/ck/ - Food & Cooking

>>12276702
DOTR for podshitters when?

>>12276702
I need to look into making Greek coffee. The kind where they shake the shot in ice.

You do know coffee frog is from the incels on /r9k/ right?

>>12276886
They're based desu

Awesome Coffee:

Put the paper filter in the drip machine
Load up the water
Load up the Folgers preground
Press the button

When coffee is done
Pour in large tumbler, 2/3 way up
Fill rest of tumbler with ice
Stir

Chug in single lukewarm gulp

Go to work

>>12276886
I remember pepe before /pol/ and incels became synonymous with it. I didn't have OC to post, and wasn't sure if people would want me to use one of their posted photos. It's a cartoon frog holding a coffee. Incels and /pol/ can just stay being beta bitches.

>>12276954
Sounds depressing

>>12276939
>in the last year
hehe... oh

>>12276991
yyyeeeaaah no, I don't know why or care that you want to claim oldfag bona fides. it's an r9k meme, and you, yes you, are propagating it. being such an old fag you probably don't get this whole meme thing, but their sources and intentions matter. shut this shit down

>>12277624
>their sources and intentions matter
You have to go back.

>>12277624
>their sources and intentions matter
I'm saying unironically thinking pepe is a hate symbol is stupid. If your that triggered by a frog holding a coffee cup, maybe this isn't the place for you.

>>12277624
Unironically kill yourself

>>12277820
Oh COME ON, I'm ONE OF YOU LOOK

>>12277885

>>12277885

is it bad to drink coffee when I have food poisoning?
it's probably not good but the migraine will make me feel even worse

this is the designated coffee zone
lately it has been upsetting my tummy and i dont know why

>>12279729
you should probably cut down on how much you drink, the caffeine is shifting your tummy into overdrive

>>12276702
>pic related
>mfw coffee

>>12279733
even just the first cup of the day makes me feel sick some times
granted it might be because i am queasy from drinking the night before

thank you op for contributing to my collection.

>>12279550
As long as you stay hydrated it should be okay. Just drink enough so you don't get a headache though.

>>12279740
wtf why is a pic of me in there

>>12276886
Fuck off newfaggot.

>drinking black estrogen juice while taking HRT
When did /ck/ get overtaken by trannies?

>>12276886
>implying theres anything beneficial to having a wife/gf
>t. married twice

>>12280303
>t. Couldn't perform in the bedroom

>>12280307
t. projecting

>>12279761
what's your brew method?

>>12280328
I have a cold drip set up and have your mom in bondage tied over the set up while I tickle her clit

>>12280328
just use a coffee maker and some coffee grounds

>got NS adapter on my nanopresso purchase
>might as well use it
>bought several different capsules
>they all taste like shit
>tear open the capsules and pulling them manually
>still taste like shit
>literally worse than over-roasted Starbucks beans
Why do people drink these?

Time to break into my chocolate eggs.

>>12279550
I wouldn't. Caffeine can be hard of the digestive system. If you ever see caffeine crystals under a microscope they are nasty looking things. Go with black tea if your needing the pick-me-up. Also drink pedialyte. Feel better soon.

>>12280685
Cause they are tastelets and/or in a rush.

Anyone want to poster their grinders or where they grind their coffee? I grind mine in the store on fine setting.

>>12276702
im quenching my thirst with refrigerated cold brew with lots of sugar added

>>12280942
>cold

>>12279770
and thank you

>fell for the coffee meme
>Got the French press,espresso machines,ten different types of roasts seeds and blends
>At a friend's house
>He makes us a cup of coffee
>Tastes fucking kink,ask him his method
>Tells me he just buys the instant coffee from Costco
Mfw I realised I was just a hipster normie who fell for meme Jewish marketing

>>12281029
>bought an espresso machine
>can't make it taste better than instant
You're just a retard, anon

Tasteless anon here,
Good morning gentleman. How is your weekend going?

>>12281601
How do I ask baristas out without freaking them out? Follow up question, why do I fall in love with every barista? Is it just me associating coffee with a person?

>>12281601
Alright. Not too bad. Cooking and enjoying an audio book. How's you taste adventure going? Nice flare shot btw.

>>12281676
Don't do this. Its puts us in an uncomfortable situation. We have to stay courteous case of wagie reasons, and have to find a way out of the situation. It's really awkward.

t.cashier

>>12281676
As with all things, it depends.
It could all just be related to a caffeine addiction, you view them as your dealer and they make you happy when you see them because you associate them with your coffee high.
But if you do like them, asking them out might be a bit tricky, if it's really corporate like Starbucks, you won't get the time to do it, plus they must have that fake attitude at all times or face a reprimand. In all likelihood, they probably will say no.
If the place you go to is a specialty coffee shop,you need to be so careful. The specialty coffee industry is unbelievably """woke""" so you might get #MeToo'd or accused of harassment so be careful anon.
However if it is neither of these you still need to get her off "Sales mode" because they won't be open to the idea of you selling yourself and thus be willing to entertain the idea of you hanging out.
Try this; ask her "So any plans for the weekend? I bet mine could beat up yours?"
Establish friendly banter. After a while when you have decent rapport, strike up a conversation when it's quiet and at the end say, "I've really enjoyed talking with you, is there any way we could continue this conversation?" You could get a number, Facebook or date from this.
Alternatively, if she likes coffee, do research in your local area. Talk about the good spots and signature drinks, say you should try and go. "You should let me know when you head over, I just love any excuse to visit!" Etc.

