(Part 2) Best coffee & espresso machine parts according to redditors
We found 1,896 Reddit comments discussing the best coffee & espresso machine parts. We ranked the 471 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Yes. Aeropress makes the best coffee for the price. Unfortunately, it doesn't make very much of it.
However, Aeropress doesn't make espresso. Espresso requires around 10 bars of pressure to make, Aeropress doesn't get anywhere close to this. However, if you want to get as close as possible you can buy this doodad.
Any permanent filter for AeroPress is going to be easy to clean, so no problem there. I had the same questions and I found a company that makes a 3-pack of metal filters, each one is a different design. One mesh, one fine, one ultra fine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C94E17C. Basically the only difference I found was how much resistance they give and how many fines they let through. The mesh one kind of came apart after a few months but is still usable.
I also have cloth AeroPress filters CoffeeSock - Disc Style Filters - 3 Count - GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Reusable Coffee Filters. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017KR9YG6/. Just as easy to clean.
I haven't had a problem with almost throwing them out, because the filter is sitting there on top when you take the filter cap off, and I feel like you'd have to be in auto pilot mode (not really paying attention) to throw them out. But I also regularly use permanent filters and rarely use paper filters, so I'm more in the habit of taking the filter off and cleaning it, which takes 5 seconds and is a simple act of rubbing it between your fingers under the faucet.
In all, I haven't found a significant taste difference between any of the filters I've tried. Maybe a slight one with the metal filters. The AeroPress paper filters are just not filtering out that much.
Bottom line is: not really.
Even the moderately good super-automatics start at 4 times the top of your budget ... and they come with plenty of problems of their own which will mean you're going to end up being disappointed in them.
In your budget, you can get yourself a decent hand grinder; a moka pot and a milk frother ... team those up with some decent fresh roast beans and you can get yourself a very acceptable cappuccino. If you spend just a little more and get an electric burr grinder, then you're going to find it a lot easier and faster to grind your beans and you'll use the moka pot more.
For what you're saying, I'd recommend going with: an Encore; a bialetti; and, matching milk frother. All those links are pulled straight from Amazon, but by all means shop around and you might get it down to your budget. As it is, that comes to around $200 - most of which is the grinder. Once you have that grinder, though, you open up a whole world of good coffee in the home.
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Hario Coffee Mill Slim Grinder
Melitta Ready Set Joe Single Cup Coffee Brewer
Filters
That leaves you with about $12 to spare, which you could spend on some beans.
(This is my own setup btw, so I may or may not be biased. It is cheap though.)
I have a $20 Mr. Coffee and one of these : https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Basket-Style-Permanent-Filter/dp/B0000CFQJS
I'm not sure what you are talking about with "coffee waste". I mean all coffee is a waste. You just piss it out in an hour or two.
I wrote an answer to a similar question yesterday. Here's a version edited for you, hope this helps.
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Cheapest possible way to get into it is a whirly blade grinder and a french press. No filters needed, just fresh ground coffee made rather quickly and easily. This was my first ever coffee set up, and really got me into drinking better coffee. Buying locally from a reputable roaster will be the best option for quality beans for a good price, and you seem to know that already.
The other option, is to buy nice or buy twice. After using the above set up for a few months I was hooked and decided to upgrade everything. So I will send you some options for the most cost effective way to make specialty level coffee. For this I would look at a nicer grinder and a pour over set up. While hand grinders are great, almost everyone upgrades to an electric one. The linked options there are my favorite for the money. The electric model from baratza can be found refurbished on their website from time to time for additional savings.
The next thing you'll need is a pour over and a kettle to pour with. I recommend a Chemex here as they are good for serving one to three cups comfortably. I recommended a glass handle chemex because they are beautiful, but wood necked models are a little cheaper. I would get the white square filters with it as they impart less papery flavor. As for a kettle you have a ton of options. I am going to link a budget electric kettle as I find the stovetop models to be more of a hassle. The additional cost for an electric kettle is pretty marginal.
Hope this is helpful! Happy brewing and welcome to the fam!
https://www.amazon.ca/Keurig-Classic-Reusable-Coffee-Filter/dp/B01CU9WU10
This looks like the one that I have and it works well and it's collapsible and light!
https://www.amazon.com/Kuissential-SlickDrip-Collapsible-Silicone-Dripper/dp/B0051HEFAS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=32Y5TL54FIZO4&keywords=silicone+pour+over+coffee&qid=1561999446&s=gateway&sprefix=silicone+pour+over%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-3
I got it at a Vietnamese super market. Here it is at amazon. I'll try finer grounds, but am already getting a lot of sediment with a corse ground.
I just did a quick search on Amazon and found this one. Looks like exactly what you need!
USE SUNSCREEN. Wear a hat. Wear sunglasses, bring extras. Bring several pairs of comfortable shoes, flip flops or worn out shoes are going to be a bad time. Carry extra socks with you, amazing how refreshing it is to change your socks in the middle of the day.
Earplugs are a must, for loud music areas and for trying to sleep.
Bring a larger tent than you think you need. Room is nice. also bring a luggage lock - a small combo lock that can fit through your zippers and make it a bit more secure (but lock real valuables in your car.)
In addition to your tent, bring a 10x10 canopy like this to shade your tent or the area in front of your tent. It will keep the sun off of your skin while chilling, and if used over your tent can cool it off inside.
Get some solar powered lights to put in or around your camp. Find a way to put the solar charger outside, outside lights can help you find your tent, light the interior on under the canopy I suggested, and makes it look pretty cool.
If you are worried about juicing your phone, clip one of these to your backpack as you walk around all day. A good one can keep your phone topped off pretty well. Get one per phone, they aren't that heavy. Beats having to visit charging stations.
I posted elsewhere about using a camping stove, these are really good - make sure to get some JetFuel for each one. Bring old pots and pans, a kettle to make hot water, and butter cooking spray is the bomb to keep things fairly non-stick. To make coffee, use a simple pour over device with cone shaped paper filters. Bring reusable cups for each person.
Bring bags for garbage. Try to reduce the amount of plastic you throw away.
If you don't want to pay for showers, bring one of these camp showers. I also bring another 5-gallon container to refill your bag and for washing dishes etc, and a folding wagon to carry it in because I'm too old to struggle.
