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  • redzone121
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    Yes the best and worst coffee to be had, bit like espresso in that respect

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  • pamount
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    Originally posted by 2E3F33312B302A5E0 link=1287231232/18#18 date=1287312438
    Originally posted by 2C2B2F202822372720294E0 link=1287231231/15#15 date=1287311756
    Originally posted by 11000C0E140F15610 link=1287231231/13#13 date=1287310284
    Is there any coffee shop in Melbourne
    Quite a few in Melbourne use Syphons. The Auction Rooms in Nth Melb, The Sensory Lab at David Jones and also sell them as does Sorrentina from a few posts up.

    As I seem to remember you were a poor student (been there done that) have a look at getting to a few of the cupping session offered at some of the roaster/coffee venues around town. Generally free and weekly Market Lane, Seven Seeds, Coffee Supreme are a few. Great way to get into different non espresso coffees and raise the knowledge.

    Skip a day of school this Thursday and come coffee crawling with Redzone and I 9am start at Elevenses, 10 am cupping at Seven Seeds ..... until we are a buzzing  
    If I can rip myself out of bed early enough Ill try and make it. My classes have finished and I have exams in a couple of weeks so Ill be having a few late nights studying for those.

    Mind you Im terrible in the mornings. I really need my coffee then.
    I wont be able to make it Im afraid. I have to be at a meeting at uni in the morning.

    Maybe I can make it after my exams finish in early November.

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  • Thundergod
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    Originally posted by 0205010E060C19090E07600 link=1287231231/17#17 date=1287311904
    Not sure they offer Syphon
    They had a few syphons there the other day; not being used at the time but looked ready to go.

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  • pamount
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    Originally posted by 2C2B2F202822372720294E0 link=1287231231/15#15 date=1287311756
    Originally posted by 11000C0E140F15610 link=1287231231/13#13 date=1287310284
    Is there any coffee shop in Melbourne
    Quite a few in Melbourne use Syphons. The Auction Rooms in Nth Melb, The Sensory Lab at David Jones and also sell them as does Sorrentina from a few posts up.

    As I seem to remember you were a poor student (been there done that) have a look at getting to a few of the cupping session offered at some of the roaster/coffee venues around town. Generally free and weekly Market Lane, Seven Seeds, Coffee Supreme are a few. Great way to get into different non espresso coffees and raise the knowledge.

    Skip a day of school this Thursday and come coffee crawling with Redzone and I 9am start at Elevenses, 10 am cupping at Seven Seeds ..... until we are a buzzing  
    If I can rip myself out of bed early enough Ill try and make it. My classes have finished and I have exams in a couple of weeks so Ill be having a few late nights studying for those.

    Mind you Im terrible in the mornings. I really need my coffee then.

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  • beanflying
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    Originally posted by 734C555C4A666B390 link=1287231231/14#14 date=1287311578
    Seven Seeds Carlton
    Not sure they offer Syphon, last time I was there they had the clover and a pourover setup. St Ali for Syphon was patchy depending on how busy they were and who was on.

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  • pamount
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    Originally posted by 0E312821371B16440 link=1287231231/14#14 date=1287311578
    Originally posted by 77666A68726973070 link=1287231231/13#13 date=1287310284
    Is there any coffee shop in Melbourne that serves coffee made from one of these?
    You could try the following locations depending on where you are based but I am sure there are others. First Pour Abbotsford, St Ali Sth Melbourne, Seven Seeds Carlton, Sensory Lab at David Jones in the CBD,
    Thanks. I should be in the city tomorrow so Ill check it out at David Jones.

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  • beanflying
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    Originally posted by 11000C0E140F15610 link=1287231231/13#13 date=1287310284
    Is there any coffee shop in Melbourne
    Quite a few in Melbourne use Syphons. The Auction Rooms in Nth Melb, The Sensory Lab at David Jones and also sell them as does Sorrentina from a few posts up.

    As I seem to remember you were a poor student (been there done that) have a look at getting to a few of the cupping session offered at some of the roaster/coffee venues around town. Generally free and weekly Market Lane, Seven Seeds, Coffee Supreme are a few. Great way to get into different non espresso coffees and raise the knowledge.

    Skip a day of school this Thursday and come coffee crawling with Redzone and I 9am start at Elevenses, 10 am cupping at Seven Seeds ..... until we are a buzzing

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  • Beanz.
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    Originally posted by 77666A68726973070 link=1287231231/13#13 date=1287310284
    Is there any coffee shop in Melbourne that serves coffee made from one of these?
    You could try the following locations depending on where you are based but I am sure there are others. First Pour Abbotsford, St Ali Sth Melbourne, Seven Seeds Carlton, Sensory Lab at David Jones in the CBD,

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  • pamount
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    Is there any coffee shop in Melbourne that serves coffee made from one of these? I suppose it would help if I tried a cup of coffee made from one before buying one.

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  • sorrentina
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    Originally posted by 21303C3E243F25510 link=1287231231/0#0 date=1287231231
    How do they compare with making coffee in a plunger?

    This was the original question: and whilst some espresso lovers may find syphon coffee insipid- people who enjoy french press may not...

    Personally- I think if you find the coffee insipid it must be either that you only really like the thickness/body of espresso- or you are doing it wrong... If it is watery and weak- perhaps you are under-dosing?

    for those with broader palates- the syphon can easily produce great coffee- and to my mind better than a french press to which it is closely related. The water stays at a higher temperature during the brew- and the fine cloth filters tend to deliver a much cleaner extraction than most french presses. I have found that older people who are accustomed to the french press, percolator or (God forbid) instant coffee- the syphon provides an interesting and improved option.

    It is very different than espresso- and can produce larger serves of coffee- more like making tea than modern espresso. A clear and long brew- that can be enjoyed in a large mug.

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  • beanflying
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    Port Fairy, just ask for the Kite Shop Soon to be fitted with the permanent addition of a refurbed La San Marco 1 grp the 3 grp Izzo wont fit 8-)

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by 4740444B43495C4C4B42250 link=1287231231/9#9 date=1287281910
    Nothing wrong with not liking your coffee one way or another but the word "insipid" was the problem as it is universal and condemning of the process
    I chose the word insipid BF because thats exactly how I find it (tasteless, bland, flavourless, watered down, watery, wishy-washy , unappetizing, perhaps its something to do with my old and jaded palate.
    Not condemning the process, as I said in my first post in this thread "others think its the bees knees)
    Originally posted by 4740444B43495C4C4B42250 link=1287231231/9#9 date=1287281910
    Any time your in this neck of the woods will pull down a syphon and see what you reckon.
    Be careful of what you offer, I may well take you up on that, get over that way now and again, where in SW Vic are you?

    Cheers,

    Jon.

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  • beanflying
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    Nothing wrong with not liking your coffee one way or another but the word "insipid" was the problem as it is universal and condemning of the process entirely and that is just not correct. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/insipid

    As I mentioned above get the right beans and technique and you can get plenty of body in the cup to match an espresso based long black which is the fairest comparison for mouthfeel and style.

    Any time your in this neck of the woods will pull down a syphon and see what you reckon.

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by 7C6A6F6F7E7C7079797A7A1F0 link=1287231231/7#7 date=1287280706
    I for one respect your opinion.
    Thanks for that.

    Originally posted by 7C6A6F6F7E7C7079797A7A1F0 link=1287231231/7#7 date=1287280706
    For me, the theatrical aspect of the syphon is certainly fun
    Have to agree with that, as I said in my first post in this thread, never fails to impress the dinner guests.

    Originally posted by 7C6A6F6F7E7C7079797A7A1F0 link=1287231231/7#7 date=1287280706
    the clean up a bit of a chore.
    Certainly is, and of course your always worried your going to break the thing, i.e. hit it on a tap or roll of the sink etc.
    Originally posted by 7C6A6F6F7E7C7079797A7A1F0 link=1287231231/7#7 date=1287280706
    Then again, I love a good plunger, stovetop, cold drip, pourover, and pretty much every and any way you can make coffee.Its such a versatile food!
    Even an average cup of coffee what ever method used is better than no coffee at all.

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  • cuppacoffee
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    Hi Jon

    I for one respect your opinion.

    "Stir clockwise 9 times" and, "allow to brew for 55 seconds" were phrases that for a long time turned me off the idea of even trying a coffee made from a syphon. Simply too much noiseand voodoo from some individuals!

    Ive heard it said that syphon can produce the nicest, and the worst, coffee ever tasted, though often, its the latter. For me, the theatrical aspect of the syphon is certainly fun - the clean up a bit of a chore.

    As a recent convert, I do enjoy it when the stars align, though I think espresso will always remain my favourite as I think it is far easier to get a consistency good shot. Then again, I love a good plunger, stovetop, cold drip, pourover, and pretty much every and any way you can make coffee. Its such a versatile food!



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