>>12281986
T. Asocial autist
>>12282066
This is good advice.

>>12281962
Had my nice espresso yesterday at pic related.
Fucking wonderful, nice and hot, beautiful aroma with a nice woody/nutty taste to it.
If any anons are in Vancouver, definitely check out Quantum coffee near the sea bus terminal Downtown.
>Mfw I saw a place downtown that sells;
>"The best coffee in town
>Mfw this is my next stop for bad espresso

>when your neighbor gets a new coffee machine and you gotta pretend to like 'em to get a peek

only leafs will know about mmmuffins, the best coffee chain.

>>12282126
Keep updating us anon I'm interested in following you on your journey to not being a tasteless pleb, you are a beacon of hope for the tastelets who spam us with folger's and podshit

>>12282126
I feel like I have heard of that place, will keep in mind. Keep us posted. I enjoy your pictures.

>>12282120
>Autistic
I'm just saying it's not a good idea.>>12282066 they go into more detail why its not a good idea and how to get around it. I'm fine with friendly banter, but if someone is genuinely trying to ask you out, you have to do it right to decline while being in customer service mode. Then you have to hope they aren't an autist about it.

>>12282147
>Google maps
>Mmmuffins near me
>3 locations
>"permanently closed"
>"permanently closed"
>"permanently closed"
>Mfw

>There are people who unironically drink americano
I bet you water down your wine too you tasteless swine

>>12276886
>did you know the meme came from a meme board on the meme site this meme board is also on
Shut the fuck up

>>12282367
It can be good. It just depends on my mood. I don't add a lot of water though.

>>12282292
I was mostly being facetious anon, I've worked as a barista for a couple years myself and I know what it's like to get hit on by creeps

>>12282466
True. Cashier at grocery store.

>>12282466
Long winded anon here.
What you're saying is spot on and I neglected to say it. You need to know when someone isn't interested and when to cut your losses. You can go from being turned down to not being able to go back because of awkwardness in the blink of an eye

>>12282538
I get what you're saying anon. You don't understand though, this barista asks if I want "sparkles" when offering carbonated water.

sl28 master race reporting in

>>12282603
Post pics or it didn't happen.

Red pill me on decaf beans. I'm trying to cut back on caffeine but I like coffee.

>>12282367
Yeah, wine with cold carbonated water is god tier on a hot day.

>>12281676
be attractive

coffee wojak

>>12282817
cat and cloud has a natural processed decaf that is pretty tasty.

I exclusively drink iced coffee with at least 3 tbsp of cinnamon mixed in

>>12282817
Much like tea, it comes down to how they decaffeinated them, quality of beans, and quality of roasts. I see drinktrade offer decafe so I'm sure some good rosters offer it.

>>12283093
You sound cute

>>12276702
15 minutes ago I brewed espresso in my moka pot for the first time in like 5 months, poured it over ice and I'm sitting here scared to try it after remembering how strong that shit is

>>12283372
What time is it for you?

>>12283399
5pm

>>12283406
Ahahahhahahahaha

What coffee machine should I use? I'm currently a french presslet.

>>12283475
how much money/autism do you have?

>>12283546
$300-$600
Maximum autism.

>>12283635
Sock and coat hanger

>>12276787

I want to beat them to death with their faggy kuerig machines. What a fucking waste of plastic and resources because you're too much of a faggot to just make motherfucking drip coffee.

>>12280903

I use the same type but I do an espresso grind on it. I'll make a stovetop espresso in one of these guys. Kicks like a mule, usually soften it up with a couple teaspoons of sugar and some cream but it's still 2 shades above black even with that. It's pretty much drano on my digestive tract but damned if it doesn't make me wide awake.

What's the best way to do cold brew extract?

>>12283939
could you actually beat an adult male to death or is this "impotent rage"?

>>12283955

If I have a Keurig™ brand coffee pod machine as a weapon I would say my odds are pretty good, as the people who typically drink from those are not very masculine and thus, not really capable of defending themselves.

>>12283093

>3TBSP

jesus christ it must be sludge after that.

>>12283093
You know too much cinnamon can fuck up your liver right?

Moka pot boys, post your badge of honor. Two years of seasoning right here.

>>12284204
Maybe like 1 month old. You're supposed to wipe them down though. Seasoning is a meme.

