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Honestly I'm pretty happen with the inverted aeropress method. Wait a couple of mins once the kettles boiled so it's ~80°C, brew for a couple and press.
Makes a decent brew.
Although gotta say, my wife got me some fancy coffee bags ( ground coffee in a paper mesh bag), legit had me thinking about switching.
My favorite is the Hario Switch with Chemex Filters
Pour over, single cup Melitta ceramic cone. I use an Aeropress on travel.
Hario Switch - following a recipe I saw in the other place for high extraction.
Manual brew? V60 and flat bottom if at home (use them alternately), Aeropress if on the road.
I use a supposedly nice drip basket bonavita machine. It works well, and it's still super easy to use.
I use the stock Gaggia classic with the barista 8-10g basket. I actually grind 7.5g of Mr Espresso Neapolitan Espresso, which is the closest I have been able to find to a real Italian espresso. The grinder is a barazza sette, and the settings give me a nice short shot of espresso after ~20s. Overall, heaven!
I like my Chemex. Saving up to buy a used Gaggia classic
For hot coffee a chemex for sure, but for iced my aeropress is king
(until I can get my hands on a good espresso machine)
Usually it's a Bialetti moka pot if I want strong coffee. But I alternate with V60/Origami and Aeropress.
DeLonghi Magnifica. 60,000 shots spread over 2 machines (according to the counter) in the last decade.
Cold brew in a Toddy. Store in fridge. Add milk/ice/hot water to taste.
I'm astounded that this is the only mention of cold brew here. It's great! Listen people, if you haven't tried this before, here's what you do: Next time you're making your daily coffee, get a jar and make cold brew at the same time. Then you can try it later when it's ready.
I now do cold brew almost all the time. It takes the same amount of time whether you make a large or small batch, so I make 4 days worth, and over the last 2 days I start another 48 hour batch.
I definitely enjoy cold brew, especially during summer, but it generally pretty muted in flavor compared to a pourover or French press. I usually make it when I get a bag of beans that I am a bit disappointed with, as a lot of the underlying tasting notes aren't as present in cold brew and it still allows me to enjoy the coffee.
I mean, heck, I want to get some whip cream canisters and nitrogen canisters to make my own nitro cold brew as another coffee project.
That's a good point. It's also less bitter than some other methods, which people may or may not prefer.
I really want to try this, but hot coffee is my comfort blanket. Would you recommend heating it and if so how? Is cold brew best served over ice, room temperature, or just chilled in your opinion?
I often heat it up, just put it in the microwave. I also often cut it with water, depending on how strong I want it to be. I think it's good at any temp!
I would have to pick Aeropress.
200g coffee on a cheese cloth bag, 1600g water, mix and chill for 24 hours. Optionally stir half way through. Serve over ice.
My one-and-done is a full mug from my decade old Ikea moka pot. This is made with hot milk, wazzed up with the cheap little milk frother they sell. The result is a huge quadruple "cappuccino". This wires me up all day.
If I'm not up for that, I'll just make a cup or two from my areopress. Inverse method, steel filter.
Started using the Kamira a year ago. If you know what you are doing (there are many small things to do that could ruin the brew), you will drink the most delicious coffee ever. Not even a professional espresso machine could match it, no joke.
The Kamira looks like so much fun! I'm a bit worried about how to keep the water chamber dry and clean between use to prevent mould though.
It is! Usually I boil some water before use, and after the brew i let it sit on the flame for a brief time to evaporate all water left overs with the valve open. Also you're supposed to boil some vinegar inside it for 5 to 10 minutes every 1 or 2 months, effectively cleaning everything. After 1 year no signs or smell of mold. If you ever have the possibility to try it, just do it and follow a reliable guide.
Have you compared the brew to the output of a Moka? I mean I am pretty sold just from the gadgetry point of view anyway.
Pretty much the opposite. I would consider the moka as a good coffe tea if compared. That thing can produce incredibly strong single shots, and it's usually stronger than your average espresso.
For me it's the ability to get coffee that's strong enough so that most of the cup can be hot milk. I've been chasing that for years.
Cafetiere was always disappointing, never bothered with any of the pourover methods because I couldn't see how they were any good for "milk drinks". I was never aware of aeropress really and when I did hear about it it just looked like another way of making filter strength coffee so steered clear of that.
Then I discovered the Moka pot which I used for years by cramming it with as much coffee as I could get into it which used to get pretty close to espresso strength but obviously not proper espresso.
Eventually we bought a Bambino Plus in lockdown and have been knocking out at least decent 2 lattes per day ever since (usually more if my wife is home)
Still not convinced I can get enough coffee in each shot though... I'm regretting the 53mm basket size!
Bripe, obviously
Aeropress daily. Using James Hoffman's method, more or less. Occasionally I need to get the French press out.
I've been toying with the idea of getting an espresso machine. However, everyone I know who has one has gone back - sooner or later - to their previous method of brewing. And the espresso machine ends up being for special occasions. I'm not sure it's worth it at that point.
I might get a prismo for the aeropress to see if that will satisfy my "What's next?" craving...
Hario Toggle or Aeropress Inverted
Danger funnel.
Been going with a Clever stripper + paper filter for 7 years. Very consistent, no fuss.
EDIT: *dripper. Hahaha! I don't think you can get consistent and no fuss with a stripper.
Not any stripper, just the clever ones.