Is it possible to make good coffee at home? How?

[Anonymous]

Roast your own beans.
Grind them fresh on the day you make coffee.
Pour over is best method to not scorch the grounds and still release enough of the oils.

[Anonymous]

You have to grow your own beans.

[Anonymous]

weigh your beans. "a scoop" is a highly variable measurement, even with the same person using the same scoop. Weigh your beans before and after grinding if your grinder picks up residue.

[Anonymous]

I do pour overs in a ceramic filter holder that sits on the cup.
1. grind beans
2. 30 grams of grounds into the filter
3. Very slowly pour grams of boiling water over the grounds.

It's a perfect single cup of coffee.

FWIW, I switched from a French press because I wanted the cholesterol lowering benefits of a filter and I have ended up loving this method so much more than the French press.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My H is a coffee expert (former job) and here’s how he makes it:

1. You have to start with good beans. He gets his from the bulk section at fancier health food grocery stores. Usually he gets a couple types and mixes them (I believe French and Costa Rica)

2. Get whole beans and grind them just before you make coffee.

3. Use way more beans that you think you need. I swear he uses an entire cup.

4. Boil your water in a kettle. I don’t know why, but it tastes better.

5. Add the ground beans to the French Press.

6. Pour the boiling water over gently in a circular motion.

7. Do not stir. You want the grounds to form a crust at the top.

8. Let sit for 4 minutes.

9. Do not press the French press all the way down. Leave it at the top and pour.

I swear this makes the best coffee I’ve ever tasted. However, it is extremely complicated so I will never do it myself. But when H makes it for me, I am extremely grateful. It also makes the best iced coffee if you refrigerate it overnight.

Yup this is pretty much what DH does after a lot of trial and error. It really does make the best hot and iced coffee.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You have to grow your own beans.

This is the way.

[Anonymous]

Early post about French Press process will def produce good coffee, that's when you have a whole lotta time. I like Misha's coffee in Old Town Alexandria for French Press.
Agree w/PP Nespresso Vertuo provides quick and hassle free great coffee. If you don't what kind of coffee you like, then order a mix until you figure out your fav.
You will never drink K-cups or Starbucks after discovering good coffee.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a Moccamaster coffee maker.

As everyone said, use a little more bean to coffee ratio, buy high quality whole beans and grind them just before use. I'm happy with our coffee and the Moccamaster is very easy and fast to use once you get the hang of it.

The pour overs are the best but too time consuming except weekends.

Agreed! Moccamaster makes amazing coffee. Buy locally roasted beans and grind right before making.

I don't like French press - no matter how I grind the beans, it ends up with that gritty residue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a Moccamaster coffee maker.

As everyone said, use a little more bean to coffee ratio, buy high quality whole beans and grind them just before use. I'm happy with our coffee and the Moccamaster is very easy and fast to use once you get the hang of it.

The pour overs are the best but too time consuming except weekends.

This is what I have. I like the mayorga Cuban coffee I get at Costco but everyone likes different things. I used to have an old Mr coffee drip and it worked well too. I can’t stand anything llle keurig —- that’s the worst. I would do French press but I’m too lazy.

[Anonymous]

I make pour over coffee every morning. It’s no slower than drip coffee, the effort is worth it, and cleanup is easier than the french press.

- Use an electric kettle to heat filteres water to 205 F and set it to maintain that temp.

- Use high-quality, freshly ground beans only. If you buy in bulk, keep the beans in an airtight container. Any beans that will take longer than two weeks to use should be frozen.

- Buy cone filters. I like hario size 2 (or v02) to make ~4 cups at once. You can compost the filter plus grounds afterward. Some say to wet the filter before adding beans but I’m not convinced this does anything.

- the first pour should just be enough to cover the coffee. Let it sit for a minute before the second pour.

- the second pour is where the magic happens

- if you want a little extra flavor, add ground coriander to your pour over. Or add real vanilla after you pour your cup.

I love coffee.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I make pour over coffee every morning. It’s no slower than drip coffee, the effort is worth it, and cleanup is easier than the french press.

- Use an electric kettle to heat filteres water to 205 F and set it to maintain that temp.

- Use high-quality, freshly ground beans only. If you buy in bulk, keep the beans in an airtight container. Any beans that will take longer than two weeks to use should be frozen.

- Buy cone filters. I like hario size 2 (or v02) to make ~4 cups at once. You can compost the filter plus grounds afterward. Some say to wet the filter before adding beans but I’m not convinced this does anything.

- the first pour should just be enough to cover the coffee. Let it sit for a minute before the second pour.

- the second pour is where the magic happens

- if you want a little extra flavor, add ground coriander to your pour over. Or add real vanilla after you pour your cup.

I love coffee.

size 2 for 4 cups seems like a weak brew. How many grams of coffee?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I make pour over coffee every morning. It’s no slower than drip coffee, the effort is worth it, and cleanup is easier than the french press.

- Use an electric kettle to heat filteres water to 205 F and set it to maintain that temp.

- Use high-quality, freshly ground beans only. If you buy in bulk, keep the beans in an airtight container. Any beans that will take longer than two weeks to use should be frozen.

- Buy cone filters. I like hario size 2 (or v02) to make ~4 cups at once. You can compost the filter plus grounds afterward. Some say to wet the filter before adding beans but I’m not convinced this does anything.

- the first pour should just be enough to cover the coffee. Let it sit for a minute before the second pour.

- the second pour is where the magic happens

- if you want a little extra flavor, add ground coriander to your pour over. Or add real vanilla after you pour your cup.

I love coffee.

size 2 for 4 cups seems like a weak brew. How many grams of coffee?

I was mistaken; it's actually a size 3 for four or five cups.

I don't measure coffee beans precisely but probably use about 16-20g per cup. This is my main grinder: https://www.oxo.com/shop/bundles/conical-burr-coffee-grinder-steel-coffee-pop-container-1-7-qt-with-scoop-bundle.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2024-03-01_kw_na_bndl_na_multi_oxo_bndl_na_na_na_n/a_na_na_na_na_dtc_na_na&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20749499694&gbraid=0AAAAADHFonB6ESaPW9E1ZMRizBH7HPIub&gclid=Cj0KCQjwucDBBhDxARIsANqFdr1m_QKe1vVsV24QebJ5oGY4g0L9lD-LzYEEZmFTyg1MK5iXYlyOyl4aAjCOEALw_wcB

I have a backup hand grinder that works well, but it only grinds one or two cups at a time.

[Anonymous]

Pray before you make. Coffee made with holy beans always taste better

[Anonymous]

This all makes sense to me now. I don't drink coffee (I have a weird bitter aversion) but my husband does. We don't have a coffee maker and he says he "doesn't believe in home made coffee". Now I know why.

[Anonymous]

Personally, I don’t even aim for good coffee, but settle for instant with a pinch of salt to reduce bitterness and a lot of sweetener.

However, if you want to go down the rabbit hole of chasing better coffee, I highly recommend James Hoffman’s Youtube channel. He has made a career out of the art and science of coffee making. Even as someone who doesn’t want to devote the time, money, or effort into coffee myself, I occasionally find myself getting caught up watching his videos.
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCMb0O2CdPBNi-QqPk5T3gsQ