>>12284222
99% sure it's just placebo working its black magic, but the last time I wiped my moka pot that had a year of seasoning with just a wet paper towel, I started to taste a metallic, or irony flavor in my coffee. Not sure if it came from the paper towel or from the pot itself, but I do know that I'm not taking the added time to clean it.

>>12284241
Eh. If it works then it works.

>>12283475
Don't bother with espresso if you don't have a good grinder. Drip + some paper filter should be fine

>>12283635
Get a really nice grinder and a kalita wave rig. Or you could get a moccamaster if you want an automatic machine. either way spend your cash on a grinder and the rest can be cheaper.

Basically already summer here. Does anyone else do iced pour overs? How much ice to you use to adjust your brew ratio? I want it cold but also don't want to get shit extraction.

>>12283093
You really shouldnt consume that much cinnamon or at least make sure its ceylon

>starting to drink 3 cups a day again
I wish I had something else to fill the void

>>12285835
Decafe or black tea. You get good enough tea you can drink the same leaves throughout the day without as much caffeine intake.

>>12285866
Death before decaf. Agree on the tea part though, personally it's helped give me just enough of a perk up after work without interfering with my sleep. Coffee in the morning to wake up, Yerba mate for focus during the day, and tea for that last push to get me to the gym/meal prep. This is the real nootropicpill

v60 vs kalita wave vs bee house, which and why? I have some experience with the v60, none with the other two. Looking to give back the v60 I borrowed and get my own dripper, but not sherriff there's a meaningful difference, whether it's worth switching in order to be able to use regular filters, etc. Already have an OE Lido grinder and very happy with it.

tfw Bialetti Venus arrives on Wednesday
Bought the 4 cup version for myself. 2 cup looks like a meme.

>>12285921
yeah, the "cups" are 1.5oz and it's not nearly as strong as true espresso. I have a 6 cup bialetti kitty (usually doesn't push all the water through, though, so a bit less than 9 oz even) and that's about one serving for m. still, probably my favorite home brewing method; welcome to stainless bialetti master race.

>>12285948
it seems like the most convenient method, so it will do for now. i've had a bialetti before (aluminium) and it made decent coffee. people thought the coffee was really strong, but i didn't. cheers lad.

Does anyone else shake their creamer to pretend its frothed milk.
>>12285893
On this day I learned what a nootropic is.

>>12283953
>What's the best way to do cold brew extract?
french press grind, add water, let sit 12-24 hours at room temp, filter (paper filter is achingly slow but produces a very clean concentrate; french press is quicker but will leave more grit), chill, dilute to taste

extraction is slow enough that it's pretty forgiving, particularly if you're prepared to dilute it anyway, so even the very broad parameters I've specified are perhaps too specific; I've used considerably finer grinds than french press and it came out fine.

>>12284204
>Seasoning
>"Check out my seasoning"

>>12286034
>Milk

But why

>>12286085
Because while I can drink black coffee, moka pot is pretty strong, and it makes it more comfy. I don't add a lot though.

>>12285921
Post pics when it comes.

>>12285965
I think you get use to the moka taste so you don't notice it. After having coffee not made like that though, it's super bright and almost watery.

>>12285921
Just saw some pictures, looks pretty

>>12286161
Will do.
>>12286194
Oh absolutely it does. I just hope the safety valve doesn't engage like it dud on a no-name brand I had.

>>12284670
>>12285692
Thanks for the advice. Yeah, I have a really nice grinder, so I'll look into the Kalita Wave. My blender has these nice bullet cups where a lid with food processor blades attaches to the blender and blends the stuff in the cup. I may as well go through my coffee ritual.

>put bullet cup on scale and turn on scale
>put 60 grams of death wish coffee beans in the cup, blend to the point it doesn't clog the filter, and add grounds to french press
>heat water on stove to 200°F and immediately add to french press
>stir and let sit for 5-6 minutes
>strain and pour into serving cup

Makes 700ml of strong ass coffee that keeps me awake for 4 extra hours.

https://cannonballcoffee.co.uk/collections/coffee/products/maximum-charge-worldsstrongestcoffee?variant=7397515165749
Why am I tempted to buy this?

>>12279761
Coffee and alcohol both damage your stomach lining. Drinking coffee on an empty stomach makes it worse too so eat some toast or something else with your coffee to decrease it's effect on the stomach.

>>12286296
Just buy a jar of instant and eat that instead if you're after;
>Muh caffeine
>Muh dark roast
>Muh robusta

>>12286384
Was just curious about the caffeine hit tbqh. on a serious note, what's a very strong coffee i can buy in terms of flavour?

hello
(reddit space)
who else /Nespresso/ here?

Tasteless anon here, hope everyone is as good as their coffee this morning.
Recently got a bag of light roast Burundi coffee from rooftop roasters. Was gonna try and make some airopress later for myself and the gf. However gf refuses to have any fresh coffee. She hates espresso drinks to. She's a self confessed "coffee fraud"
How do I fix this?

