In praise of the Aeropress
- Lusciouslush
- Posts: 1266
- Joined: Thu May 03, 2012 10:35 am
Re: In praise of the Aeropress
Pampy - just to let you know 3 weeks or so ago I decided to dive in & get a Dolce Gusto - I'd never given the pod thingy's a thought, been rather sniffy in fact - but then - what the hell - let's try!
Result!!!! so much so I've ditched the big espresso taking up room & dust - The Lushly loves it - so quick, clean & great flavour pods - whodathought?!?!
Think I've been too much a coffee snob - it certainly makes a great coffee & life a lot simpler..... thanks again for the recommendation!
Result!!!! so much so I've ditched the big espresso taking up room & dust - The Lushly loves it - so quick, clean & great flavour pods - whodathought?!?!
Think I've been too much a coffee snob - it certainly makes a great coffee & life a lot simpler..... thanks again for the recommendation!
Re: In praise of the Aeropress
I'm so glad you like it! Mine's been getting quite a lot of use recently - must be the colder weather!
I used to have a really good (and really expensive when I got it) Gaggia espresso machine. The coffee was excellent but it was such a faff compared with the pod machines - so much so that I gave it away once I'd decided I liked the Dolce Gusto. Enjoy your Christmas!
I used to have a really good (and really expensive when I got it) Gaggia espresso machine. The coffee was excellent but it was such a faff compared with the pod machines - so much so that I gave it away once I'd decided I liked the Dolce Gusto. Enjoy your Christmas!
- Gillthepainter
- Posts: 3687
- Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:53 am
- Location: Cheltenumb
Re: In praise of the Aeropress
The 3rd person I've heard recommend ristretto.
I'm very encouraged by your conversion, Lush. It is looking good for me on the coffee front then.
We got the Lavazza Jolie Plus, which will deliver either a small espresso size, or a long lungo.
I'll open it today and try.
I'm very encouraged by your conversion, Lush. It is looking good for me on the coffee front then.
We got the Lavazza Jolie Plus, which will deliver either a small espresso size, or a long lungo.
I'll open it today and try.
- Lusciouslush
- Posts: 1266
- Joined: Thu May 03, 2012 10:35 am
Re: In praise of the Aeropress
I was very sceptical Gilly - couldn't see how it could compete with freshly ground beans - but it does! And by the time you'd have dragged the beans out of the cupboard the coffee's made & tastes great - we're working our way thro' various flavours, lots of choice & good & strong - You'll love it!
- Gillthepainter
- Posts: 3687
- Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:53 am
- Location: Cheltenumb
Re: In praise of the Aeropress
OOOOo look.
Aeropress is the winner: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-dri ... -machines/
I just saw a Dolce Gusto in Waitrose. Looks good.
Well I'm on my second cup of coffee. It's massively strong espresso. I'm working my way through the pods to find my favourite, but so far, I'm getting coffee rush.
I won't be able to keep drinking the ones I've tried so far black.
Frothy milk will have to be added.
I hope the Rossa is mellower, I've bought 50 pods!
Aeropress is the winner: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-dri ... -machines/
I just saw a Dolce Gusto in Waitrose. Looks good.
Well I'm on my second cup of coffee. It's massively strong espresso. I'm working my way through the pods to find my favourite, but so far, I'm getting coffee rush.
I won't be able to keep drinking the ones I've tried so far black.
Frothy milk will have to be added.
I hope the Rossa is mellower, I've bought 50 pods!
Re: In praise of the Aeropress
Aeropress is the winner
Edit: P.S. I'm onto my last bag of my favourite coffee from that special offer a few weeks ago. I wish I'd bought more now!
Edit: P.S. I'm onto my last bag of my favourite coffee from that special offer a few weeks ago. I wish I'd bought more now!
- Gillthepainter
- Posts: 3687
- Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:53 am
- Location: Cheltenumb
Re: In praise of the Aeropress
I've taken my aeropress to the studio, where I can drink it lovingly.
Shame your favourite is running out tho, Sakkarin.
Shame your favourite is running out tho, Sakkarin.
Re: In praise of the Aeropress
Taken from the front page of the Nespesso site. As with my earlier post about Hare's Blood Brulee, I am questioning whether I really want to be associated with foodieishness at its most extreme and at its most banal!:
Adding milk creates a whole new taste sensation, as well as bringing soft, smooth and creamy textures to the coffee.
Re: In praise of the Aeropress
Two disappointments to report.
A couple of weeks back I bought some pre-ground "Tesco Original" coffee by mistake, as the "Tesco Original" beans I usually buy are in a very similar pack. I was surprised how much of the flavour is lost in the "freshly" ground coffee. Still better than instant though.
The bigger disappointment was Taylors "Lazy Sunday" beans. They were far too mild for my taste, to the extent that I have ended up upping the amount I use to try and compensate. They are small, very light coloured, dry-looking beans that the grinder complained about grinding.
Taylors beans were being sold 2 packs for a fiver, so I nabbed two different packs, not being sure which Taylors I'd already tried. The other pack is their "Rich Italian" beans, which I see I've had before and gave a fairly good review, so nothing new to add, but I guess I'll enjoy them more than the Lazy Sunday ones.
A couple of weeks back I bought some pre-ground "Tesco Original" coffee by mistake, as the "Tesco Original" beans I usually buy are in a very similar pack. I was surprised how much of the flavour is lost in the "freshly" ground coffee. Still better than instant though.
The bigger disappointment was Taylors "Lazy Sunday" beans. They were far too mild for my taste, to the extent that I have ended up upping the amount I use to try and compensate. They are small, very light coloured, dry-looking beans that the grinder complained about grinding.
Taylors beans were being sold 2 packs for a fiver, so I nabbed two different packs, not being sure which Taylors I'd already tried. The other pack is their "Rich Italian" beans, which I see I've had before and gave a fairly good review, so nothing new to add, but I guess I'll enjoy them more than the Lazy Sunday ones.
Return to Food Chat & Chatterbox
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests