Ask HN: How do you make your coffee?

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Post by ezekg » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:19 PM UTC

I recently bought an AeroPress and have been enjoying lighter roasts with it, something I didn't think I'd ever enjoy. Before that, I usually preferred a dark roast french press, or a Nespresso if I didn't feel like making coffee. Black, no cream or sugar.

I'm sure some of you here are much more of a connoisseur than I am, so feel free to share.

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Post by flpm » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:22 PM UTC

Also use an aeropress, I put the press over a cup and first put just enough hot water to wet the grounds. Then I wait about 30 seconds and fill it to the top. Mix it for 10-20 seconds and put the top in to hold the water inside. Leave it for about 1-2min and then press. This makes a nice strong cup with a single scoop of coffee.

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Post by Salmonfisher11 » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:24 PM UTC

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#4

Post by talldayo » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:25 PM UTC

I use a cheap espresso machine (~$200) and highly recommend it. My morning cup tends to be a 2oz shot of Cafe Bustelo made into an 8oz Americano, which I drink black. Tastes significantly better than a pour-over, takes maybe 2 minutes to make from scratch and is cheap as chips. Cost of the machine plus pre-ground espresso amortized over one year comes out to ~$0.80/day, which is a steal for me as a daily coffee drinker.

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Post by latchkey » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:26 PM UTC

Aeropress: Invert it so the plunger is upside down and on your counter. Add the grinds. Pour the water in near to the top, can stir with a spoon if you want. Put the filter (stainless steel mesh) + top cap on. Now, invert (right side up) onto your large cup. Let it sit for a minute. Plunge it about half way down, pull the plunger out, add more water to the top again. Wait a bit, plunge again.

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Post by latchkey » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:29 PM UTC

flpm wrote: post #2

Also use an aeropress, I put the press over a cup and first put just enough hot water to wet the grounds. Then I wait about 30 seconds and fill it to the top. Mix it for 10-20 seconds and put the top in to hold the water inside. Leave it for about 1-2min and then press. This makes a nice strong cup with a single scoop of coffee.

Have you tried the inverted method?

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Post by not_your_vase » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:33 PM UTC

I buy the 2nd cheapest store-brand instant coffee, of which I shovel 2 spoonful into a cup of hot water a few minutes before taking the first dump of the day.

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Post by [deleted] » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:35 PM UTC

Salmonfisher11 wrote: post #3

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Post by satvikpendem » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:39 PM UTC

I have all manner of coffee making devices, including a French press, AeroPress, pour over V60, Chemex, etc.

In the end, the one I most often use is a $10 Mr Coffee drip coffee maker, simply because I honestly can't be bothered to spend so much time every day to make coffee.

I also only drink decaf as I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine.

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Post by ezekg » Sun, Dec 01, 2024, 5:46 PM UTC

latchkey wrote: post #5

Aeropress: Invert it so the plunger is upside down and on your counter. Add the grinds. Pour the water in near to the top, can stir with a spoon if you want. Put the filter (stainless steel mesh) + top cap on. Now, invert (right side up) onto your large cup. Let it sit for a minute. Plunge it about half way down, pull the plunger out, add more water to the top again. Wait a bit, plunge again.

I've seen the inverted method but haven't tried it. What do you think the benefits are, especially in your case where you're still getting some drip after the second fill?