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LIST OF PARTS/BUILD LIST TO GET TO WHERE WE ARE:
Gaggia Classic: new they come in around $3-$400, but you can pick up a refurb from Whole Latte Love for about $290, or even cheaper on the used market (I picked one up that was basically just out of the box for half a decade but never used for $250. After some cleaning she was in perfect condition)
https://www.wholelattelove.com/refurbished-gaggia-classic-brushed-ss-espresso-machine?source=googleps&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2eCjlYLJ4AIVrr3tCh1zHg6yEAYYBCABEgIaVvD_BwE
Mr Shades PID Kit: £89 - and worth every penny. How to get in touch with Mr Shades to get it I already explained above
https://coffeeforums.co.uk/showthread.php?27931-MrShades-Gaggia-Classic-PID-Kit-Complete-PID-kit-with-full-guide-%A389
Baratza Sette 270WI: They come in at around $550 new for the latest, and most updated WI model (that we think is the move for overall durability and ease of use). There are other 270 and W models all available for cheaper, but the most desirable WI model dskot got refurbished from Baratza’s site for $450, but only when they have them available.
https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-270Wi-Grind-Weight-Conical-Grinder/dp/B01G82WTZ2/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?hvadid=267969625121&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021717&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12162448283058120052&hvtargid=kwd-470582918388&keywords=baratza+sette+270wi&qid=1550621304&s=gateway&sr=8-3-spons&tag=googhydr-20&psc=1&smid=A302OQK4GZWXCC
20g VST PF Basket: $20 - Competition grade baskets from VST just help to take out another potential layer of uneven extraction, closer examined by having bottomless PF’s. We’ve also noticed this just helps the consistency of shots a little better, but like I said earlier, we’re not certain if it was more due to the PID or the basket, as we put them in at the same time. Not meant to be a scientific review, all you gotta know is this thing will help your extractions.
https://store.vstapps.com/products/vst-precision-filter-baskets
Tamper: $57 (or much cheaper) We would recommend getting a precision tamp to work better within the VST basket, which is precision machined to 58.4mm. Just fits together a lot nicer than a standard 58mm tamp, and will prevent any further potential for uneven distribution, but realistically, you can get just any 58mm tamper. I got the Cafelat precision zebra wood tamp linked below, but recently upgraded to the Eazytamp 5 star pro because I’m lazy and find myself tamping unevenly, but this is just part of my OD nature in doing things. There are cheaper options depending on the wood you choose from them, just look on amazon to whatever fits your preference. Just whatever you do, DO NOT drop your tamper on the floor or counter. I learned the hard way on accident and had to buy another because they will dent/bend and any chance of precision is now out the window, but thats my fault, and not just because of the type of metal they use.
https://www.amazon.com/Cafelat-Zebra-Wood-Tamper-58-35mm/dp/B01MG3ZDKH/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=cafelat+tamper&qid=1550621500&s=gateway&sr=8-6
EVERYTHING BEYOND THIS POINT IS OPTIONAL, BUT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO HELPING YOU MAKE GREAT, AND CONSISTENT EXTRACTIONS
Distribution tool: $18 - We both went the cheap route, and got the OCD knockoff tool from amazon. There are a handful of other options from the Pullman, OCD, BT Wedge, and so on, but are all very expensive, and for $18, we didn’t think it could be a bad move. Major differences are the 3 fins vs 4 fins on the OCD, and also very likely any type of precision milling will not be there on the knockoff, but realistically, they do the same thing, and we’ve both been able to get near perfect center streams almost every time within 10-15 sec of extraction. Only reason why it would take longer or wouldn’t go perfect center is bc I’ll occasionally lop side my tamp, or in the beginning when we didn’t necessarily understand how to properly use the tool yet (Once height is dialed, I use 6 counterclockwise turns to distribute, followed by 4 clockwise turns to smooth the top. There are plenty of videos and tutorials online on how to get your tool dialed in if you decide to get one)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BZ4CV6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bottomless PF (PortaFilter): $35-65 Few different options here - just make sure you get one that will work with the Gaggia classic, or most Gaggia machines as they have different flange positions than most other machines or E61 group heads. Cheaper/simple black version is on the first link, but if you’d prefer to go down the same route I did and get the walnut handle, I bought the one off of ebay from Portugal. I know there are a few other links on the web for a walnut handled PF for the Gaggia, but I only care to include things from experience, and even though I can’t really tell you if it’s legit/high-quality wood or not, I’m more than happy with it and it’s looks.
https://www.amazon.com/Bottomless-Portafilter-Gaggia-Filter-Basket/dp/B00KRR4K2K/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=176952831569&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021717&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4233166420998163957&hvtargid=kwd-46401287557&keywords=gaggia+classic+bottomless+portafilter&qid=1550622553&s=gateway&sr=8-1&tag=googhydr-20
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bottomless-Portafilter-Gaggia-6-6-mm-Wings-Walnut-Wood-Handle/222827423587?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Rancilio Silvia Steam wand: $25 - a very easy mod (just an unscrew and trade of the nut to connect it to the machine, (don’t use the extra washer from the Rancilio wand)) to upgrade the machines milk steaming capabilities. Also plenty of videos online how to do so. I decided to go with the Silvia wand instead of the pannerello for the extra durability (full metal wand vs plastic part trade off) and also easier to keep the Silvia wand clean and sanitary. Up to your personal preference, I get good results with the Silvia wand but have heard and seen good things from the pannerello alternative.
Acaia Lunar: $225 - will probably put you over the top of the $1k range, and isn’t directly necessary, but is a very useful tool to time your shots accurately, as well as have a very accurate scale setup to weigh everything out. Great for logging your shots and helping to develop recipes for different beans. You can essentially do the same thing with a normal scale sensate down to .1 grams, and then either a timer or your phones timer, but if you have the bread for the lunar, it’s definitely well worth it with it also being water resistant (they say in a video you can’t list something as waterproof unless it can operate under water, and you obviously can’t get an accurate reading of coffee weight while the thing would be underwater).
And finally, if you care to go down the exact same route I did with wrapping it, you can basically buy any type of automotive 3M wrap (color and finish of your choice) and just take off all the components and wrap the front facade. Little tedious, but if you like the look it’s well worth it.
That should basically do it for the full writeup of where we’re at with our home setups, and hopefully can aid in giving you some insight to what you might want to do with yours. Might be a lot to digest, but hopefully we included enough detail and info to get you started. If not, feel free to ask either of us any questions, or if you’d care for any of our suggestions on if any piece of this caffeinated puzzle would be worth it or not, just shoot away in the comments.
Outside of that, happy extracting :)
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I have a coffee pot with a reusable filter. I purchase my beans in bulk and bring my own container to fill it up.
