/ecg/- what's /ck/ pulling tonight?
I'm just enjoying some instant coffee right now. Sadly, I'm out of everything and must wait until tuesday to go shopping.
Honestly?
Kirkland's (Costco) Supremo bean Colombian.
I like it.
>>7810435
>Espresso ruined with milk
Fuck off, that shit is disgusting
Burundi Butaganzwa Kayanza from Sump. Only been using the new CT1 this week, I should probably mix in some brewed here and there, but pulling shots with it has been quite enjoyable.
Hey guys, what's the best coffee I can get at Publix? I can eyeball the cans and the prices, but most of the time the increased price seems to be for the intricate bullshit they decorate the cans with. Is there a great coffee for a good price, or do they all waste money on their cans?
>>7811836
Bustello and Pilon are pretty good
>>7812018
Thanks, I will give them a try.
>tfw don't have the disposable income to get an espresso machine
>just buy espressos at local cafe
>>7812082
You're inviting some smart-ass to explain to you how you'd be saving money in the long run by investing in an espresso machine
What I've done is start a bit simpler. I got a nice good grinder that can do espresso too, but i only got a French press so far. Which is nice, because I haven't tried French press in a long time. I'll get a bialetti next I think
But yea, the grinder is often times more important than the espresso machine (unless you want a full auto machine)
Also
drinking at the local cafe can be infinitely more comfy at times
>>7812082
OP here, I bought my Espresso machine at a thrift store for 7 bucks, pic is my OC which is semi shit
>>7810435
>what's /ck/ pulling tonight?
Besides my dick? Nothing.
>>7812158
kekle
>>7812145
>dialing in
Sad to realize, but by now, this triggers me
>I've watched too many bullshit videos about this stuff
>I hate myself
Also, you forgot to mention anything about your precision clock and scale which you use to get the extraction times >just right
>>7812145
>Making fun of the Audiophiles of food
>>7810435
Water
Detroit bold american coffee, I like espresso but most of the time I want something I can drink for awhile
Drinking Panera Columbian coffee from a keurig. It's good, and its probably the best coffee I've had, but not by much. I think the keurig is a meme, and a waste of money.
But i bought it, so I have to live the life of a pretentious slut now.
>>7812333
I've spent my whole life drinking coffee from the same coffee maker and pot that I cook my cup o noodles in.
Yes, I think spending 120 bucks on a machine that makes one cup at a time is pretentious, especially when I can get a coffee maker for 10 bucks that can essentially replace my microwave.
>>7812352
They have the smaller keurig for 60, but I bought the bigger one for my to-go mug.
And you judge me for the things I buy, but not for cooking food in a coffee pot?
This is a pretty cool place.
>>7812145
Some of us just enjoy it and aren't in it to save money at all. Even if my setup is mid 4 digits, it's for a hobby. Hobbies aren't there to save money.
Although I'd say only maybe 5% of any given bag of beans is wasted for me.
>>7812476
take pictures of you're art right now
>>7812286
I cant find this shit anywhere where do i buy it
>>7812591
Art? I don't do latte art. Straight shots only.
>>7810435
My dick.
I made some cold brew. 2nd time trying it today and its really good. Gonna try it hot tomorrow.
>>7812476
Yeah dude, what kind of setup do you have, and how much counter space does it take up?
![twitter_logo_400x400[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/RF8fa5A.png "twitter_logo_400x400[1].png")
Live in Ithaca.
Gimme.
Don't know if it counts but I've been eating these. They taste like if you added a little bit of sugar and creamer.
>>7813042
>>7813345
Streitman CT1 espresso machine
Bunn G1 grinder with Ditting burrs (though this is getting upgraded soon)
Roastbee roaster
A few vintage levers too (Caravel, Pavoni, Peppina), and a couple other grinders I'm in the process of selling before I upgrade the main grinder to an eg1 or something.
Then lots of drip coffee stuff, but that's mostly various brewers and a few brewing tools.
Doesn't take up counter space since it has it's own table and some display shelves for the not actively used stuff.
>>7813350
Visited Ithaca a week ago. Nice place. Gimme is really good too.
Went to hella wineries and Ithaca beer co. For their tour. Tried their current experimental brew, it was Brett as fuck. Literally tastes like salami beer. Everything else was good though. Including the beer they make with Gimme coffee.
>>7810435
>what's /ck/ pulling tonight?
Out of the E.U
>>7813439
Well, I still wouldn't have space for a separate table just for that stuff. Looks nice tho!
