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Stormcroft
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Oct 25, 2017
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So, I used to like coffee a lot, using K-Cups and Krueig. Now? I love coffee, because I stopped using K-Cups and started using a french press. You only need 3 things. An electric kettle for fast boiling water, a spice grinder that can grind your whole coffee beans, and a french press. The three items separately are not fancy or expensive but the result with some practice is a cut above the rest. I've never tried pour-over except for in Costa Rica where their lighter coffee tastes better when its not allowed to sit unfiltered for delicious minutes. Can someone try and sell me on pour over coffee and why it might be superior to french press? You could also just agree with me on french press being the best in taste and producing higher caffeine content because it is allowed to sit longer.
Oct 25, 2017
Caffiend
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Oct 25, 2017
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StormcroftFrench press is awesome! Pour-over gives you more control over the extraction of flavor from the beans though. There is less of a chance of over extracted flavors, which usually means bitterness. Also, if you can budget for it, look into a burr grinder instead of a spice/blade grinder. the grounds are more uniform, which again, helps in creating the proper extraction. I have a pour over setup, aeropress, french press, drip machine, and an espresso machine for home and for work. I actually have a dedicated grinder for drip/pour-over/French press at home and a separate one for espresso. You can never have too much coffee gear.
Oct 25, 2017
Dr.McCoy
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Oct 26, 2017
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StormcroftWell, if caffeine is your game, get light roasted Robusto beans (if that exists?) That should knock your teeth out with caffeine [also terrible flavor].
Also "best in taste" is not really true. French press has a good mouthfeel but very little flavor control. So, if you like what you get, yes. If you want something else, it's nearly the worst option. Pour over offers more control, but is also more finicky. The Aeropress is a nice middle ground if you're only making one cup since it is paper filtered and tinkerable (like a pour over) but also an immersion method (like a French press).
Oct 26, 2017
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