Coffee lovers

pdxleaf

This is my setup, minus the bean grinder.

Most machines are about getting the water to the right temperature. The more expensive machines get it there and keep it at the right temperature to not burn the beans or let them cool too much, right?

After buying expensive machines that break down every couple of years, I found this at a local coffee shop. It takes about the same amount of time but won't break down and is less than ten bucks, (not including the hot water machine that also works for tea.)

Heat the water to 200 degrees, grind the beans while it's heating and add the paper filter. Wet the filter, add the beans, then start pouring the water. The perfect cup.

BAJJ

Interesting article, thanks for sharing, nice set up too. I look at these various means of puck prep with more and more amusement as time goes by. I'm not immune to being swayed by some of them though and I have narrowed it to three that work for me, WDT ( home made tool, wine cork and 3 sewing needles), Motta distribution tool and Reg Barber simple tamper. I don't use any other mechanical aids, competition baskets, filters, etc, etc. My extraction times are fairly consistent, I don't have much channelling (naked portafilter) and the flavour is good. I doubt my taste buds are sensitive enough to detect the n'th degree of a fart that these techniques give on extraction and I feel it's a balance of time faffing about and actually brewing the coffee. What I think is most important is the quality of the beans you use, good beans and careful ( but not over the top) puk prep are all that I feel is necessary.

ken_hodson

"Shaken, not stirred", very Bond!

Personally, I think it doesn't make scientific sense. If you tamper the puck then it'll condense the coffee right down. Shaking the coffee beforehand makes no difference....no?

vibe

That pretends on the bean and the level of roast. If they are roasted quite dark, they have a shorter shelf life. Some lighter roasted beans need at least a week of rest.

Togri v. 2.0

Damm, that is sweeeeet! You brewed with it yet?

Mafkees

Darn, this topic is long forgotten it seems. Allow me to bump it with my newly acquired Rocket R58.

Mafkees

Yes, but only one cup since it's close to bedtime here 😀

Compared to my Bezzera Magica which I purchased the Rocket to upgrade from, the rotary pump opposed to vibratory pump is far quieter. There is also a distinct difference in coffee texture and taste, with the Rocket being more silky/smooth in texture and rounded off in taste, opposed to the Bezzera's always slightly murky texture and harsher taste.

This is total nitpicking of course to people who aren't coffee nerds. But it definitely is distinguishable. The girlfriend agreed 😁

Mafkees

Darn, this topic is long forgotten it seems. Allow me to bump it with my newly acquired Rocket R58.

vbrad26

Definitely could've cut it with a bit more water lol.
It is VERY strong. The trial (and error) continues!