Edit: Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, Bundle with 1 Month Water Filtration https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FJPSLZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_W-z7Bb99FT46B
And
Mr. Coffee Basket-Style Gold Tone Permanent Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CFQJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V.z7Bb78EY4SY
Best grinder. It's expensive and totally worth it Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder, Electronic Coffee Grinder with Continuously Adjustable Grind, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00430AXLO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UaA7Bb7FQCJEE
Or instead of buying another appliance altogether, just get a reusable kcup filter. Still saves plastic use and money, and avoids getting rid of a perfectly useable machine.
This one, not really sure if its the best or not but it was on prime so thats why I bought it along with my Aeropress.
I have never used it, but I like the idea of this collapsible pourouver.
Yeah you're kind of right, the filters are oxidized filters and they are as clean as clean can get. They do it will all the pour overs. HOWEVER, I have the metal re usable filter too and it does taste different, same coffee, same grams, same water.
13 bucks will get you one, stick with paper I say.
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Coffee-Filter-AeroPress/dp/B004G7TLYO
Try prismo
It will cost you but this will allow you to get a lot of Crema, I highly recommend!
Fellow Prismo - AeroPress Coffee Maker Attachment https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079YBT2LJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Vba8CbC5346PJ
Cafe (Ca Phe) Sua Da is a really common Vietnamese drink that incorporates condensed milk with coffee that often has chicory as an adjunct. Cafe Du Monde is the most common brand of coffee that I've seen but you really can use anything.Note that it has chicory as an adjunct but a good dark roast can do the trick. They're made using a phin which as you can see, is fairly straight forward metal filter that relies on gravity and a finer grind to extract. It's really easy to make and quite delicious though I treat it more as dessert than coffee.
If you live in an area with a decent sized Asian population, you should be able to find it fairly easily as it's crossed over into non-Vietnamese shops. A good bet would be a pho shop or failing that, a bubble tea shop. However, if you live in a place that has a large Vietnamese population (e.g LA or Houston) you may be to explore Vietnamese coffee beyond cafe sua da. Houston, for example, has Long Coffee which does a variety of Vietnamese style coffees, all which are delicious. At the same time, one of Houston's more famous coffee shops Blacksmith does their own version of cafe sua da as the owner is one of the biggest proponents of Houston's Vietnamese food scenes.
Quick tip : you can drink it straight up but it's served with a cup off ice so once it's finished brewing, mix the condensed milk in and pour it over the ice. The residual heat will melt the ice, dilute the drink and bring the sweetness down to something I find more palatable.
edit : spelling/clarity
Linky link.
I use this one, works pretty well for me!
Bamboo Coffee Filter Holder for Aeropress, Chemex and Hario Pour Over filters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DKYFWVE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
These exist Saying that Keurigs are trashy is just as bad as saying French Presses are so hipster ¯_(ツ)_/¯
AeroPress, for sure. Here is probably the cheapest setup you can do, and still get the best flavour/experience.
Aerobie AeroPress + Able DISK Fine - $40 (I strongly suggest the DISK Fine over paper filters, but the AeroPress does come with a bunch of filters.)
Pocket Scale - $7
Carafe - $7 (so you press straight into this, and measure yield, as most mugs will not fit on the scale; also great for serving two)
Hario Slim burr grinder - $34 (if you'd rather go electric, the Bodum Bistro burr is a great buy and can be had for $120 new or under $100 used/refurbished)
Bonavita Gooseneck kettle - $50 (You do not need a gooseneck for the AeroPress, but you do for any type of pour over, so why not?)
Good luck, and have fun! Give my video a gander to see how to prepare with the AeroPress. It is fun! Almost as fun as an espresso machine. Ha! Yeah, right! But definitely worth the small coin.
So if it tastes great, I'd recommend to keep doing what you're doing. Otherwise, what about the flavor profile isn't quite right?
I used to use my Aeropress for single cup cold brew: fine ground coffee, packed hard into the bottom of the Aeropress, then, fill the chamber + funnel with ice and let it sit overnight. The ice would provide a slow drip into the grounds, and the hard packed coffee would slow the drip process.
At this point, my cold brewing chamber is a 64 oz Mason/Bell jar, with 2.0 Oz of coarse ground coffee (25 on Baratza Encore, or "French Press" ground coffee) in a Zell filter, then fill the jar to the neck with water and leave it on the counter for 18-20 hours. This provides a strong concentrate. I then cut it 1:1 with water.
If you want a stronger cup of cold brew with your Aeropress brew method, use finer ground coffee, or leave everything on the counter instead of in the fridge. "Cold brew" doesn't necessarily mean cold temperatures, it just means "not hot brew". you can also use more grinds, or less water, but changing the grind size and extraction length are probably easy places to start.
Good luck chasing that perfect cup!
EDIT: Zell filter, not Zelle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HIT0XCA/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HIT0XCA
And any generic 64oz mason jar from anywhere. Walmart, amazon, etc.
I’ve had this one for a couple years.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DY6FO8O
When it slows down, soaking in vinegar helps. After soaking in vinegar I’ll wash with soap and a sponge and really try to push the soap through the pores. Then I’ll run hot water through it to rinse.
I have had the same setup for about 10 months. Depending on the beans you get, you will experience clumping. Look up the WDT method for clumping.
This tamper works perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/LuxHaus-53mm-Calibrated-Espresso-Tamper/dp/B01MUXN53U
This distribution tool made my shots improve.
https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Distributor-Espresso-Distribution-Leveler/dp/B07CPRBS8C
If I could only give you one tip for that machine, it would be to never descale it. The solenoid valves in Breville's machines for whatever reason, after being descaled start rattling, chattering, buzzing. Basically they start to go bad.
You can still find them on Amazon. As I understand it, all of the 40-packs are still the original Japanese filters; my purchases of these over the last year seems to confirm this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLNPBAE/
I've also found that these are the original Japanese filters, tho they're "natural", which some of you may not like:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029PVRXS/
The last time that I ordered these (Dec 11, 2017), they were also still the original Japanese filters:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GH6J5HU/
I took a chance on those, thinking that they were probably going to be the tabbed filters and was pleasantly surprised to find that they were the originals. They may have changed since then, but the description DOES still say "made in Japan".
The lightest weight approach I've found is a pour over and a mini grinder. I found many of the pourover setups to have stiff elements that make packing them difficult. I've also found that most grinders are actually quite bulky (in fact, I returned the GSI JavaGrinder as I found it to be HUGE). The best selection I found was:
OK thats good to know, not sure if we have the condensed milk at the store or not.
Is this the same coffee? http://www.amazon.com/Trung-Nguyen-Vietnamese-coffee-can/dp/B000F17AKC/ref=pd_bxgy_gro_img_y
It looks little different, will I need coffee grinder for this?
