lose flavor after a couple weeks of roasting.
Get a Bonavita electric pourover kettle from Amazon. Makes life much easier.
Get a bur grinder too. I have a Kitchen Aid that stores half a pound of beans pretty well sealed (I go through them fast).
I don't weight my coffee. I do have a scale but i tested the grinder enough to know it's consistent enough.
I'd also get a good insulated (glass interior) carafe/thermos. pour the coffee from Chemex immediately upon brewing so it doesn't cool.
that's about it. oh, i vary up my beans--i get them from the local farmer's market where they roast. $6.99/lb reg; $9.99 lb/organic (I'm told to go organic but usually don't). That's for pretty much any origin except blue mtn and kona, which are absurd (up to $50/lb, and I sure as hell can't tell that much difference).
my tastes have changed over the years of drinking good coffee. I no longer like really dark roasts (unless it's a crappier/less fresh coffee), because there are so many flavors lost when you burn your beans. huh. huh.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 7:57 am to ruzil
quote:
What temp am I looking at for this technique?
205 is my sweet spot.
i do the "bloom" thing too (saturate and leave for a minute on first pour).
After that, I've found no magic. I'm not patient enough to wait for each pour to soak and absorb fully, so i just fill it up.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 8:52 am to ruzil
As mentioned above, you can't go wrong with a Baratza grinder. I use a Vario-W that grinds by weight instead of volume. I also roast my single origin beans at home myself, 250 grams at a time, in a HotTop drum roaster. The most consistent electric brewer I've found is a Technivorm Moccamaster. The amount of time it takes from green beans to brewed coffee makes it a labor of love. When the love has gone you sign up for Crema like I just did yesterday.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:20 am to Badmug
Yes to a quality grinder, Baratza is also what we have. Can't recall the model, but after a few years of use, we upgraded the burr rollers to ceramic (was a pretty easy DIY install/upgrade).
RE: beans, if you like French Truck, buy it. But try others...with roasted coffee, fresh is everything. Forget any bean stored in a non-airtight fashion, or anything roasted a month ago. Find a local-to-you roaster and sample their various blends & roasts. Generally speaking, fresher will always taste better than fancy/hip/pricier but way older roasted beans. At least to my palate.
Chemex/pour-over makes a "clean" cup...which may be the purists' dream, but I like a chewier texture/flavor. Stovetop moka pot is my favorite at-home method when I have the time, though it's kind of hairy/overextracted flavor that isn't ideal for delicate/flowery blends (or oh-so-sensitive palates). I would love to tell you that I bother with a measured-grounds (freshly ground) shot pulled from a quality espresso machine every day, but the reality of AM coffee is a shot or two of Nespresso. Drink what you like, not what someone tells you is better/best.
RE: beans, if you like French Truck, buy it. But try others...with roasted coffee, fresh is everything. Forget any bean stored in a non-airtight fashion, or anything roasted a month ago. Find a local-to-you roaster and sample their various blends & roasts. Generally speaking, fresher will always taste better than fancy/hip/pricier but way older roasted beans. At least to my palate.
Chemex/pour-over makes a "clean" cup...which may be the purists' dream, but I like a chewier texture/flavor. Stovetop moka pot is my favorite at-home method when I have the time, though it's kind of hairy/overextracted flavor that isn't ideal for delicate/flowery blends (or oh-so-sensitive palates). I would love to tell you that I bother with a measured-grounds (freshly ground) shot pulled from a quality espresso machine every day, but the reality of AM coffee is a shot or two of Nespresso. Drink what you like, not what someone tells you is better/best.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:50 am to hungryone
quote:
Yes to a quality grinder, Baratza is also what we have. Can't recall the model, but after a few years of use, we upgraded the burr rollers to ceramic (was a pretty easy DIY install/upgrade)
What is the advantage to the ceramic burrs over metal?
Where do you get your beans?
quote:
AM coffee is a shot or two of Nespresso
Not a fan of nespresso, I have a pixie unit to give away if you're interested.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:09 am to ruzil
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This post was edited on 5/11/16 at 10:18 am
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:23 am to ruzil
Burr Grinder (your choice)
Fresh local beans (Highland Coffees my fav)
French Press (I used 8 cup Bodum)
Depending on the mood your in, I swap between doing cold brew and french press. If you need more info on this, just let me know
Fresh local beans (Highland Coffees my fav)
French Press (I used 8 cup Bodum)
Depending on the mood your in, I swap between doing cold brew and french press. If you need more info on this, just let me know
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:26 am to ruzil
quote:
Not a fan of nespresso, I have a pixie unit to give away if you're interested.
Damn, that offer is about a week too late. My home unit crapped out & Nespresso sold me a very very discounted replacement.
Ceramic vs metal: coffee geeks can spend stupid amounts of time debating the two. Some of it depends on the hardness of beans you typically grind, but it boils down to the ceramic burrs staying sharper, longer. Again, like with so much of coffee practice, it quickly descends into geekery/gear obsession/focus on "correct" or one true way rather than on enjoyment/ease/personal taste.
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