The Great Geekhack Coffee Exchange

[The_Beast]

Recently did some V60 pour overs directly onto ice to make iced coffee. Really good. Just make sure you half the water you pour over and substitute that with ice. Example, 8oz of hot water and 8oz of ice (btw, an average ice cube is about an oz). It's good black, but with milk and sugar if you're treating yourself. Really great for a hot day.

Also stopped putting milk and sugar into my coffee, it was hard to switch at first, but I vastly prefer it now. Adding that stuff is good once and a while, but for the most part, it's 2 brews of an aeropress in a 16oz mug for the day.

[TheGreatAntlers]

OH SH!T GUYS I DID A THING

So you 6 that I promised coffee, it has been roasted!

I chose 2 coffees to roast, a Brazilian and a Java. The Brazil ended up being a bit darker than I wanted, ending up with a full city + roast. The Java is between a city+ and a full city.

Pics: http://imgur.com/a/5aBbn http://imgur.com/Vui81TD

Each of you will receive 75g of either the Brazil or the Java (about 4 cups in an aeropress) and a hand drawn Jackalope. So inbox me a) Which coffee you want b) if you want to pay shipping, or if you want to send 75g of whatever coffee you have now as trade c) shipping address

The coffee choices are first come first serve

-Antlers

[R1N3]

You dudes go ahead and pick what you want and I'll take what's left since I was last to begin with. I'm in south Georgia right now for a bb shower but I'll hit you up and PayPal you when I get home tomorrow.


So exciting!

[PicklesKill]

I'm definitely investing in an arrow press and ceramic burr grinder soon (anyone have any experience with Hario?).

As for trading I have access to a myriad of local stuff, Blue Bottle, Ritual, Four Barrel and Sight Glass as well as Sweet Maria's for unroasted beans. I'm will to trade with anyone interested in trying any of these companies coffees.


ISO Stumptown FT various Bay Area coffees


Man I miss Stumptown so much... 

We have rosepark roasters here in Long Beach and Stumptown on tap. I would be lost with out my tasty niche coffees. It is the only thing on par with my list for keyboards.

[Binge]

OH SH!T GUYS I DID A THING

So you 6 that I promised coffee, it has been roasted!

I chose 2 coffees to roast, a Brazilian and a Java. The Brazil ended up being a bit darker than I wanted, ending up with a full city + roast. The Java is between a city+ and a full city.

Pics: http://imgur.com/a/5aBbn http://imgur.com/Vui81TD

Each of you will receive 75g of either the Brazil or the Java (about 4 cups in an aeropress) and a hand drawn Jackalope. So inbox me a) Which coffee you want b) if you want to pay shipping, or if you want to send 75g of whatever coffee you have now as trade c) shipping address

The coffee choices are first come first serve

-Antlers

This looks amazing A.  I'd be honored to try the Brazilian

[TheGreatAntlers]

Can do! Pm me!

[Evo_Spec]

How have i missed this thread for so long. 

So i just wanted to ask you guys, does grinding your coffee right before pouring it really make that big of a difference?
Also is this video an okay way of pouring coffee?

My grounds don't bubble up nearly as much as this guys does and i usually slow pour the water slowly and let the level rise slowly to a point where i don't have to stop pouring and can just continue till i have the amount of coffee that i wanted, is this a bad idea? should be pouring only as high as the grounds originally are?

My current stuff is just pre-ground coffee from a local shop but i'm not sure if they're roasted at the shop or what but she seems to get new stock quite frequently.
I have a Kalita 500 and a Hario V60 dripper but i also have a Kalita 102-DL that i don't use simply because i like how the V60 looks lol
For a pot i have this guy that i bought solely because it was cheap and made in Japan. http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B001L4N5AG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01
For my water i have a Zojirushi CV-DM30 that i keep at 90C and preheat everything before hand by rinsing with the hot water.

[zombimuncha]

How have i missed this thread for so long. 

So i just wanted to ask you guys, does grinding your coffee right before pouring it really make that big of a difference?

Bigger.

Also is this video an okay way of pouring coffee?

Not my style but looks about right for pourover. I prefer espresso, plus pourover is kinda slow, messy and labour intensive. I guess you could get a similar tasting cup slightly easier from an aeropress.