This is the filter
http://www.amazon.com/Vietnamese-Traditional-Coffee-Filter-Gravity/dp/B008A0932S/ref=pd_bxgy_gro_text_z
It's funny because they have them linked all 3 together in suggested, I guess lot of people saw the video and bought all 3.
Grinder: Hario Slim ~$25 or mini mill ~$29 (looks too expensive to go for the mini mill)
Option 1: Aeropress and filters, may be just under or around $50 with the grinder, might overshoot by a few bucks. ~$29 for Aeropress and paper filters, steel filter available but not within budget (~$15-18).
Option 2: melitta pourover cone and filters, need a pyrex to heat/pour your water, but every kitchen should have one of those anyway. ~$13 for cone and filters.
Looks like going the pourover route (before shipping and whatnot) will cost you a total of ~$38, while the Aeropress will be ~$54. The pourover route will mean you don't have as great a control over the brew (many people like an expensive gooseneck kettle, but whatever), but will be significantly under-budget. The Aeropress will be slightly over budget, but you won't have to worry about pour control.
I've been doing some infusions, and have learned a couple interesting things:
I purchased a Spirits Hydromoter to see what my final ABVs were on my different infusions. The numbers I got were lower than expected, and on the pineapple infusion, it read zero! I talked with a local craft distiller, and it's the natural sugars from the fruits (apparently pineapple adds a lot!) throwing off the hydrometer reading, since the sugar in the liquid changes how far the gauge sinks.
If in doubt about your final product, just store it in the fridge.
I did most of mine with 100 proof New Amsterdam vodka, but from now on I'm going to be starting with 151 proof NGS, or even 190 proof Everclear to have a more shelf stable product in the end.
This doesn't have a tamp on the other side, but I use this cheaper 53mm distributor with my Breville Barista Express and Niche Zero combo. I just set the depth so it distributes and tamps. I haven't had a bad shot since getting this. Its definitely helped and sped up the process. Now I just need to get a 53mm cup for the niche zero and I'm set.
Buy your favorite coffee and use one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CU9WU10/
I have a reusable filter. A little more than a package of paper but just needs rinsed for the next pot!
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-GTF2-1-Basket-Style-Permanent/dp/B0000CFQJS/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1413598098&sr=1-1&keywords=reusable+coffee+filter
Mr Coffee makes a good one (it fits in almost any 10-12 cup drip machine, regardless of brand)
okay from what you said, it seems she's not big on straight espresso, and she prefers milk drinks. This is good for you, since if you're making sugary milky drinks, the espresso doesn't have to be quite as good.
Now I may get flamed for this, but I picked up a Mr. Coffee steam espresso maker at Target for $20 on black friday. This is the one
The espresso that comes out of this is not very good by itself, but it comes with a small milk steamer on the side so you can make lattes/cappuccinos. Again, if you're not flavoring them, it's not great, but with the flavor syrups they actually come out pretty decent. I would suggest getting the following:
Mr. Coffee Steam Espresso Maker - this can also be found at target/walmart/etc
A small milk frothing pitcher - I picked mine up cheap at TJ Maxx
Some vanilla coffee syrup for her lattes - This can be found at some grocery stores and such
and if you really wanna go the extra mile, buy some espresso, whole milk, and caramel syrup (the kind you put on ice cream) and make her a caramel macchiato yourself. It's not too hard, here's a recipe: http://recipecircus.com/recipes/Joy/BEVERAGES/Topsecret_Starbucks_Carmel_Macchiato.html Just make some espresso, add vanilla syrup, top with the frothed milk, and drizzle with the caramel sauce
Mine was from Kafeologie or something, but this one is it.
I would go with the AeroPress and pick up the ABE stainless steel filter disk, too. I love mine -- use it at home, small enough to backpack easily, and you won't even notice it car camping.
For backpacking I grind batches of coffee in advance for a trip and vacuum seal them into strips in a single section of bag, then stow the roll of strips inside the press.
Yup, the most common one that people get is the metal filter by Able.
Amazon link here
These already exist.
I bought a 4 pack off Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LGEKOMS/ref=psdcmw_13397451_t1_B000DLB2FI
What I am using since starting my collection over the last 14 months:
Tamper
Tamping mat
Distribution tool
Decent Pitchers (got the 3 set)
My Weight Scale
Bottomless Portafilter for Gaggia Classic
What grinder are you using? That is something you should consider investing money in more-so than anything else.
Got mine on amazon.
I started doing lattes with a moka pot before moving on to an all out espresso machine.
I found the best way to forth the milk to be something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Cafetiere-Bialetti-Tuttocrema-Frothing-Surface/dp/B0001IXA4Y
French press works just as good. But you have to pump the milk to air-rate it without taking the plunger too much out of the milk because you don't want to create foam. If you whip the mik with taking the plunger out of it it will create a lot of foam. I was able to produce some latte art after a lot of trial and error.
It doesn't compare to an espresso machine though. The milk texturing is completely different with a wand/steam and thus the results are better in both taste and the actual art.
My kit is an Aeropress with a metal mesh filter and a milk frother.
Huh weird. I got square ones with mine!
Edit: apparently they do both! Here are the square ones -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000N4W2SG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mDXtDb1DPJCV3
You can buy the no tab, unbleached 100 packs as well:
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-V60-Disposable-Filters-Untabbed/dp/B0029PVRXS/
>I guess my expectations are high because of the tight bond this community shows.
Yeah, I totally get that! I find cigar people, even IRL, are friendlier than most.
 
By "drip method" are you talking about an auto-drip machine? Because if so, I highly recommend exploring a manual pourover set-up. I prefer the Hario V60, but many others like Chemex or something like the Clever Dripper (a combination pour-over and immersion brewer) instead. The cheapest option for trying your hand at a pourover is the plastic Melitta brewer, often available at your local grocery store for $2-$3, some standard #2 filters, and an electric (or stovetop) water boiler with a decent spout for slow, steady pouring. It's funny that you mention a (french) press pot and moka pots don't give you a full enough flavour, though, because those are typically two of the more full-flavoured methods. I suspect your water:coffee ratio or grind size/consistency might be causing a weak (under-extracted) brew.
In my opinion, though, whilst brew method makes a difference in your cup, I'd say bean freshness and grind make more of a difference than anything. I'd much rather have fresh beans recently ground at a proper size and consistency brewed in a $10 Mr. Coffee than stale pre-ground or poorly ground beans in a professionally-poured manual brewer.
In the end, if you find a manual brewer is too much hassle, the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) does test and maintain a list of certified auto-brewers that meet the temp/brew time requirements.
