Thread: Coffee Enthusiasts

No don't have a vacuum pot. Looks interesting just can't justify buying another brewer though. Wife already thinks I have a problem
I do have the aeropress, 3 French presses, Vietnamese drip coffee maker, percolator and a better home and garden grind and brew. Also a family pass around coffee urn for large family gathering.

Originally Posted by andrewmurray86

I think we Australians have a world-renowned coffee culture... I must say it is very hard even for me to get a decent Long Black (I think it's known as an Americano in the USA) even here in Aus...

Hot water in the cup first then 2 shots (or a double) of coffee...

No milk, no sugar.

It's still a long black in America when you add the shot to the water. Americano is adding water to the shot.

Originally Posted by Castel33

It's still a long black in America when you add the shot to the water. Americano is adding water to the shot.

Hey there you go I've learnt something new!

Originally Posted by Castel33

It's still a long black in America when you add the shot to the water. Americano is adding water to the shot.

sorry excuse my ignorance
but what the dif? this is the same thing?
a shot with extra water in the cup added 1st or 2nd same outcome right??

I thought an Americano was a double brewed double shot to get the extra out of the grind ??

From my understanding it has to do with the crema. When you add water to the shot the crema gets mixed into the water. You still get some that moves to the top. With the long black you get a full crema on top. Essential the same thing different presentation. Though some people will drink just the crema first. So for them the long black is the better way to go

Originally Posted by Castel33

No don't have a vacuum pot. Looks interesting just can't justify buying another brewer though. Wife already thinks I have a problem
I do have the aeropress, 3 French presses, Vietnamese drip coffee maker, percolator and a better home and garden grind and brew. Also a family pass around coffee urn for large family gathering.

Sounds as if you have the same coffee problem that I have. I have it so bad I have to roast my own green beans.

Haven't fallen down the roasting rabbit hole yet. Have contemplated but would prefer to use the oven or stove top but heard mixed things about doing that. Plus I have three local roasters right by me.

Originally Posted by Castel33

Haven't fallen down the roasting rabbit hole yet. Have contemplated but would prefer to use the oven or stove top but heard mixed things about doing that. Plus I have three local roasters right by me.

If you try PLEASE DO NOT use the oven or stove unless you love smoke. I use an old bread to agitate the beans and heatgun for providing the heat.

Originally Posted by paco

If you try PLEASE DO NOT use the oven or stove unless you love smoke. I use an old bread to agitate the beans and heatgun for providing the heat.

Good to know that's one thing I hadn't heard about the oven or stove.

Originally Posted by Castel33

Haven't fallen down the roasting rabbit hole yet. Have contemplated but would prefer to use the oven or stove top but heard mixed things about doing that. Plus I have three local roasters right by me.

A cheap way to start is to use a hot air popcorn popper. If my early experience is anything to go by, you WILL burn the thing out in time, but it's a pretty easy to give roasting a shot to see if it's for you. The smoke warning still applies though, so try it outside if you can.

EDIT: loads of info here: DIY Roasters and Modifications | Sweet Maria's Coffee Library