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As much as I like the AeroPress, I've found the little Melitta 1-cup pour-through an excellent alternative. Picked one up at Ace one day for 4 or 5 bucks. Uses a #2 cone filter and is a breeze to clean up compared to the Aero. Just requires a decent tea kettle with spout that allows for a gentle slow pour.
How does the Aeropress coffee/espresso compare to the stovetop style espresso maker?
It would also be nice to go back to ceramic or glass instead of plastic. Maybe a ceramic pour over funnel with small enough hole and large enough size to be able to pour all of the water in at once and with a cover to reduce cool down.
I'm a longtime Aeropress user, but it's been sitting unused in the kitchen cabinet for nearly a year. Though not "new" technology, I went back to my Chemex pour over brewer and their oxygen-cleansed filters (can't stand the smell and flavor of the unbleached ones). GREAT coffee! It consistently gives me outstanding results (occasionally I'll pull out the Able stainless steel filter, but I much prefer the Chemex paper filters). I use both the Chemex and Aeropress with a burr grinder and Hario V60 electric kettle.
But, if you want the "ultimate" in home brewing, then check out the "Ratio Eight".
There is another model out there, but its name escapes me. The crazy thing is I just showed it to my wife about 7 hours ago while we were in the coffee roaster's shop. It's more expensive than the Aeropress, and it's more elegant looking. I'll ask about it tomorrow.How does the Aeropress coffee/espresso compare to the stovetop style espresso maker? I've been using a stovetop model in our flat in Taiwan for the last couple years. It's not as good as my Rancilio Silvia II, but it's better than drip.
Very sleek, sexy and tasteful and I really like the automatic bloom stage. But $570? Ouch. The satin finished die-cast aluminum and Oregon walnut is very nice. But budget-wise I think I need a "Ratio 4". Or "Ratio 2". (ABS thermoplastic for all non water contact parts) Steve
Yes, expensive indeed [the Clive Coffee Ratio Eight], but cheaper than a lot of cables out there.
Well, now you've just made it seem like the bargain of the year! Steve
I do mine caveman style. Nuke a cup of water to boiling point, then stir in a heaping teaspoon of this stuff I got hooked on while in Brazil on business:Let it settle for 5 minutes and enjoy. This coffee is ground to a powder, but I've done this method with regular ground coffee as well. Easy-peasy!
A coworker and I just had a conversation yesterday about the Aeropress vs Chemex pot and he prefers the Chemex as well. I think I'll have to try it sometime...
Whats your opinion from this brazilian coffee regarding the US brands?