My grounds don't bubble up nearly as much as this guys does and i usually slow pour the water slowly and let the level rise slowly to a point where i don't have to stop pouring and can just continue till i have the amount of coffee that i wanted, is this a bad idea? should be pouring only as high as the grounds originally are?

The amount of bubbles released by the coffee is directly related to the amount of gas trapped in the beans. After roasting, they immediately start outgassing slowly. As the gas escapes, it takes some of the flavour with it. This process is accelerated dramatically by grinding the beans due to the increased surface area. This is why, to get the best from your coffee beans, you need to use them between 1 and 3 weeks after roasting, and grind them within about 1 minute of brewing.

My current stuff is just pre-ground coffee from a local shop but i'm not sure if they're roasted at the shop or what but she seems to get new stock quite frequently.
I have a Kalita 500 and a Hario V60 dripper but i also have a Kalita 102-DL that i don't use simply because i like how the V60 looks lol
For a pot i have this guy that i bought solely because it was cheap and made in Japan. http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B001L4N5AG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01
For my water i have a Zojirushi CV-DM30 that i keep at 90C and preheat everything before hand by rinsing with the hot water.

Hario also do some nice and reasonably inexpensive hand grinders, if you can be bothered doing it by hand. If you want to get an electric grinder I'll let others advise because I'm more familiar with espresso grinders, which is almost an entirely different class of gadget than a grinder for pourover. But whatever you do, DON'T get a blade grinder. They give inconsistent particle size which gives unpredictable results in the cup, and they create a lot of friction which can scorch the beans before you even start brewing.

[PicklesKill]

And just learned something new this morning .

[TheGreatAntlers]

OH SH!T GUYS I DID A THING

So you 6 that I promised coffee, it has been roasted!

I chose 2 coffees to roast, a Brazilian and a Java. The Brazil ended up being a bit darker than I wanted, ending up with a full city + roast. The Java is between a city+ and a full city.

Pics: http://imgur.com/a/5aBbn http://imgur.com/Vui81TD

Each of you will receive 75g of either the Brazil or the Java (about 4 cups in an aeropress) and a hand drawn Jackalope. So inbox me a) Which coffee you want b) if you want to pay shipping, or if you want to send 75g of whatever coffee you have now as trade c) shipping address

The coffee choices are first come first serve

-Antlers

Ok, so apparently I cant read, wherever I say "Brazil" I really mean Burundi Probably not a huge deal to anyone, but just in case

[CPTBadAss]

OH SH!T GUYS I DID A THING

So you 6 that I promised coffee, it has been roasted!

I chose 2 coffees to roast, a Brazilian and a Java. The Brazil ended up being a bit darker than I wanted, ending up with a full city + roast. The Java is between a city+ and a full city.

Pics: http://imgur.com/a/5aBbn http://imgur.com/Vui81TD

Each of you will receive 75g of either the Brazil or the Java (about 4 cups in an aeropress) and a hand drawn Jackalope. So inbox me a) Which coffee you want b) if you want to pay shipping, or if you want to send 75g of whatever coffee you have now as trade c) shipping address

The coffee choices are first come first serve

-Antlers

Oooo. I'm going to assume it won't stay fresh until the 15th? I was going to see if I could do local pickup.

[TheGreatAntlers]

OH SH!T GUYS I DID A THING

So you 6 that I promised coffee, it has been roasted!

I chose 2 coffees to roast, a Brazilian and a Java. The Brazil ended up being a bit darker than I wanted, ending up with a full city + roast. The Java is between a city+ and a full city.

Pics: http://imgur.com/a/5aBbn http://imgur.com/Vui81TD

Each of you will receive 75g of either the Brazil or the Java (about 4 cups in an aeropress) and a hand drawn Jackalope. So inbox me a) Which coffee you want b) if you want to pay shipping, or if you want to send 75g of whatever coffee you have now as trade c) shipping address

The coffee choices are first come first serve

-Antlers

Oooo. I'm going to assume it won't stay fresh until the 15th? I was going to see if I could do local pickup.

It probably would probably only have a couple days left of its optimal brew time, but I cant imagine it would be bad. I have the beans stored in 75g bags individually.