*Ninja-Edit: Here's a good starter on grind size and how to adjust for flavour.
What about making half gallon batches? I have two of these and use cheap half gallon Mason jars. Easy to put a half gallon jar in the fridge door/ easy to rotate out. Plus if for some reason I or the girlfriend get tired of it halfway through the week, no big deal.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HIT0XCA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BSaeAbG6FTXM0.
What's the difference between the "Mesh" and the "Disc"? Are either necessary for the aeropress?
Broke college student here, I'm also a barista that's use to having amazing, freshly roasted coffee. So far, no one has lied. AMAZING espresso IS expensive. But can you make a latte as well as your local cafe? With a little practice, time and money, yes.
My current home setup consists of a Delonghi EC155, this is a true espresso machine, it's not steam powered and with a little modification and practice makes good espresso. Modification wise the only thing I'd recommend is depressurizing the portafilter basket, which is easy. If you ever want a better machine but don't want to spend the money you can modify it even more. They're vary popular machines and can be modified to pull amazing shots. They go anywhere from 70-130, however, occasionally things get repacked or the packaging gets damaged in the warehouse. They'll offer them at a hefty discount, I just got mine "reboxed" from amazon for 47 dollars, wait a few days and one will come up. If you use your student email you can get Amazon Prime for free, take advantage of that.
http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155-Espresso-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396498476&sr=8-1&keywords=delonghi+ec155
I also got this tamper, works well, it's a little light for my tastes but for home use it's fine. The EC155 has a 52mm basket, if having a 50mm tamper bothers you then pay the extra few bucks for a 52mm tamper. Personally doesn't bother me, and it was only 7 bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/Espresso-Tamper-Sizes-Alloy-Coffee/dp/B0001XRNEM/ref=pd_bxgy_k_text_z
Here's a milk frothing cup, you'll need it to properly froth milk. You can poorly froth milk in a microwave but why do that when you can spend an extra 8 dollars and do it properly? I personally got mine for a dollar from a thrift store.
http://www.amazon.com/Update-International-EP-12-Stainless-Frothing/dp/B000MR6I9I/ref=pd_bxgy_hg_text_y
I got one of these grinders years ago for around 20 dollars. I've seen them used, repackaged, and refurbished for about that much. Wait around and a deal will come up. You can also get a Hario Mini and a number of other hand grinders. But this one does just fine. Now out of the box it won't grind fine enough for espresso, however, with about 20 minutes worth of work you can shim it and it'll grind perfectly for espresso. It's not hard and anyone can do it with a screw driver and some tin foil.
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1396498766&sr=1-1&keywords=cuisinart+grinder
At this point if you're willing to wait for a deal on the EC155 you've only spent 107 dollars. Even less if you're willing to wait on a deal for the burr grinder as well. If you want AMAZING coffee you can spend another 27 dollars and get an Aeropress, or wait for a deal and get it for 20 dollars. It will make a coffee concentrate which will taste "okay" for a latte.
At this point, I cannot recommend going to your local coffee houses and asking if you can buy green beans. They typically sell green coffee for 5-8 dollars a pound. You can roast your own coffee with a skillet and a whisk, or a popcorn popper, there are hundreds of ways to do it cheaply and it easy. You'll save money and you'll be drinking tastier coffee.
Don't let these people get you down, good espresso doesn't have to be expensive. Feel free to message me if you have any questions!
this because we have a espresso machine we use almost everyday and this would be very helpful with making drinks that require frothing. My fave colors are red and black equally thanks for the contest
How about an aeropress with the Coava disk filter?
I am considering getting one now that I have a chemex for a more clean cup. The disk is supposed to bring the aeropress to somewhere between the body of a paper filtered method and a french press.
However, if you're more of a fan of the pure espresso style, the default paper filters in the aeropress should be fine.
Edit: Or get both! They're both pretty inexpensive.
Why don't you buy one of these and avoid running out? Or at least have it around for when you do.
Or get a Vietnamese type coffee filter. The only replaceable item is the coffee itself. No filters.
alternative:
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https://www.amazon.com/Espresso-Coffee-Distributor-Leveler-Black/dp/B07S4Q179B
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an even cheaper one
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPRBS8C/ref=dp_cerb_1
This one is showing in stock with positive reviews for Breville 54mm products! I just ordered one.
Edit: no tamper on this one, but we all have one already...right?
These ones
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029PVRXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_m4GXBbCG1K4D3
What do you think of this setup?
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Gooseneck
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Baratza Encore
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Chemex
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Chemex Filter
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$304 shipped from Amazon.
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Would this be a good intro to better coffee setup? I don't know if there's a more cost-efficient way to go, but this seems acceptable to me.
Nescafe is actually not horrible, it has far less acid in it than fresh coffee, but yeah. An Aeropress is dirt cheap and makes absolutely stunning coffee. https://www.amazon.com/AeroPress-Coffee-and-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0047BIWSK
Also, you can get an aftermarket filter so you don't have to keep getting paper filters: https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Mesh-Aeropress-Stainless-Reusable/dp/B00JVTQHVC/
I like dark roasts, and prefer African coffee beans if I get a choice in it, they have a nice deep and spicy flavor. I get them as whole roasted beans from a coffee shop in town, which roasts them fresh every couple of days. If you are looking to get into it, you can just search for coffee roasters in your area, and if there really aren't any I'd look for roasters who sell single origin beans online. In a pinch, Starbuck's single origin beans are good too, just really expensive for what they are.
I use a hand mill grinder, a gooseneck kettle, and a Chemex coffee maker and filters. It sounds like a lot, but all that together is still cheaper than a decent drip machine. You grind the beans with the grinder (I use 3 heaping tbps of grounds), bring the water to a boil and then let it sit for a minute (letting it come down just a little in temp keeps the coffee from being acidic, the gooseneck also helps with that). Pour a little on the grounds in the filter, and let it sit for about 30 seconds wet to bloom. Then pour the rest and just let it drip through.
The chemex makes the smoothest, best tasting coffee I've ever had, and I've tried quite a few different methods. If you like it stronger, a french press might be better for you.
Stuff:
Chemex Coffee Maker
Filters
Hand Mill Grinder
Goose Neck Kettle
It's not that important to have a .1g scale if you already have a 1g scale for just starting out: especially with the three coffee making setups (aeropress, clever, and mocha) I mentioned. A 1 gram scale is fine. Instead of a scale and Clever, you could spring for a Chemex and the chemex filters. Chemex's are beautiful pieces and make very clean coffee since the filters are thicker than normal.
