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.

Double the work for me, huh?

1. Cheapest that can truly get the job done (total about $100).
   v60
   filters
   stovetop kettle
   digital scale
   grinder
   mail order fresh beans
   
   
2. Upgrades that aren't necessarily just luxuries/wealth signaling (an additional $300 or so)
   scale with timer
   temperature controlled kettle or this one
   electric grinder refurbished
   single origin beans, maybe something like this, except find it from a local roaster who does a good job and can become your partner in producing your perfect cup

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've used a coffee filter to filter my bacon fat and the end result is crystal clear, melted gold.

edit: if you find that you're needing to filter bacon fat often, I'd buy one of these, granted you aren't filtering gallons of the stuff at a time.

I haven't used this gold filter for bacon fat, but in terms of coffee making, some fine dust particles will make it through this filter. If you want something that'll filter out almost every solid, maybe you can go with this.

Wait until your fat has cooled off a bit, then plop this filter cone on top of an open jar, put a coffee filter in, and pour away. I have seen both of these filter cones in multiple grocery stores like Wal-mart and Kroger. Super cheap and reusable!

Things you'll need:

• Brewer — I highly recommend the AeroPress for your first brewer. It's practically a giant syringe/plunger with a filter on the end, so you immerse the grounds in hot water for a while then plunge them through the filter. Definitely an unconventional way to make coffee, but one of the most flexible. It produces a smooth, balanced cup, and it's cheap, quick, portable, durable, consistent, forgiving (i.e. not heavily dependent on equipment), and easy to clean. It offers a variety of brew methods with complete control over all the variables, so you'll learn a ton about coffee.
  
  
• Grinder — By far the most important piece of equipment. For entry-level grinders: Skerton/Slim ($30) ≈ Porlex ($50) <<<<< Encore ($130) <<< Virtuoso ($230) < Lido ($180). Absolutely do not get a generic Chinese knockoff, it will be terrible and break. The Hario Slim/Skerton will get the job done, but in addition to being a lot of work, they won't be very consistent; the Encore represents much better value, and the Lido is the best grinder you can get under $500. Spending as much as you can reasonably afford on the grinder won't be regretted.
  
  
• Beans — You want fresh roasted single origin. I'd start with light-medium roasts from South America (e.g. Colombia), as they'd probably taste the most familiar, then branch out from there.
  
  
• Dialing in your brew — Here's the fun part. Take a look at the Coffee Compass. The basics: underextraction = sour, whereas overextraction = bitter; you want to hit the sweet spot. You can increase extraction by decreasing grind size (grinding finer), brewing longer, agitating (e.g. stirring), or increasing water temperature. Try one variable at a time; I recommend varying grind size and keeping everything else constant first.
  
  
  No need for a scale or kettle just yet if you're on a budget. If you do have the funds (and are interested in pourover), the Bonavita variable temperature gooseneck kettle ($64) is the gold standard — it allows you to choose the water temperature you desire and keeps it there for up to an hour, and the gooseneck offers an extremely precise pour.
  
  

  AeroPress
  

  
  Here's the standard Aeropress recipe that works for most things. You can use this as a starting point, then adjust the variables to your liking. Definitely use the inverted method: it's more convenient and less messy than trying to insert the plunger, and you get 100% yield.
  
  

1. Invert the press (pull out the plunger most of the way and turn it upside-down). It's much easier to use, and you won't lose any coffee this way. Wet the filter.
   
   
2. Use one scoop (~16g) medium-fine grounds. Add ~250mL of water (190-200 degrees, or if you lack a thermometer, just use boiling water), and stir a few times with the paddle until grounds are saturated. Steep for 1.5-2 minutes.
   
   
3. You can add a couple stirs here if you want. Then place the lid (containing the pre-wetted filter or metal filter), push to remove the air at the top, invert quickly/smoothly over a mug, and press slowly and firmly over 30-45s.
   
   Hope this helps! It may require some tuning to find the sweet spot between between flavor and bitterness. If you're overextracting/bitter, you can try a coarser grind, cooler water, less steep time, or less pressure (change one variable at a time to see how it impacts the brew). If your coffee is too weak/strong, try a different coffee:water ratio. Take a look at the Coffee Compass for troubleshooting.
   
   You can also take a look at the brewing recipes from Heart, Stumptown, and Blue Bottle. The Aeropress championship recipes don't seem as generalizable/reproducible without the right equipment, but they're fun to try out.
   
   I highly recommend the Able disk fine metal filter. It lets more oils through and produces a more flavorful cup with more body. It's also reusable and saves money in the long run. I prefer it to the Kaffeologie S filter, which has a greater tendency to warp.
   
   Keep tinkering with all the variables (inverted vs non-inverted, grind size, water temperature, water:grounds ratio, blooming with a small amount of water first, steep time, stirrs and turbulent wiggles, press pressure, etc). Enjoy your coffee!
   
   
   
   
   

   Things to avoid:
   

   
   

• Dark roasts. You're tasting more of the roasting process than the natural flavors. It's analogous to a well-done (overdone) piece of steak.
  
  
• Cold brew. It doesn't extract much of the flavors that make specialty coffee taste good. If you do want cold coffee, it's better to brew hot and then cool rapidly (cold crashing).
  
  
• Skimping on the grinder. Up to a certain price, it's the most important piece of equipment. An inconsistent grind with small and large particles will produce a cup that's simultaneously bitter and sour.
  
  
• French press. It's the method with the least clarity, so not the best way to taste nuanced flavors. It's also demands a very consistent grind (i.e. expensive grinder). Most people who do French press don't have the proper grinder for it, resulting in muddy, bitter brews.
  
  
• Feeling bad about adding cream/sugar. For many people, coffee is a bit of an acquired taste. Especially when you're making your first several brews, a bit of cream/sugar can help balance the cup.

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.

What you plan to do is a perfectly valid way to make coffee. However, it won't be a pourover. Since all the water will be in contact with all the coffee for a time, this would be called an "immersion" brew. You can buy a non-paper permanent filter at any supermarket for a few dollars, ie, a Melitta #4 that fits into a Melitta #4 dripper. You can use this same equipment to make pourover coffee as well.

Dripper looks like this and filter like this.

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.

Ok. There's been some great advice in this thread and I don't want to step on anyone's toes. But I went through a similar process when I wanted to stop drinking shit coffee a couple years ago, and this is my current setup.

The Grinder. You want a conical burr grinder. You can do this without breaking the bank: I got a Breville for less than $100 and it kicks ass. Grinds like a boss, whisper quiet, and it looks like a robot.

