coffee of choice

[Colt45]

For me, either:

Turkish coffee, or
Espresso with a little steamed milk


I can't really drink drip coffee anymore. It tastes like water.
What do you prefer?

 

[Kilgor]

A good fresh ground Dark roast made in a French Press with a little Half & Half.

 

[Descartes]

85% of the time it's espresso, and I prefer a straight espresso or a cappuccino. If I'm tasting a new bean, tasting different roasts of said bean, etc. I will likely use a press pot (Bodum Chambord). If I'm just wanting a clean cup of coffee that's superior to drip but cleaner than a press I'll go with a vacuum pot (Yama).

And yes, because I'm that big of a geek, I must post pictures...

My main setup. Espresso machine, grinder, and all the other nonsense.
My espresso. So good.
Another. This was pulled as a ristretto (~1.25oz of espresso with a finer grind). Look at the color!
Espresso during the pour. The light I used was yellow, so the color sucks.
Cappuccino with foam that was poured, not spooned.

Sorry.

 

[Semidevil]

I like to administer it orally.

 

[Colt45]

Originally posted by: Semidevil
I like to administer it orally.

Yeah, I didn't see that coming.

 

[nakedfrog]

When I make it myself, it's always cappuccino. At work, I drink the (free) black stuff from a not-even-drip machine.

 

[Descartes]

Also, if you're not liking drip (I don't blame you considering how inferior much of the equipment tends to be) why not just go with a vacuum pot or press pot? Both make a cup unquestionably superior to your normal drip, it's often cheaper, and it's more fun.

 

[Colt45]

Originally posted by: Descartes
85% of the time it's espresso, and I prefer a straight espresso or a cappuccino. If I'm tasting a new bean, tasting different roasts of said bean, etc. I will likely use a press pot (Bodum Chambord). If I'm just wanting a clean cup of coffee that's superior to drip but cleaner than a press I'll go with a vacuum pot (Yama).

And yes, because I'm that big of a geek, I must post pictures...

My main setup. Espresso machine, grinder, and all the other nonsense.
My espresso. So good.
Another. This was pulled as a ristretto (~1.25oz of espresso with a finer grind). Look at the color!
Espresso during the pour. The light I used was yellow, so the color sucks.
Cappuccino with foam that was poured, not spooned.

Sorry.

cool
I suppose I should get an espresso machine someday, what did yours run you?

 

[TechnoKid]

Descartes, if you are by the small chance making drip, how much grinds do you use per 6oz cup of water? I tell all my firends that the "standard" rate (as defined by the SCAA) is two level tablespoons of ground coffee per cup, but they seem to think this is very strong. I sometimes use 1-1/2 tablespoons per cup and they still think this is strong.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid
Descartes, if you are by the small chance making drip, how much grinds do you use per 6oz cup of water? I tell all my firends that the "standard" rate (as defined by the SCAA) is two level tablespoons of ground coffee per cup, but they seem to think this is very strong. I sometimes use 1-1/2 tablespoons per cup and they still think this is strong.

I measure for each brew, and I measure 10 grams for a 6oz cup. This equates to ~2 tblspoons, but there is some degree of variance depending primarily on bean density. I had roasted some Ethiopian Harrar "Horse" that was just so damn fluffy I would honestly have 7/8 grams fill a couple of tblspoons if I wanted. This is why I try to brew by weight only.

You are definitely right, and your friends are wrong; well, their palate is at least. Most people simply haven't been exposed to a proper cup, so if you offer it to them in stages as you are you'll eventually get them there

For espresso I use 18 grams per double, but that's obviously contingent upon the basket you choose to use.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: Colt45

Originally posted by: Descartes
85% of the time it's espresso, and I prefer a straight espresso or a cappuccino. If I'm tasting a new bean, tasting different roasts of said bean, etc. I will likely use a press pot (Bodum Chambord). If I'm just wanting a clean cup of coffee that's superior to drip but cleaner than a press I'll go with a vacuum pot (Yama).

And yes, because I'm that big of a geek, I must post pictures...

My main setup. Espresso machine, grinder, and all the other nonsense.
My espresso. So good.
Another. This was pulled as a ristretto (~1.25oz of espresso with a finer grind). Look at the color!
Espresso during the pour. The light I used was yellow, so the color sucks.
Cappuccino with foam that was poured, not spooned.

Sorry.

cool
I suppose I should get an espresso machine someday, what did yours run you?

Well, let's just say I have a few thousand in my entire setup, and that includes the roasters that I use. I roast/blend my own beans most of the time, so I will get my investment back.....eventually.

You can get a machine capable of producing a fantastic espresso for ~$400 brand new. I paid well over double that, but one need not do so if you only wish to produce a quality espresso. Let me know if you need machine recommendations, etc.

 

[virtuamike]

Originally posted by: Descartes
85% of the time it's espresso, and I prefer a straight espresso or a cappuccino. If I'm tasting a new bean, tasting different roasts of said bean, etc. I will likely use a press pot (Bodum Chambord). If I'm just wanting a clean cup of coffee that's superior to drip but cleaner than a press I'll go with a vacuum pot (Yama).

And yes, because I'm that big of a geek, I must post pictures...

My main setup. Espresso machine, grinder, and all the other nonsense.
My espresso. So good.
Another. This was pulled as a ristretto (~1.25oz of espresso with a finer grind). Look at the color!
Espresso during the pour. The light I used was yellow, so the color sucks.
Cappuccino with foam that was poured, not spooned.

Sorry.

Mine is bigger than yours

I usually make myself 3-shot short lattes with whatever's new.

 

[Anubis]

any whole bean coffee will do for me, freshly ground, made strong, served black

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

folgers

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: virtuamike

Originally posted by: Descartes
85% of the time it's espresso, and I prefer a straight espresso or a cappuccino. If I'm tasting a new bean, tasting different roasts of said bean, etc. I will likely use a press pot (Bodum Chambord). If I'm just wanting a clean cup of coffee that's superior to drip but cleaner than a press I'll go with a vacuum pot (Yama).

And yes, because I'm that big of a geek, I must post pictures...

My main setup. Espresso machine, grinder, and all the other nonsense.
My espresso. So good.
Another. This was pulled as a ristretto (~1.25oz of espresso with a finer grind). Look at the color!
Espresso during the pour. The light I used was yellow, so the color sucks.
Cappuccino with foam that was poured, not spooned.

Sorry.

Mine is bigger than yours

I usually make myself 3-shot short lattes with whatever's new.

:Q Is that a shop you work at or something? Oh, and can you get me any of those cool Elektra cups with the stars around the saucers?

 

[ironcrotch]

Originally posted by: Descartes
85% of the time it's espresso, and I prefer a straight espresso or a cappuccino. If I'm tasting a new bean, tasting different roasts of said bean, etc. I will likely use a press pot (Bodum Chambord). If I'm just wanting a clean cup of coffee that's superior to drip but cleaner than a press I'll go with a vacuum pot (Yama).

And yes, because I'm that big of a geek, I must post pictures...

My main setup. Espresso machine, grinder, and all the other nonsense.
My espresso. So good.
Another. This was pulled as a ristretto (~1.25oz of espresso with a finer grind). Look at the color!
Espresso during the pour. The light I used was yellow, so the color sucks.
Cappuccino with foam that was poured, not spooned.

Sorry.

Damn that looks fuskin good!