gmoney Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 This is my kinda thread. I brew everyday with an Aeropress (look it up and buy one if you don't know what it is), sometimes I'll change is up with a French press. I pretty much buy my beans from Stumptown and Counter Culture. I use a burr grinder that I recently bought and am very happy with it. Currently I'm brewing beans from Guatamala out of Buddy Brew Coffee in Tampa. How do you feel with your aeropress vs french press? I have never heard of the aeropress before this moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckpig Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I used to think that way about Starbucks, but a friend of mine started working there and changed my mind. He gets really creative with his drinks. He's messing around with recipes all the time and now whenever I go in there, I either ask him for a hot or cold drink and he makes me whatever he's been working on. I love that! I wished all Starbucks had people like him. I ask baristas at the other locations and a lot of them don't mess around with the ingredients, which bums me out. I'd love to get a weekend job there just to be able to learn my way around the ingredients. That, or Teavana! I usually drink my coffee black, and although Starbucks isn't the best, I have to say that Tribute blend has to be the best dark roast I've ever had there. So damn good! Any here ever been to Urth cafe? They have a location up in Pasadena, CA that has some good stuff there too Urth is the business. My wife and I go to the one in LA every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 What is a 'flat white'? I work at a coffee shop and I don't know what that is. Similar to a cappuccino, but smaller because there's less milk so the coffee comes through much stronger. It's an Australian thing that's become popular since all this third wave coffee stuff. Is this just an Australian/UK thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I drink coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralyticstalks Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 I drink coffee. Do you even drink Arabica bro? Kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvphotoandvideo Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Urth is the business. My wife and I go to the one in LA every now and then. A cup of Manhattan mudd with a breakfast panini. What more could I ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckpig Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 A cup of Manhattan mudd with a breakfast panini. What more could I ask for? I like the spanish latte and the pumpkin pie, but I haven't tried much else. I live about 10 miles away but don't get there much because of LA traffic. I need to go more and try new things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distinctlydustin Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I have a Keurig. I don't care if the coffee is cheap or expensive; I just want it black and strong. Keep your ice, frap, sugar, cream, hazelnut, etc. away, yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Similar to a cappuccino, but smaller because there's less milk so the coffee comes through much stronger. It's an Australian thing that's become popular since all this third wave coffee stuff. Is this just an Australian/UK thing? Might be. I haven't heard of it til now, but it kinda sounds like a small latte, just.. really light on the milk? I ask baristas at the other locations and a lot of them don't mess around with the ingredients, which bums me out. I dunno about other places, but the main reasons for my place is 1. Cost of ingredients to mess around (small business), and 2. barely anyone gives me the freedom to just make them something. I still try and do it from time to time, because our drink list never changes and it's boring serving the same thing all the time. I've tried to make a cookie latte, orange creamsicle frap, banana split, deluxe neopolitan. I hate when I mention how many flavors we have and what I could try and make and they just decide on plain ass vanilla. BORING, DUDE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsmellsloud Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I've recently been enjoying some beans I had shipped from Third Coast in Austin. The Ethiopia Yirgacheffe is probably my favorite coffee right now. On a different note, can anyone recommend a dependable burr grinder ideal for espresso? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I like plain coffee. Grind up some beans, toss 'em in a press with hot water, and wait a few minutes... easy, cheap, and delicious. I've tried just about all the beans offered at my grocery store, but I'd say these are my favorite. Actually, what's REALLY good is to throw a little chunk of mozzarella in the coffee. Seriously. A coworker told me about it a few years ago... doesn't change the taste of the coffee at all. But once you've drained your cup, you have the most amazing tasting piece of cheese ever. Coffee soaked and soft... I wanted to vomit when he first told me, but seriously it's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towniecore Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I blend my joe with a couple tablespoons of grass fed butter and some MCT oil. Tastes delicious and keeps you full until lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out Of Time Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I used to work at Starbucks. I just quit actually. The best part of working there was the free pound of coffee every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckpig Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I blend my joe with a couple tablespoons of grass fed butter and some MCT oil. Tastes delicious and keeps you full until lunch. I've been wanting to try this but have never got around to it. Joe