New Coffee Set-up

[HapaHapa]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

[skunkworks]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

Great for cramping, but unless your into hardcore arm workouts it's not something you'll want to do on a daily basis. Also these specific ones will break eventually. There's a plastic nut securing the central shaft to the ceramic which will eventually strip. Mine just did after maybe 75 uses.

[toxicavenger]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

Great for cramping, but unless your into hardcore arm workouts it's not something you'll want to do on a daily basis. Also these specific ones will break eventually. There's a plastic nut securing the central shaft to the ceramic which will eventually strip. Mine just did after maybe 75 uses.

Yep they totally suck. If you can get an older metal one then you would be better off. But they are a lot of work for sure.

[dnslater]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

I had a Hario grinder. Took forever to grind enough. Especially if you want it fine. With a Hario you can mod it to use an electric drill though.

[ericf4]

Just got rid of our Keurig and went back to a normal coffee maker. This shits over my head.

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[HapaHapa]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

I had a Hario grinder. Took forever to grind enough. Especially if you want it fine. With a Hario you can mod it to use an electric drill though.

I'm looking for coarse grind for cold brew. I'll look at electric burr grinders .

[toxicavenger]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

I had a Hario grinder. Took forever to grind enough. Especially if you want it fine. With a Hario you can mod it to use an electric drill though.

I'm looking for coarse grind for cold brew. I'll look at electric burr grinders .

I have had the Cappresso burr grinder for the last 5 years and it has been great. https://www.google.com/search?q=capress ... e&ie=UTF-8

[Torrid]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

I had a Hario grinder. Took forever to grind enough. Especially if you want it fine. With a Hario you can mod it to use an electric drill though.

I'm looking for coarse grind for cold brew. I'll look at electric burr grinders .

For coarse cold brew I've been just using one of those food Ninjas. My wife bought one years ago and really didn't use it much. The only use it gets now is for grinding beans, though it is only good for cold brew. It's perfect for that. The grind isn't fine enough for drip coffee.

[matt.wu]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

I had a Hario grinder. Took forever to grind enough. Especially if you want it fine. With a Hario you can mod it to use an electric drill though.

I'm looking for coarse grind for cold brew. I'll look at electric burr grinders .

I have had the Cappresso burr grinder for the last 5 years and it has been great. https://www.google.com/search?q=capress ... e&ie=UTF-8

Capresso has been awesome for us as well.

[toxicavenger]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

I had a Hario grinder. Took forever to grind enough. Especially if you want it fine. With a Hario you can mod it to use an electric drill though.

I'm looking for coarse grind for cold brew. I'll look at electric burr grinders .

I have had the Cappresso burr grinder for the last 5 years and it has been great. https://www.google.com/search?q=capress ... e&ie=UTF-8

Capresso has been awesome for us as well.

The only thing I dislike about it is if you use beans that have a lot of flavor coating on them it will stick to the inside of the hopper.

[dnslater]

Capresso has been awesome for us as well.

Another vote for Capresso. I've been using one for about a year. Doesn't look like much but uses high quality burrs and is simple to use. No burr grinder beats it for the cost........ currently the silver version is $68 on Amazon. Can go fine enough for decent Espresso.

I bought my dad a Baratza Encore, and it is very good for about double the $$ of the Capresso and has a higher quality feel. Holds a lot more beans in the hopper..... but I like the timer on the Capresso. Baratza is manual on/off. Baratza is also about twice the size.

[dukerules]

Use a Capresso as well. I like the concept of the pour over and sometimes do it (just did it this morning as a matter of fact), but think I like our Cuisinart drip machine more than anything else

[justsellbrgs]

https://us.jura.com/en/homeproducts/machines

VBUS!

[HapaHapa]

Thanks for the input. Gonna have to chew on this for a bit. Lots of choices.
What coarseness is right for pour over? I’ll research that.

