for anyone interested, the decent espresso DE1/DE1+ has just finished the design phase, and will be shipping this summer.  If you want to get one before christmas, this is the last chance to get one this summer via the pre-order.  John, the owner, has said the DE1 price will go up sometime after it begins shipping, because the margins are too tight.  

https://decentespresso.com/

http://www.home-barista.com/marketplace/decent-espresso-machine-now-available-t43925.html

I imagine if you did a paid in full preorder today, you'll get yours within a week of me getting mine, and I paid in January.

Thread arise!

I am really enjoying the Moccamaster for my AM reactivation needs, but am told the next step should be grinding my own beans.

Any recs on a grinder from the cognoscenti?

 

i've got a Wilfa grinder, and it's pretty good, with easy settings for grinding time (amount) and coarseness.

not sure how available it is around the world though.

I have a Rocky Rancilio Doserless Grinder that I like.  My only complaint is you have to hold the button down while grinding.  Other than that, no complaints.  Comes apart easy for cleaning.  Jp has a grinder he likes a lot.  I forget the name but I'm sure he will chime it at some point.  You might as well get the package deal at Seattle Coffee Gear with the Rocky Rancilio Silvia with PID espresso machine.

 

 

I'm embarrassed to admit what I use for a grinder for my French press, but you are smart to grind your own beans, Hop.  Beautiful brewer!

I'm smitten with beans I've been buying from Double Shot in all of places...Tulsa, OK.  The owner is quirky, but knows how to select and roast beans.  I receive them a couple of days after roasting.  Love me some good coffee.

I've also gone down the rabbit hole with cold brew coffee out of Austin that I purchase in a case of tins from Costco.  Take a case to work and I enjoy the lower acidity and caffeine kick (supposedly the cold brew process kills less of the vroom vroom).

HS

https://coffeeconfidential.org/health/decaffeination/

13 hours ago, Hopstretch said:

Any recs on a grinder from the cognoscenti?

Baratza Virtuoso is what I have and use.  Had a Bodum burr grinder before that which died an unfortunate death at the hand of a stone in my beans (it happens, evidently) and was specifically referred to this model as being able to deal with that without having terminal results.  I think I've had it for a good 3yrs or more now and it's been great.  Has both timed and button-hold options for grinding and the required variation of grind for drip/FP/espresso/etc.  

I recently bought this grinder but it is for espresso machines (which is the type of machine you should be buying).  

Mazzer Mini Doserless Type A grinder 

https://clivecoffee.com/product/mazzer-mini-doserless-type-a-espresso-grinder/

I would call these guys up and ask them.  Great place.  

https://clivecoffee.com/product-category/grinders/

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17 hours ago, Hopstretch said:

Any recs on a grinder from the cognoscenti?

One of these https://www.baratza.com/grinder/vario/ . 230 grinding settings - what is not to like? Comes with a container to grind into as well. And when eventually the ceramic burrs wear, they are dead easy to replace.

https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/compak-k3-touch-doserless-grinder

I have an older version, and it does an amazing job.  I replaced the hopper with a funnel and weight to allow me to weigh the beans and then grind just what I need (because I'm obsessive), but you definitely don't have to go that deep.  

I am officially glad I didn't volunteer my sophomoric "grinding" utensil in the company of these sexy products...

HS 

Can anyone recommend something similar to the new Starbucks Blonde espresso? Currently drinking Illy Monoarabia Ethiopia and nearly up for another can and looking for something else to try.

Prepared using Aeropress.

find a local 3rd wave coffee shop and get a city roast bean

I can’t get enough of the Double Shot’s beans. Currently drinking the Panama Hartmann Natural Lot 5. Lovely coffee. 

Always rely on my French press.  Nothing fancy.

HS

18 hours ago, HemiSam said:

Always rely on my French press.  Nothing fancy.

Same.  I've stuck with Old Bisbee and they've never let me down.  As long as I read the tasting notes before ordering I generally end up very happy.

I still use Old Bisbee as well. Very satisfied. French press also, except I also use a Kalita 185 pour over as well.

I roast my own.  Only way to go.

Coffee douche identified.

Was there some saying about people in glass houses? 

I roast my own when it's warm.  When it's not I found a decent coffee at costco, surprisingly.

 

It took me a while, but I've learned that over roasting is not my thing.  That was my only complaint with O.B.

Hs

10 minutes ago, HemiSam said:

It took me a while, but I've learned that over roasting is not my thing.  That was my only complaint with O.B.

Hs

I sent an email a while back to OB about the dark roasts no matter what coffee I ordered and the response was that they think it tastes better.  I stopped buying from them at that moment.

Stretch, I'm just a douche.  No need to limit to coffee or otherwise.

Mike with two undergraduate psychology classes under my belt I learned that one should not confuse "douche" with "obsessive compulsive" of which HC is populated with a plethora as members 

I actually like how O.B. roasts their beans. I've always preferred a darker roast. I know that goes against current trends, but I'm old and stuck in my ways. I also don't like the trend towards tea like ethiopian coffees. 

Get off my lawn. 

 

1 hour ago, Augsburger said:

Mike with two undergraduate psychology classes under my belt I learned that one should not confuse "douche" with "obsessive compulsive" of which HC is populated with a plethora as members 

I am way more of a douche, then obsessive compulsive.  Ask Jp and raffy.