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What particular coffee you prefer is really a matter for trials.
DO GET FRESH--youll be amazed at the improvement.
Greg
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Re: Where to buy?
Hi Bret,
Unfortunately, as taste is so personal, it is difficult to recommend beans for someone...however having said that, why dont you try a CS variety pack or CS Gold.
I also like the Peru organic that Andy has at the moment, and I think it works OK in the aeropress.
Bullitt
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Brett, I think you will find it is up to your tastes to tell you what you like to drink through it, I like drinking both SOs and blends through my aeropress, but I have tried certain SOs that I did not fancy through it, but it may have just been the roast.
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Good evening all,
Once again thanks for your assistance. The aeropress and grinder arrived tonight and i was a little excited to say the least!! I am yet to get any ultra fresh coffee but got the wife to buy some jasper coffee from the local maxifoods with some ground by the machine in store and some whole beans so i could play with my new toy(Hario slim grinder). Took a couple of goes and some reading but got a decent cup of coffee so i am a happy little vegemite
As i am new to the idea of whole beans and self grind can someone offer advice on type of bean and if i should be using a blend or single origin? Hope i have the terminolgy correct.
thanks,
Brett
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Thanks for your assistance i have decided that i will buy the Hario and Aeropress from Greg and placed an order today. Looking forward to the arival now and i must admit i am excited about getting some fresh beans and tasting the difference from vac packed pre ground.
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Hi Brett
beanflying is right, the most important thing is the fresh roasted beans, freshly ground.
I agree, the coffee from an Aeropress is different to a Presso, plunger or espresso. Its hard to describe, but the Aeropress coffee doesnt seem as syrupy. Bullitts description that the Aeropress coffee has less body is right - but it still has plenty of flavour. The Aeropress is also good in that the grind isnt as important - its pretty much happy to take whatever you stick in it.
The Presso makes something different, closer to espresso in body and taste. Its not hard to use, is extremely easy to keep clean and only requires a kettle to use. Like beanflying says, there are a lot of variables that need to be taken into account but I find half the fun is fiddling with something every time I make a cup! ;D
The Presso is more like a lever machine, where the length and force of your press can make a difference. This can help when your still working on getting the grind right.
In the months Ive been using the Presso, Ive only thrown one shot down the sink - and I knew I was going to as the extraction was too quick.
But...I drink lattes so any flaws in my shot are probably concealed in the milk
- but Im not complaining.
Finally, you can get the Presso for a song if you go to the Presso sponsor link and get details of their discount for Coffeesnobs.
If you get the Hario and Aeropress from Greg Pullman, rest assured you will get great service.
Cheers
Sniff
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The important thing to making a good coffee is good beans and freshly ground. So find a local roaster or order beans from one of the sponsors here that suits you tastes.
Brew methods all vary greatly as to what flavours you finish up with in the cup. The Aeropress is like Bullitt not to my liking of all the options I have available. Even plunger coffee when done with a good method with fresh beans is a good cup. Then there is pourovver drip, syphon brewing plus others just to confuse you
As to a Presso like most espresso type brew methods they become a little more critical on grind size and dose/shot, tamping etc than with other manual brewing styles. No training really needed just make a start then improve as you go changing ONE THING AT A TIME. So dont be put off jumping straight into a Presso or machine by percieved dificulties
BTW I havnt seen anyone in Melbourne selling an Aeropress and the service and backup from Pullman is great.
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When I got my Kyocera, I think it was only locally available from a wholesaler located in Queensland, who was a member of this site, and gave excellent service. Perhaps if you were in the area you might be able to have a look at one in the flesh, but its a long way to go...
I can however reiterate that both the Kyocera and Hario hand grinders are good units and do a good job for the money.
Also while the Aeropress is not my favourite brewing method, it is very good, portable and easy to clean, it makes a filter style coffee.
You may also consider a Moka pot if you want a more espresso style coffee, I think you can get them for similar prices to Aeropress.
Alternatively if you like more body than the Aeropress style, you may consider a good plunger, many around for similar cost that work well, they have more body in the brew due to more dissolved solids, which can seem to be a bit muddy.
And there are other things like the Presso. etc, some of which probably out of your price range.
All up with fresh beans and less than $150 you can have some great coffee,
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Hi Sniff,
Thanks for the input.....looks like no one knows where you can get this from a regular walk-in shop. I think i will just get it from greg pullman, if your happy with it i am sure i will be too. The presso look great! Is it difficult to get the hang of? I have no experience with espresso making do you need to have done some training to get good coffee?
Thanks,
Brett
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Not sure where you can see them in the flesh but theres plenty of pics in threads around coffeesnobs.
I can highly recommend the Hario grinder and Aeropress combo from Greg Pullmans offshoot thingscoffee. Its where I first started on this coffee journey too.
Although I use a Presso for my morning latte I still use the Aeropress and Hario when travelling - just this weekend I used them down the coast and was again impressed by the results - the coffee is really good.
So take the plunge!
Sniff
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Hello All,
I have been reading and reading and i think my brain is now about to overflow with options and ideas. As i am on a small budget i was thinking a good start would be to purchase a hand grinder Hario or Kyocera(not that i can decide which one to get yet) and an aeropress . I see there are site sponsers selling over the net but i was keen to see them in the flesh and go from there.
Any one know of some good shops that i can see these items in the flesh? I am located in eastern melb.
Thanks,
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