[dnslater]

Thanks for the input. Gonna have to chew on this for a bit. Lots of choices.
What coarseness is right for pour over? I’ll research that.

Usually around medium - like sea salt sized........ but this vary's depending on how you are filtering. A paper filter sitting directly in a Chemex slows down the drip as most of the sides of the paper are against the glass. I use a metal holder with a screen which I place the paper filter in, so the drip goes faster.... so I use a finer grind than with a filter directly in a Chemex.

Grind size is all about how long you have water exposure. Better grinders yield more even grounds so you have more predictable results.

[unsub073]

Any thought to offer on hand grinders? I like how its compact and don't mind the work.

I have one of those and it's a pain in the ass, but I keep it around for my hurricane kit in case we lose power.

[matt.wu]

... I work at home and generally drink more than one cup of coffee. So having to get up and go through a whole process again for a second or third cup is a bit of a hassle.

I still do have our Nespresso though, and we definitely use it when in a pinch.

i too work at home m@, and that's why a quality grinder and programmable espresso machine is the correct answer.
click grind; tamp; twist; click button; savor shot; bang out puck; twist; and get back to work. repeat as needed throughout the day. nothing to clean up, except your cups and weekly rinsing of the screens.
granted, the grinder and machine setup takes time and effort, but once dialed in, and the tweaking of all variables is understood, it's hard to beat the quick, near perfect---and this is the best part---infinitely repeatable--result. as quick and easy as nespresso or keurig, but imo a far superior end product. and to those who say, "but i don't always want espresso", i say "that's what the boiler is for". either dilute a normal shot into an americano, or draw out enough water for a quick pour over. having on demand boiling water on tap is something i couldn't go back to living without, and that's just a nice side effect.

@jtb

The continued WFH situation has me contemplating espresso setups, and I still remember this post from years ago. What's your setup? Programmable espresso machine sounds right.

Also, FWIW, I still have been using the Technivorm Moccamaster every day, and it's still rock solid. Only considering espresso alternatives out of boredom, I think...

[bedlam]

I have been running an expresso coffee machine for years...couldn't go back to drip.

[matt.wu]

I have been running an expresso coffee machine for years...couldn't go back to drip.

You get negative points for "expresso".



Still using the Breville you posted a couple years ago?

[bedlam]

I have been running an expresso coffee machine for years...couldn't go back to drip.

You get negative points for "expresso".



Still using the Breville you posted a couple years ago?

I drink em pretty quick...so expresso is not totally wrong

Yes, still have the Breville. Its not missed a beat

[BBK357]

A few years ago we got a Bunn speed brew as a gift. I have not been disappointed. Makes a pot in under 5min. Super easy to use.
I recently started buying Black Rifle coffee. I ended up joining their club/mail order service. My favorite so far is Gunship. I have 3 bags in the cupboard to try out though. I really think their coffee is way better than the big brands I was buying from the grocery store.





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[jtbenson]

... I work at home and generally drink more than one cup of coffee. So having to get up and go through a whole process again for a second or third cup is a bit of a hassle.

I still do have our Nespresso though, and we definitely use it when in a pinch.

i too work at home m@, and that's why a quality grinder and programmable espresso machine is the correct answer.
click grind; tamp; twist; click button; savor shot; bang out puck; twist; and get back to work. repeat as needed throughout the day. nothing to clean up, except your cups and weekly rinsing of the screens.
granted, the grinder and machine setup takes time and effort, but once dialed in, and the tweaking of all variables is understood, it's hard to beat the quick, near perfect---and this is the best part---infinitely repeatable--result. as quick and easy as nespresso or keurig, but imo a far superior end product. and to those who say, "but i don't always want espresso", i say "that's what the boiler is for". either dilute a normal shot into an americano, or draw out enough water for a quick pour over. having on demand boiling water on tap is something i couldn't go back to living without, and that's just a nice side effect.

@jtb

The continued WFH situation has me contemplating espresso setups, and I still remember this post from years ago. What's your setup? Programmable espresso machine sounds right.

