Hi there,
On a recent trip to Oslo I bought a bag of
these espresso coffee beans from a fantastic coffee shop. This is probably a stupid question, but is it possible to make non-espresso strength coffee with these? If so, how should I do it? Obviously I need to grind the beans first, and, if it helps, I have a cafetiere and aeropress. Thanks!
posted by FuckingAwesome
on Mar 21, 2013 -
10 answers
Share your Aeropress strategy or favorite Aeropress trick! Hello! I've been using my
Aeropress more and more and I am totally in love with it. It really does brew an amazing cup.
I'm learning that everyone has a different preference for how they use their aeropress, though, from the temperature of the water to the amount/brand/etc of the bean, to the type of grinder (burr, etc)... to other factors that I don't even know about.
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posted by dep
on Jan 3, 2013 -
18 answers
I'm looking for a super-automatic coffee/espresso machine (no pods) that is around $1,000 (or cheaper), and meets a few specific needs. I'm eyeing a Jura or DeLonghi, but are there others I should be considering?
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posted by mrhaydel
on Feb 21, 2012 -
21 answers
Hey Guys,
I have a mypressi, which is a portable C02 powered espresso machine. It seems to work pretty good, but the included milk frother does not produce a true milk froth which you would expect to get when you order a cappuccino. I found the linked video on youtube and became intriqued with the steamer/water heater setup he was using. Does anyone know who manufactures that steamer? I have found a stove top model online while searching, but not the electric one used in the video. Any help would be awesome. Thanks guys and gals!
Youtube Video Link
~Craig
posted by Craiggy83
on Nov 14, 2011 -
3 answers
Should all the water "empty" out of the bottom of a stove top espresso maker? If so, what could I be doing wrong, because half of the water remains in my espresso maker? I put the pot on medium, I don't over stuff the maker with espresso, and I don't fill the water over the valve. Thanks in advance!
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posted by lrnarabic
on Nov 9, 2011 -
24 answers
I love coffee. I may apply for a part-time job at a cafe. Have you ever been a barista? Did you enjoy it?
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posted by ddaavviidd
on Sep 30, 2011 -
27 answers
No mess, one touch espresso : Nespresso or super automatic? Which one should I choose?
posted by racingjs
on Sep 23, 2011 -
15 answers
I want an espresso maker. I like plain espresso shots, and I like frothy milk drinks. I am entirely undecided if I want to go for expensive does-everything-for-you-but-drink-it or inexpensive. I don't have a wide space for it (deep, not wide). I would like something that will last, and I don't want pods and I do not want a Moka pot. I will buy a burr grinder if the machine doesn't do the grinding for me.
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posted by jeather
on Sep 13, 2011 -
22 answers
How can I heat up milk for my coffee at work and without a microwave or stovetop? Is there some kind of stand-alone gadget that will heat (not just froth) milk, while being office-appropriate?
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posted by pourtant
on May 19, 2011 -
31 answers
I love coffee, but it's getting hard for me to find coffee I like which doesn't break the bank or make me ill. Dark roasts smell like burnt sweat socks to me, and lighter roasts are too acidic/sour. I used to be okay with medium-to-light roasts that were "breakfast blends" or which were nutty/chocolatey/spicy rather than fruity/winey (according to the vendor's descriptions) but lately that system has let me down and all coffee seems too acidic/sour.
Why have I "gone off" coffee, and what other coffee (bean/roast/brewing method) should I try?
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posted by sarahkeebs
on Nov 10, 2010 -
30 answers
I am borrowing a La Pavoni Europiccola (an Italian pump espresso machine) from someone who is not using it. In fact, it had been sitting in storage for about 5 years with water in the boiler. How can I really thoroughly clean it?
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posted by advil
on Aug 28, 2010 -
13 answers
How can I learn to be a barista? Preferably for free? Or better yet, get paid to do so?
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posted by Sara C.
on Jul 10, 2010 -
29 answers
Help me choose a cheap espresso machine.
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posted by Thorzdad
on Mar 17, 2010 -
35 answers
Houston! Caffeinate and clothe me, please. Can you recommend your best espresso and thrift/consignment shopping? (I'm going to be staying not far from the Menil.)
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posted by minervous
on Mar 11, 2010 -
13 answers
I make a double espresso most mornings and take it in the car to go. I have some good travel mugs, but they are huge. The smallest I've seen lately are 14-16 ounces, and many are even much bigger. I'd really like a smaller one, maybe 6-8 ounces, or whatever size would be good for a double espresso. Are there any good small ones you've tried?
posted by scottso17
on Mar 9, 2010 -
7 answers
Does anyone know how to make good espresso with an Alex Duetto II espresso machine? I'm lost.
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posted by pokeydonut
on Feb 9, 2010 -
7 answers
My espresso maker just gave up the ghost, after 15 years of great coffee and service. What's a really dependable, good new machine to purchase?
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posted by zenpop
on Sep 26, 2009 -
23 answers
Where can I find chairs like the ones at Aroma Espresso Bar in Toronto (
pic). They're really comfortable and I want some for my apartment. Need not be an exact match, the cheaper the better.
posted by JPDD
on Aug 22, 2009 -
6 answers
I drink an espresso a day and two or three cappuccinos a week. I want to get a new coffee machine.
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posted by insouciant
on Jul 8, 2009 -
15 answers
When I use my stove-top espresso maker on a propane stove, it doesn't work well, but when I use it on a natural gas stove it works great.
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posted by shothotbot
on Jul 1, 2009 -
10 answers
Chocolate espresso - impossible? I want to make espresso hot chocolate, but after reading up it seems as though it's not doable. At all. Am I right?
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posted by goo
on Jun 6, 2009 -
23 answers
Is there a cheaper alternative to the manufacturer-recommended descale solutions used to decalcify coffee/espresso machines????
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posted by monkeybutt
on Jan 4, 2009 -
12 answers
Where Can I Buy A $80-$120 Espresso Machine in San Francisco (I live in SOMA) Tomorrow?
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posted by Spurious
on Jul 10, 2008 -
8 answers
I'm anxious to give up the Java, or switch to decaf. For health reasons. Give me hints on how to do this effectively.
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posted by Gordion Knott
on May 9, 2008 -
14 answers
My FrancisFrancis X5 espresso machine has water coming out everywhere except where it's supposed to.
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posted by veggieboy
on Apr 6, 2008 -
6 answers
Coffee beans behave like busses apparently. I went with preground for a year, and then I got a 5lb bag and a 1lb bag of roasted coffee beans and a grinder today for Christmas. How should I store them, accounting for my specific situation?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Dec 25, 2007 -
13 answers
Due to budgetary constraints, I've cut back on my daily quad-shot 16 oz. latte and am brewing coffee to take to work in the morning. I've noticed a difference in my moods and energy levels, but, more importantly, brewed coffee does not bring out the poop like the espresso drink does.
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posted by strangeleftydoublethink
on Oct 17, 2007 -
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