Use either of these:
Square Chemex Filters
Round Chemex Filters
I like the round ones.
It's a Handground filter holder. I just added a magnetic sheet to the back to secure it to the fridge.
Oh, I forgot. If you plan to do this often, invest in an aeropress and the metal screen filter (links below). This is the easiest way I've found to filter tinctures and oils with minimal waste. Also a superb way to make coffee.
https://www.amazon.com/Aeropress-Coffee-and-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0047BIWSK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483129322&sr=8-1&keywords=aeropress
https://www.amazon.com/MESH-AeroPress-Stainless-Reusable-Guarantee/dp/B00JVTQHVC/ref=pd_sim_79_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00JVTQHVC&pd_rd_r=H0RCARYJRYHBV3Q99K8Y&pd_rd_w=wC3LO&pd_rd_wg=P2hDQ&psc=1&refRID=H0RCARYJRYHBV3Q99K8Y
If you want just a frother, you can pick up any french press or try a Tuttocrema.
For backpacking, I bring instant coffee, usually in individual packets or just in a little ziploc bag.
For larger setups, I bring one of these. Works great!
That one isn't available anymore. Try this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPRBS8C/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07CPRBS8C&pd_rd_w=8mnEN&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=6eJzN&pf_rd_r=EC5DFQD7D6FDG7VE2SBP&pd_rd_r=25f2041d-5497-4b01-8020-92c607971dad&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWDZMTTlHMjFaRjRRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDc3NTg2M1JYSThaUk5KOFVEMSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQ4OTQzMjFLSTVZVVo3Rjk1VSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Have you thought about one of these?
Fellow Prismo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079YBT2LJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_XCgygjIaI7CJA
This was an absolute game changer for me
No and Yes
You will still get coffee. Will it be good? It really depends more on technique than the tools. But using the correct tools for the job makes the technique easier to master. I wonder how many takes they had to use for the video to not end up having a mess of coffee and water everywhere.
If you are a college kid (dorm) and have little money.
Funnel
Filter
Funnel, microwave not included Also I had the anchor one for a while it spilled water everywhere the pyrex one doesn't.
[EDIT]: also look into a hand grinder Cuissential or haro
I don't own a hand grinder but fresh ground beans make a big difference in quality. Don't get a blade grinder, they don't work worth a damn.
You can buy a bottomless portafilter which should help diagnose shots easier as well. Along with that I believe the spouts should be able to be unscrewed
I have the 51oz white version , and I can confirm the chemex filters work with no issue. However, I prefer this reusable one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DY6FO8O/
Removed comment due to 'I make money off this Amazon Link.'
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>We just got a chemex as a gift and would like to try it out. Just bought these [1] [Link to Standard Chemex Filters] but I would like to know what filters [2] /r/Coffee uses and where they buy them from.
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>Thanks For the help!
Proper Amazon links should look like this and not have a "/ref=" in the URL:
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Please report the other type of Amazon links if you see them.
If you're looking to brew a single cup at a time then you might consider getting an Aeropress. They run like $30 on Amazon. They work kind of like a French press, but they're much easier to clean and maintain. They make excellent coffee, and you can get a steel filter if you don't like the disposable paper ones.
Being to cheap for $100+ for a grinder, I picked up a hand grinder. It does well enough for me, and I got the grinder, Aeropress, and steel filter for under a bill.
It took a month or more of breaking in for my Lido to even out its grind. Further, it took me a few more months to improve my technique to the point where I was getting consistent results.
I brew either 20 g to 320 water or 30 g to 500 water pretty much every day end up between 2 and 3 minute brew times, using the Rao method.
I think filter type makes a difference, too. Lately I've been using these and have been pleased with the results. For more on the different Hario filters, this is a great video (and unrelated article).
I got these last year, and like them a lot. I think the cup has more flavor using these over the paper ones, but that's just my opinion, man.
This is the one i bought. The price has since changed but still cheap.
Its to steam the milk for your coffee
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MR6I9I/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0001IXA4Y - Bialetti Tuttocrema.
https://www.amazon.com/Keurig-119203-Reusable-Coffee-Updated/dp/B01CU9WU10
I'm using these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N4W2SG ...
I guess it's me then :-(
Ok cool. Here is what I ordered, a 3 pack...fine, very fine, and mesh.
[stainless steel filters ](3 Pro AeroPress Stainless Steel Filters by Corretto Coffee - FINE, ULTRA-FINE & MESH + Brewing Guide - Reusable, Permanent, Paperless, Premium Metal Filter Set for AeroPress https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C94E17C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6TqIybJQW8XCH)
Well, even if you are very low on funds there has to be a way to make a cup of coffee.
I have no affiliation to Amazon and just sought the cheapest suff I could find there. But at a dollar store (or something) I bet you can go even cheaper.
Coffee filter holder: https://www.amazon.com/HIC-Coffee-Filter-Number-1-Size/dp/B013S2HYHS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519521231&sr=8-2&keywords=coffee+filter+holder
Coffee filters: https://www.amazon.com/Cone-Coffee-Filter-Natural-Brown/dp/B000FKJNNA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1519521231&sr=8-7&keywords=coffee+filter+holder
A pack of coffee can be bought at any supermarket for very little as well. And while I'm probably going to agitate some coffee snobs here on Reddit this will make a cup of coffee that will beat the snot out of any cheap instant cup you can make.
You wrote you are from the Philippines, I believe the Phin is also from the Philippines. It's a simple coffee maker that does not require any filter at all. That way you only have to buy a Phin and a pack of coffee. It won't set you back any more than a paper filter holder with a pack of filters.
Coffee is like any hobby, you can make it as expensive as you want.
Never gifted
What exactly are you looking for? The 12oz and 20oz stainless steel pitchers you see at every coffee shop are cheap and easy to find online (e.g. I have a few of these generic 12oz pitchers and they work just fine).
These are the ones that I grabbed. I really like them.
I had an ESAM4200 and I thought it was rubbish. I think the two main issues where the grinder not going fine enough and the water not being hot enough or consistent. It used to give watery under extracted espresso.
If that was my max budget and I wanted milk based drinks I would get grinder, moka pot and a milk plunger. This is what I replaced my ESAM with while I saved for proper gear.
Bialetti Brikka 4 Cup Espresso Maker with Cream Valve https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001DJT7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fi7JxbV7097A6
Bialetti Tuttocrema Milk Frother https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001IXA4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xj7Jxb9E44BEK
Dualit 75015 Coffee Grinder, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005VBNSJ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Xk7JxbKP9TTJM
Note: the grinder won't grind fine enough for a real espresso machine, but it's fine for using with a moka pot, if you want a better grinder the Eureka Mignon would be a good choice.