But why, you ask, should you splurge on the grinder? You could get a little Krups grinder for $15. And that would be great -- if all you wanted, ever, was to drink french pressed or drip coffee. But if you ever want to make espresso, then you need a conical burr grinder. And it sounds like you are going to want to do some experimenting.

The Brewer. My personal thing is this: I don't brew coffee through anything that plugs in. There's just no reason to.

Get yourself a kettle for your stove - I like this one, because you can see that there's nothing growing inside. And you avoid the mineral-y crust that you would have to scrape off of an electric kettle.

Use filtered water. It makes a difference.

Get yourself a simple drip cone or, if you want to be a little fancier, a Chemex carafe. You put a filter in the top, you grind the beans, you put the beans in the filter, you pour hot water over the top of it. The beans get thoroughly steeped and you end up with an even, smooth coffee with little to no bitterness.

Because you've saved so much money on coffee makers, splurge a bit. Get yourself a French press for when you want something with more oomph. And get yourself a little Italian stovetop espresso maker. You put fine espresso grinds in the top, you put water in the bottom, you put the whole thing on the stove - voilà.

There. If you wanted all this shit to plug into the wall you would have spent $1000. But you can get all of this for less than $200.

The Beans. Here's the dirty little secret about coffee beans: freshness matters more than brand. You could get the finest quality beans shipped to you from halfway across the country if you like - but they're going to be stale by the time they get to you.

Here's what you do instead: find a cafe that roasts their own beans and buy from their cafe. They'll have been roasted within the last few weeks. The beans will have this great oily sheen to them - that's how you know they're good. Buy them one package at a time and keep them in an airtight canister. And for christ's sakes, never freeze coffee beans.

There you go! With this setup you can make almost any type of coffee drink available at your local Starbucks, for cheap. There'll be no gunk to clean out of the musty interiors of a complex drip coffee maker. And a lot of this stuff has a great aesthetic, so your kitchen will look fantastic.

Edited for spelling.

Look up Japanese coffee. Iced coffee ≠ cold brew. Maybe you need iced coffee, as /u/thecolbra stated.

What ratio of water to coffee are you using for cold brew? Some fines are normal, especially because the grounds you're buying are likely fine (the size of the grinds themselves). You can just filter it through a paper coffee filter if you wish to remove them.

Medium roast is between light and dark, essentially. Just the name for how long the coffee has been roasted.

I've had the Starbucks Iced Coffee you're talking about. I can't tell you exactly what to do to replicate it, but maybe try this:

Japanese iced coffee (essentially you brew coffee but use a mixture of ice and water to cool the coffee) + extra ice after it's done brewing + some heavy cream to taste + simple syrup (equal parts water/sugar) to taste.

I hate to tell you to buy another piece of gear if you aren't a big coffee drinker yet, but you can make Japanese iced coffee with a Hario V60-02 for cheap. Filters here.

This is just one idea--I'd see what others with more experience have to say first.

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 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

Without tools, the best you can really do is look for oiliness on the pipe. When you find a joint that feels oily (look for dark colours on the pipe, usually covered in very fine dust. Once you rub the dusty area with your fingers you'll feel the oiliness), spray/pour a small amount of washing up liquid over it and look for bubbles. If there's any refrigerant left in the system, you'll usually see bubbles appear (or over a longer period, foam). Of course if the gas has all escaped already - and we're only talking a couple of hundred grams here - then you won't see any bubbles.

Most domestic gear has no access fitting at all so even locating the leak can be difficult if there's no visual indication. You need to get pressure in there so you can leak test - this means adding a bullet piercing valve (like this).

Then you need to put something in via your bullet piercing valve to raise the system pressure. It's best to use dry nitrogen to leak test to save wasting refrigerant, but since you most likely don't have that on hand you could buy yourself some refrigerant (most likely R134a) and pressurise with that. That's a big no-no here (both disposable cylinders and dumping gas to atmosphere by charging a system with a known leak) but I'm guessing your in the US, and those sorts of laws seem remarkably lax so go for gold. It's not like you'll be ruining MY ozone layer too, right? ;)

You also need to regulate the pressure going in to the system. This is where you need gauges. Connect the yellow line to your bottle, connect the blue line loosely to your bullet piercing valve, purge from cylinder to piercing valve by opening the cylinder tap + gauges tap, and releasing some pressure via the loose fitting, then tighten the fitting and close your gauges tap. Open the bullet piercing valve. Open the gauges tap slowly and give it ~50psi of system pressure.

Then you can go for gold with your soap, or you can lash out and grab yourself some "proper" leak detection fluid (like this), or better yet an electronic leak detector (like this one).

Once you've found your leak, you want to release your nitrogen (or reclaim your refrigerant using a reclaim plant and a spare cylinder), then repair it using an oxy/acetalyne set, or since it's only tiny pipework you can get away with a MAPP gas set.

If it's a copper->copper joint, you're laughing - polish the pipework up with emery cloth, heat the pipe until it's just this side of glowing red, and feed the joint with brown tip silver solder.

If it's a copper->steel joint, then it's a bit more of a pain. You need blue tip silver solder and flux. Clean your joint with the emery cloth, give it a nice coating of flux on every surface you need solder to stick to, then heat it up until it's a fair way short of glowing red. Feed the blue tip solder in and STOP. Unlike brown tip (15% silver) you can't just keep feeding blue tip (45% silver) as it ruins the weld.

Now, since you put on a bullet piercing valve and they leak like a sieve in the long term, we need to replace that with a schrader access valve. Since it's most likely going to be in a straight through piece of pipe, you can save time and grab yourself a pre made access valve in 1/4" pipe. Cut away the hole left by the bullet piercing valve, polish the copper and cut the pipework with a ~10mm gap using a tube cutter. Then slip your access fitting assembly in there, and follow the copper->copper joint procedure.

Of course, now that we've done all that you need to change the liquid line filter drier too. I'd recommend a 1/4" solder in core drier in place of the original copper spun drier because... well, copper spun driers are terrible. Follow the pipe cutting procedure from the piercing valve instructions and the soldering instructions from the copper->copper joint instructions and that's done too. Remember - always try and mount the drier so it's outlet is LOWER than its inlet. This turns the drier into a small liquid receiver and helps ensure a good liquid seal over the capillary tube. Speaking of capillary tubes, if it was inserted straight into the original copper spun drier CUT the capillary, don't try and unsweat it. The chances of blocking it up are about 82.5634% (approximately) when you unsweat capillarys. You're much better off chopping it with a set of capillary tube cutters and ensuring a good clean capillary. The ~30mm of wasted capillary will affect performance, but almost certainly not to any sort of measurable degree.

