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Favorite Brew Method (self.coffee)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by swancheez to c/coffee

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So, this looks like the start of a relatively new community (at least for me), and we surely have some new people coming over from the coffee subreddit, so let's get some conversation going!

What's your current favorite brew method? I've been really getting into my flat bottom brew lately, with the Stagg XF. I just feel it's been a bit more forgiving than my v60, and it's been pulling out some pretty solid tasting notes in my latest beans.

What're y'all brewing with?

EDIT: I absolutely love the traction this post got! And I love seeing all the methods everyone is using daily. Thank you all

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[–] MuggleWump 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Aeropress daily. Using James Hoffman's method, more or less. Occasionally I need to get the French press out.

I've been toying with the idea of getting an espresso machine. However, everyone I know who has one has gone back - sooner or later - to their previous method of brewing. And the espresso machine ends up being for special occasions. I'm not sure it's worth it at that point.

I might get a prismo for the aeropress to see if that will satisfy my "What's next?" craving...

[–] Windexhammer 3 points 1 year ago

I was real nervous about the step from Aeropress to espresso, but I knew that I liked good espresso from cafes nearby so I eventually took the plunge.

I got a basic Breville grinder/espresso machine, which makes decent coffee, not great, but good enough, but I really prefer espresso to other coffee drinks, and my wife loves it when I make her a latte, so overall it's been a huge upgrade.

If you prefer espresso or latte style coffees, or you just enjoy trying new sorts of coffee things and tinkering with grind size, then an espresso machine will be great, otherwise you are wise to stick with the style of brewing you know you enjoy.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

This is basically me. I love my aeropress and it makes great coffee. But there is just something so special about espresso I can't get else where. If you splurge and get an espresso machine then please share your story!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I bought an espresso machine September last year and I have used it multiple times almost every day since then. I think the only time I have had non espresso based coffee since then is when I've been at someone else's house. If you are curious about espresso then I would recommend going to speciality coffee shops in your area and ordering espresso based drinks and seeing if you prefer them to your aeropress.