Coffee talk

troutpocket said:
For those who can afford to drop the equivalent cash for a good used vehicle on their morning cup. I’ll keep this benchmark in mind for my own measure of success in life :LOL::coffee:
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I'm in your camp regarding cost.like a lot of us here, I don't need a lot of fancy machinery to make a cup of happy juice as my neice called it.
 
Ok. Pour over guys, wet the filter or no?

I mentioned in an earlier post that I've been having problems with grounds making it into the cup. I think wetting the filter might part of the cause, but Ive also had this happen using a dry filter.

So, asking for help. Getting tired of chewing my coffee
 
wanderingrichard said:
Ok. Pour over guys, wet the filter or no?

I mentioned in an earlier post that I've been having problems with grounds making it into the cup. I think wetting the filter might part of the cause, but Ive also had this happen using a dry filter.

So, asking for help. Getting tired of chewing my coffee
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I use Melitta filters, I fold the bottom pleat in half and then the side pleat. I do not pre-wet my filters and NEVER do I get grounds in my coffee pot (unless I spaz out with the water and overfill the Melitta cone). "Pour over", it used to be call Melitta drip.
 
I use to have the same problem. I solved it by quitting coffee drinking. It's been about 35 years now. Give or take a few years. I never felt better in my life.
 
Old Man said:
I use to have the same problem. I solved it by quitting coffee drinking. It's been about 35 years now. Give or take a few years. I never felt better in my life.
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Jim - Coffee is my main vice; I don't drink alcohol, use tobacco or drugs other than the caffeine in my java. And I feel great.
 
Buzzy said:
I use Melitta filters, I fold the bottom pleat in half and then the side pleat. I do not pre-wet my filters and NEVER do I get grounds in my coffee pot (unless I spaz out with the water and overfill the Melitta cone). "Pour over", it used to be call Melitta drip.
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Thanks. I'll try the folding and go back to only dry filters. i never pour more than halfway and then do a second smaller pour going around the interior, also, gently use the back edge of a spoon to scrape only when needed.

Maybe the folds will solve this.
 
I fold my filters and use them dry like @Buzzy said above. I have gotten a bad batch of Melitta filters where there essentally was a little gap/hole in the bottom corner of the filter "seam". I'd inspect your remaining filters. You may also consider grinding a little coarser.

Damn, I'm now getting the itch for another cup...
 
BriGuy said:
I fold my filters and use them dry like @Buzzy said above. I have gotten a bad batch of Melitta filters where there essentally was a little gap/hole in the bottom corner of the filter "seam". I'd inspect your remaining filters. You may also consider grinding a little coarser.

Damn, I'm now getting the itch for another cup...
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Thanks. Sorry to have made you thirsty
 
Ok, my ceramic pour over had the base broken over the weekend.

Anyone have a replacement recommendation for a new device? I'd like to keep it within a reasonable price point. Think , luxury expense for a working man.

And

Is there a good glue to use for ceramic repair?
 
wanderingrichard said:
Ok, my ceramic pour over had the base broken over the weekend.

Anyone have a replacement recommendation for a new device? I'd like to keep it within a reasonable price point. Think , luxury expense for a working man.

And

Is there a good glue to use for ceramic repair?
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Why not wander down to your local supermarket and pick up a non-metallic Melitta cone? I have their #6 cone - going on 40 years (or more).

We stayed at a Airbnb in Port Angeles that had nice coffee bar, their pour over cone was ceramic, a generic brand. It didn't have the internal ridges Melitta has - not sure if that's why but the filter clogged (I was brewing coffee from beans I ground at home).
 
Noticed this thread so I thought I would mention a fellow PNW fly fisherman's local coffee company (not me, a friend of mine) if you want good beans:
Blue Lava Coffee co in Hood River OR:

Blue Lava Coffee Roasters

Authentic Coffee. Artisan Roasts.
www.bluelavacoffeeroasters.com www.bluelavacoffeeroasters.com

My wife and I use their monthly coffee subscription to get small batch, just roasted coffee. Dan will send you however many pounds of coffee you want every month. Shipped to you the day after it's roasted, and every pound you get is a different coffee. Highly recommended.
 
wanderingrichard said:
Ok, my ceramic pour over had the base broken over the weekend.

Anyone have a replacement recommendation for a new device? I'd like to keep it within a reasonable price point. Think , luxury expense for a working man.

And

Is there a good glue to use for ceramic repair?
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I use the OXO pour over system, less than $20. It has a water reservoir over the cone that you fill and leave. Lazy way of doing the pour over, but works nicely.
 
Matt B said:
Provided it’s a pretty clean break, I’ve had luck with good ol CA superglue on ceramics in the past. Be precise and steady.
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Or two part epoxy if you don’t mind waiting.

As my grandpa Jim said “if you don’t mix it, it’s probably weak shit”. Also I do not have a grandpa Jim.
 
Buzzy said:
My wife and I spent a few nights travelling the 101 loop around the Olympic Peninsula, our last night was in Port Angeles at an Airbnb. This old house
had a very nice coffee bar including a burr grinder, French press, drip system and a pour over utilizing the programmable water kettle. I liked the kettle so much I bought one. Programmed the kettle to 200F. The long spout is great for controlling the pour over.
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I have the same one! It's been great.

@Nick Clayton I'll second or third or whatever the Baratza Encore grinder for when you get to that point.

@Matt B since you already have the heat gun, my suggestion would be to get a bread maker from a thrift shop and replace your bowl. The consistency in the roast is much better compared to the bowl. On top of that the bread maker creates an environment that's less affected by the weather. On top of that if frees up your hands to do other things while the roast is going: log temps, take notes, browse PNWFF etc. It's been a huge game changing addition to my roasting. My bread maker was $6 and I ended up adding a thermocouple and reader for another $40 or so. Hands free roasting with reliable bean temp is pretty cool for less than $50 to upgrade!
 
wanderingrichard said:
Anyone have a replacement recommendation for a new device? I'd like to keep it within a reasonable price point. Think , luxury expense for a working man.
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If you're interested in trying something different, the Clever Dripper has been pretty great. The form factor of a single serve pour over but an immersion brewer like French press. Makes a great cup, is super easy, and less finicky/hands on than a pour over. Uses a paper filter so you get a clean cup.

I've never had problems with grounds getting through filters and pre-wetting shouldn't matter. The gurus swear there is a taste difference between pre-rinsing the filter and not (with pour over) but I'm no guru.
 
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