Then give the system a good evacuation using a vacuum pump and ensure it reaches a good vacuum (sub-500 micron) with a digital vacuum gauge.

Then using a set of electronic scales, charge your freshly evacuated system (remembering to purge!) to the charge recommended by the manufacturer.

Voila! You have just fixed your chest freezer.

..... Alternatively, pay someone to do it for you and/or recycle the components and buy yourself a new one.

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.

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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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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

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

Plastic. Completely food safe.

Nordic Ware also made the first microwave pan for cooking bacon, likely from the same material.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00080QJXE

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.

A better option is getting a pour over or French press coffee maker. Metal filters for the pour overs work great, and let some oil through.

In order of importance, in my opinion. Now, while the grinder is pricey, it's very important to producing an exceptional cup. But I'd personally start lower grinder-wise to garner more appreciation for good grinders (unless budget ain't a concern, in which case go for it).

Lido E Grinder (all the Lido series grinders are back ordered I think)

V60 Dripper

Fino Pour Over Kettle

AWS Pocket Scale

[V60 filters (although I notice no difference between this and folded #4 filters that are much cheaper)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001U7EOYA/ref=twister_B00Q60WESO?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)

Video on technique

Where I personally like getting beans, but there are a lot of places for that

What the hell I just linked that and didn't look at the price....

Best investment I've ever made that I'll never be able to sell!

Edit: Okay here's the same one I think that is way more reasonable.

1. if you freeze, slightly undercook the bacon. Place flat or sandwiched on sheets of parchment paper. Freezing works fine, especially if you don't get rid of all the fat/drippings.
   
   
2. A fairly long time. Same with uncooked bacon. I don't have exacts, my apologies, you can probably google it, especially if you know the brand/butcher. Depends on how it was made.
   
   
3. Something like this works great for nuclearating bacon. But it makes it VERY CRISPY and not very good for freezing in my experience.

A cheap gooseneck kettle and a plastic Hario V60. You will need filters too.

If you want to spend a little more this set has it all.

Keep in mind that a scale is extremely helpful too. If you don’t want to spend the money on a grinder, which everyone is going to recommend, just get pre-ground, quality coffee. I recommend HappyMug online. Happy Mug makes great coffee and will grind it for you before shipping. They also have an awesome little timer for $5 that is helpful at first If you’re using your phone for recipes and stuff.

sticking has never been a problem for me.. even when I brown stuff... half the time the recipe calls for deglazing anyway so you have to scrape the bits before you add the rest of the ingredients.

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IMO - non stick doesn't brown meat "correctly" bacon in a non stick skillet is weird.

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and what is the nonstick coating anyway?

this doesn't sound good..

https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx1SFCYELFRFG19/ref=ask_ql_ql_al_hza

>I purchased a Power Cooker with the teflon pot which started flaking off rather quickly. I then purchased a stainless steel inner pot thru Amazon & love it! It has made a huge difference in the outcome! Just be sure that you measure carefully the height of the current inner pot, as there can be a slight difference. The one I got for mine was right for mine but just a hair too tall for my neighbor's IP, but by carefully checking the descriptions, I was able to find her the right size for her IP. Hope this helps, even tho this is several months later than your question.

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IPs official nonstick liner is ceramic..... sounds similar to scanpan's.. I have one of their pans.. their coating is bulletproof..

https://www.scanpan.com/

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If I was to go that route.. I'd get the ceramic nonstick.

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Instant-Pot-Non-Stick-Interior/dp/B00ICL8M1I

I was able to do something similar by purchasing a BPA free commercial kitchen tub with a pre-cut lid. Cost wise, I know those water jugs (at least the ones I use for reverse osmosis water) can be expensive.

Still, pretty cool looking and with weights you could probably fit more in that than the tub I have. Nice work!

... umm like the microwave bacon thingy?

What are you using to microwave it with? A regular plate? Maybe you should try this out: http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05100-PowerCrisp-microwave-cooker/dp/B00006IUWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367506294&sr=8-1&keywords=microwave+bacon+cooker

It works pretty well, as the fat drains to the bottom of the tray. I can then just pour the fat straight into a container for storing.

I prefer using an oven to cook my bacon, but when I'm in a hurry, I microwave it using this, and it turns out pretty well (as far as microwaved bacon goes anyway).

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)

Actually those bacon trays do a pretty good job.

Once we went microwave, we never looked back. We got a special tray that channels all the grease into one spot. It's much easier to make chewy bacon if that's what you like. Nudity is not a problem. I haven't cooked bacon in a long time though. I prefer ham.

I give you kitty in a shoe box! IF I FITS I SITS. Or you know... even if I don't fits, I still sits.

This Vietnamese Coffee Maker is an add on! ANd it's under $10

I have used Moka Pot for years and really like it, but I just bought a Vietnamese Style Steel Coffe Filter that I love. They are Cheap and easy to use.

Yeah, I was just going with places that I was sure of... but really, Nescafe is the dominant form of coffee in most places.

And southeast Asians also put sweetened condensed milk in their coffee. (I've actually adopted this practice when I am visiting my father, who drinks coffee that I don't particularly like.) They will put it in either Nescafe or individual cups of real coffee put through these things. That's correct about the Middle East having Turkish coffee as well. But I know a few folks from there who go through instant coffee like it is the only drink that exists in the world.

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.

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

You two are amazing, truly!! So inspiring and such a huge part of why I'm in love with this sub, thank you. And you look gorgeous!!

Gift One: This because beer

Gift Two: This because coffee

C'mon...gimme.

THIS is the one I use daily...but I imagine any ceramic single hole dripper will perform well.

The Hario V60 is on my short list, but I want to wait until I have the Hario Buono Kettle to control the pour more accurately.

French Press is a bear to clean. It has to be broken down completely every 3 days to remove rancid coffee oils. It requires preheating the press pot. If you want simple, it's not FP. FP requires work and attention to very specific details. My FP setup looks like a meth lab with thermometers and beakers and such.