Or if you want to do a local pickup, I have some more green coffee left if you want it fresh out of the roaster

[TheGreatAntlers]

oh, also, just made a cup of the Burundi, and its really really good. Mildly sweet, fruity and just a bit of acidity. I will try the Java in like 30 minutes

[TheGreatAntlers]

Just made the java, very dark but not muddled, chocolatey sweetness earthy finish, good body

[smarmar]

Just made the java, very dark but not muddled, chocolatey sweetness earthy finish, good body

Oh man! You have me jonezin' for some good, hardy brew! All I have right now is this 3 hour-old flat white from Starbucks.

[TheGreatAntlers]

Just made the java, very dark but not muddled, chocolatey sweetness earthy finish, good body

Oh man! You have me jonezin' for some good, hardy brew! All I have right now is this 3 hour-old flat white from Starbucks.

I have yet to try their flat white! And I'm pretty sure you got the Burundi

[Larken]

So i just wanted to ask you guys, does grinding your coffee right before pouring it really make that big of a difference?

very good advice from zombimuncha. Fresh beans ground just before drinking does make a huge difference, and whole beans tend to keep longer than preground(I usually buy in batches of 600g whole beans, double-bag half of it and put it in the freezer until I finish the first half).

I have a Kalita 500 and a Hario V60 dripper but i also have a Kalita 102-DL that i don't use simply because i like how the V60 looks lol
For a pot i have this guy that i bought solely because it was cheap and made in Japan. http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B001L4N5AG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01

You already have great gear for doing pourover from what you linked. Fresh beans and a decent grinder would be a good way to go.

Also is this video an okay way of pouring coffee?

My grounds don't bubble up nearly as much as this guys does and i usually slow pour the water slowly and let the level rise slowly to a point where i don't have to stop pouring and can just continue till i have the amount of coffee that i wanted, is this a bad idea? should be pouring only as high as the grounds originally are?

like zombimuncha said, the amount of bubbles is usually relative to the freshness of the beans' outgassing process. fresh beans tend to bubble alot.

for the pouring, it is better to judge based on the target final volume in the cup rather than how high the water is relative to the grounds' height (which is highly dependent on how fine your grounds are; which is one additional variable you can adjust when grinding your own), so what you're doing is right. One way I've seen people do pourover is going by output weight, measured by pouring with the cup placed on a scale.

[Evo_Spec]

Thanks for the info guys, looks like I'll be picking up a ceramic grinder or something soon.

[zombimuncha]

Thanks for the info guys, looks like I'll be picking up a ceramic grinder or something soon.

I know I said I wouldn't advise about grinders, but buying a coffee grinder is a bit like buying a keyboard - a bottomless pit of choices, potential endgame options,  and disappointments. So I'll suggest that the Baratza range is a good place to start looking. If you know you're not ever getting an espresso machine then you dont need the vario, or even the next one down, I forget the model name. The one up from their bottom of range is probably all you'll ever need for pourover / aeropress / press pot.

[Larken]

you can consider handmills as well, given that pourovers use a relatively coarse grind (so it wouldn't take too long; grinding for espresso is very annoying however).

Given you're in Japan, a budget choice would be the Porlex Jp-30. I'd avoid the Hario Skerton/Kyocera Ceramic (unless you plan to get a mod-kit from Orphan espresso).

I believe all three of them uses the same burrs, but the Porlex has better stabilization on the lower burrs from the factory; which translates into a slightly more even grind (though, on a longevity aspect, I don't expect either of these three grinders to last more than a year or two if you're a heavy user).

I know I said I wouldn't advise about grinders, but buying a coffee grinder is a bit like buying a keyboard - a bottomless pit of choices, potential endgame options,  and disappointments.

Very well said. There are higher end handmills available (some are ostensibly built to last a lifetime or longer), but at that point, they'd probably be costlier than the lower end Baratzas electric grinders that zombimuncha recommended, which would do a great job for pourovers. However, I'd be happy to provide more information if you're so inclined.

[Evo_Spec]

Given you're in Japan, a budget choice would be the Porlex Jp-30. I'd avoid the Hario Skerton/Kyocera Ceramic (unless you plan to get a mod-kit from Orphan espresso).

Is the porlex really worth almost double the price of the hario?
I'm not currently looking to get an electric grinder so I won't need any information but thanks for the offer.

Thanks everyone for all the information so far.

[CPTBadAss]

I thought The_Beast said he had a Hario for a while and was happy with it.

[iamtootallforthis]

I have heard Hario Skertons recommended very frequently for their cost and quality.

