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[–] 20 points 10 months ago (1 child)

Burr grinders make a world of difference. I can’t see how anyone could drink coffee made using a blade grinder.

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    [–] 6 points 10 months ago (6 children)

    I’ve never been able to get on with Moka pots but certainly a good grinder will make all the difference!

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    What did you find that worked for you to improve the moka shot? I've been struggling with it.

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

    Those are good advice! I'm going to try that next time. The lat bit (the burning) I found put a while back, and it did start tasting better. The other things you've mentioned, though, I didn't know, and I'm excited to try!

    Edit. I just had a chance to try your suggestions, and it's brilliant! Thanks!

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    I would give it more effort if it wasn’t the third tier coffeemaker in my house but routine is routine. Also for a while I had a stove that didn’t work with it as the base was too small vs the burner.

    The videos came out well after I’d given up on it. Maybe I’ll dig it out again next weekend. Hot water in the pot and not tamping it probably makes a big difference.

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  • [–] 6 points 10 months ago (8 children)

    I got a hand cranked burr grinder a decade ago. It was pretty slow, and I gave myself tennis elbow after a few days. Went back to pre-ground for good after that.

    I like coffee done right, but I can compromise.

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  • [–] 5 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    In that time there has been an incredible increase in quality of electric grinders couple with a substantial drop in cost.

    I'm not trying to convince you to spend more money, just wanted to point out the incredible advances in home grinders in that time. The market is basically unrecognisable

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago

    That is interesting news. I'll keep it in mind! Lately I've been trying to drink less coffee, but I doubt whether I'll succeed. It's nice to know there are better options!

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago (4 children)

    i got me a cheap baratza encore and it's consistent enough for me.

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago (3 children)

    That's cheap?

    Maybe my palate is exceedingly rough, but normal coffee is not nearly bad enough to justify a £160 gadget.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Apologies. It was £60 when I got it

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Yeah that sounds like a gadget from the reality I'm from originally. No idea how I ended up in this one.

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    [–] 5 points 10 months ago (1 child)
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    [–] 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    I have the 1zpresso J series (I think) I got a couple years ago on end of model sale. It's amazing. I've never used it for espresso, though.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (4 children)

    Nice! Been meaning to pick up one of those but my cheap spice grinder still works.

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    If you have that grinder, you can start brew the coffee using pour over. It will gives you richer taste. This video from James Hoffmann can be used as a guideline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI4ynXzkSQo

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    [–] 4 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Your relative must really like you - þose are nice grinders.

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