Rogan is always talking about it on his podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoidantroyd Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 You're getting ripped off if your local shop uses frozen water instead of frozen coffee in their cold drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Oooh I forgot about frozen coffee. Probably cause I haven't done it for a while. Sometimes I would make extra coffee, pour some into ice trays to freeze and some just in the fridge. Then when I get back from the gym, I'd use milk, the chocolate protein powder, the cold coffee, and the coffee ice cubes, and blend it all up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I blend my joe with a couple tablespoons of grass fed butter and some MCT oil. Tastes delicious and keeps you full until lunch. This is that Bulletproof Coffee thing isn't it? Have you seen benefits? I hear it really helps burn fat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laralaurent Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Sometimes I would make extra coffee, pour some into ice trays to freeze and some just in the fridge. Then when I get back from the gym, I'd use milk, the chocolate protein powder, the cold coffee, and the coffee ice cubes, and blend it all up. WUT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureIsOutThere Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 How do you feel with your aeropress vs french press? I have never heard of the aeropress before this moment. I'm in love with my aeropress. The way I see it, it comes out as a smoother cup of coffee. Its basically a filtered french press so their aren't the oils and such that accumulate with the french press. In a month, I'll use my french press maybe 7 days and the aeropress all of the others. I wish there was a place other than a major city/third wave shop where you could request a coffee shop make your cup with an aeropress but it's kind of one of those things where you just need to check it out. For more validation, I'd head to http://www.reddit.com/r/Coffee/ and see how much they are in love with it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I'm in love with my aeropress. The way I see it, it comes out as a smoother cup of coffee. Its basically a filtered french press so their aren't the oils and such that accumulate with the french press. In a month, I'll use my french press maybe 7 days and the aeropress all of the others. I wish there was a place other than a major city/third wave shop where you could request a coffee shop make your cup with an aeropress but it's kind of one of those things where you just need to check it out. For more validation, I'd head to http://www.reddit.com/r/Coffee/ and see how much they are in love with it as well.I back this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 A friend of mine was just ranting about his aeropress and I'm curious now. They seem pretty reasonably priced too, no more than I paid for my French press anyway. Also, a burr grinder was one of the best things I've ever purchased. Highly recommend upgrading to anyone who hasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letseatchairs Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I actually just started drinking coffee because I have to be at work early lately but I'm trying to find what I like. Also I had someone at work ask to put their espresso shot in their milkshake which I thought was odd but also a good idea i guess?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinerdog Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 With it finally getting warm I've been drinking only cold brew. I've been using a Hario, and also picked up this Bruer from a Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bruer/cold-bruer-a-cold-brew-coffee-system The bruer makes great brew, but the glass is paper thin so I don't think it's going to last. Anyone else have any cold brew recipes and/or methods of brewing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I actually just started drinking coffee because I have to be at work early lately but I'm trying to find what I like. Also I had someone at work ask to put their espresso shot in their milkshake which I thought was odd but also a good idea i guess?? Hot espresso shot + frappucchino/blended drink kinda messes with the texture. Cold brew in place of water or milk does the trick. Also thinking of stupid frap recipes for the summer, someone ordered a peanut butter banana one the other day that I might steal. Screw yall I'm bringin coffee collective back, even though the fraps are the furthest thing from coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Hot espresso shot + frappucchino/blended drink kinda messes with the texture. Cold brew in place of water or milk does the trick. Also thinking of stupid frap recipes for the summer, someone ordered a peanut butter banana one the other day that I might steal. Screw yall I'm bringin coffee collective back, even though the fraps are the furthest thing from coffee. Yikes. Before y'all start getting into all these weird complex blended drinks, know this. Your barista will mess your order up. It will be on purpose. They will do it every time. Example: One of the places I used to work, people would come in and order just ridiculous shit that wasn't on the menu that would take like 5 minutes to make, they even started bringing in their own bananas, like "can you put this in there?" FUCK no. You want a banana, peanut butter, chocolate smoothie with 4 shots of espresso and whipped cream? That'll be $10 please to add all these extras, and I expect a tip since you're holding up the line for your stupid drink. Just keep that in mind. Sorry to get all heated, but that kind of douchebaggery used to really burn me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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