For simple, go with a pour over. Get a nice porcelain model and a box of #4 paper cones. Should run less then $20. Grind the coffee, pour into filter, add water. Cleaning? Throw away filter. Done. If you want to upgrade it, replace the paper filters with a #4 permanent filter for less then $10

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Frieling-C104943-Porcelain-Coffee-Filter/dp/B001B194FY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1302118746&sr=8-10

For a grinder model, the Capresso Infinity can be had new for $90 shipped. I've had mine for 6 years and still use it for FP and pour over. But in reality, pour over is extremely forgiving. If you really REALLY wanted to go cheap, even a whirly blade grinder would give results superior to a lot of sludge out there.

About a year and half ago I went from 0-60 with this setup:

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-VKB-120HSV-Buono-Drip-Kettle/dp/B000IGOXLS

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Dripper-V60-Clear/dp/B001RBTSMM/ref=pd_sim_k_6

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-White-Filters-Brewer/dp/B001U7EOYA/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349906139&sr=1-1&keywords=hario+v60+filters

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MSS-1B-Mini-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349906080&sr=1-2&keywords=hario+hand+grinder

http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen-Elegant/dp/B004164SRA/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349906101&sr=1-5&keywords=kitchen+scale

Here is a video I found about how it all works:
http://vimeo.com/34182806

The big thing is to use FRESH roasted beans (we're talking ~3 weeks old or less). If you are buying beans that don't have a date on em, try again. Hopefully there is a coffee shop around you that will sell their own roast (usually comes in a 12oz package). If not you can try the grocery store or order online (http://ceremonycoffee.com/ is a good start), it really depends on the city you live in.

I had always liked the aroma and taste of coffee in other things (ice cream specifically) but it wasn't until I got into beer that I really started to appreciate it. Hopefully this finds you well, feel free to send a message my way if you have any specific questions!

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.

for those wondering what a Phin is:

http://www.amazon.com/Vietnamese-Traditional-Coffee-Filter-Gravity/dp/B008A0932S

They sell these things for exactly this application. My fridge already has one on it. I've been charging it monthly for a few months and finally broke down and ripped out the evap to find the leak.

Supco BPV31 Bullet Piercing Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DM8J3MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ny8Kyb72996YJ

I use this when I am not browning meat.

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Instant-Pot-Non-Stick-Interior/dp/B00ICL8M1I

Yeah, I had dumped all of my other appliances after mastering the Instant Pot (rice cooker, slow cookers, egg cooker gadget that actually worked great, etc.). Eggs are still amazing in the IP (the shells peel off sooooo easily!) & rice comes out great, but it doesn't hold rice very well without drying it out & making it a bit crusty. Plus the rice sticks like CRAZY to the metal pot...I ended up springing for their new non-stick inner pot:

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICL8M1I
  
  It does a better, but not a perfect, job - as long as I take the rice out right away & clean the bowl immediately, it's pretty good, but I miss my Tiger rice cooker, haha. But I used to use that fuzzy-logic rice cooker to hold rice all day & let my roommates & later my family graze on leftover & rice for lunch, dinner, and snacks, so it was nice to always have it available - but I do meal-prep now, so the IP is functional for that, at least!
  
  Plus I don't usually like bringing my IP places - I'd rather bring my cheap crockpots & not risk dropping or damaging my Instant Pots lol. Sometimes I'll cook up a batch of food in the IP & transfer it to a crockpot for the stay-warm function.

Mine was from Kafeologie or something, but this one is it.

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.

Use the Nordic ware tray and cover, works like a charm. I clean mine in a dishwasher to deal with the mess.

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Sided-Round/dp/B00004W4UM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396564769&sr=8-2&keywords=microwave+bacon+cooker

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Spatter-Cover/dp/B000BOA2D0/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1396564769&sr=8-9&keywords=microwave+bacon+cooker

If you buy this then you can cook any bacon in the microwave! It is delicious and I can actually get it crispier without burning it using this rather than traditional methods!

You can get microwave cookware.

bacon cooker

veggie steamer

egg and muffin cooker

omelet maker

if i really don't have time to make breakfast, i use my microwave egg cooker for making perfectly round egg patties for english muffins ( http://www.nordicware.com/store/products/detail/microwave-eggs-n-muffin-breakfast-pan/9DF1BCFA-C0F9-102B-9706-00137233C6B0 ) and maybe my microwave bacon cooker ( http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05100-Microwave-Bacon-Cooker/dp/B00006IUWC )

Actually, it looks like the PowerCrisp works better.. I kinda just posted the link for the first bacon cooker I found. Microwaves do a decent job with bacon though cause the thin slices + high fat content.

Cooking normal food usually doesn't go well in the microwave. Things don't usually get crispy in a microwave like they would if normally cooked. You need to be careful about plastic wrap as well. If you're trying to actually cook something go for those microwave safe glass/ceramic containers and lids. Plastics will melt if left in for too long, even ones that are microwave safe can bubble.

If your water is hard, I would also advise against using it to heat up a cup of water for tea/coffee/etc. You'll eventually end up with lime deposits on the cup which are no fun to clean out.

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.

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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.

Why don't you buy one of these and avoid running out? Or at least have it around for when you do.

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Bacon-Defroster/dp/B00080QJXE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1292729319&sr=8-4

That makes me want coffee so bad.

Incase any instantly wonders where to get a filter: http://www.amazon.com/Importfood-Vietnamese-coffee-filter-set/dp/B000ELGPAO

I make my own at home with this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ELGPAO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=vietworldkitc-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000ELGPAO


and with either Trung Nguyen or Cafe Du Monde coffee grounds. I put one heaping spoonful in the coffee filter, and have condensed milk sitting in the botton of the cup it drips into, stir, dump in cup of ice, ready to consume!

>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.

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.

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

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/

1.5 cups of water is ~354grams, so you're brew ratio is ~11:1. With optimal extraction that should be a strong cup. Standard is ~16:1. Not saying it's wrong, I happen to like stronger cups myself. One important thing you should know is that both the brewing vessel and grind absorb heat from the water, and this drops the temperature fast of the brew, and this is a less than ideal extraction. To workaround this you should preheat. In your case bring 700g, or 3 cups of water, to boil, instead of the 354. When it boils, pour 1/2 of it in and return the kettle/pot to the stove so it resumes boil. Quickly dump the water out of the vessel and throw your 30g grind load in. Now pour just enough water over the grinds to wet them, and stir, this is to prep the grind to accept water faster (bloom), stir for a few seconds and make sure there are no lumps. Start your timer. Finally, dump the rest of the water in and cover to prevent heat from escaping. Pour/plunge at 4:00min as you did before. It should taste much stronger now. If it's overly bitter, do this whole process over again but reduce the time by 15 seconds (3:45min) and taste. Repeat until its not overly bitter. The sweet spot will be when you can taste the coffee flavor but without too much bitter in there.

