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    veloaudio
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 9 Dec 2012

    @Anesthetist:

    @veloaudio chemex is always good. Which SCAA brewer do you use?

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    I use the KitchenAid KCM0802 (non digital). It was given to me as a gift but it has been great. Price is reasonable compared to the other more expensive SCAA approved brewers.

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      Anesthetist
      見習いボス
      Joined: 14 May 2011

      Thanks man, I havent used a machine in a while but wouldnt kick the idea out for day to day.

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      IG: bluehandsslim

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        David_pll
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 19 Aug 2014

        Picked up a bag of house blend from Intelligentsia, pretty good but I'm used to stumptown so it doesn't quite match up for me.

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          Mild7
          Joined: 3 May 2012

          @Snowy:

          ^^I find Chemex hit and miss. It's the hardest of all pourovers to dial in for me. Kalita is the easiest, but a great cup in a Kalita will not taste any where close to a great Chemex. I stopped using my v60 as I find it rather variable as well. Used to get some great v60's tho. Ease and consistency, Kalita for me every time. Then v60, then Chemex.

          For peak taste, Chemex, v60, Kalita. Kalita's average is higher than the other 2 by a few points by far, for me…

          I'm a picky snob :).

          A good summation Snowy.  Interesting.

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            bryaneidins70
            Iron Heart Deity
            Joined: 24 Feb 2017

            We went to New York a few years ago and stayed at The Ace Hotel, which had a Stumptown next door. This was my first real intro into great coffee. Great Ethiopian coffee with lovely chocolate brownies…

            I think I had a Chemax there, purely through intrigue than knowing anything about them.

            'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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              JCMx800
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 20 Sept 2012

              17g fine (not espresso) coffee for 250g water 93/94C -> Kalita.
              20g coarse (and I mean coarse) coffe for 300g water 90/91C and you will be fine 🙂
              Sometimes I still use my v60 but but not for Yirgacheffe.

              Coldbrew: 10g coarse coffee for every 100g cold water, I dont store it in the fridge but I always choose a dark place. 1/1 with ice or 100ml tonic + ice + 50ml coldbrew poured on the ice so they dont mix together and looks bold.

              Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
              XXX

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                budpatch
                Haraki san Expert
                Joined: 16 Sept 2016

                Interested in the chemex, but I like that the Kalita allows me to brew directly into the container of my choice, which is a Yeti tumbler.  I may have to grab a large size chemex for making bigger family batches, but the Kalita 185 is the perfect size to fill my Yeti.

                Last year I was doing some consulting in Puerto Rico and got to take a private tour of the Hacienda San Pedro coffee plantation with the 3rd generation owner in Jayuya.  The coffee is incredible and they will ship it to you for some coin.  Just a warning though…you may not like other coffee after drinking this.

                https://cafehsp.com/

                There is a language selection at the top right of the page to switch to english.

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                  budpatch
                  Haraki san Expert
                  Joined: 16 Sept 2016

                  😞 😞 😞 Not knowing how long it will be until I am able to get more coffee from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria destroyed the island, I have the PR stashed and have moved into a micro lot from Mexico…awesome stuff here.

                  I like the Rhoades Roast Green Dragon Coffee House out of New Jersey...they do their own roasting daily and have an excellent rotating variety of global beans to pick from.  Lots of unique single origin coffees and I can buy through Amazon.

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                    dylantbmayes
                    Joined: 10 May 2014

                    Pendleton x Fire-King Japan

                    I personally think they've ruined two great designs by printing the logo on the mug.

                    INSTAGRAM: @DYLANTBMAYES | FACEBOOK.COM/DYLANTBMAYES

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                      Brock
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                      I need suggestions!
                      What is your favorite way to make coffee in the morning?
                      French press?
                      Pour over?
                      Something else?
                      What brand do you prefer and do you buy ground? Or grind yourself? If so, what kind of grinder?

                      Throw em at me!

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                        Chap
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 24 May 2016

                        Morning

                        pour over with Chemex, Hario v60 or AeroPress
                        buying coffee unground from a small local coffee roaster
                        Comandante hand grinder

                        Cheers

                        God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                          Snowy
                          Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                          ^Nailed it @Chap  - nice.

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                            Appfaff
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                            I have been LOVING my aeropress - either that or chemex for me

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                              budpatch
                              Haraki san Expert
                              Joined: 16 Sept 2016

                              @Brock In my opinion what matters most is the quality of the water and the quality of the coffee bean used.  If you're using good water and good coffee you are going to get a good cup no matter what way you choose to brew.  Buy whole bean and grind directly before the brew for best taste.  I love cold brew too, but my typical daily kit is as follows:

                              Kalita Wave, Ceramic Burr Grinder, Gooseneck Kettle, Fresh Roasted Beans of all kinds, Yeti 20oz Tumbler.

                              Drinking shade grown, organic Peruvian approcassi right now and it is amazing!

                              last edited by 11 Jun 2017, 15:00 6 Nov 2017, 14:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • DishelveledD
                                Dishelveled
                                Joined: 14 Feb 2016

                                I use either a Hario v60 (2cup version) or a French press and enjoy having both options for variety (pour over–brighter cup. French press--more full bodied w/sediment)
                                Aeropress for travel/camping  (makes great coffee, just limited on volume.

                                Burr grinder, for home:  Baratza Virtuoso

                                Travel:  Hario handgrinder.

                                And agree with budpatch that fresh spring water and Freshly roasted (less than 10days old) quality beans is more important than grinder or method.

                                I switch between single origins and blends, as well as changing up roasters--I have a short list of local favorites.

                                I'd like to give the Kalitta a try soon, as I've heard nothing but good stuff about it.

                                Enjoy the jouney!

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                                  Brock
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                                  Thanks for the replies all!!
                                  We recently bought a French press and I have been buying ground coffee. It’s alright but I’m definitely going to look into buying a grinder and finding locally roasted organic beans

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                                  last edited by 6 Nov 2017, 18:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    moto
                                    Haraki san Prodigy
                                    Joined: 2 Aug 2014

                                    Nothing compares to fresh ground beans, and a burr grinder is mandatory in my opinion. I use a Baratza Encore, and have a few hand grinders too. @Chap that Comandante grinder looks great, the handle looks very ergonomic.

                                    90% of the time I am using a Chemex or Hario V60, depending on the company or lack of, 10% split between french press and stove top espresso.

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                                      Chap
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 24 May 2016

                                      @moto:

                                      Nothing compares to fresh ground beans, and a burr grinder is mandatory in my opinion. I use a Baratza Encore, and have a few hand grinders too. @Chap that Comandante grinder looks great, the handle looks very ergonomic.

                                      90% of the time I am using a Chemex or Hario V60, depending on the company or lack of, 10% split between french press and stove top espresso.

                                      It is and it's one of the most smooth-running hand grinder I know. It is not cheap and I was thinking quite a while wether to do this investment but now after almost one year in daily use I can say it is worth it.

                                      God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                                        Anesthetist
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 14 May 2011

                                        If anyone is interested, Target is now carrying Hario V60 sets and kettles and as of yesterday were 25% off.

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                                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                                          Anesthetist
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 14 May 2011

                                          And a Chemex with some Jamaica Blue Mountain.

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                                          IG: bluehandsslim

                                          last edited by 17 Dec 2017, 13:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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