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Aeropress for latte
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:54 pm
by Jimmy
Anyone using one for making a latte? What's your brewing method?
I recently picked up an Aeropress and a decent grinder - just wondering what seems to be the best way to brew to make a latte, since most of the instructions online seem to be geared toward brewing a coffee. Should the amount of beans be increased, total water decreased, etc?
Re: Aeropress for latte
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:04 pm
by mr x
Talk to brother Nash.
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Re: Aeropress for latte
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:06 pm
by Jimmy
Been talking to him about equipment - not sure of his experience with an Aeropress.
Re: Aeropress for latte
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:13 pm
by CorneliusAlphonse
Let me know what you find out. I ordered one the other day to fill up my amazon cart past the free shipping mark. Haven't used it yet.
Re: Aeropress for latte
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:15 pm
by Jimmy
If you're just looking to make a coffee, TimG can probably answer that - he's been using one quite frequently with good results.
Re: Aeropress for latte
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:12 pm
by mr x
Iirc, keggermeister is an aeropress guru.
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Re: Aeropress for latte
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:14 am
by TimG
Kegger, let's hear some tips!
Ya I made coffee daily with my aeropress, really like it.. I don't know how 'good' the coffee is, I don't really have anything to compare it to other than shitty drip coffee. I haven't messed around with weight of beans/water ratio much at all, really only do 19g / 300ml water and I like that strength (black, none of that milk/cream/sugar BS). I do an inverted fill and let it 'steep' for 2 minutes and then press.
I've been meaning to do some research on how various changes affect the end result (grind size, bean/water ratio, steep time, etc).. be nice to find a simple little book that did that in laymens terms. Jimmy, you're good at finding books! ha
Tim
Re: Aeropress for latte
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:47 pm
by Jimmy
Tim, what's the process you've been using to brew? I know it was inverted..
I've been doing the following:
-add ~1 scoop (18g) of beans ground to espresso setting
-heat water to 200* and top up to marking # 1
-stir and let sit for 1 minute
-press
Re: Aeropress for latte
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:50 pm
by TimG
Umm.. see above?
I essentially just fill to near the top with water (when inverted).
Re: Aeropress for latte
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:52 pm
by Jimmy
TimG wrote:Umm.. see above?
I essentially just fill to near the top with water (when inverted).
my reading skills are exceptional today
I read it earlier today, and didn't get around to posting until tonight..