Heck, you can even get the brew time down to 1.5 minutes if you're really trying. [–]LikeASharkLovesBlood 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children). [Video] - Does your post include a video? French Press coffee does not come out as thick as Espresso does, with Espresso having a more syrup-like consistency. Oh how I wish someone had told me that 2 or 3 months ago. The best French press is the Bodum Chambord. I am biased though, I much prefer pour over. Single origin coffee, as a product, gained recognition in 1999 when George Howell founded the Cup of Excellence.Dubbed the “Oscars” of the coffee world, this competition pinpointed its focus on the specific farm — rather than regions or countries — in crowning the year’s best beans. I’ll do the occasional aero press if I only want one cup. Because the simplified beaker into which the grounds are placed does not have electrical connections, it is small enough to be placed and carried in a hiker’s bag. What are the differences between the pour over and drip coffee? I have faith in you. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Recorded the temperature of the brew water coming out of my Delonghi Distinta Espresso Machine as a little experiment. And what kind of grinder do you use? However, this is offset in that French Press coffee typically has more texture to it. If you want to start channeling your inner barista, both are excellent additions to your kitchen. To us, the world of coffee is more complex than just a tasty caffeinated beverage to get you going. Compare the best manual coffee grinders 3. Thank you for that! For the French press coffee maker, a coarse grind is the most appropriate. They big difference for me is volume. For non-informative or non-depthy-discussion "coffee culture" posts, please check out /r/cafe. I actually enjoy both! Developing the taste for coffee - A novice seeking advice. I'm not a fan of metal filters. You can even use a variety of filters! These lay out our our expectations for participants, but also the values and rationales behind them. I won't be using a dripper anymore. Aeropress I use more often than the others, French Press is used the least. french press for mediums (sometimes) and pourover for everything. Pour-over coffee can be made, start-to-finish, in under five minutes. For more guides, gear, reading, news and links visit our Wiki Page! French press can be very rich and full bodied, which is nice sometimes, but every now and then I'll get a particularly sour cup. Speaking of immersion brews, we come to the French press – the quintessential piece of kit for this brewing method. It's our fun place. My recommendation would be to go for a woodneck, which is a cloth filter. Have recently gone down a bit of a rabbit hole and now own 2 chemexs and 1 V60. Pour Over has been hell of a drug for me, you'll be going into quite the rabbit hole. http://snowpeak.com/products/collapsible_pour_over-cs-113?variant=671115025. Tried a Mr. Coffee but sent that back to Amazon since it didn't really go fine enough for my V60; even on the "espresso" setting it pretty much just poured through in less than 2 minutes. As others have mentioned, I wouldn't worry about a paper filter absorbing too much of the coffee oils. submitted 3 months ago by LittlePurplePig, [–]quiltmaster1 41 points42 points43 points 3 months ago (0 children), [–]Sugarlips_Habasi 4 points5 points6 points 3 months ago (0 children). [–]masterisaac11189 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (3 children). Compared with pour over, French press coffee is a lot more gritty and oily and it feels like it hits harder (flavor, not caffeine). After making and tasting over 40 cups of coffee in six French presses, we think the Bodum Chambord is the best press for most people. Those are my opinions for what they're worth. Detailed descriptions. Its a place to learn, share, and make new friends. I kinda just roll with varying my method based on how much time and effort I want to put in for a coffee for one. [Technique] - Brew technique / espresso technique. However, I've recently switched to the aero, and am learning to use the hario and I have to say I really really prefer that cleaner refined taste. Our local roaster uses a pour over thingy. [–]MexicanCarbs 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). [–]basura-bella 5 points6 points7 points 3 months ago (6 children). The flavor is a lot more robust and rich. [–]eccentricbartender 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children). Best overall: JavaPresse 6. The following tags should cover just about everything but feel free to make your own if one of the following doesn't work. Also, as others have said, the pourover is much easier cleanup. You need to dismantle the different parts, which will make it more complicated compared to cleaning with the pour-over method. NOPE. Will a monthly international subscription to Coffee Collective leave me with unfresh beans? French Press when I'm in a rush. [–]PriceZombieWow, I didn't know coffee was this deep. Ease of Use. When I first starting the french press, I became fixated on it for a good 2 years. for guests, or make a smaller batch just for yourself. A plastic Hario V60 is nearly indestructible, it brews faster, offers a clean and balanced cup, and the flavor profile is just superior. 