[zombimuncha]

Given you're in Japan, a budget choice would be the Porlex Jp-30. I'd avoid the Hario Skerton/Kyocera Ceramic (unless you plan to get a mod-kit from Orphan espresso).

Is the porlex really worth almost double the price of the hario?
I'm not currently looking to get an electric grinder so I won't need any information but thanks for the offer.

Thanks everyone for all the information so far.

Orphan Espresso are very smart people -> do what they say -> profit!

[vivalarevolución]

We have Folgers at work.  It's free, so I drink it.  Anytime I drink nearly any other sort of coffee, I realize how terrible Folgers is.  But it's free, so I keep drinking it.

[Larken]

Is the porlex really worth almost double the price of the hario?
I'm not currently looking to get an electric grinder so I won't need any information but thanks for the offer.

Thanks everyone for all the information so far.

I used the Skerton for months before retiring it to spice duty. To be fair it makes good coffee, but I found it wanting after a while and wished I went for the porlex instead.

The porlex is an outright better grinder than the Hario Skerton, but I wouldn't say its 2 times better.

The difference between the two is how the lower burrs are stabilised in each grinder; the Hario has a wobbly, floating burr that is centered during grinding by burrs pressing against the beans on all sides, which is okay when grinding on a finer setting, but starts to get fairly inconsistent once you get towards the coarser settings (which incidentally is what the mod kit from orphan addresses by adding a stabilizing ring at the bottom, but this is done at the expense of fine grinding, and costs about 15 bucks shipping excluded).

The porlex has a stabilized burr out of the factory, and will provide more consistency in the grind quality. Unless you luck out on a nice vintage coffee mill (that still works), the porlex is likely the last step up before the mid-range handgrinders like a Zassenhaus (over 100 usd), a Hausgrind (over 100 british pounds), or a Lido 2/3 (175/195 usd).

However, keep in mind that the Porlex is not built to last either. You'd like need to replace it after a few years of heavy use.

If you have to go for a Hario, go for a Hario Slim Mini Mill. Cons: Very small capacity. If you grind for more than one person, it can get annoying. Pros: Stabilized burrs.

[Binge]

oh, also, just made a cup of the Burundi, and its really really good. Mildly sweet, fruity and just a bit of acidity. I will try the Java in like 30 minutes

Made a drip brew of this bean (Thank you in advance TGA).  This is a good roast.  Very pleasant to taste.  I can confirm it tastes as described above.  The sweet/fruity finishes with a toasted caramel flavor.  Masks any acidity of the brew.

[heedpantsnow]

Sorry I'm just now posting this, but I thoroughly enjoyed a few cups from TheGreatAntlers last week.  Seemed to be a good quality bean and a balanced roast. Thanks bro!

[CPTBadAss]

Yup I'm late to posting too but I really enjoyed how balanced the roast was from TheGreatAntlers. I got the Burundi beans .

[TheGreatAntlers]

Yup I'm late to posting too but I really enjoyed how balanced the roast was from TheGreatAntlers. I got the Burundi beans .

Yay! Glad you liked it! I have like 10lbs of a different Burundi in the mail

[TheGreatAntlers]

Sorry I'm just now posting this, but I thoroughly enjoyed a few cups from TheGreatAntlers last week.  Seemed to be a good quality bean and a balanced roast. Thanks bro!

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Thanks! I'm glad everyone enjoyed their coffee!

[TheGreatAntlers]

Also, my latest experiment, cold brew yirgacheffe

http://imgur.com/XGLnr0z

[iamtootallforthis]

Also, my latest experiment, cold brew yirgacheffe

http://imgur.com/XGLnr0z

I need to make myself some cold brew.

[Binge]

Sorry I'm just now posting this, but I thoroughly enjoyed a few cups from TheGreatAntlers last week.  Seemed to be a good quality bean and a balanced roast. Thanks bro!

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Thanks! I'm glad everyone enjoyed their coffee!

Much to the heartbreak of my wife we ran out quickly T-T

[TheGreatAntlers]

Sorry I'm just now posting this, but I thoroughly enjoyed a few cups from TheGreatAntlers last week.  Seemed to be a good quality bean and a balanced roast. Thanks bro!

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Thanks! I'm glad everyone enjoyed their coffee!