>>12286409
4th cuppa the day

>>12286405
Drink smaller sizes. 8oz cups let you taste so much more of what's going on in your cup if you're making espresso based drinks.
Light roasts will have more subtle flavours than their dark counterparts which will often times taste like smoke or tobacco.
What are you drinking anon?

>>12286296
I always wondered if there was good robusta. Can arabica really be the only good one?

>>12286425
Is it just the bitterness? What about fresh coffee is different from old?

>>12286447
No, bitterness isn't the issue, she hates flat whites.
She just loves instant...dollar store own brand instant...

>>12286445
right now, taylor's hot lava java. it's quite nice.

>>12286464
>instant
Like really cheap robusta?

>>12280333
God I wish that were commercially available

>>12283315
This. I'd fuck your throat with my little 7x6"

>>12276886
Why don't you fuck back to /r9k/ then

>>12276702
aye you ever get the shakes from restaurant coffee but never the normal homemade stuff? why is that?

>>12286782
Might be over brewed percolated coffee.

>>12286271
>death wish
Wow I too enjoy paying out the ass for garbage
>yeah I have a really nice grinder
>ninja blade food processor
This is bait

>>12286777
have sex

>>12287156
And yet you responded.

>>12287156
Redpill me on why deathwish is bad? Coffee noob here.

>>12287301
You're god damn right

>>12287409
just paying more for branding. You could order better coffee from a lot of roasters for the same price.

>>12287448
thanks.

>>12287409
It's cheap robusta coffee with an inflated price due to marketing. You can by unmarked robusta of same quality for cheaper.

>>12287461
thanks friend.

Retard here, take two identical measures of ground coffee (say 7g), make a piccolo out of one, a lungo of the other. Will they have the same caffeine content? Will one have more? I understand the taste is more concentrated in the smaller one, but what about muh jitters?

>>12287547
Caffeine is one of the more soluble parts of coffee so it's pretty much fully extracted within the first few seconds. Regardless of the water volume out, both would have about the same amount of caffeine, or maybe an insignificantly different amount in the lungo. 7g is also like a third of what would be used to pull an average shot, so I wouldn't imagine there being enough caffeine to make you jittery unless you're hypersensitive.

Who /cold brew iced coffee/ here? I buy on sale coffee from grocery outlet(last time 2 lbs of some nicuraguan running pump roast for 9 bucks)grind it coarse in the grimey in-store grinder and brew it in my takeya cold brew pot. Dilute with water and a splash of milk. Delicious.

Moka vs French Press. Which one is better?

>>12287657
Really depends. If trying to get the most nuanced, French. If wanting a poormans rich espresso, moka.

>>12287581
I thought 7g was the industry standard gauge? 14g for "doppio"?

>>12287687
Oh sure. I guess I was thinking in doubles because very rarely are single shots actually pulled, ironically. Most shops use somewhere between 18-22. When I think a "shot" I think of a double

>>12287679
thanks.

>>12287708
You underestimate the jewry of most central and eastern European establishments.

>>12287744
I mean there are really no true established standards when it comes to coffee. Even "cappuccino" can mean different things depending on the shop you go to.

>>12284204
You know you are only supposed to let the bottom part oxidize so nothing leeches in, right? Having the top unwashed is very gross.

>>12287687
most shops do 18-20g shots

>>12276702
Replacement part for my coffee grinder coming in the mail tomorrow pretty stoked

>>12277885

>>12288721

apple sloot lee based

>>12287687
For espresso we used 18g grinds for ~35 - 40g liquid yield.

>>12287757
Use as little as possible
Put it in an avacado shell
Charge $10

>>12288975
And this is why you develop a palate, so you know when something is actually quality and you're not falling for gimmicks/marketing

I just roast my own on a Behmor. I have a few binders worth of logs from when I did experimental batches so I can get a decent curve on most varietals.

Are espresso machines for the home worth it? I dont mean the capsule ones, but which grind the beans themselves and press the coffee afterwards. Any brand or model recommendations? How much money am I looking at for a basic good one?

Where do you snobs buy your coffee online?
>inb4 you only buy in person from artisinal coffee bean roastaries in that vogue part of town

>>12290575
Flight, George Howell, Reanimator

I don't like most of the local roasters (I live in NYC). Grumpy is mediocre, Birch is worse, Toby's is insufferable with their "Brooklyn" branding and I refuse to drink it on principle

>>12290575
I go to drink trade.com

>>12290575
I buy what's on sale at Lidl

>>12288774
I lived in Utah for the last 2 years. This is what the mormons would do to get their caffine fix in the mornings. Before that I though people drinking coke for breakfast was a joke. Saw a guy have like, 8 refills one morning. And once I shit you not I saw a guy ask for it in a coffee mug like pic related. Yowza.