What's that mentally container under the grinder? I've seen it before in some pic once but cant imagine what it's used for
The lever machine looks really cool but I couldn't be bothered to put that much work in my coffee in the morning. I have a manual grinder that I like so that's enough labor for me
What do you do if you want to make some cappuccinos or something with milk?
>>7814461
if i try to drink my espresso very fast (like vodka shots), will this affect my teeth just like drinking coffee more slowly?
>>7814564
Probably
>>7812107
Get an alessi dude.
Just joking, they are so expensive. Bialetti are ok, my gf is Italian and she takes her little moka everywhere. There is no point to this story....maybe try a stainless one?
>>7814486
Metal container is a cocktail shaker for grinding in to.
I think the lever is pretty easy, but I do enjoy the whole process a lot. Unless your manual grinder is a Lido or HG1, the grinding you have to put up with is way way worse than using a lever. I had a porlex for a while and frankly it's a bit god awful.
I never add milk. Maybe something from a cafe once a year or so. I have a La Pavoni off to the side that can steam, but I never use it.
Fuck summer, I really want an iced coffee with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream but don't have the ingredients.
I can't even post in these threads anymore because the /ck/ equivalent of elitist audiophiles have taken over.
>>7815994
>enjoy you're coffee
every time
also, I think I could get behind that OP, I'll see if I've got some ice cream
bump for interest
newfag to /ck/, where do people stand on Bialettis and Kimbo coffee, because IMHO it's god's gift to mankind.
Got an espresso machine last month. So far I have some Sumatran dark roast, Java medium roast and sine and from PR, some assorted Puertorican coffees.
Getting consistent results with this Vs a La Cimbali M21 Jr.
Just terrible portions, you pay almost a dollar for each shot.
Considering getting the y5 milk so then I can pour some regular coffee too take on the go.
>>7818580
>k cups
what a waste
>>7818597
Yeah but how are you going to get perfectly good espresso in a 100 dollar machine + wand
>>7810871
>A beverage traditional consumed with milk is ruined with milk
Let me guess, you think cheese is ruined with aging, too, don't you?
So I was in the coffee region of the Philippines and managed to snag these bad boys while I was up there! I separated the greens according to region or the supplier I got them from! I'm still in the Philippines but, I've got to say that coffee is trending in the right direction over here.
From the looks of it and what the suppliers have told me, the greens are dry-processed (natural) which is pretty weird since I've always thought that most South Asian Coffee countries did washed or semi-washed! But anyway in the event that I have extra to give away, are any serious roasters interested in getting some?
http://m.imgur.com/MfC5nVR,CYC9Ear,HuzlFAn
>tfw too poor to afford caffé crema
is there any way to get the crema without an expensive machine?
>>7815966
Grinder is a Lido 2! I love this thing so much, it's smooth as hell and it doesn't even take long. Was surprised how sturdy it feels when it arrived, and they even give you a cute little brush and a screwdriver for maintenance
Hotbox whole latta love. So good.
>what's /ck/ pulling tonight?
The cold brew and condensed milk out of my fridge.
>>7813439
L I T E R A L L Y made of money
>>7810435
i got some starbucks french vanilla in pic related
>>7816312
you do realise, that that's literally vegetable oil your putting in your coffee?
>>7816312
Nah not really. I've been in most if these threads of the last few months and I think there's only a handful of richfags trying too hard at times
Whatever people choose to drink is fine by me, as long as they do that as a choice. Or at least try different stuff out and find what you like, don't be lazy, y'know
Like saying for example that cappuccino is shit without ever having tried a good one. same for literally any type of coffee
I for example have come to know a bit about gear and preparation and such, but so far I'm still in the dark regarding the actual coffee. What's the difference between the various countries of origin etc. Was at the store the other day and the guy had like 10 different kinds and wasn't really able to tell me why I'd want one from Mexico instead of one from Uganda. "Yea they just have different tastes" well gee thanks man
>>7810435
Banged out 4 macchiato americanos or whatever the fuck you call an americano espresso with a splash of milk. Used a LAVAZZA ESPRESSO POINT machine, cause I'm a lazy ass and it's ok.
>>7820343
Nice. Really liked my Lido 3. Pretty quick, and I'd still be using it now if I didn't like the results from the bulk grinder burrs better. Hand grinding is nice with a good grinder.
>>7820762
I guess anyone with a hobby is rich then. It's expensive, but as far as hobbies go it's really not that far out there.