Regarding "sandy" mouthfeel, this is because the mesh screen in the french press (FP) has wide holes. Some people like it, some dont. I dont so when I pour I hold this in the stream, it filters out the grit and, as an added benefit, gives you a bit more flavor clarity. This is because the grit that you currently there continues to extract in the cup, and that muddies things up some. Again no rules here, just preferences, and ignore the comments you'll hear about boiling water burning grind, its not true. There's also a second option here which is to adjust your grind settings so the particles are larger, to prevent them from getting through the mesh, but then you have to extend the extraction time. I dont because I want a faster extraction. Just dont grind super fine powder like youd see in an espresso, thats not for FP.

Kalita uses a paper filter, delivering a thinner, almost tea-like cup, and works best with light/medium roast bean. These are beans that have more delicate flavor. The "espresso" bean, or darker roast youre using on the FP, has a heavier, less defined flavor, more body, and more carbon, so it wont benefit from paper filter so much. The tradition has been darker bean in FP and lighter roast for paper filter methods. Good luck, I hope I helped

I have a 3-liter pitcher that I fill with ground coffee and water. I filter it into another container with a filter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Medelco-Cone-Permanent-Coffee-Filter/dp/B000TCZRKW/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1542767070&sr=8-10&keywords=metal+filter

Total investment about $5 and tastes fantastic. One doesn't need special gear for cold brew coffee :)

I 100% advocate the pour over method. This is the best way to make one custom cup of coffee. You put it right on your cup and fill it to where you want it filled. Most delicious.

I think you answered your own question. If you have been using and enjoying a french press then stick with it there is a whole range of size and price options and even places like Target sell them. As far as other inexpensive options there are a variety of pour over devices that use paper filters which may be easier to clean up. I have a Cilio #4 that I use at work with a Hario Skerton grinder and a cheap electric kettle. The Cilio is porcelain and has held up well but there are some stainless ones. There is also the Aeropress which is a fun little gizmo and makes great coffee. The Porlex grinder nests nicely inside the Aeropress plunger so it takes up very little space in a bag.

From experience, after about 7-8 days, the quality drops off a bit. By 10-12 days, I think there's a noticeable loss of flavor.

At the risk of sending you down a dangerous rabbit hole, this dripper is what I use with the OEM filters. When I'm on travel/vacation, I grind with the Hario mini which produces a nice, consistent grind (as inexpensive grinders go). AT 10-11 clicks out from the finest setting it will take about 2 minutes to grind 15-17 grams (enough for 350-400ml of water, and faster than said water will boil in a typical microwave).

If you batch your beans into zip-lok baggies (~1 weeks worth each) you can freeze them and they will easily hold for a month.


Other roasters of note in the area include Red Rooster (in Floyd) and ones who's name I can't remember in Draper - Sugar Magnolia on main sells the latter. Both are more expensive (those two ~$16-18/12oz) than Mill Mountain ($13-15/16 oz) and I've not found them "better". Then again, I'm not a big fan of modern, fruity/acidic coffee.

Interesting - I'll see how the white filters go that I have coming in a couple days. These are the white ones I ordered - not sure how to tell if they use chlorine or not. Do you have any other filter suggestions for the Hario V60?

Yes, I understand that there are 2 product codes. By 3rd party, I meant that the filters were fulfilled by a 3rd party (i.e. not shipped by Amazon from an Amazon warehouse). When I ordered from Amazon, I was not able to find a clarifying differentiation between the two. When ordering the V60 02 100pack on Amazon, I've received both the tabbed, and non-tabbed. When Amazon was the 1st party vendor/shipper, I received non-tabbed. When ordering from Japan_to_Global_shop (fullfilled by amazon) I received tabbed filters.

Or get a Vietnamese type coffee filter. The only replaceable item is the coffee itself. No filters.

If you don’t have the proper tools to braze, these would be a much cheaper and easier option for you.

Supco BPV31 Bullet Piercing Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DM8J3MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_p9gRDbMD92GKC

I've heard that, in terms of quality, the [Able filters] ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E58P81E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OyAdAbF4QCHC0) are the best.

I believe these are stainless steel and they have two fine options. The standard one (I linked) and Ultra-fine. I'd suggest getting both, because the coarser one makes a cup more similar to French press while the finer one makes a unique cup that only the Aeropress can really achieve.

It's not local, but you can get one through Amazon in 1 or 2 days.

I recently purchased this metal filter. The best I've seen out of these metal filters so far. Also, this grinder lets me get the most consistent grind for my money. I can't afford a fancy grinder and with this one, my aeropress, and a cheap scale, I can consistently make a fantastic cup of coffee no matter where I go.

Metal Aeropress Filter ($12.50) because I really like coffee.

This one for me. The screen type was too thick and the Arepress cap wouldn't screw on.

I'm showing deals that are the historically lowest price (or very close to the lowest) it has been on Amazon, using the site camelcamelcamel.

Meal replacements/Protein Powder

Soylent Coffiest Read to Drink Breakfast - LIVE ($27.30)

Orgain Protein Powder - LIVE ($18.49 for vanilla)

Vega products - Don't know when these go live. Can't find it for some reason.

Grocery

Milkadamia Macadamia Milk, 32 oz, Pack of 6 - 3:50 CT

Zing Nutrition Bar, PB Chocolate Chip, Pack of 12 - 6:05 CT

Taste Nirvana Coconut Water, 12 pack - LIVE ($17.88)

Kitchen

Philips Air Fryer 9220 5:20 CT

Instant Pot Inner Pot for 6QT - ($16.96 + tax)

My kit is an Aeropress with a metal mesh filter and a milk frother.

What's the difference between the "Mesh" and the "Disc"? Are either necessary for the aeropress?

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/

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'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.

Got mine on amazon.