Much to the heartbreak of my wife we ran out quickly T-T

Have no fear! A sale draws near!

Pretty much as my next Burundi gets here

[moemoe666]

Hi

i've back from a trip with some coffee from Vietnam, anyone want to exchange some special kind of coffee ?

[TheGreatAntlers]

Hi

i've back from a trip with some coffee from Vietnam, anyone want to exchange some special kind of coffee ?

I would!

[moemoe666]

Hi

i've back from a trip with some coffee from Vietnam, anyone want to exchange some special kind of coffee ?

I would!

Please sent me a PM with your address sir,
I have about 2-4 kg  so anyone ( CONUS ) want to try, sent me a PM, we can share

[Binge]

Hi

i've back from a trip with some coffee from Vietnam, anyone want to exchange some special kind of coffee ?

I would!

Please sent me a PM with your address sir,
I have about 2-4 kg  so anyone ( CONUS ) want to try, sent me a PM, we can share

BUMP this, vietnamese coffee is baaaalller

[heedpantsnow]

No rat poop for me

[TheGreatAntlers]

Can't wait to get mine!!

Also, shipping mybend of the deal tomorrow, it was a busy weekend

[Lanx]

BTW the hario skerton can be modded for 15bucks to handle course grinds like a pro
http://www.orphanespresso.com/OE-Lower-Bearing-UPGRADE-KIT-for-Hario-Skerton-Kyocera-CM50-Hand-Grinders_p_4066.html

[Signature]

Can proxy some Swedish coffee if anyone want to taste! Drinking this atm: http://johanochnystrom.se/en/products/brazil-fortaleza-en/

Ofc it's "Signature origin" 

[iamtootallforthis]

Can proxy some Swedish coffee if anyone want to taste! Drinking this atm: http://johanochnystrom.se/en/products/brazil-fortaleza-en/

Ofc it's "Signature origin" 

I'd like to try!

[smarmar]

No rat poop for me

Dude, kopi luwak is a delicacy. I'd try that in a heartbeat!...a tiny coffee-munching weasel's heartbeat. 

[smarmar]

I have no coffee to trade but I'd be happy to pay shipping on any exotic (non-grocery store, not normally accessible in the US) brew that anyone has to offer. 

[heedpantsnow]

I have no coffee to trade but I'd be happy to pay shipping on any exotic (non-grocery store, not normally accessible in the US) brew that anyone has to offer. 

OMG you're in Winter Park?  Didn't know there were any other active GH'ers so close.

Come down to E. Orlando and I'll buy you a cup of the most amazing espresso around at Vespr.

[smarmar]

I have no coffee to trade but I'd be happy to pay shipping on any exotic (non-grocery store, not normally accessible in the US) brew that anyone has to offer. 

OMG you're in Winter Park?  Didn't know there were any other active GH'ers so close.

Come down to E. Orlando and I'll buy you a cup of the most amazing espresso around at Vespr.

Hey, we were supposed to hook up at Vespr's in Jan but you didn't PM me and then I kinda forgot about it. No worries.    Let's do it soon. Maybe we can find other GH-ers in the area to form a java gang!

[TheGreatAntlers]

I have no coffee to trade but I'd be happy to pay shipping on any exotic (non-grocery store, not normally accessible in the US) brew that anyone has to offer. 

OMG you're in Winter Park?  Didn't know there were any other active GH'ers so close.

Come down to E. Orlando and I'll buy you a cup of the most amazing espresso around at Vespr.

Hey, we were supposed to hook up at Vespr's in Jan but you didn't PM me and then I kinda forgot about it. No worries.    Let's do it soon. Maybe we can find other GH-ers in the area to form a java gang!

Same thing, except in Michigan! That would be neat.

[heedpantsnow]

I have no coffee to trade but I'd be happy to pay shipping on any exotic (non-grocery store, not normally accessible in the US) brew that anyone has to offer. 

OMG you're in Winter Park?  Didn't know there were any other active GH'ers so close.

Come down to E. Orlando and I'll buy you a cup of the most amazing espresso around at Vespr.

Hey, we were supposed to hook up at Vespr's in Jan but you didn't PM me and then I kinda forgot about it. No worries.    Let's do it soon. Maybe we can find other GH-ers in the area to form a java gang!

Dang. Deja vu. Okay. You got any time next week?  Drop me a PM.