WAKE UP AND COFFEE

[Jett129]

Just curious which Chemex filters do you use and do you rinse them before putting the coffee in. You should try Chemex  iced pour over some day,if you like iced coffee.

[popvulture]

I usually just buy whatever Chemex brand ones I can find — I prefer the circle ones, as the square ones are just a little unwieldy (but not bad). The ones I have right now are white… would be nice to have the circles in unbleached, but I'm not sure I've ever even seen those? But yep, I rinse them. I'm not sure I'd even notice any paper taste if I didn't, but it generally just helps them stick to the glass and stay out of the way.

In a pinch I've put a regular Melitta filter in the Chemex and it works fine, but just prefer the brand ones because they're way thicker and make a really clean brew.

[Jett129]

I use the unbleached square ones,about $10 for 100. I don’t think I’d notice the paper taste either,but agree on it making it stick better. I had a girlfriend who would use paper towels in a pinch. Still tasted good.

[popvulture]

Yeah it's really kinda surprising what will work — it's very forgiving!

[Giles]

@Jett129:

I had a girlfriend who would use paper towels

Phew, wondered where that one was going…..

[Brock]

Sludgy French press coffee

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[popvulture]

Lookin good, man! It's that time of year…

https://www.theonion.com/mr-autumn-man-walking-down-street-with-cup-of-coffee-1819574012

[kiecker]

I always pre-rinse my filters. He’s also ask as pre-warming for the vessel I’m brewing into.

I used to use a Chemex daily, but for the past couple years been using a Kalida Wave instead. When I have a group together I like using a vacuum pot for the heightened engagement factor.

[organisys]

@Brock:

Sludgy French press coffee

Worse, Supermarket French Press Sludge 

[Giles]

@Paul9221:

Getting the grounds-to-water ratio takes some experimentation, and then it depends on how coarsely you grind the beans.  And then you have to figure out how long to brew.

Check out this James Hoffman French press technique on YouTube.  I've been using it for a few months, it's good!

I did and it is the best cup of coffee I've tasted out of a French Press…. Thanks

[Jett129]

Definitely going to try that later today.

[Paul9221]

That's awesome to hear!  Glad you liked it, G.

[kiecker]

This one popped up in my feed today from when I was doing coffee demos for customers with a Chemex.

[popvulture]

Man I did NOT have enough coffee this morning, feeling it. Might need to rectify that.

@kiecker your'e a barista, I take it? Where are you located?

[kiecker]

My brother in law is one of the owners of Wonderstate Coffee https://wonderstate.com/pages/about (formerly known as Kickapoo Coffee) in Viroqua, WI.  They started out as a roastery in 2005, in 2010 they were named Roaster of the Year, and since have opened up what will be their 4th cafe once the Madison location is opened - COVID delayed.

I had the pleasure of working with them for a summer when I took a couple years off from working and traveled.  Family relation aside, pretty righteous company.

[popvulture]

That is rad! I'll check em out for sure…

[Jett129]

I checked them out might be a coffee there for me.

[Brock]

It took me about 3 or 4 tries but I finally got a sludge free French press cup! Thanks for the tip. Much better flavor as well

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[Paul9221]

FWIW, I still get a little mud at the bottom of a 16oz mug, but much less than I did before switching to this method.

[kiecker]

Afternoon in the backyard.