Posted Fri Jun 13, 2008, 7:47am Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
Waynen Said:
I just ordered a large one, $17 delivered UPS. I should have it some time next week. If it all works the way I think it will, my next step is a zujirushi hot pot. That along with some Black cat should give me the quickest,simplest and best coffee I could ever hope for.
I haven't tried Black Cat with the Finum filter yet but I am definitely getting the best cups of non Espresso based (Americanos) coffee I've yet had. I'm a fan of Kenyan coffee & I've been brewing two different varieties this week with excellent results.
Posted Fri Jun 13, 2008, 6:16pm Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I just got mine. I'm really excited over the physical characteristics of it. It is almost twice the volume of the mugmate and just about fills my 12 oz or so glass mug. No falling down in for this one.
I made a cup of black cat that only had 3 days rest on the roast, which really isn't quite enough IMHO. I've got some experimenting to do with technique and such. No problems with the bloom, I could keep it easily under control.
I've used black cat a lot with my french press, and consistantly, is one of my favorites.
Now all that being said, I still don't have a good grinder yet. I actually got a little more sludge than I do with my french press. I have one of the Bodum FP's that have the nylon screen and really keep the fines out. I don't know yet if this new Harney filter is as fine as my FP.
I'm still thrilled with the simplicity of it. I want to get a Zojirushi hot pot with the brewing pour feature, which slows the pour down to 60 percent for use in a pourover situation. If I can find the right grinder that I can grind right into the Harney filter and direct pour the water into it and the cup, I'll be in coffee heaven. It's just a matter of getting the right stir technique and brew time.
Posted Fri Jun 13, 2008, 7:13pm Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I used my Zassenhaus Knee Mill set to the coarsest setting today instead of the KA Pro. I think it does a better job & even though there was some sludge in the bottom of the cup it wasn't at all bitter.
Posted Mon Jun 16, 2008, 6:14am Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I have posted this information in the past, so I don't mean to be redundant. I generally use a Melitta Cone, one cup pour over method, for home and when I travel. I liked it so much, I bought a larger cone with a thermos spout on the bottom to brew directly into my Nissan Thermos for when I want to make enough for my wife, guests, etc. What I have found that makes a big difference is using a "slower" filter. I have never used a Chemex, but I would guess that the filters I use are somewhere between the Melitta and the Chemex filters. I even asked my local store if I could use the Chemex filters in my Melitta cone, he thought it was a bad idea. Anyway, I use Filtropa brand filters and it extends the brew time for one cup from about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes (using Melitta Filters)to about 3 to 4 minutes. It also makes it easier to keep water in the cone while brewing, which I think is the key: the grounds are immersed for the full 3-4 minutes. I have plenty of time to stir the slurry, pick up my screaming 11 month old tugging at my pajamma legs, etc.
I am a little surprised that no one ever seems to suggest different brands of paper filters. I like the Filtropa, but I would like to hear if anyone has found another alternative to the Melitta filters. It's kind of a pain to have to order from Sweet Marias when I need more, but I just stock up with enough so I only need to order a couple times a year.
Posted Mon Jun 16, 2008, 8:25pm Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
Well, I've been experimenting with different techniques. I hope you all aren't let down with me, but I've gone back to my french press. I just can't seem to make a cup as good as the french press. I think it's the dispersal area of the coffee in the water that makes the difference. That's just my HO. With these restrictive area filters, it seems that all the water is not in contact with all the coffee all the time, and therein, lies the difference. I should add that; in the pure definition of total immersion, that's exactly what it means in it's purity. I did make a pot of coffee on the stove a few times where I held the temperature of the water to 204 degrees and dumped the coffee in and stirred it for about a minute and then poured it into my french press then plunged it. That was as good as the french press I'm used to. I don't consider this as convenient as just using the french press, though.
Posted Mon Jun 16, 2008, 8:51pm Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
Hi Wayne,
First thanks for the feedback. When using the MugMate I like to stir the grounds and use my stirring tool to push the grounds back down into the water. Once I do that and stir all the are grounds below the water level. Works well for my and my tastes. I'm sure the Super Jolly helps!
Posted Tue Jun 17, 2008, 5:35am Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I stir the grounds several times during the 4 minute brew. First while adding the water to the grounds & again at around the 2 minute mark. By then the grounds have absorbed enough water to sink to the bottom of the filter after stirring. My press is gathering dust as I much prefer the flavors I'm getting brewing right in the cup.
Posted Tue Jul 1, 2008, 7:56pm Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I've pretty much settled in on making the coffee in a pot on the stove and keeping the temperature just above 200 and steep for 1 minute and then pour through the large finim filter into my mug. I've noticed that the coffee seems to react a little differently when you pour the coffe into the water. It kind of looks like hot chocolate. But I have to say that the way I've been making it with Black Cat at 7 days on the roast has produced about the best cup I've ever had. I think holding the temperature steady where you want it makes the supreme difference. If I can find a Ditting KF804 grinder and get the perfect grind I'll have the perfect cup of coffee IMHO. I want to preorder a bag of PT's Esmerelda but don't want to chance it with my lousy grinder. It doesn't look like anybody is going to bite on my add here on Coffeegeek for a Ditting KF804, And I'm trying to talk myself into calling Ditting USA and see what they have. Anyway, just my thoughts for today.
JeffPersson Senior Member Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Goodyear, AZ Expertise: I love coffee
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Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008, 7:06am Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
Tim,
Summit Tea Company sells two filters like the MugMate. This one is described as a Large model measuring 2 5/8" wide and 3 7/8" tall. While their Medium one is 2 3/8" wide and 3" tall. They are described as having a stainless steel mesh, is this the same as the MugMate or does it have a gold mesh?
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