If I had to pick between the two machines you posted I would pick the Melitta, but only because I already had an ESAM.
Just got mine a couple of weeks ago and love it. The big advantage is you can do 'full immersion' (leave the grounds to steep for a minute). Without this accessory, you have to do this upside down maneuver that fell apart and coated my counters in wet grounds on several occasions.
These look good...
But if we're making all kinds of substitutions, why not just use a regular funnel and siphon it right into our mug / carafe?
I don't have a chemex, but I'm assuming that the only aspect of it that distinguishes it is the filter.
You can buy a reusable k-cup with filters and use the coffee if you really wanted to.
https://www.amazon.com/Keurig-119203-Reusable-Coffee-Updated/dp/B01CU9WU10
[ Or you could use these beauties. ] (https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Single-Stainless-Brewers-iPartsPlusMore/dp/B00LGEKOMS)
I like them because they are super easy to clean, I eliminate my kcup waste, and I can use coffee I really like for reasonable prices.
They make reusable ones, just add coffee, I don't have one, but used one they work the same.
i.e:
https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Single-Stainless-Brewers-iPartsPlusMore/dp/B00LGEKOMS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1510550397&sr=8-2&keywords=reusable+Keurig
The coffee filter idea could work for silt - this https://www.amazon.com/Pour-Over-Coffee-Filter-Reusable/dp/B01DY6FO8O into a funnel of some type https://www.amazon.com/Nopro-Plastic-Funnel-Set-3/dp/B000HJBFC6/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1511172903&sr=1-4&keywords=funnel then some hosing into your befree - you would need to carry a dirty water hydration sack to scoop up the water first
you can a SS filter;
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Coffee-Filter-AeroPress/dp/B004G7TLYO
Coffee filters? :(
Coffee filter? :)
I've been using the same isopropyl alcohol to clean my stems and inside of my stash jar. Once I get a new coffee filter tomorrow I'm going to strain it and keep cleaning my stems, letting the bits sit there, and filter them out for a while.
I’m stoked on it too!
I have a Keurig and I also have the Crofton cold brew pitcher! while I did buy this particular bag for cold brew, I have these in case I ever find ground coffee that I’d like hot from my Keurig. hope this helps!
I do pour overs.
http://snowpeak.com/products/collapsible_pour_over-cs-113 or http://www.amazon.com/Cuissential-SlickDrip-Collapsible-Silicone-Dripper/dp/B0051HEFAS
I just bring my cheap non-foldable plastic one. I put the coffee bag/grounds inside the cone when I pack it, so it doesn't really have to be foldable.
The Skerkton Pro is a great companion to the Aeropress.
Stumptown Coffee has a good video on the Aeropress basics on youtube.
The Aeropress uses small paper filters, but you can also get a variety of stainless options.
Amazon has a ton of options/manufactures.
You can find this item at any Mexican or Asian market.
Link so you can see it. https://www.amazon.com/Vietnamese-Traditional-Coffee-Filter-Gravity/dp/B008A0932S
or https://buymorecoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1137243857-1.jpg
Then look on line for Vietnamese coffee method so you know how to use it.
Here is the basket I previously used-non pressurized, I believe.
This is the bottomless I bought, now using the basket that came with it (in the same style as the one I'm currently using)
Amazon! It holds chemex, v60, and aeropress filters all at the same time.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DKYFWVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BwaIDbV4NBS74
Afaik, there's a few untabbed ones, and the original only come in a box of 40.
So, for instance, these wouldn't be the original: https://www.amazon.com/Hario-V60-Disposable-Filters-Untabbed/dp/B0029PVRXS/
Could be totally wrong.
I know OP said they were in Brazil, but I bought this leveler the other day for my duo pro
Coffee Distributor 53mm,Espresso Distribution Tool,Coffee Distributor Tool,Espresso Distributor,Coffee Distributor Leveler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPRBS8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0iwEDbWH47W64
It’s awesome
Thanks for this. What about when using an attachment like this for pressurization?
I guess it's not going to be possible in the budget I'm really prepared to spend on coffee:
Aeropress - £23.50
Grinder - £19.00
Frother - £21.00
Good beans - £5.50
That adds up to ~£70 which is about $100. Eek. I know lots of people here spend lots more than that on it, but it's quite an investment for something I have no idea if I'll even like as much as the pro machine stuff. :(
or use this
https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Single-Keurig-Stainless-iPartsPlusMore/dp/B00LGEKOMS/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1486435680&sr=1-4&keywords=reusable+k+cup
Outside of instant coffee (and since the Ekobrew may be out), has anyone tried any of the backcountry portable drip filter coffee makers?
Any tips on making cappuccinos? I tried one once and rather enjoyed it, so I'd like to try my hand at making my own. I know I'd need foamed milk so I was looking at this handheld foamer and this frothing pitcher; would they work well? Would an aeropress work well for making the espresso, and any tips for doing so?
Edit: Also meant to ask, what kind of milk do you use, and what's the best ratio of milk to espresso?
I don’t drink DRM coffee.
Nice, I'll have to check those out.
Best coffee I ever made with an Aeropress so far was a Gesha I ordered from Bluebottle....so smooth....but waaaay too expensive to do all the time :P. We have a local roaster here that does a decent job...it's fun using different techniques with the AP...one thing I'd recommend (besides a decent kettle if you don't already have one) is little containers for the filters. I grabbed some really cheap 2.5 inch tins containers from Amazon for the task. I'd avoid spending money on a reusable filter at first...and perhaps look into one that is part of the end-cap rather than a loose one as one thing I hated about using a loose metal filter is I'd constantly accidentally pop it into the trash. Hope you enjoy it!
edit: built in filter cap for later on :). https://www.amazon.com/Fellow-Pressure-Actuated-Attachment-AeroPress-Espresso-Style/dp/B079YBT2LJ
I would recommend: getting a reusable K-cup, like this one here
Also, you have a total of $770 budgeted every month for food; what does this entail? $90 for meat seems like a lot to me, and I'm curious whether you could find a better value going on on a side of beef with someone and keeping a chest freezer; also, what do you purchase every month that could be purchased in bulk through a warehouse store? Do you have room to store dry and canned goods?
Keep the lipgloss; a happy wife is a happy life. Unless its for you, but I'm sure she'd be happy about that too.
