Coffee: how do you make/take yours?

[Thebigsmoke]

Just replaced my gaggia Classic after 10 years with this ECM Classika PID, and use a Eureka Mignon Grinder. Used to use aeropress and V60 at work but as I work from home now it's mainly just from the machine, and the occasional Cafetiere.

Love it! Shiny machines with e61 groupheads 😍😍

What sort of coffee do you use to brew with it?

[ha_banos]

2004 eh? Vetaran in the coffee game then, though I'm surprised you've stuck it out with dark oily roasts if I'm honest. Nice variety of brewing devices there too. I got gifted an ibrik, tried it a few times but then moved home and didn't have a gas hob so ended up giving it away.

Ive had a few coffees from Cuba last year which were nice - but cannot recall which roaster I got them from.

The electric briki does a decent enough job, but as you say having a gas hob means I can cook it up myself.

Why surprised I've stuck with oily darker roasts?

Reminds me back of a time when I was in the office. In the days when there was Taylor Street Coffee shops. Didn't like their coffee much anyways, so just used to go in for occasional cup of 'ccino. I got chatting to the head barista about what I didn't like about their coffee, especially V60. She offered to make me a coffee to try. But it was honestly more like a tea than a coffee, weirdest thing. Didn't like that at all.

[potpest]

Love it! Shiny machines with e61 groupheads 😍😍

What sort of coffee do you use to brew with it?

I do love it, I was debating what to replace my gaggia with for a while and I'm not dissapointed. It's not the best for milk drinks with it being single boiler however I mainly drink espresso and use the steam for hot chocolate, a latte is a rarity.

Beans wise I have a weekly subscription from hasbean so fresh roasted every Friday. Provides plenty of variety. I use a few local roasters aswell, Pink Lane Coffee, Goldbox and Northsidecoffee mainly. I love Single origins from Ethiopia so usually have a large bag of something Ethiopian going alongside the weekly deliveries.

[Thebigsmoke]

Only because generally, in my experience, people usually start out brewing darker roasts at home as that is what they are accustomed to and then gradually, over time and through experimenting, shift towards a preference for the lighter/medium side of the roasting spectrum.

As with all things, including cigars and coffee, what ultimately matters, of course, is your subjective experience.

You're right about lighter roast brews being very floral and tea like. I've had a few friends say that to me when I've brewed for them in the past. Some coffees actually have descriptors like 'black tea' and 'Earl Grey' as tasting notes identified by those who've cupped/roasted the coffees. Horses for courses 😉

[Thebigsmoke]

I do love it, I was debating what to replace my gaggia with for a while and I'm not dissapointed. It's not the best for milk drinks with it being single boiler however I mainly drink espresso and use the steam for hot chocolate, a latte is a rarity.

Beans wise I have a weekly subscription from hasbean so fresh roasted every Friday. Provides plenty of variety. I use a few local roasters aswell, Pink Lane Coffee, Goldbox and Northsidecoffee mainly. I love Single origins from Ethiopia so usually have a large bag of something Ethiopian going alongside the weekly deliveries.

Whats the recommended heat up time for that machine?

I like some of the stuff Hasbean come out with and have also had a coffee from Goldbox in the last year as part of a monthly sub I'm on which provides a box of three or four bags of coffee from a variety of roasters/origins/roast levels. Helps to me try a variety rather than sticking to what I know and saves me having to actively look for new coffees.

[Tomm783]

Nescafé gold blend


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[Thebigsmoke]

Nescafé gold blend


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there's always one 🤣

[Vitola]

I tend to stick with medium roasts - single source beans I discovered from a small retailer/importer in Bradford upon Avon around 5 years ago now. The shop is called Leaf and Bean - Favourites at the moment Guatemala - Finca Bremen or Sumatra - Mandheling.

At home I always use a trusty 10 year old Jura Ena7 - mainly for espresso.

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[Simon Bolivar]

Some impressive set ups on display, inspiring!

[puropunch]

Mines a delonghi prima donna, i know its not for the purists but i love it. always bean to cup mode, espresso and the odd late. I like that i can easily put the milk frother on and knock out latte's or capp's for visitors. the hot chocolate attachement is also very good. the wife and 3 year old love that!..hot choc and a big spoon of corn flour to thicken it.

currently working through some beans i bought from coffee link. the brazillian pea berry was good im just on with their signature espresso beans now. make a good brew.

I do have a moka pot for the lazy weekend morning but im mostly lazy and turn the machine on tbh.

[ha_banos]

Another game changer for me was this Thermos mug. Means I don't have to rush drinking before it gets cold! Even indoors. I don't like cold coffee. That's probably another thread!
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[Thebigsmoke]

I tend to stick with medium roasts - single source beans I discovered from a small retailer/importer in Bradford upon Avon around 5 years ago now. The shop is called Leaf and Bean - Favourites at the moment Guatemala - Finca Bremen or Sumatra - Mandheling.

At home I always use a trusty 10 year old Jura Eva7 - mainly for espresso.

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Nice! Love those cups too. Decent ceramic cups really enhance the experience for me

[Thebigsmoke]

Mines a delonghi prima donna, i know its not for the purists but i love it. always bean to cup mode, espresso and the odd late. I like that i can easily put the milk frother on and knock out latte's or capp's for visitors. the hot chocolate attachement is also very good. the wife and 3 year old love that!..hot choc and a big spoon of corn flour to thicken it.

currently working through some beans i bought from coffee link. the brazillian pea berry was good im just on with their signature espresso beans now. make a good brew.

I do have a moka pot for the lazy weekend morning but im mostly lazy and turn the machine on tbh.

Using the machine's steaming function to produce what the kids call 'the best hot chocolate ever!' is the pinnacle of home brewing! I've yet to have coffee from a mokapot - no gas hob

[Thebigsmoke]

Another game changer for me was this Thermos mug. Means I don't have to rush drinking before it gets cold! Even indoors. I don't like cold coffee. That's probably another thread!
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I know what you mean - it's nice to leisurely sip on a cup of brewed coffee without having to worry about it going cold very quickly. Although I still drink it as it cools as the flavour profile develops and sweetens.

I quite enjoy iced Pourover brews with half the brew water being comprised of ice in a carafe under the dripper and half the brew water added as per usual during the hot summer days. Had some very sweet brews with some viscosity to the mouthfee using this method.

[Thebigsmoke]

Here's a pic of my current set up:

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