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 18 quart version of https://www.amazon.com/LIPAVI-Container-C10-Gallon-Quarts/dp/B014U56Z4U/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1511842348&sr=1-4&keywords=sous+vide+container

and it works great. I also bought the small "ping pong balls" to use instead of a lid: https://www.amazon.com/Locisne-Cooking-Drying-Cookers-Container/dp/B06XW33XDY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1511842412&sr=8-6&keywords=sous+vide+balls

I like the balls over the lid, because since I'm usually using some sort of vacuum bag or ziploc that's bigger than what I'm cooking, they help keep it centered in the container, and not drifting towards one edge (if you use the excess plastic as kind of a fin/sail sticking above the plastic balls.)

https://www.amazon.com/LIPAVI-Sous-Vide-Container-Polycarbonate/dp/B014U56Z4U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Yes, since pretty much day one I have my plastic sous vide bin sitting on sink rack (basically a heavy duty cake cooling rack). I recently added a neoprene sleeve for insulation:

• 12 Quart C10 container
  
• Neoprene container sleeve
  
• Counter Protector (sink rack)
  
  ​

LIPAVI Sous Vide Container
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014U596GO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_9zqf8MlJzzgZS/u/

I like the size of this one for larger cooks, and it is a good depth. you can fit a lot in it. For huge cooks i break out the coleman cooler though

Lids can be problematic because I will bring all the condensation and heat directly to the unit since that’s the only area it can escape. I recommend ping pong balls, they work very well at minimizing evaporative loss and are cheap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEB5T2U?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

This is what I will be using:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014U596GO/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_DA7OCbKKAT4FW

I just bought food grade storage containers. The one that I have is 26 qt. because I plan on doing bigger batches. Then there are two options for lids. You can either buy a normal lid and then do the cutout yourself or just buy the lid with a cutout already.

This is the container that I have you definitely want to have food safe plastics.

That's the one I have.

This container

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014U596GO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and the lid with the cutout for the wand

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017TMJV8S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

are not necessities, but nice to have especially for larger cuts.

I use this one...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014U596GO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

along with this...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017TMJV8S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it was just getting crowded in my 12 quart container...

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

Wow that's gonna be hard. You can go waay 90s, and use microwave egg poachers/bacon racks/griddle/steamer. We had one of those egg poacher things when I was a kid and it worked fine for a long time. I wouldn't expect any of those things to last forever, but they're cheap and should last you at least a couple years.

With those, obviously you could make bacon & eggs. You could also steam cauliflower for cauli mash?

I have an awesome bacon maker that you stick in the microwave and it drains the bacon grease off as the bacon cooks

My dogs love bacon grease in their food :D

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Sided-Round/dp/B00004W4UM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1321865233&sr=8-5

I bought a Nordicware 2 Sided Microwaveable Plate for Bacon. 3 strips in the microwave for 3 minutes and 30 seconds and it is PERFECT bacon. Way better than I have ever been able to do in a pan and it's so quick. Here is the plate on amazon.

"microwave bacon tray"

The paper towel thing works, but they don't turn out as good. If you plan on doing a lot of bacon microwaving, get one of these. If not, the paper towel thing works good enough imo

Yeah, we have Wallace Farms bacon every morning. Our hack to make it easily is to use a microwave bacon plate with its lid add-on. Load it up and 4-5 min later, perfect bacon. It helps to let it sit a little after cooking too. Their beef bacon (which I didn't know was a thing before ordering from Wallace Farms) is pretty good too.

I recommend this product. Makes perfect bacon, cleans easily. Cover with paper towel. You will get a little grease spatter but just wipe out your micro every once in a while.

You can get hanging ones, but then you will end up with triangle bacon.

Still possible. It requires a bit of involvement until you get to know the characteristics of your microwave, but I did my bacon microwave only for years, and it came out perfectly most of the time. I like mine with a little chew also.

I used this and later this.

You can also use a shitload of paper towels on a plate - but the cookers are a little neater to use.

IMO they worked equally well. You do need to be careful or parts of the bacon will overheat and (IMO) taste off. But that "off" taste is exactly how my wife's bacon tastes when I cook it for her in a pan - she likes it damn near burned.

Takes a bit of experimentation, but you can do half a dozen strips in around 5 min once you get the hang. Thinner bacon takes considerably less time, really thick might take a bit more. Reduced power is the key. I haven't done it that way in awhile for no particular reason, but 70-80% power is good. Depending on the thickness of the bacon, I use about .75 minutes * number of strips. Again keep an eye on it until you get a feel. 30 more seconds can make a significant difference with bacon. Also, it will cook just a little more while it cools off.

Something like this?

These are the ones that I grabbed. I really like them.

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.

Amazon

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

Never gifted

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.

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.

I have a Microwave bacon tray

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Bacon-Defroster/dp/B00080QJXE

It gets as crispy as you want it. Pro-tip use papertowels to help with excess grease

THIS is what I use. It has served me well through three years in a dorm, two years off campus and another three at home. It's how I get my fix!

Fiance uses this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00080QJXE?cache=10f495a94bb69deb93235a759f1b8fab&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1411599159&sr=8-2

I use a Phin Filter. It's all metal so it isn't likely to break while traveling plus it doesn't need paper filters. I really like the taste but isn't very refined.

For some reason reminds me of this. But holy cow it has a lot of good reviews. I'd say check out Amazon's return policy for that; and if you're willing to splurge, give it a go and let me know how well it works!

I use something like this.

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.

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

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).

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?

Here's a shopping list for your budget:

• Subscription to Perfect Coffee ($15/mo) - These guys are pre-grinding beans for you and sending them to your door at the specification you request. So you could order pre-ground beans from Four Barrel, Blue Bottle, etc. and they will grind and ship to you. I beta tested them and found them passable if you don't want to hand grind or spend the money on a grinder.
  
• Pump action espresso machine ($82) - I have this machine and it does a great job provided you clean it regularly. Use the reground coffee you got and make some quality espresso for the price.
  
• Frothing pitcher ($8) - You'll need this for your milk needs.
  
• A thermometer (~$3-5) - any that can be placed in the carafe for optimal temperature of the milk.
  
• Cups to serve your drinks!
  
  Total: $110

So the Melitta filters that are "Natural Brown" ones I should avoid? Any chance you got a link on the ones you recommend? Also, this Medelco GF214CB #4 Cone Permanent Golden Coffee Filter (http://www.amazon.com/Medelco-Cone-Permanent-Coffee-Filter/dp/B000TCZRKW/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_z) is recommended by Amazon under the "Frequently Bought Together" part with the Clever. If I bought that do I still have to use paper filters? Should I even worry about getting that or just stick with the Melitta's?