>mfw I brew tea with my espresso machine
Hey if there are tea Kcups why can't I do it?
>>7821911
How does it taste?
>>7822116
I'm not a tea autist so it tastes just a bit weaker than normal.
>>7810435
I think you'll find its pronounced 'expresso'
Should I get a stainless steel or aluminum moka pot?
I'm in the store as we speak, need an answer soon.
>>7822428
Stainless.
Are you supposed to drink moka pot coffee straight or are you supposed to dilute it with milk?
Because this shit barely fills half a mug.
>>7819661
>http://m.imgur.com/MfC5nVR,CYC9Ear,HuzlFAn
Looks pretty defected.
>>7821045
>americano espresso
wut
>>7823002
Most people pour it over their 'go 'za so it soaks into the crust.
>>7823010
He most likely meant an americano, as in an espresso over which he adds water.
>>7823002
Moka makes a very strong brew, so most people add milk as far as I know. Just be yourself.
Is there *any* fruit that tasted good with coffee?
>>7823002
I drink straight from my 3-cup moka pot. Kinda getting concerned about my health but it's just really good.
You can probably get away with just adding boiled water if you like your coffee black.
>>7823653
Cherries.
>>7823682
thankx mate gonna try that next time I have cherries
I received an Aeropress and a French Press for my birthday a few months ago.
After watching numerous videos and getting some advice from locals, the Keurig has gone into a cupboard.
I get my beans from a local roaster and usually have aeropress if I just want a cup, I'll use the French Press when I have company.
Coffee tastes so much fucking better, I can't wait to try a Chemex.
>>7823699
Grinder or pre-ground?
>>7823682
Seconding this. It really does go well.
Hey /ecg/, I was thinking. When I grind beans, there's always a lot of fine silt left behind, no matter how coarse my grinder is set. I'm guessing this is from the dried out beans "shattering" in the grinder mostly.
Would it help reduce silt if I lightly steamed my beans for 30 seconds before grinding? Is this technique well known?
Is roasting at home a meme?
>>7824272
Kys :^)
>>7824272
No, people have been roasting at home for literally L I T E R A L L Y centuries. Roasting green coffee yourself means massive savings if you are drinking a cup a day or more a day. It's just a matter of being willing to put in the money for a decent roaster, and not literally doing it at home, indoors.
I tried watering down espresso to make iced coffee but it tastes lacking, even with half and half.
Maybe I didn't add enough sugar.
What's a good creamer? I'm trying half and half right now but it oddly has a sweet taste to it I don't like. I like hazelnut, but I can't find a good creamer that provides the hazelnut taste without it being too sweet.
>>7828428
Actual cream.
If you like hazelnuts, have you considered using actual hazelnuts? Not some bullshit artificial hazelnut-flavored product. Get an actual hazelnut and grate it over your coffee with a microplane.
Bought some beans from a local roaster and I'm making cold brew with them now in my French press, pretty excited desu
>>7828434
I'll definitely give that a try. Any cream recommendations?
>>7826769
>willing to put in the money for a decent roaster
what do you rec?
whenever I roasted I'd just do it with a popcorn machine, but they tend to burn out and aren't very precise
Out of beans rn but I usually use an Aeropress.
14 grams of coffee, add 50 ml of water 30 seconds then stir and fill to the top. Cap on and press at 2 minutes.
>>7824109
I have a decent Porlex grinder that I was gifted, I'd really like a good grinder but for now this one will do.
>mfw bought a truck and getting my license back so I can go to local roasters now
>>7830887
I've heard about wrapping duct tape around the exterior burr so it moves less when you are grinding. Has anyone tried this out?
>>7830858
>14g of coffee in 50ml
That's some pretty string stuff there anon
When I did French press I used that much coffee with like 300ml water haha
>>7830941
Oh sorry, I just said fill to the top. I think its pretty much 200ml total at that point. Strong but not 'that' strong. My b
>>7810435
I taught my parents how to make turkish coffee and had one with them. It was delicious.
>>7828107
For good iced coffee take a double shot wait for it to cool down, add 1 1/2 cup of milk, and 2 tsp sugar. Mix well.
To make more just double or triple this. You could also use a long black that has gone cold instead of a shot.
DO NOT ADD ICE it just waters it down and most definitely dont add ice then blend the whole thing as I've seen people do.
If you really want to get extravagent you can add a scoop ice cream and blend the whole lot with a stick blender, but I dont usually do this. I'm a purist: shot, milk, sugar.