Regarding your phone plan: is it bundled with your Verizon internet? If not, I recommend checking out T-Mobile - they recently started an 'all inclusive' unlimited plan called 'T-Mobile One.' We switched my partner over from Verizon about a month ago, and the cost to add his line only changed my plan ~$30 (I was probably overpaying) but ended up saving him nearly $130/month. They will also "buy" you out of your old phone plan if you're still on one, but you have to pay your cancellation upfront then submit the final bill for reimbursement. They also have a "Kickback" program that you have to set up in your online portal for an additional $10 per line discount if you happen to use less than 2MB of data a month.
Hope this helps!
Yeah I bought the classic off eBay for cheap as well! I've not done a total tear down though I did take out the shower head and clean that really well. Pulled off the top and vacuumed out the internals. It arrived prettty dirty lol
Here's the link to the bottomless I got. Had to also order a double basket to replace the triple it came with: Bottomless Portafilter Gaggia https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KRR4K2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_gRA9wb2ZWJ9G3
These fit 1/2 gallon mason jars. They also make 1 quart ones.
1/2 gallon mason jar cold brew filter
Amazon carries an item that's said to be a box of 100 untabbed white filters. VCF-02-100-MK.
Hario V60 Paper Coffee Filters, Size 02, 100 Count, Natural https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029PVRXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qUBPBbV26P0F2
Filters are different. But "size 2" would usually mean a Melita size 2, or a Filtropa size 2, or a generic one from anywhere, or a coffee sock size 2, or a metal mesh size 2, will also fit. The important thing is that wedge shape (vs. a true cone [like a v60 filter] or something with a flat/level bottom [like a Bunn filter]).
Edit: here's an example. I prefer the white ones, though https://www.amazon.com/Melitta-Coffee-Filter-Count-Natural/dp/B000FKJNNA
Here's a shopping list for your budget:
Total: $110
The froth from aeroccino is very thin in my opinion. I have one myself and will not recommend it. Try a manual bialetti frother. With a little practice the froth becomes thick and nice! Be aware the one I have is in aluminum, so will not work on induction ovens by itself - then you'll have to heat the milk in a pan first. I highly recommend this, it's fool proof, will not break, makes great froth and it's also cheaper than most other options.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-BA008100-Tuttocrema-Frother/dp/B0001IXA4Y
I got these three for 14 bucks, haven't had any issues with them.
Do you live someplace Amazon ships to?
https://www.amazon.com/Keurig-119203-Reusable-Coffee-Updated/dp/B01CU9WU10
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?field-keywords=k+cup+compostable
I looked up this portafilter on Amazon. Would the VST 25g basket fit in this one?
You can order this and try all 3: https://www.amazon.com/AeroPress-Stainless-Filters-Corretto-Coffee/dp/B01C94E17C
5x5 would be fine. The PSI is on the material being squished anyway. Don't get Nylon, get polyester (for these I like the Mash 710 bags) or use Chemex Filters
How about considering single-use paper filters?
(Kalita Kantan)
http://vimeo.com/26419005
OR
Folding camp-style silicone cones
http://www.amazon.com/Cuissential-SlickDrip-Collapsible-Silicone-Dripper/dp/B0051HEFAS/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1334761658&sr=8-9
You can get one on Amazon, but for $17 you could get like a bajillion paper filters (more or less... I'm bad at math).
I've seen the argument that the metal filter doesn't strain out the oils like the paper filters do, but my Aeropress came with like 600 filters so I figure I'm set for a while.
Amazon
Quick search on Amazon for "coffee filter holder"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DKYFWVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lYvQzbJD9HN17
How does this make it a more espresso taste?
I am assuming you are speaking about this?
Paper filters do trap coffee grinds to the sides. Forget about spraying them, the solution is to not use paper filters. I have a basket-style filter and the grinds do not need sprayed off the sides because they already don't stick to the sides of these types of filters. You don't want to use paper filters anyway, they soak up the oils from the beans, coffee tastes so much better without paper filters.
Is the filter this one? Chemex Pre Folded Circle Coffee Filter (100 Filters) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CF2WP/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_8GWavb18FHGCP
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CF2WP/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_8GWavb18FHGCP
I must concur. I starting using at home as well since it makes consistently great coffee.
Also picked this up http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JVTQHVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought the one below. It's a little flimsy I guess, but I haven't had any issues with it. I've been using it daily for the last few weeks (owned it for a few months).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A0932S
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OOST5FK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It comes with a plastic piece to sit right on the cup if you'd rather. It also is a pain to separate from the plastic. It came with a metal filter but I use it at work where there isn't a nearby sink so I use these filters https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKJNNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use a mason jar and this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HIT0XCA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
makes life so much easier imo.
I've always bought these natural untabbed ones:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0029PVRXS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
I bought a shaving bag, scale and use a hard case for my coffee. Here's what I picked up on Amazon, fit well and traveled through Iceland and Ireland for two weeks.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075XKQV3N?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079YBT2LJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000O37TDO?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I got this one off of Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KRR4K2K/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm not sure if there are better or cheaper options available elsewhere, though!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KRR4K2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
edit: only for 2015 and up.
This is what I use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HIT0XCA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also like Stok.
I've tried using more expensive beans with similar results.. The taste was horrible.
I've gone back to a cheap breakfast blend. I use a mason jar and my brew soaks for at least 48 hours.
Phins are a pretty neat little Vietnamese brewer. You can get them for like $10 on Amazon or even cheaper if you have a Vietnamese or Asian store near you.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A0932S
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Phins are a pretty neat little Vietnamese brewer. You can get them for like $10 on Amazon or even cheaper if you have a Vietnamese or Asian store near you.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A0932S
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I had the titanium gold version and it always clogged on me. I think the mesh is too fine causing oils build up and requires lots of cleaning/maintenance. I also had a kone copycat and water ran too quickly through it leading to a weak cup.
This is what I recommend and damn does it make a good strong cup IMO.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DY6FO8O/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1478837626&sr=8-16&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=stainless+steel+coffee+filter&dpPl=1&dpID=5125klXSgcL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/Chemex-Folded-Circle-Coffee-Filters/dp/B0000CF2WP/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517445580&sr=8-4&keywords=chemex+filters
1)https://www.amazon.com/Aeropress-Coffee-and-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0047BIWSK 2)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C94E17C/ref=psdc_13397451_t1_B00SAEX73U 3)https://www.amazon.com/GEVALIA-House-Coffee-Medium-Ground/dp/B00MS95U74
This works for that problem: Fellow Prismo, Pressure-Actuated Attachment for AeroPress Coffee Maker with Reusable Filter, Espresso-Style, No-Drip Immersion, and Cold Brew at Home https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079YBT2LJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_g.93DbN5B0J2R
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CPRBS8C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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