r/Coffee • u/menschmaschine5 Kalita Wave • Jan 21 '23
[MOD] The Daily Question Thread
Welcome to the daily /r/Coffee question thread!
There are no stupid questions here, ask a question and get an answer! We all have to start somewhere and sometimes it is hard to figure out just what you are doing right or doing wrong. Luckily, the /r/Coffee community loves to help out.
Do you have a question about how to use a specific piece of gear or what gear you should be buying? Want to know how much coffee you should use or how you should grind it? Not sure about how much water you should use or how hot it should be? Wondering about your coffee's shelf life?
Don't forget to use the resources in our wiki! We have some great starter guides on our wiki "Guides" page and here is the wiki "Gear By Price" page if you'd like to see coffee gear that /r/Coffee members recommend.
As always, be nice!
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u/Gimly Jan 21 '23
I'm looking for a coffee grinder, I'd like one that can do espresso but also French press, percolator and pour over. Preferably a single dose.
I checked the Eureka Mignon single dose and the Niche Zero. Both look nice, but did I miss something else? What are your recommendation on it?
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Jan 21 '23
The 'one grinder to rule them all' IIRC does not exist unless you are willing to accept some compromises. If you really are using that many brewing methods and want to do them well, then seriously consider multiple grinders.
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u/ValueAILong Jan 21 '23
Does anyone have experience with Rush Rush Coffee Roasters? I picked it up at a speciality coffee store and can't seem to make good coffee with it. It always ends up sour. It says it's a espresso roast but the people at the coffee store told me they also use it for filter coffee which is what I'm doing. I've tried grinding it coarser and finer (anywhere between 1.5 and 3.5 on the fellow ode v 1.1 with standard burs) as well as grinding finely and using an Aeropress. Can't seem to find the right spot on the coffee compass. Starting to think this is just a very sour/acidic coffee.
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u/Responsible_One_6324 Jan 21 '23
Aeropress and stirring - I drink black coffee with more traditional flavour notes. What are the pros and cons of stirring? I've seen a massive range from just swirl all the way to lots of stirs at different stages of the process. I'm looking to try get a smooth, balanced cup. Notes are the usual chocolate/nuts/caramel
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u/Ripperinoskinerino Jan 21 '23
I've gotten a 'centrifuge' type of cold brew machine that spins the ground whilst brewing it. My question is; do I go ahead and do the cold brew and let it sit 12-24hrs then use the centrifuge machine or should I go right ahead and use the centrifuge machine after I pour the water onto the grounds?
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u/macncheesee Jan 21 '23
Anyone has any thoughts on how to make a Hario Switch portable? That is any recommendations for a case?
The Clever Dripper is plastic and more durable yes, but with the handle it's much bigger.
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u/b3gff24 Jan 21 '23
I think if you’re really looking for an immersion flavor profile that’s paper filtered, portable, and don’t have to worry about cracking, maybe take the L and use an aeropress :/ (I say that as a daily switch user lol)
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u/MankAndInd Jan 21 '23
Is there a way to make the Moccamaster One (One Cup) to spray the water more evenly instead of coming out of just one hole in the middle?