>>12290162
>>12290162
Integrated grinders are never ever as good as having a dedicated grinder. No one can say what is "worth it" besides you dummy, some would say they wouldn't spend any less than $10k on a complete setup, others would be happy with a $600 breville barista express like you're describing. In my opinion home espresso is a meme unless you're a hobbyist. The upkeep is high and you're likely not saving money for several years compared to buying shots at a shop unless you're drinking like 2-3 shots a day. It makes a lot more sense to just spend what you were going to for a machine on a really amazing grinder and build out your brewing from there. Down the line you can upgrade to espresso if you really want to.

>>12290575
I'm now within walking distance of madcap so I unironically only buy from them in person for artisinal coffee beans in that vogue part of town

>>12276702
I wasn't going to drink coffee this morning, but then I saw this post and by golly if I'm not brewing a pot right now!

>>12277624
You should probably neck yourself.

Finally got my coffee made sheet having to go to the store to buy a new water jug cause one of my passive aggressive roommates cracked the other one.

>>12276702
Well being from Seattle I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob. I can say from years of personal experience... McDonalds coffee is only fit for retirees so old they can't taste anymore.

I prefer the more refined balanced notes of fresh ground Ka'ū. Was pretty hard to get short of flying to Hawaii in person up until recently. If you're ever on the Big Island I highly suggest taking a trip to one of the plantations in that region and having a taste. A bit pricey but absolutely worth it.

Also the vast majority of Starbucks coffee is absolutely trash. Although the nitrobrew is not half bad. That's about it.

>>12291367
>coffee snob
>Hawaiian coffee
>Starbucks and McDonalds are trash
Wow you have such sophisticated taste

Tasteless anon here, haven't had a chance to head out and grab an awful espresso yet. Just practicing my latte art, still pleb tier but improving.
How is everyones coffee today?

>>12291431
Not bad. Just working through some Doma carmela. Thinking about paying a visit to a local roaster soon. Are you practicing making a swan.

>>12291381
Enjoy your McDonald's coffee, don't burn yourself.

>>12291431
That is awesome! Try to curve your rosetta more to make the wing. Other than that it looks really good.
>>12291464
I was poking fun at your pretentious attitude despite having normie taste, like you just discovered decent coffee and are acting superior for it. Hawaiian coffee is overpriced meme tier, just like Jamaican blue mountain

>>12291367
Boomer housewife tier coffee “snob”
Embarrassing desu

>>12291458
Definitely have a visit. See if they do cuppings too, if it is a small-ish one they very well might. Just don't do one with a cold.
>>12291487
How do I do that? Right now I'm pouring down the side to curl it up but either end up with a thin neck or not enough milk for the head...

>>12291646
It helps to just turn the cup a little in your hand as you pour, go more towards the side tracing the edge as you do the Rosetta. Neck and head are the hardest parts for sure

>>12291687
Ok, I'll try that out. It's pretty quiet so I don't want to just keep practicing for fun and wasting coffee.

>>12291646
They seem small, but looks like they sell it out of a small building warehouse building with a front store. Even if they don't do cluppings, I figured I'd pick a few out and ask their advice on which one would be best in a moka.

>>12290575
Kuma mostly. Free shipping for 5+ bags and they have 20% off sales about once a month.

Test

Anyone else sometimes smell cat pee when its actually coffee? I do.

>>12293793
Kek, thought I was the only one. I also sense a slight olive-like taste in coffee sometimes though this might just be me.

I am retarded, lazy, and about to move to a new apartment. What are some essentials I should get if I want a nice cup of mocha 3-4 times a week that wont make me broke

>>12294681
Moka pot for best cheap espresso like coffee.

>>12294694
My friend was a cook at a Puerto Rican restaurant and they used a moka pot to make their espresso

>>12294836
Moka isn't quite as strong as an actual espresso but still a good alternative

Henlo, coffee people.
I had a cup from dunkin donuts a week ago for the first time like half a year and it was delicious, I think. I don't even know how to judge a good cup of coffee-- it always just tastes like bitter water to me but I assoc. that with good memories because I used to drink boatloads of (apparently horrible) keurig coffee with my dad when we were helping my sister move into her new house with her husband.

I must go to sleep now, I hope you all have good cups of coffee wherever you may be.
goodnight, faggits.

>>12295164
Sleep with one eye open, tastelet. Your time is coming.

Does anyone know if Boss Coffee sell actual beans? As weeby as it sounds, I really enjoy boss coffee in the cans, boss black being the best since there's no sugar or cream in it.

But I've never seen a bag of grounds or beans anywhere even in the Asian markets.

>>12282367
Americano is good for when your just sitting down for work in the morning and you don't want to savor good, expensive coffee

>>12295794
>don't want to savor good, expensive coffee
Is this ever the case?

>>12276702
I'm about to make some cheap espresso and pour it over iced cream... because the inmates didn't leave me any milk.

>>12295794
I've always found it to draw out the flavour a bit. I mean, the espresso at my breakfast bakery and hipster bar is top notch, but there are flavours I perceive better from extending the pour and thinning it out a bit that I can't pick up at all from straight shots - cocoa and walnut for example.

