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This is a coffee community, not an espresso community. Here's my evil drip brew machine and morning abomination (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by ComicalMayhem@lemmy.world to c/coffee@lemmy.world

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I like espressos (especially mochas) but they take a bit of work to prepare a single cup. With drip brew, I can do very little and get unhealthy amounts of caffeination into my corpse. Also, I pour ungodly amounts of creamer into my coffee. That Mason jar is quite literally half coffee half creamer.

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[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Espresso is coffee. ~~There is nothing magical about espresso~~ While espresso is pure magic, it's still made from standard coffee beans. Lol

By the way, that machine is actually pretty great for a topdrip. That Strong button is brilliant!
Personally, I don't like creamer, but if you like it, then keep at it.

[–] rmuk@feddit.uk 19 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I used to date a guy who had that EXACT machine. I appreciate it's a popular model but it brought back memories.

Anyway, he made the shittiest coffee, real dirty-tasting brown sludge and I couldn't figure out why. When he wasn't about one day I tested the machine with some cheap supermarket grounds and I couldn't believe it: it was fine. Perfectly cromulent, surprising clean tasting, and hassle-free.

Anyway, after a while I figured it out. Turns out he was putting Nescafé instant coffee into the filter.

[–] edgesmash@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That's disturbing. Did he actually like his coffee?

[–] mursejoy@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Sounds like someone so cheap that it didn’t matter what it tasted like. I think these are the people that drink the $1.50 bang energy in the morning. It’s more about a vehicle for cheap caffeine than it is about enjoying coffee. Sounds like a sad life.

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That's just how you view it. It's not a sad life at all.

[–] mursejoy@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Congrats you just defined an opinion.

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

I can't take all the credit. It was the little people that did most of the work. /s

[–] Vandals_handle@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

If cheap, why would they add expense of coffee maker to make instant coffee? Could just boil water for that.

[–] deranger@sh.itjust.works 72 points 3 days ago (10 children)

I love shitty coffee, I love fancy coffee, I love coffee.

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[–] spacegoat@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It’s just bulk espresso /s

[–] fuck_u_spez_in_particular@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

thin soup espresso...

[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

So, my cuppa Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong tea is right out then?

(Enjoy your coffees. no matter how you make it, everyone!)

[–] lemmygarden@lemmy.today 14 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That is a glass of milk with a splash of coffee.

[–] PeroBasta@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

My god i thought it was a random bar of maionese...

[–] Pika@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

man, I yearn for the coffee maker that lasts long enough to have the button rub off again. It's been years since I've had one last long enough to do that. I started buying service/replacement plans for my coffee makers because they just are not built like they used to be.

[–] punchmesan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

My drip coffee maker is a Technivoorm Moccamaster. It's been my main coffee maker for a solid decade and it's showing no signs of slowing down. I wouldn't be surprised if it lived through the next decade. They're pricey upfront, but I'm convinced that it's paid for itself with itself with its longevity. Not to mention great coffee.

[–] Pika@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

That as well will go on my list for prospects, although, I think it's going to go closer to the espresso machine area of the listing! you are quite right they are a tad pricey up front lol

[–] Hansae@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 days ago (3 children)

(Psst, get a French press)

[–] Pika@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

that may be my choice next time around

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I like the french presses but they are too hard to clean.

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 3 points 2 days ago

Dump the grounds, run hot soapy water in it. Undo the filter a bit to loosen the hold, run hot soapy water over it, re-tighten the filter. Clean.

Actually, as I type it, yeah. It's annoying

[–] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Use a paper basket filter with it and it becomes super easy to clean after. Plus, no grit in your cup. Win-win.

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That sounds plausible. Thx.

[–] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Basket filters like these work best in my experience:

It should look like this when it’s done:

[–] mursejoy@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Or a ChemX! Unless I drop the thing it’ll never break down on me. We also love the Aeropress because it never makes a bad cup.

Love a French press but it can be acidic and doesn’t always agree with everyone’s stomach.

[–] Hansae@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Depends which coffee you use in them, getting a good blend it generally turns out very good.

[–] mursejoy@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago (4 children)

I do believe that the fact remains, the lack of a paper filter + long dwell time = inherently more acidic brew. Scientifically speaking.

[–] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You can absolutely use a paper filter in a french press. Just grab a pack of basket filters, they fit most FP sizes pretty well. It makes a far better cup.

[–] mursejoy@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Really good to know! I’ve never seen one made that way. I wonder if filters for a percolator pot would work as well.

[–] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

These kind work great:

This is how it should look:

Note, neither picture is mine, I shameless stole them from the internet.

Check out the French press section in my coffee brewing guide for more details.

[–] mursejoy@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Dude this is genius. We kicked the French press years ago in favor for ChemX due to GERD concerns and never really looked back. I genuinely enjoy the pour over process but nice to know about the French press.

[–] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

I hope you try it and enjoy the results. I don’t do FP very often but when I do it’s always with a basket filter.

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[–] ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 days ago

Use hot chocolate mix instead of some creamer or sugar. Approximates the mocha flavor along the same lines of laziness for payoff.

[–] Tooks@piefed.social 7 points 3 days ago

Evil Drip Brew Gang represent!

After trying the alternatives, including unreasonably priced espresso machines, I'll never stop using $15-$20 (USD) 12-cup evil drip brewers. Most efficient way to get coffee in me as quickly and frequently as possible.

[–] jimerson@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago

Coffee House owner chiming in: drink whatever the hell you enjoy.

[–] Z745812939054@lemmy.zip 22 points 3 days ago (17 children)

with a pourover, you'd be doing even less work with less cleanup

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[–] antianarchist@sopuli.xyz 16 points 3 days ago (11 children)

Espresso is a type of coffee. Some like Café Crème, some Americano, some Lungo, some filter coffee, some french press.

My recommendation for you: try the french press. Even more simple and mostly glass/metal instead of plastic.

[–] ieGod@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Counter point, tossing a filter with grounds into the trash is easier than washing the French press.

[–] antianarchist@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 days ago

“Simpler way” as you need less machinery and less equipment for the same type of coffee, while giving an ecological benefit. So tossing away a one-use filter does not really fit into that category.

Besides that, how do you clean the rest of the coffee dripper? Can you put it in the dishwasher, as you can do it with the french press? Heck, even just rinsing the french press filter is good enough in 90% of the times.

Tl;dr counter point countered.

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[–] queeradjacent@sh.itjust.works 19 points 3 days ago (12 children)

Espresso is hard to do at an office but a French press and hand grinder are very easy to keep in a drawer at your desk. And if you're desperate you can use the drop brewer to get your hot water.

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[–] DisasterTransport@startrek.website 10 points 3 days ago

I don't understand what's so hard about espresso :-)

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