I like my Chemex. Saving up to buy a used Gaggia classic
this post was submitted on 22 Jun 2023
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Turkish coffee all the way
Love me some cold brew. A cheap press and use it almost every day.
Bialetti brikka (4cup) 21g. of coffee 2g. Of Oolong tea leaves grinding together 200 ml. Hot water lowest flame on gas stove some whiskey 😋
I have a Rancilio Silvia for my morning latte, still trying to figure out how to steam the milk to make latte art though...
If I'm having a gesha though I'll make either an aeropress (Hoffman method) or V60 (4:6 method)
I've been using Hario V60 for years at this point, always works well for me. Tend to either use the 2 or 3 sized one, depending on how much coffee I need.. Which is mostly driven by number of meetings.
This year as its getting warmer, I've started using the Hario Mizudashi for over night cold brew though and absolutely loving it!
I do a ridiculously low tech method: I grind coffee with a hand grinder, put the coffee loose in a cup, pour boiling water over it, then pour the coffee out and try to not get any grind bits with it. So, no filter at all. basically a really cheap-ass version of a French Press or a pourover (my second glass French press broke...).
My favorite is the Hario Switch with Chemex Filters
I'm also using a Fellow Stagg XF! It's super quick and convenient. It replaced an aeropress for me.
Wife gave me a Hario Siphon but it was too much effort to clean. I whip it out for guests, still though.
I'm personally less of a fan of espresso, so saving some money by not having a fancy machine
I'm running suuuuuper low on my Stagg filters and v60 filters, so probably going to be going back to my chemex for the next couple of weeks.
But Stagg has definitely been some fun.
I use the stock Gaggia classic with the barista 8-10g basket. I actually grind 7.5g of Mr Espresso Neapolitan Espresso, which is the closest I have been able to find to a real Italian espresso. The grinder is a barazza sette, and the settings give me a nice short shot of espresso after ~20s. Overall, heaven!
Hario Switch - following a recipe I saw in the other place for high extraction.
Orea V3
I just watched a video on the Orea from, I think it was Aramse. Interesting little brewer that I think will be my next unnecessary gear purchase.
Chemex is my favorite for sure, but I've got a V60 that I use sometimes as well. Cold brew is always great to have around, too.
Cheap-ass Folgers pour-over forever.
I've done all the methods and roasts and beans and blends over the years, and there is nothing more stable, dependable, and satisfying than a single cup of pour-over Folgers. With cream. Boil water, #2 filter, enjoy.