I shouldn't be drinking these as much as i am

>>12295820
I want to focus on my work, not on a delectable cup of joe silly

>>12295896
dear god.

>>12295914

>>12295901
Do you take 8 hours to drink coffee?

>>12295923
Fuck, did they just lace it with caffeine?

>>12295896
>>12295923
>deathmeme
>podshit
$16 for 10 cups, each average about 10 grams, so $.16/gram or $72 for a pound of preground robusta. K*urig users are literal cucks

>>12296157
Didn't see the 12g measurement on box. Point still stands

>>12296109
It's just robusta.

>tried starbucks, costa, greggs, muffin break, mcdonalds
>no matter what i get i still prefer my shitty instant coffee with some milk and sugar
Is there any hope for my taste buds?

>>12296406
How about you try coffee that isn't total shit?

>>12296432
Where do I go to get some though? UK anon, are local coffee shops my best bet or are there any good chains?

>>12296439
Most large chains are garbage, honestly. Local is always your best bet but that doesn't automatically make them good, just try a bunch of different shops, go for pourovers or espresso only so you know it's made fresh and you get a clear idea of the flavor. Light roast and single origins are your friend, talk to baristas - if they're worth a shit they'll be glad to talk to you about anything and help you learn what good coffee is.

>>12296449
Thanks for the reply, I'll go out there and explore

Was able to finish my audible book. On to the next.

>>12295794
>>12295851
I don't see how adding little water to mellow it as bad. I would think it would make it easier to detect flavors. Like making a cortada, but with water instead of milk.

>>12296323
I didn't realize robusta got that strong. Shit.

>>12296449
This, but Wawa is decent fast coffee.

>>12296487
>Posting the same fucking picture of the same fucking mug with the same fucking bland watered-down coffee but some different cookies 10 times in a single thread

Was it autism?

>>12296478
buy a moka pot or french press desu.

>>12296494
I use that mug cause the amount of liquid it holds and shape is perfect; its smaller than a normal mug. I do add water to it, but its from a moka pot so it isn't terribly watered down. I was eating little Debbie's before. I just kinda like posting my morning coffee; anyone here can post their brew.

>>12296522
Moka is shit for getting balanced extraction

>>12296618
b-but i like it, anon.

>>12296494
>>12296587
I got bored enough to measure the water amount. My coffee mug holds pic related, so about 9oz near the top. My regular mug holds about 11oz near the top. Almost half the mug is moka extraction.

>>12296655
Ok, this is the second time I have posted an upright picture that got turned sideways, WTF???

>>12296618
Your not wrong. Your basically trading nuance for bolder base flavors.

>>12295923
o

>>12296439
Tasteless anon here.
There is hope for you anon. I used to work in Costa and can safely say their coffee is WAY too dark, bitter as fuck.
Try some specialty coffee places, local coffee shops might not always hold a massive standard for their coffee.
Try a flat white from a specialty coffee shop, first without milk and sugar because it's a not a bitter drink to begin with.
Another thing you could try is Americano but ask them to spoon off the creama. It looks less appealing but does taste quite nice.
Just try to avoid dark roasts as much as possible in the beginning. It's a meme. Burn doesn't equal flavour. That isn't to say all dark is shit, just most of it is.
Opt for lighter/medium roasts. Flavours aren't as heavy and can let you pick up more of what's going on in your cup. I'm still a tasteless pleb in this regard but I'm actively trying to improve my pallet.

>>12296896
not him, but i do want to taste a smoky dark roast one day.

>>12296645
Nothing wrong with that, I just hate seeing it recommended for people starting out as it is really only suited for one style of coffee and limits your palate

>>12297014
i might buy a french press and alternate between them.

Bump

>>12296994
Miscegeny is a sin.

I usually just drink instant coffee black

i just buy tins of illy

>>12286034
literally autistic

>>12299811
No you

>>12300656
have sex

So I just brewed my first coffee using a Moka Pot. I tasted what was supposed to be the coffee initially but it was followed by an irony burnt taste.
I basically put water up to below the valve, fine ground, put it on the stove and boiled at medium heat. Did I fuck this up?

>>12296522
French press is a horrible 1990s meme that needs to die in a fire

>>12295901
>>12295794
Holy shit no talky before coffee is real

>>12300807
did you throw the first 3 coffees away after making them?

>>12300807
Yeah try freshly ground beans, a less fine grind and lower the heat. Also if the pot is brand new the first brew should be thrown out.

>>12300811
why?

>>12300822
Immersion is objectively an inferior brew method and french press adds insult to injury by allowing the beans to remain partly immersed between pressing and serving. Also nobody does it “correctly” in the first place, it requires an espresso-tier grinder but calibrated especially for the worst brew method of all time, and your taste a shit.

The only acceptable immersion style is aeropress because it stops when it stops instead of half assing it

>>12300835
interesting. i was thinkingof buying a french press but i guess i'll stick with my moka.