> clever dripper plus filter

this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Shrub-CLEVER-Clever-Dripper/dp/B0047W70GY/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1415137385&sr=1-1&keywords=Clever+Coffee+Dripper


also, are permanent filters a problem?
http://www.amazon.com/Medelco-Cone-Permanent-Coffee-Filter/dp/B000TCZRKW/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_z

So get yourself a metal pour over filter http://www.amazon.co.uk/Medelco-Cone-Permanent-Coffee-Filter/dp/B000TCZRKW

Or - even better - one of these http://www.hario.co.uk/coffee/metal-filter-dripper/cafeor-dripper-02-black.html

I've no doubt you'd get a bit of choking, but if you give it time and stir a bit, the coffee should emerge from the half-clogged filter mesh...

Some fines will get through. But let them settle in the cup and pour off the (slightly cleaner) top 3/4 of the cup

I filter through a mesh strainer to capture the large grounds then filter a second time through one of the "5 year coffee filters".

Able Kone might not work, you're looking for something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TCZRKW

I did a Google search and there are #2 and #4 sizes, a bunch of different companies make them, so lots of options. Did not see one that didn't have plastic though.

I'm actually thinking paper filters are the easiest option (the quickest, simplest cleanup), whereas the metal filter is going to be annoying to clean all the time. The paper filters that the Clever uses are also super easy to find in any grocery store, so it should be easy to keep them on hand.

The technivorm is just the brewer, it is up to you to provide the filter. You could just use #4 Melitta paper filters: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=melitta+%234

Some people that like the oils in the coffee may opt for a metal filter like this: http://www.amazon.com/Medelco-Cone-Permanent-Coffee-Filter/dp/B000TCZRKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449525405&sr=8-1&keywords=%234+metal+coffee+filter

Jesus dude, you're acting like brewing a normal cup of coffee is backbreaking labor. If you use one of these, then the time it takes to make a cup of coffee is slightly longer than the time it takes to boil water.

• Espro P3 - French Press $70
  
• Hario V60 Glass Coffee Dripper (Size 03, Black) $21
  
• Hario V60 Misarashi Coffee Paper Filter (Size 03, 100 Count, Natural) $8
  
• Hario V60 Misarashi Coffee Paper Filter (Size 02, 100 Count, White) $6
  
• Bialetti 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker $27
  
• Bialetti Replacement Gasket & Filter for 6 Cup Espresso Maker $6
  
• Bodum Milk Frother, Latteo Milk Frother $24
  
• Hario V60 Glass Range Server (800ml, Clear, Size 03) $23
  
  Total: $185
  

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Glass-Coffee-Server-700ml/dp/B001V7DBMA is 13 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Ceramic-Coffee-Dripper-White/dp/B001RBTSMM is 8 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Paper-Coffee-Filters-Count/dp/B001U7EOYA is 6 bucks

​

you can always buy it separately.

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.

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

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

Well actually I went ahead and searched your post history.

vApe_Escape 1 point 1 day ago
Yeah, everyone I've talked to has just bought it in the store. Amazon has it as well.
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–]vApe_Escape[S] 1 point 6 days ago
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
(AFFILIATE MARKETING!)

Over and over and over, THAT'S YOUR ULTERIOR MOTIVATION. This is my last response to you, I was wondering genuinely why you where trying to pick apart what I was saying and not acknowledging my legitimate responses, there is why. You are someone who abuses reddit to do this type of bullshit marketing and you make money off of people believing you've sampled these products. This mind you is only a couple pages back, not amounting to even 5 days of posts, if I keep going back I'm sure I could fill a whole thread of this stuff. Try to spin your bullshit some place else. PS if you wanna try to engage in an argument like this you might want to consider moving over to an account you don't spam on.

I've personally got a Phiniac. I like them so much I bought 2 of them on Black Friday last year. But if they are out of your price range, you could get a Texas Tuff Tank. The guy that I bought mine off of is out of business, but he was the guy that created the ones that VapeDudes sells. Texas Tuff Tanks are going to be harder to change the cartos in due to the rubber caps. That's why I like the Phiniacs. If you ever get a Phiniac, be sure to pick up one of the tank filler tools - amazing.

Also, SureVapes always has great deals on cartos. Boges are the way to go on cartos. You can get them pre-punched for a little more, but I always punch my own. I punch my cartos with the Supco Bullet Piercing Valve.

I bought my VAMO from here. $39.95 for a non-stainless version. I bought the stainless. I think it's like $6 more. Or pick you up an MVP for $39. Beware though, the iClear 30 that comes with it is garbage. They've since improved the iClears, but those were never that good.

I can't guarantee any of these mods obviously, everyone has different experiences. As you know, vaping is like rolling the dice. I can only relay my experiences. We know a bit more about where the MVP comes from for instance, than we know about who/what/where the VAMO is made.

Let me know if you have any more questions, I'll be happy to answer.

Here ya go...

Supco BPV31 Bullet Piercing Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DM8J3MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7tu3AbWW31RXF

InterDynamics RLS-134 13oz. Refrigerant R134a with Leak Sealer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COD8R6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Kuu3Ab8SRPRGN

FJC 6036 R134a U-Charge Hose with Gauge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00620PXMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bvu3Ab2FH7N4M

R12 R22 R502 Screw to R134A Fast Conversion Adapter Valve 1/4'' to 8v1 Thread https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HL55KBU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Wvu3AbSJXAZ8H

just regular 35mm boge cartomizers that have been punched. i was getting them from ivape.net, but they have since stopped carrying them. you can get them here, but the punches look too small for my taste.

you can also just buy regular boge 35mm cartos that aren't punched and then get this thing and punch them yourself.

here's the link

http://www.amazon.com/Supco-BPV31-Bullet-Piercing-Valve/dp/B00DM8J3MI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375293003&sr=8-1&keywords=carto+punch

5.99 shipped.

A bit out of left field, but you could buy an Aeropress and give that a shot. Maybe pick up a metal filter if you find yourself liking it.

Get one of these I love it!

Aeropress, Manual Grinder, and a Steel Disk Filter. I started with the Hario Mini Mill with an Aeropress and I still use it for work daily. The Aeropress is so loved because its very simple to use and most consistent.

I also said to add in the Able Fine Steel Disk the Able Disk will let in more oils and is reusable forever.

Grand total is $72.50 on Amazon. You can wait on the Filter to drop your total to $60 and it will be worth every penny.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Instant-Pot-Ceramic-Electric-Pressure/dp/B00ICL8M1I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1511645726&sr=8-2&keywords=instant+pot+pot

Aha! Well the one you need depends on the size of your IP. I have a 6qt so I got this one. I kept burning all my pasta sauces. This pot fixed that (although preheating also helps a lot).