Also, FWIW, I still have been using the Technivorm Moccamaster every day, and it's still rock solid. Only considering espresso alternatives out of boredom, I think...

hey matt, just seeing this. more info below, but feel free to reach out directly if you want to discuss or have questions.

i have a la spaziale vivaldi ii, which has been bombproof for 15+ years. it's direct plumbed with a softener/filter. it's a bouble boiler, so steam is always ready to go without waiting. it has an accessory timer that allows you to have it turn on/off up to three time windows/day varying all seven days a week. two programmable shot duration time buttons (single/double or ristretto/single, etc.), programmable preinfusion time, variable temperature setting on the fly.
basically once you get it configured for the right shot times, it's grind, tamp, load, press button.
also have a nuova simonelli g60 grinder that has two programmable grind buttons and variable fineness dial adjust.
once both are dialed in for the coffee you're using, you literally press one button to grind into portafilter, tamp, load, press button on espresso machine and voila. steaming milk is still manual ; )
this is a very significant-other-friendly setup. my wife loves it.
and she still rolls her eyes as she watches me use our other extremely manual setup: single dose grinder and spring lever

i highly recommend chris coffee in new york if you're in the market for a spaz or grinder. fair pricing and excellent service. he personally worked with la spaziale to develop the vivaldi ii for the north american market. the only 'home' machine i've had better espresso from is the la marzocco gs3, but it's 7x the $ (or their new linea mini at 4x$, but I've not used nor tasted espresso made on one of these yet).

if you want the IoT experience, check out the new decent espresso machine. i am more old school, but it's a very compelling value proposition, basically giving you the option of emulating many different types of machines through app based profiling.

here's my spaz/g60:

and here's the londinum/compak r8:

[matt.wu]

... I work at home and generally drink more than one cup of coffee. So having to get up and go through a whole process again for a second or third cup is a bit of a hassle.

I still do have our Nespresso though, and we definitely use it when in a pinch.

i too work at home m@, and that's why a quality grinder and programmable espresso machine is the correct answer.
click grind; tamp; twist; click button; savor shot; bang out puck; twist; and get back to work. repeat as needed throughout the day. nothing to clean up, except your cups and weekly rinsing of the screens.
granted, the grinder and machine setup takes time and effort, but once dialed in, and the tweaking of all variables is understood, it's hard to beat the quick, near perfect---and this is the best part---infinitely repeatable--result. as quick and easy as nespresso or keurig, but imo a far superior end product. and to those who say, "but i don't always want espresso", i say "that's what the boiler is for". either dilute a normal shot into an americano, or draw out enough water for a quick pour over. having on demand boiling water on tap is something i couldn't go back to living without, and that's just a nice side effect.

@jtb

The continued WFH situation has me contemplating espresso setups, and I still remember this post from years ago. What's your setup? Programmable espresso machine sounds right.

Also, FWIW, I still have been using the Technivorm Moccamaster every day, and it's still rock solid. Only considering espresso alternatives out of boredom, I think...

hey matt, just seeing this. more info below, but feel free to reach out directly if you want to discuss or have questions.

i have a la spaziale vivaldi ii, which has been bombproof for 15+ years. it's direct plumbed with a softener/filter. it's a bouble boiler, so steam is always ready to go without waiting. it has an accessory timer that allows you to have it turn on/off up to three time windows/day varying all seven days a week. two programmable shot duration time buttons (single/double or ristretto/single, etc.), programmable preinfusion time, variable temperature setting on the fly.
basically once you get it configured for the right shot times, it's grind, tamp, load, press button.
also have a nuova simonelli g60 grinder that has two programmable grind buttons and variable fineness dial adjust.
once both are dialed in for the coffee you're using, you literally press one button to grind into portafilter, tamp, load, press button on espresso machine and voila. steaming milk is still manual ; )
this is a very significant-other-friendly setup. my wife loves it.
and she still rolls her eyes as she watches me use our other extremely manual setup: single dose grinder and spring lever

i highly recommend chris coffee in new york if you're in the market for a spaz or grinder. fair pricing and excellent service. he personally worked with la spaziale to develop the vivaldi ii for the north american market. the only 'home' machine i've had better espresso from is the la marzocco gs3, but it's 7x the $ (or their new linea mini at 4x$, but I've not used nor tasted espresso made on one of these yet).