I will one day make the perfect home /cup/, with fresh roasted beans, an expensive burr grinder, filtered water boiled to precise temperature poured through a french press into my pingu mug. One day.

>>12300815
No. I'll do that tomorrow.
>>12300816
I'll try that.

Thanks fellas

>>12281073
Honestly, good instant coffee should be as good as good fresh ground since they should have ground, brewed, and freeze dried all in the same day if not the same hour. Freeze drying should keep it from rotting, oxidizing, and going stale. But

>>12281029
Is probably trolling.

If you're a /fit/izen then add a scoop of protein powder to your coffee and blend it. I used a chocolate one, tastes like hot chocolate.

>>12300883
Update: Used vanilla today and holy fuck this is god tier

>>12300835
You're using words like "objectively" to describe matters of taste, anon.
>>12300873
>instant should be as good as fresh
I get what you're saying but no, anon. The whole point of fresh ground coffee is that it is in its most volatile state, meaning the aromatic compounds are active. There's a such thing as decent instant for sure but it will probably not taste as great as fresh unless some new technology is created

>>12300883
>Coffee + whey protein = hot chocolate
I think all those years of eating chicken and rice every day have ruined your taste

>>12300942
Brew French press
Put in blender
Add butter
Add coconut oil
Add creatine
Blend
Voila, bulletproof coffee
Just don't drink too much, your body will hate you.

Guys first time on /ck/ because I'm desperate, need your help:

I recently ordered a french press but frankly am too stupid to find coarsly ground coffee on amazon or whatever? Only fine powder?

>>12301291
>First time on /ck/
>Reddit spacing
You're lucky I care about anons getting good coffee advice.
If you have a local coffee shop that sells and grinds beans, you could always buy beans and bring them there. Ask if you buy a latte can they grind your coffee. If you do it with a smile they'll usually oblige. But don't use a fine grind.

>>12301291
Try grocery stores to grind a bag. Luckys market and fresh market have grinders in store.

>have a cup of coffee in the morning and another one around noon
>starting to crave a third cup in the afternoon
am I becoming a degenerate?

>>12301381
m8 I took a break from shitposting on /sp/ to come here. Thanks anyways! I was wondering if there is a online-marketplace, that sells different grinds though?

>>12301433
oh absolutely.
>>12301434
where do you live?

>>12301515
Germany

mocha is god tier, change my mind

>>12301528
>adding chocolate milk to your coffee
Fag drink

>>12300850
Moka is worse than FP if you're really concerned about proper extraction

>>12301434
If it makes you feel better, im avoiding /sp/ and football in general like the plague. Am unfortunately an Arsenal fan so I'm in my bunker.
I personally wouldn't buy coffee thats already ground as it'll go stale very fast unless unless you keep it in an air tight container, but even then opening it constantly to get at it will make it stale over time.
Invest in a hand grinder. Grinding your own coffee is comfy as fuck.

Tasteless anon here, got a new toy in the post today, $78 including the postage. It does however have the most normie slogan stamped on the side;
>Never stand still
Finished work at 2 so I'm going to go grab my shit espresso today.

>>12301522
http://www.quijote-kaffee.de/
http://www.machhoerndl-kaffee.de/
https://www.caffe-fausto.de/
http://www.jbkaffee.de/

>>12301643
maybe i'll try an aeropress.

>>12301433
Have mate or black tea instead. Give you a little boost, but won't fuck with your sleep.

>>12301673
is it just me or is $78 very expensive for a milk frothing jug?

>>12302366
Jug was 50 before postage. I can justify it because I'll use it every day and it'll add a layer of consistency to my milk, as I'll be using it everyday.
I dud just get a tax refund of $2,568CAD so that helps.
If you want to see shit beyond the pale, check out Jibijug. Australian company with prices in usd

>MFW
I forget to preheat the stove for moka pot.

>>12302633
nuts to that.

>>12285714
how's the kettle? I kinda want one but just heat my water on the stove now

>>12301673
Looks cool. Is it mint or like a seafoam green? Speckled matte finish? Toy could always try to get doom guy etched in right below it.

>>12276702
I need a good but small espresso machine. Mine is dying a slow and painful death

>>12302741
You know what you must do.

>>12302741
Budget/preferences?

>>12302761
Fuck it I got a nugget, I'll get it out and kill it dead.

>>12302792
Below $200

Whats up you stupid retarded gorilla niggers. Im finally working down my booklog

>>12303493
Flair. used gaggia.

>>12301673
we use these at work. slow pour supply has them for $38 why did you get ripped off

>>12302715
I love it but def pricey. We have a wholesale account with fellow so whatever but hard to justify $150 retail price.

>>12303622
that's what I figured. I'll probably just continue with the stove top kettle. I'd like to get into espresso one day with a nice machine

>>12303521
dont call me a retarded gorilla nigger you retarded gorilla nigger

>>12303521
You could just say hi.