>>7831068
>I'm a purist: shot, milk, sugar.
>purist
>anything but coffee
I don't think you know what purist means.
>>7832014
Well where I live iced coffee is mostly milk. It probably wouldn't be very nice with just water.
I mean you could essentially just make up a plunger of coffee, pour it into a jug after it has brewed, then mix sugar in and put the whole thing in the fridge. It would be cold, sweet coffee, but probably pretty gross compared to the milky iced coffee we're used to.
Dont forget we're talking about iced coffee here, not regular coffee. I never put milk or sugar in my coffee. Short blacks or black plunger only. Same with my tea, always have it black, no sugar.
Iced coffee is the only time I'll have sugar and milk in a coffee drink.
>>7834418
That may be because you're brewing a normal, hot coffee then let it go stale while waiting to get cold. Try cold-brewing.
r8 my new mug
>>7835061
Kek. Do want.
Just got my bags of Lavazza and Koffee Kult Dark Roast. So delish.
I have a crappy Mr. Coffee machine, looking at a De'Longhi EC155 machine. Anyone got any experience with these?
>>7835061
>>7810871
I never drink coffee or espresso, and I think it takes that level of indifference to realize how absurdly retarded it is to have such militant, food-based opinions.
Calm the fuck down.
>>7835061
bretygud/10
>>7812352
Mods are triggered by coffee talk
Completely new to coffee. Realized I like "machiatos" from recommendations at some small local cafe. Don't normally like coffee much but I loved it that way.
I don't think I fucked up but let me know
>away from small local place
>oh look starbucks
>ask for a machiato
>"what"
>a machiato
>"i don't think we have that here"
>not sure if I'm saying it right or what
>k uh
>let me google wtf a machiato is
>just espresso + froth milk
>can I get an espresso with frothed milk?
>get it served in a much larger coffee to go cup
>server guy looking at me like "k this is weird but whatever the customer wants I guess"
>tastes ok, not like the main cafe I go to but ok
did I fuck up? is a machiato an especially rare a drink or something? is starbucks just that shit? I don't want to be limited to some local cafe for this if it's that odd a drink request. I'd like to be able to go into any cafe and get this.
>>7836743
you're spelling it wrong but Starbucks does have macchiatos, usually they're caramel. Sounds like your barista was a dunce.
>>7836743
have another infographic.
sage for samefag
>>7812018
I second the bustello.
>>7836774
>those americanized eye-talian pronunciations
This has to be a joke. Right?
>>7836844
Bonjourno.
>tfw the first thing you ever bought from Happy Mug was the Halo Bariti and nothing else from them quite measures up
>>7838766
Halo Bariti was good but their Costa Rica La Minita is god's diarrhea juice.
>>7812107
Protip: If you're using a french press, never grind the beans down to a fine espresso-like blend. It'll clog the hell out of the strainer, and when you manage to press the whole thing down, you'll get LOTS of grit/sludge in every cup you pour.
>>7839428
It's good with sweetened condensed milk and on ice. It's also cheap as fuck and wakes you the fuck up. But yeah by itself it's pretty offensive.
>>7839422
Yea I know, used to do that a few years back when I used a French press for the first time.
Now that I've started again with a new grinder, I started out with very coarse grind (too bug the first time), but now I get it to pic related. Works quite well like this imo
Also, I'm looking for an espresso machine
I'm starting to have doubts about the gaggia classic, and looking and some isomac ones. Could any anon with an espresso machine tell me about what they're using and what they think of their machine?
Ordered some of this. Gonna brew some hopefully good cups with my Aeropress and V60 on Tuesday.
>>7818861
Step 1: buy beans
Step 2: grind beans
Step 3: pull shots
Step 4: steam milk (yes i know, there's a lot more to this)
Step 5: pour milk (again, there's a lot to this)
Source: i do this shit for a living.
>>7839428
Steamed cream or milk with melted sugar, pretty decent.
>>7840839
>Pulling shots before steaming milk
you do this for a living?
Coffee makes me irritable, and I'm already a hot-tempered guy, so I have to lay off.
I got this Thai Tea from amazon, it was a shitload actually, filled a pickle jar and an olive jar. It's pretty good, but really sweet.
>>7810644
>Kirkland's (Costco) Supremo bean Colombian.
my parents love this shit. it's pretty good.
why is cowboy coffee the best coffee I ever drank? for once coffee doesn't hurt my stomach
what else is good to drink out there