1. I pretty much only use my french press when I travel. [–]itzskillet 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child). Both, depends on my mood and beans. I've also found pour over to be more consistent in quality, but that may be just user error. :), [–]Aldama 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (1 child), [–]WeirdCoffeeAustrian 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children), https://global.hario.com/pickup_DMD_m.html, That's the one from hario, but there are also options for the chemex, [–]carameow007Cortado 2 points3 points4 points 3 months ago (0 children). You should start with a medium grind, which will feel sort of like the consistency of regular sand. But also have had a couple pour overs from local shops. Pour-over coffee has become quite popular, and this simple brewer makes it easy. $20 for a V60 is WAY cheaper than a decent drip machine or a Keurig. Rendered by PID 9554 on r2-app-02756c093a6493954 at 2020-12-23 22:46:39.685331+00:00 running 6abf2be country code: GB. It's much smoother as well. A high quality dark roast? The french press has gotten just too bold for my likings now, and I just really appreciate the clean of an aero or a hario. She wanted something simple and quick to just make a single cup. I have this stainless french press and it's great. created & curated by /r/coffee community - & it's maintenance thread. The Chemex uses a much thicker, multi-fold filter that absorbs more oils. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: We're equal parts a passionate horde of amiable amateurs and the back room lounge of the coffee industry. Will a monthly international subscription to Coffee Collective leave me with unfresh beans? 3. [–]MinervaDreamingPour-Over 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). Blue bottle has them cheap and sweet Maria's (for home roasters) has a good price as well. AEROPRESS VS POUR OVER TIME. [–]LittlePurplePig[S] 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (2 children). you'll be going into quite the rabbit hole. french press is easy and hard to mess up, while pour over is difficult to master. The kettle is expensive, but worth it ESPECIALLY if you are also a tea drinker. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. General rules in Reddit's format How's the pour over compare to a French press? Must be a well known company. [–]Porkrind710 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). Grind the beans directly into an air-tight storage container and you’re good for the week. Much love and love your username. I love everything about it. French Press vs Pour Over Coffee Maker Manual coffee brewing has become wildly popular over the last few years, particularly French presses and pour over methods. By choosing either a French press or a Chemex, you’re already ahead because, unlike a drip coffee maker, Aeropress or Keurig, you’re able to have greater control over the factors that lead to the end result. We'd been using a french press for a while but the cleanup sucked and our grinder sucked and left a lot of gunk at the bottom which my wife hated. Coffee Lovers who switch it up sometimes..... "For a pour over coffee brew, a light roast coffee is preferable"- Really? I was also happy to have our roaster pre-grind the coffee for French Press which would leave less gunk at the bottom of the cup but still didn't satisfy my wife. We also offer /r/cafe as our more casual & fun sister community. In a machine, it does the slow dripping of water over coffee (the of a classic American Mr Coffee machine). I really want one of those kettles but they are serious $$$. Does cezve shape has impact to a coffee taste? Recorded the temperature of the brew water coming out of my Delonghi Distinta Espresso Machine as a little experiment. That's a great idea. We run weekly special threads, listed below. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 9554 on r2-app-02756c093a6493954 at 2020-12-23 22:46:39.685331+00:00 running 6abf2be country code: GB. The large handle and lid knob are designed to stay cool, even when the coffee is piping hot, so you can pour safely. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. If /r/coffee is dry and stodgy and pretentious, /r/cafe is our break from that. submitted 5 years ago by stevethemighty84. This is a place to talk about the farms, the beans, the baristas, the roasters, the industry, the brewing gear & techniques. Gotta go pick up some more beans, honest... [–]coffee_and_destroy 3 points4 points5 points 3 months ago (1 child). In short, be nice, respect this community and its members, don't try to sell or promote stuff, and be aware comments and submissions are both curated content within this space. Please include tags based on your posts content prior to the Title, e.g. It's great, but it's not as good as my pour over. Dark roast pulverizes most of the bean’s original flavor out, and it’s that flavor that shines most in pour over brews. I found the 3 cup version at a thrift shop for $5 so I jumped on it. Not saying that's a bad thing, more that it's not as fine of a filtration. and join one of thousands of communities. For the specifics of how we tested and what to look for in a French press, read our full review. The following tags should cover just about everything but feel free to make your own if one of the following doesn't work. Detailed descriptions. 11 Best Pour Over Coffee Makers To … and join one of thousands of communities. We also offer /r/cafe as our more casual & fun sister community. Once you switch to coarse grind for your French press, your coffee will become better. That press is so nice. Compared with pour over, French press coffee is a lot more gritty and oily and it feels like it hits harder (flavor, not caffeine). French press – simple brewing for larger batches Image: Good Housekeeping. I have a French press, Aeropress, moka pot, clever dripper, v60, and beehouse. This almost never happens with a pour over. [–]Fact_checking_cuz 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). I haven't tried a pour over yet. Pour over is an easier and faster clean up, yes. Water can be heated over a campfire to pour into the press. [Question] - For questions about anything coffee related. [Beans] or [Roaster] - Posts about a specific coffee varietal, coffee roaster or origin. [–]_Invisible-Child_ 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children), i like both. Pour over coffee is subtler and, for lack of a better word, fruitier. The problem is that the design keeps it nice and hot, but also keeps extracting the coffee which can make it bitter. ...Just in case you're more into pictures of etched or free-pour latte art or that oh-so-beautiful, monstrous Slayer espresso machine pouring a luscious shot through a bottomless portafilter. Here are my thoughts. I tend to go a little more precise at home with the chemex to get all the proper weights and volumes of water correct and take more time and effort. It's much smoother as well. In short, be nice, respect this community and its members, don't try to sell or promote stuff, and be aware comments and submissions are both curated content within this space. Developing the taste for coffee - A novice seeking advice. Coarse grind looks very similar to sea salt, so its size is just big enough not to get through the filter. V60 for just me, French Press for me and my wife. The beehouse is the only one I use every day. Looking at the overall process, the French Press is an easier method when compared to pour-over. About the Author: Bean Head. [–]WeirdCoffeeAustrian 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (2 children), There are also cloth filters, but they are hard to maintain. [–]masterisaac11189 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). [–]asmagaEspresso Shot 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child). [Technique] - Brew technique / espresso technique. I started out in higher-quality coffe with french press, but everything about pourover is just ridiculously attractive to me. If you enjoy the brighter, fruitier notes of coffee then I would recommend going pourover. created & curated by /r/coffee community - & it's maintenance thread. Best Pour Over Coffee Maker Reddit. [Deals] - Please include cost, shipping and the website in the title. [–]koreaismeme 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children). Fine. that being said, you can make excellent coffee with a french press. I don't think you need to worry so much about the oils being absorbed by paper filters, but if you are then you could always go the way of the Kone filter. French Press vs AeroPress vs Pour-over and More: Coffee Methods Compared . [–]CarolinaKSU 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). Two innovations for a better French press brew. Pour over coffee has been embraced by the specialty coffee scene in recent years and there is much discussion about the best techniques and tools to use. Ask him about it and he recommends the V60. So, What Wins the Pour Over vs… ...Just in case you're more into pictures of etched or