Since buying my nonstick pot, I haven't used the stainless one once.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICL8M1I

I also recommend the silicone trivet/steamer set.
https://smile.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Silicone-Steamer-Set/dp/B01LFGJYBS

Some sealing rings and a ceramic bowl are 20% off on amazon

Today (2/23/17) The ceramic inner pot is at the lowest price it's ever been.
Treat yo Self.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICL8M1I/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Might be. Eventually I'm going to do a true test of this, I just haven't had time yet because we're in the middle of moving.

Here's the bowl I got, if you want to try it, too: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICL8M1I

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.

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

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)

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

I looked up this portafilter on Amazon. Would the VST 25g basket fit in this one?

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.

I bought these items:

1. Container
   
   
2. Lid
   
   Fits my Anova perfectly and I didn't have to bother with cutting any holes.

I finally got around to taking my Cambro+lid to my local TechShop to cut a notch for my Anova PC. This is how I did it:

1. Made cardboard template of lid
   
2. Cut out a notch on the cardboard template to test fit with container + Anova
   
3. Applied blue masking tape on lid and traced template onto tape on lid (forgot to take pictures of this and following steps)
   
4. Used appropriate size hole saw + drill press to cut round portion of notch
   
5. Used band saw to cut the straight sides of the notch
   
   The polycarbonate cut pretty easily with these tools. It didn't fray badly and break apart into shards like I thought it would. If I had the clearance to use TechShop's waterjet cutter that would have been the easiest and cleanest way to go, but that's a $250 class. Maybe someday.
   
   If you don't want to make your own or don't have the tools, I'm pretty sure this product is the same as what I did:
   
   

• C10L-AP Lid for LIPAVI C10: http://www.amazon.com/C10L-AP-LIPAVI-Container-Precision-circulator/dp/B017TMJWBE/
  
• LIPAVI C10: http://www.amazon.com/LIPAVI-Container-C10-Gallon-Quarts/dp/B014U56Z4U/
  
  I just did a test with water and I noticed a good amount of condensation on the side of the Anova because of the remaining gaps between the clamp and the notch. I'm going to try to design and 3D print a "saddle" that'll fit over the clamp and plug those remaining gaps. Hopefully that'll prevent what I've read on this subreddit about condensation getting into the back vent and shortening the lives of people's Anovas.

I agree with your point, but there are things like these:

https://www.amazon.com/LIPAVI-Container-C10-Gallon-Quarts/dp/B014U56Z4U/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=S8GYEJ1GE2D2TK8N8K61

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017TMJWBE/ref=s9_cartx_gw_g79_i2_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=12WYS1EXWNK787NB25J0&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=a6aaf593-1ba4-4f4e-bdcc-0febe090b8ed&pf_rd_i=desktop

You buy lids that already have the cutout on amazon...

Like here look at the "frequently bought together" below the product.

But I suppose drilling would be cheaper. I'd just worry about cracking the plastic lid while drilling and making it un-useable. Maybe a fine tooth hole saw attachment for a drill.

IMO, 8 seems really small. My smallest is a 12, and my biggest is a giant 8 gallon or so cambro that is a tad too much. 12 quart is the right size for the square-opening ones, but for your larger one you'll want a rectangular vessel, because the larger square ones get too deep. Something like this: LIPAVI Sous Vide Container Model C20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014U596GO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IQuCybNJMZ2RQ

Lipavia Sous Vide Container - 26 Qt works perfectly for me. It's too big for 90% of what I do but when I want to do several racks of ribs or steaks for the extended family, the extra size is great. I also use it to hold all my sous vide stuff (vacuum sealer, Joule, bags, etc) when I'm not cooking in it.

https://www.amazon.com/LIPAVI-Sous-Vide-Container-Polycarbonate/dp/B014U596GO?ref=ast_p_ep

This foodsaver works perfectly for me.
https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vacuum-Sealing-System-Starter/dp/B0044XDA3S/ref=sr_1_9?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518471516&sr=1-9&keywords=food+saver

I just bought the below one with the lid for my Anova, it stores my vacuum sealer and everything associated with sous vide and is perfect if I want to do a bigger cook. For smaller cooks I just use my stock pot or the inner pot of my 8qt instapot with the below lid. It works perfectly.

LIPAVI Sous Vide Container - Model C20 - 26 Quarts - 21 x 12.8 inch - Strong & Clear See-thought Polycarbonate - Matching L20 Rack and Tailored Lids for virtually every circulator sold separately. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014U596GO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TRG5Cb18KENGR

Sous Vide lid for Anova Precision, No special container needed, holds itself open, Silicone, Lifetime Warranty, not for Anova Nano https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CFPJM6N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qVG5CbZFTPS9B

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.

Thanks for this. What about when using an attachment like this for pressurization?

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 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

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Bacon Cooker

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

I usually bake the bacon like you described, but my new place isn't completely level and I've been too lazy to fix it. So all the grease will go to the right side of the baking sheet, so not all of it is submerged in its own rendered fat, so it cooks really uneven. So I've been using this old thing my Mom gave me that makes it so you can microwave bacon. (Not that as seen on TV piece of crap) It delivers the perfect chewiness/crispiness, and holds about 6-7 slices. about 1 minute per piece of bacon. After 6 pieces, then just add 30 seconds per piece, so usually never more than 7 1/2 minutes. It has a place where the grease drains, then I can store it easily in a separate container.

Also, I cover the bacon with a paper towel while it cooks. Not sure why, but Mom always did, so I do too.

Found it on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Bacon-Defroster/dp/B00080QJXE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412533344&sr=8-3&keywords=microwave+bacon

Something like this

http://www.amazon.com/Frieling-C104943-Porcelain-Coffee-Filter/dp/B001B194FY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1313362140&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.ca/Able-Brewing-Coffee-AeroPress-Espresso/dp/B00E58P81E/ref=pd_cp_79_1/135-9260269-7872120?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=320SBANEGREKX3P3EW8E

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

Investment?

Really?

Yea, but this one is better. http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05100-Microwave-Bacon-Cooker/dp/B00006IUWC/ref=pd_sim_k_28

Microwave bacon is the best, so long as you have a proper bacon tray. Place bacon on tray and cover with 3-4 layers of paper towels. Cook for 1 minute per slice to start. Check bacon, flipping paper towels at the same time. Results in nice crispy bacon with the fat drained away. Just make sure to remove the paper towels right when it's done so the grease doesn't harden and glue the paper towel to the bacon.

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Bacon-Defroster/dp/B00080QJXE