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What would you rank above it? I'm far from a coffee snob, however moving in with someone who is one I've come to like our aeropress even though imo it's a lot

What would you rank above it? I'm far from a coffee snob, however moving in with someone who is one I've come to like our aeropress even though imo it's a lot of work for a cup of joe.

itronitron 7y ago
Not the parent, but since I moved there is a really good local brand of organic instant coffee (generic grocery store chain). I no longer use my AeroPress because there aren't any good sources of coffee beans near me.
notechback 7y ago
In Europe most will bet on a proper espresso machine or else a mocha express style espresso maker. Espresso has more flavour, less bitterness and a tiny bit less caffeine; for me it brings out the pure coffee flavour in a small punch. Served in good cafes with a glass of water.
- krrrh 7y ago
  It’s fascinating how much this has to do with personal preferences and cultural fashion. When I lived in Europe I would always make an effort to find the third wave coffeehouses that focused on aeropress and pour over preparations so I could enjoy the light-roasted subtleties and terroir of the different beans. It made coffee more like wine or microbrews. These places usually had a younger more international crowd and were frequently run by Australians or Kiwis. I find the dark espresso roasts produce a more consistent product but only because a whole range of flavours is missing. But different strokes for different folks.
  - ntsplnkv2 7y ago
    The best cup of coffee is the coffee you like! There is a lot of "third wave" espresso out there now which you may like more, not quite as traditional as what you may have found in Europe.
  - Lio 7y ago
    There isn’t really such a thing as an “espresso roast”. Espresso is a description of the extraction method not the beans. Traditionally espresso is made with a medium roast not dark roasted beans. This Christmas I was given a bag of Starbucks “Espresso Roast” beans as a stocking filler. To me they just taste burnt compared to a decent medium. Not something I would buy through choice. Also not a personal fan of third wave light or green roasts. I find them too acidic for my pallet. All personal preference but give me a decent medium roast double espresso at right grind size and I’m in heaven.
jdashg 7y ago
Great shops with great baristas can still outdo my AeroPress with their pour-over, but not many.

What would you rank above it? I'm far from a coffee snob, however moving in with someone who is one I've come to like our aeropress even though imo it's a lot of work for a cup of joe.

itronitron 7y ago

Not the parent, but since I moved there is a really good local brand of organic instant coffee (generic grocery store chain). I no longer use my AeroPress because there aren't any good sources of coffee beans near me.

notechback 7y ago

In Europe most will bet on a proper espresso machine or else a mocha express style espresso maker. Espresso has more flavour, less bitterness and a tiny bit less caffeine; for me it brings out the pure coffee flavour in a small punch. Served in good cafes with a glass of water.

krrrh 7y ago
It’s fascinating how much this has to do with personal preferences and cultural fashion. When I lived in Europe I would always make an effort to find the third wave coffeehouses that focused on aeropress and pour over preparations so I could enjoy the light-roasted subtleties and terroir of the different beans. It made coffee more like wine or microbrews. These places usually had a younger more international crowd and were frequently run by Australians or Kiwis. I find the dark espresso roasts produce a more consistent product but only because a whole range of flavours is missing. But different strokes for different folks.
- ntsplnkv2 7y ago
  The best cup of coffee is the coffee you like! There is a lot of "third wave" espresso out there now which you may like more, not quite as traditional as what you may have found in Europe.
- Lio 7y ago
  There isn’t really such a thing as an “espresso roast”. Espresso is a description of the extraction method not the beans. Traditionally espresso is made with a medium roast not dark roasted beans. This Christmas I was given a bag of Starbucks “Espresso Roast” beans as a stocking filler. To me they just taste burnt compared to a decent medium. Not something I would buy through choice. Also not a personal fan of third wave light or green roasts. I find them too acidic for my pallet. All personal preference but give me a decent medium roast double espresso at right grind size and I’m in heaven.

jdashg 7y ago

Great shops with great baristas can still outdo my AeroPress with their pour-over, but not many.