if you want the IoT experience, check out the new decent espresso machine. i am more old school, but it's a very compelling value proposition, basically giving you the option of emulating many different types of machines through app based profiling.

here's my spaz/g60:

and here's the londinum/compak r8:

Anddddd... I'm off to the races. I'll start reading up on both the Vivaldi and the Decent. Thanks dude.

We'll probably be doing some remodeling to the kitchen in the next couple years, so it's a good time to start lobbying for a dedicated coffee area.

[BBK357]

... I work at home and generally drink more than one cup of coffee. So having to get up and go through a whole process again for a second or third cup is a bit of a hassle.

I still do have our Nespresso though, and we definitely use it when in a pinch.

i too work at home m@, and that's why a quality grinder and programmable espresso machine is the correct answer.
click grind; tamp; twist; click button; savor shot; bang out puck; twist; and get back to work. repeat as needed throughout the day. nothing to clean up, except your cups and weekly rinsing of the screens.
granted, the grinder and machine setup takes time and effort, but once dialed in, and the tweaking of all variables is understood, it's hard to beat the quick, near perfect---and this is the best part---infinitely repeatable--result. as quick and easy as nespresso or keurig, but imo a far superior end product. and to those who say, "but i don't always want espresso", i say "that's what the boiler is for". either dilute a normal shot into an americano, or draw out enough water for a quick pour over. having on demand boiling water on tap is something i couldn't go back to living without, and that's just a nice side effect.

@jtb

The continued WFH situation has me contemplating espresso setups, and I still remember this post from years ago. What's your setup? Programmable espresso machine sounds right.

Also, FWIW, I still have been using the Technivorm Moccamaster every day, and it's still rock solid. Only considering espresso alternatives out of boredom, I think...

hey matt, just seeing this. more info below, but feel free to reach out directly if you want to discuss or have questions.

i have a la spaziale vivaldi ii, which has been bombproof for 15+ years. it's direct plumbed with a softener/filter. it's a bouble boiler, so steam is always ready to go without waiting. it has an accessory timer that allows you to have it turn on/off up to three time windows/day varying all seven days a week. two programmable shot duration time buttons (single/double or ristretto/single, etc.), programmable preinfusion time, variable temperature setting on the fly.
basically once you get it configured for the right shot times, it's grind, tamp, load, press button.
also have a nuova simonelli g60 grinder that has two programmable grind buttons and variable fineness dial adjust.
once both are dialed in for the coffee you're using, you literally press one button to grind into portafilter, tamp, load, press button on espresso machine and voila. steaming milk is still manual ; )
this is a very significant-other-friendly setup. my wife loves it.
and she still rolls her eyes as she watches me use our other extremely manual setup: single dose grinder and spring lever

i highly recommend chris coffee in new york if you're in the market for a spaz or grinder. fair pricing and excellent service. he personally worked with la spaziale to develop the vivaldi ii for the north american market. the only 'home' machine i've had better espresso from is the la marzocco gs3, but it's 7x the $ (or their new linea mini at 4x$, but I've not used nor tasted espresso made on one of these yet).

if you want the IoT experience, check out the new decent espresso machine. i am more old school, but it's a very compelling value proposition, basically giving you the option of emulating many different types of machines through app based profiling.

here's my spaz/g60:

and here's the londinum/compak r8:

Isn’t this basically a setup for an actual coffee shop?


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[jtbenson]

i've been working from home exclusively for the last 15 years, so I needed a coffee shop in my own kitchen : )