Tasteless anon here, out and about looking for shit espresso. Wish me luck.

Why don’t you niggers just get a $10 spice grinder to grind your beans fresh every cup

>>12303874
Closed. This actually made me upset.

>>12303882
>

>>12300807
Try to preheat the water, then place the the coffee funnel and top on. It might taste burnt and bitter from the coffee being roasted while getting it to temp: also what others said.

>>12303890
Not going to lie, downtown doesn't have that many shitty looking coffee shops, excluding Blenz, waves and Tim Hortons of course.
But I have found a tank.
Gonna head towards east Hastings. If I can't find anything I might just settle for 7/11

>>12304073
I think I've hit the motherland

>>12304132
Served in a 12oz cup.
$3.25 canadian
It smells... Familiar

>>12304132
There's a catfe near me, the cats are cool but the only cafe part is a fucking k**rig you can help yourself to

>>12304164
There was so much oil on the inside of the hopper, that it was brown.
It's fucking Blenz "Competition Blend" I'm certain of it. I only know because I worked there for ages and that's how their coffee tasted when I started there because they never cleaned any of the equipment.
Really acidic, burnt and bitter. A rancid afront to my poor palette.
I'm just happy I get to have a nice coffee now...
Pic related, from my first day at Blenz.

>>12304243
To sit with the cats you need to;
>Pay $10

>>12300807
Lower the heat and leave the lid open, at least after the more violent spurts, I notice if the lid is closed the top coffee hits a rolling boil versus being just hot while open

opinions on "cowboy coffee" /cuck/s?

>>12304332
Bean around the world coffee?

>>12276702
I only drink instant coffee

>>12304266
Donations were encouraged but they never actually asked for anything. It was more of an adoption center, I was disappointed I couldn't get a coffee while playing with kitties

I am so tired of my beans going bad. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but towards the end of the bag, the coffee starts tasting like dirt and smoke

Is not tamping the moka a meme? I've read it tastes less bitter with slight tamp

Moka gang, do you put hot, room temp, or cold water in the reservoir? I started putting already-boiling water in the reservoir before putting the whole thing on the stove top, and my coffee came out a lot less acrid than usual.

>>12304863
I tamp mine slightly by using the flat bottom of a large plastic measuring spoon. I used to tamp excessively, and my coffee came out shit. I didn't realize what I was doing until I read about it somewhere. Doing so will also kill your pot.

Not tamping at all is probably the best choice, though. Just brush off the excess with your finger. Some people don't bother and just leave the excess mound of grounds and screw the collection chamber over it.

>>12303615
He's Australian

>>12304982
I just do room temp but I'm a tastelet and am in it for the caffeine

>>12304987
kek, what a bitch.

>>12304577
Store them in your freezer

How do I make the best coffee in the woods?

>>12304255
How can a company be such a brainlet that they don't clean at least at the end of the night? Kitty catfé sounds nice otherwise.

>>12304982
Yes, I always put it in right off the boil in the tank, screw, then put on a preheated electric burner. I know I didn't screw it up when it starts making noises instantly.

>>12304863
I either slowly dump or spoon in my grounds. I level it out by taping with the side of my spoon. Keeps it from getting too compacted.

>>12305760
I thought doing that was bad. Wouldn't an air tight container do better?

>>12306210
Yeah I meant airtight container in the freezer. I freeze my beans and they hold their flavor much longer compared to room temp

>>12306357
I always heard beans in the freezer loose quality. Then again it might be different in an airtight container.

>>12306478
How would that be the case? There's a pretty good write up on home barista testing this and I have anecdotal evidence myself. The only issue I know of is moisture damage solved by keeping it sealed.

>>12306520
I think its cause I read or overherd just stashing beans or grounds, NOT IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER, degrades them.

How nig of a taste difference is there between wholebeans and ground coffee?

>>12307335
Depends on how well the grounds were kept. The longer they are left grounded the staler they get. Your better off grinding beans in the store for a weeks worth.

>>12307362
eh, i bought a 250g tub of illy pre-ground coffee. it's almost finished and it still tastes fine.

I always pronounce it expreso, because its express. That’s what the italian means

>Make coffee with my v60
>Sit on my 6th floor balcony and listen to wistful acoustic guitar music, alone, drinking it
This is the highlight of my day since I quit my job and went neet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbz9rIxZJBw

>>12307376
forgot pic

>>12307383
based.

Question for moka bros: If I one day decided to brew a flavored coffee, does that flavoring persist in the pot?

>>12307369
Could be how they processed it. Also wonder if the chemical makeup of the beans effects how it stales.

>>12307376
>went neet
>not after another job lined up

>>12308501
>being a wageslave
Yikes

>>12308912
>being homeless
Have fun

>>12307376
welcome to neet life brother

>>12308942
I have a home as long as my parents are alive:^)

>>12308971
>being a deadbeat

reporting in.

>>12309853
Looks nice. Got some wawa before work. Almost accidentally stole a cliff bar.

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