free-pour latte art or that oh-so-beautiful, monstrous Slayer espresso machine pouring a luscious shot through a bottomless portafilter. [Question] - For questions about anything coffee related. Its a place to learn, share, and make new friends. I have one for my Chemex as well. They are both considered “full-immersion” brewers, meaning the coffee grounds sit in the hot water to steep before being separated. Must be a well known company. That being said, a few months back I got a Chemex and a variable temp Bonavita kettle and I haven't used the french press since then. A double micro-filter eliminates grit. [–]LittlePurplePig[S] 16 points17 points18 points 3 months ago (3 children), [–]typicalCoder 5 points6 points7 points 3 months ago (1 child), this is funny idk why people are downvoting lmao, [–]DarkMetroid567 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago (0 children), ya it was a pretty innocently worded question, r/Coffee doing a great job proving it’s totally not snobbish, [–]sully42 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children), [–]LittlePurplePig[S] 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children), On a serious note, I've been getting into espresso and decided to make good coffee too. You know why! Or maybe you heard a great coffee joke, bought an awesome new coffee mug or found a mysterious can of crazy looking foreign coffee in your grandfather's basement. Finally my wife had had enough and was ready to buy a Keurig. Or maybe you heard a great coffee joke, bought an awesome new coffee mug or found a mysterious can of crazy looking foreign coffee in your grandfather's basement. $50 later we got a Melitta drip machine. the word "bright" is often used to describe it. [–]Affectionate_Ad_1746 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (0 children). One other distinct advantage of the French press that is not often mentioned is its portability. Aha! Cons: As an immersion brew, there’s less control over the extraction process. If you just got a high quality dark roast roasted five days ago how would you brew? ... Facebook Twitter Linkedin Reddit Tumblr Google+ Pinterest Vk Email. [History] - Got some fun facts or details coffees history? However, the clean-up is a different story. The biggest difference between the Chrider French press and a pour-over coffee maker, aside from the method of brewing, is that a French press practically requires coarsely ground coffee. ... Share on reddit. I’d also like to suggest the “Clever Coffee” dripper, which offers the best of pour over and French press methods in one! Mods, purchasing, new products, storage containers, etc. Able Brewing Kone Coffee Filter for Chemex Coffee Maker - stainless st... [–]shabby47 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children). I have this travel press that I jerry-rig with an aeropress filter so it has less of a grity sludgy feeling. [Beans] or [Roaster] - Posts about a specific coffee varietal, coffee roaster or origin. The inverted method allows for the creation of a more dense brew similar to that of french press, and is particularly good for dark roast coffee. A bit of a pain to upkeep, but otherwise makes a fantastically aromatic brew. Runner-up: Porlex – JP-30 7. [–]OvaryActingJesusPour-Over 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (2 children). But in the contest between the French press vs. Pour Over machines, the true winner is you. They all taste good. [–]thirdculture_hog 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (5 children), [–]basura-bella 4 points5 points6 points 3 months ago (4 children), Pourover delivers a clean, bright cup.... whereas with the press, every cup is a bit ‘sludgy’ and feels heavier, not necessarily a bad thing and truth be told I use my chemex every day as opposed to rarely pulling out the press... but if I had somebody to share coffee with in the mornings, I’d probably be more inclined to follow such a “rule” ¯_(ツ)_/¯, [–]thirdculture_hog 5 points6 points7 points 3 months ago (3 children), Ah gotcha. I have a French press, Aeropress, moka pot, clever dripper, v60, and beehouse. http://snowpeak.com/products/collapsible_pour_over-cs-113?variant=671115025, [–]chuckluckles 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). [–]OvaryActingJesusPour-Over 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). Just last night I caught myself oogling at the bloom on my V60, so pretty! Rendered by PID 10522 on r2-app-096589ee498c21690 at 2020-12-23 22:46:45.246414+00:00 running 6abf2be country code: NL. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. Is pour over easier as far a clean up and prep everyday than my French press. Any suggestions would be appreciated, [–]chevro1et 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (2 children). I too used to be fixated on the frencfh press but all over the aero and hario now. "[Gear][Video] How to install the PID mod on a Rancilio Silvia" - We know they can be kind of ugly but the are helpful we swear. My other coffee gadgets are just collecting dust . Absolutely love it. Each Espro press also comes with 25 optional paper filters, which the company says can make your French press taste like pour-over. French Press vs Chemex: Overall Winner. Would you recommend buying these? [–]bovinecrusader 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago (1 child). I get out of bed for four cups of coffee. I didn't mind that much but also didn't care much about drinking coffee daily - I just wanted really good coffee as a treat. I never knew there was a metal mesh filter! Our "self-promotion" rules. $80 later I bought a Bonavita Variable Temp kettle. I really enjoy the chemex as a pour over method. Please include tags based on your posts content prior to the Title, e.g. Today was overcast and I did bust out the French press but only because I forgot to clean out my aeropress, [–]basura-bella 3 points4 points5 points 3 months ago (2 children). I have recently discovered the joy of French press. "[Gear][Video] How to install the PID mod on a Rancilio Silvia" - We know they can be kind of ugly but the are helpful we swear. You lose some of the oils, but the V60 filter in particular is pretty thin so you get a cleaner cup without losing too much body. I used to smoke weed all day and every day though and now I have that under control, so I really need to focus on the toughest one of all now. both produce great coffees but i do find pour over is easier to make sweeter coffee with. Its double-wall insulation keeps coffee hotter for longer than any other French press we tested. It's a place to ask questions about how to make your daily cup just a little bit better. Pour over. 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children), Bodum 1308-16 Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot. We run weekly special threads, listed below. Honestly I've been using leftovers from my Breville barista express. [–]Kalithos 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child). Does cezve shape has impact to a coffee taste? I have it as well and got it for $15 when JCPenney was discontinuing carrying Bodum products. Now I've got a $100 Encore (found a great deal on Amazon) and I'm pretty happy for now...but I keep eyeing that Lido 2 or 3...and a Chemex...and a Clever... And if we had a bigger kitchen I'd be looking at Espresso machines. https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Pour-Over-Coffee-Starter/dp/B002BA2J06/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=v60+plastic&qid=1599099162&s=home-garden&sr=1-2. [–]RoarenceV60 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (5 children). https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Pour-Over-Coffee-Starter/dp/B002BA2J06/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=v60+plastic&qid=1599099162&s=home-garden&sr=1-2, https://www.amazon.com/Thermometer-Gooseneck-Anti-Rust-Induction-Stovetops/dp/B0837JGLQS/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=goose+kettle&qid=1599099919&s=home-garden&sr=1-11, [–]Hifi_Hokie 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago (0 children), [–]Aldama 3 points4 points5 points 3 months ago (5 children), [–]WeirdCoffeeAustrian 2 points3 points4 points 3 months ago (4 children), You could then use a metal mesh filter for pour over, then you keep the oils and can still make a sharp and clean cup with the characteristics of pour over with a bit more mouth feel, [–]Aldama 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago (3 children). [Photo] - Does your post include a photo? Pour over coffee is subtler and, for lack of a better word, fruitier. You are pouring the water over slowly, but not as slowly as say, an espresso maker. It is nice but if you are making multiple cups for yourself it is a bit overkill. Pour Over Coffee Maker vs French Press The good thing about the Pour Over brewing method is that you don’t need much in the way of equipment at all … It’s not just well-heeled gourmets and coffee snobs who use these types of coffee makers — these days you’ll find everyone from college students to busy professionals using French presses and pour over setups at home. But the filter method … [–]basura-bella 4 points5 points6 points 3 months ago (0 children). It's an interesting concept, but man that site is cringeworthy.. [–]MinervaDreamingPour-Over 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (5 children). How 's the pour over which one is better so I can run my press once and sip! Uses a much thicker, multi-fold filter that absorbs more oils [ Video ] - does post... 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