Zonda_ wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2026 3:25 pm
I like a mug of good coffee but I don't drink enough to justify the cost of a machine. I was talking to a lass on a coffee stand at Eddfest, random I know, and she said I just need a single cup percolator. Does anyone have such a thing? I saw this, will it suffice?
Matty wrote: Tue Jul 14, 2026 2:42 pm
I can't drink instant coffee now. It tastes like coffee flavoured water, rather than actual coffee
Actual coffee snobbery.
Do you make your own coffee?
I got some of that for Sundayjumper a few years back
Re: FAO Coffee snobs
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2026 8:17 pm
by DeskJockey
We've had a right nightmare in the office the last week. The fancy machine the in-house baristas use broke, so we had to make do with just plain filter coffee.
Carlos wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2026 8:51 pm
I'm surprised no votes for a cafetiere. I like a proper coffee a few times a year at home, it's cheap, easy, quick and tastes great.
I assume I'm breaking some coffee wankers rule book with that
Yeah, I'm perfectly happy with a cafetiere. I bought a phin filter when I was in Vietnam and that makes pretty nice coffee too.
I'm less inclined to use a cafetiere because it's easy to brew it for too long and end up with really strong coffee. Caffiene levels in coffee are relative to how long the coffee grounds are in contact with hot water. Therefore espresso has lower levels of caffiene, while a cafetiere has sat on the side for 10 minutes will have rocket-fuel levels.
That's also why I like pourover, as I don't have to worry about timings, plus it gets the flavour of the beans nicely too.
It's not really that hard though, is it? We're all used to making sure our tea doesn't over brew from leaving the teabag in too long, right? It's practically no different with a cafetiere.
Re: FAO Coffee snobs
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2026 7:56 am
by Gavster
Coffee is a more sensitive to brewing time than tea, so leaving it 30 seconds longer can genuinely change the flavour profile. I notice it most when I do aeropress because I sometimes forget to set a timer, then walk off to do something else and it goes more bitter than I'd prefer.
Re: FAO Coffee snobs
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2026 7:57 am
by dinny_g
Add a tiny pinch of salt if it’s too bitter.
You’re welcome
Re: FAO Coffee snobs
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2026 8:19 am
by ZedLeg
Adding some salt to your caffeine must be great for your blood pressure
Re: FAO Coffee snobs
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2026 8:39 am
by Gavster
I'll chuck a dram in there too get the whole thing fully loaded and kick start the morning
Cheers @dinny_g will try the salt trick
Re: FAO Coffee snobs
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2026 8:56 am
by dinny_g
ZedLeg wrote: Fri Jul 17, 2026 8:19 am
Adding some salt to your caffeine must be great for your blood pressure
I mean the tiniest of pinches - like 8 or 10 grains. Tiny amount
Re: FAO Coffee snobs
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2026 9:13 am
by Gavster
I can't believe this is a real coffee pod machine that actually costs £29,239.46
The best bit is it’s just a rebodied Nespresso machine
Re: FAO Coffee snobs
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2026 10:16 am
by Marv
Gavster wrote: Fri Jul 17, 2026 7:56 am
Coffee is a more sensitive to brewing time than tea, so leaving it 30 seconds longer can genuinely change the flavour profile. I notice it most when I do aeropress because I sometimes forget to set a timer, then walk off to do something else and it goes more bitter than I'd prefer.
You sir, must have the finest taste buds available to humanity!
Re: FAO Coffee snobs
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2026 11:09 am
by V8Granite
Is it like the tea drinkers who say they can tell when a kettle has been boiled twice ?
