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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Caffeine addicts , how do you cope ?

What is your fix?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I shuffle to the grinder just after I get out of bed

I have a roast and post subscription, hand grinder and Aeropress. (I also have an electric grinder in the cupboard, but rising prices etc)

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Fired up the bialetti pot this morning...everything in the world is good now

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By *hromosexualsCouple
over a year ago

Near Abercynon

Got some nice Tanzanian beans from the Two Digs Coffee Roasting Company in Brecon. Its nice, mellow

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

Good beans, a good grinder, and a pourover. Nothing fancy. Black coffee with a drop of honey.

When I’m out, I want a flat white made by someone who knows what they’re doing.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

French Press (cafetière), with a few scoops of my favourite ground blend. I cope rather magnificently.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I feel bad.. ive just poured a nescafe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just but an expresso machine to feed my addiction! Well happy now and slowly bouncing off the walls

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

I drink enough tea to get withdrawal when I skip a cup or two

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable "

Thanks, I'll take a look! The biggest thing is that it just doesn't brew enough coffee so need to figure out how much I need to brew and then how much I need to dilute it with water

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable

Thanks, I'll take a look! The biggest thing is that it just doesn't brew enough coffee so need to figure out how much I need to brew and then how much I need to dilute it with water

I do about 50/50, if that helps, but it's to taste

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By *hromosexualsCouple
over a year ago

Near Abercynon

"I feel bad.. ive just poured a nescafe

Get in the bin

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By *ussy licker99Man
over a year ago

smethwick

I never have any hot drinks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable

Thanks, I'll take a look! The biggest thing is that it just doesn't brew enough coffee so need to figure out how much I need to brew and then how much I need to dilute it with water

I do about 50/50, if that helps, but it's to taste "

That's fair enough. Thanks for the tip! I don't know why I had assumed it would just brew the amount I wanted in the first place when I bought it

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By *oroRick1027Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

I'll have a flat white, please

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield

Tim Horton’s cos Canadians are so pleasant. French vanilla but not latte. Eh.

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By *lephantisMan
over a year ago

Oxford

Pact Coffee beans by post every week. They source fantastic, small estate beans. Then electric grinder and cafetiere. Perfect.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I feel bad.. ive just poured a nescafe

Rocket fuel or Gold Blend?

I hope it's GB.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Theres' nothing wong with instant if it's a good roast. A good instant will always beat a bad f barista coffee.

My Favourite is Kenco Really Smooth.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable

Thanks, I'll take a look! The biggest thing is that it just doesn't brew enough coffee so need to figure out how much I need to brew and then how much I need to dilute it with water

I do about 50/50, if that helps, but it's to taste

That's fair enough. Thanks for the tip! I don't know why I had assumed it would just brew the amount I wanted in the first place when I bought it

I see it as making something akin to an espresso. For a full mug you need to dilute

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We both have subscriptions to the coffee we like and drink on average 7 cups a day. It's one of the things we're considering cutting back on if finances get tight

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By *hromosexualsCouple
over a year ago

Near Abercynon

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable

Thanks, I'll take a look! The biggest thing is that it just doesn't brew enough coffee so need to figure out how much I need to brew and then how much I need to dilute it with water

I do about 50/50, if that helps, but it's to taste

That's fair enough. Thanks for the tip! I don't know why I had assumed it would just brew the amount I wanted in the first place when I bought it

I see it as making something akin to an espresso. For a full mug you need to dilute"

I just fill it up with water again and plunge it for a second time... but I have the Aeropress Go so it is a bit smaller.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable

Thanks, I'll take a look! The biggest thing is that it just doesn't brew enough coffee so need to figure out how much I need to brew and then how much I need to dilute it with water

I do about 50/50, if that helps, but it's to taste

That's fair enough. Thanks for the tip! I don't know why I had assumed it would just brew the amount I wanted in the first place when I bought it

I see it as making something akin to an espresso. For a full mug you need to dilute"

That makes sense. I've even seen some recipes using 35-35g of coffee for one cup!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I just fill it up with water again and plunge it for a second time... but I have the Aeropress Go so it is a bit smaller.

Mr"

Does it still taste as good? I thought most of the flavour would have been extracted

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"I feel bad.. ive just poured a nescafe

I like my women as I like my coffee. Cheap, quick and with a quick dunk

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By *hromosexualsCouple
over a year ago

Near Abercynon

"I just fill it up with water again and plunge it for a second time... but I have the Aeropress Go so it is a bit smaller.

Does it still taste as good? I thought most of the flavour would have been extracted"

It's fine, it goes in the same cup so even if it's weaker than the first one it still ends up ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nescafé

Four times a day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yirgacheffe.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

"Yirgacheffe."

Bless you.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable

Thanks, I'll take a look! The biggest thing is that it just doesn't brew enough coffee so need to figure out how much I need to brew and then how much I need to dilute it with water

I do about 50/50, if that helps, but it's to taste

That's fair enough. Thanks for the tip! I don't know why I had assumed it would just brew the amount I wanted in the first place when I bought it

I see it as making something akin to an espresso. For a full mug you need to dilute

That makes sense. I've even seen some recipes using 35-35g of coffee for one cup!

Nooo

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Grind some robusta in there first thing, double expresso macchiato , 100% arabica in the afternoons

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable

Thanks, I'll take a look! The biggest thing is that it just doesn't brew enough coffee so need to figure out how much I need to brew and then how much I need to dilute it with water

I do about 50/50, if that helps, but it's to taste

That's fair enough. Thanks for the tip! I don't know why I had assumed it would just brew the amount I wanted in the first place when I bought it

I see it as making something akin to an espresso. For a full mug you need to dilute

That makes sense. I've even seen some recipes using 35-35g of coffee for one cup!

14g coffeee to 28g water pressed through should take around 30 seconds if you ground it correctly

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't really have a fix as one cup a day usually lasts me. I do buy whole beans though and currently have an Ethiopian coffee which I grind using my hand grinder and brew with my Clever Dripper.

Recently bought an Aeropress too which I've used a couple of times but can't quite figure out the right recipe to use so still need to play with that until I know what I like

Check out Has Bean coffee - learn - brew guides. I find them quite reliable

Thanks, I'll take a look! The biggest thing is that it just doesn't brew enough coffee so need to figure out how much I need to brew and then how much I need to dilute it with water

I do about 50/50, if that helps, but it's to taste

That's fair enough. Thanks for the tip! I don't know why I had assumed it would just brew the amount I wanted in the first place when I bought it

I see it as making something akin to an espresso. For a full mug you need to dilute

That makes sense. I've even seen some recipes using 35-35g of coffee for one cup!

14g coffeee to 28g water pressed through should take around 30 seconds if you ground it correctly "

That sounds about right to me

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I don't make it at home, just having the coffee treats out and about

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"We both have subscriptions to the coffee we like and drink on average 7 cups a day. It's one of the things we're considering cutting back on if finances get tight"

Is that 7 cups avday each, or between you?

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland

Usually cope with instant coffee during the week and I keep the fancy stuff for the weekend.

Currently drinking Black Rifle Coffee that I brought back from the States

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

I shuffle unsexily to the cupboard, grab the jar and sprinkle a generous portion of granules into a mug!

Top with milk (skimmed) and hot water!

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over a year ago

"I shuffle unsexily to the cupboard, grab the jar and sprinkle a generous portion of granules into a mug!

Top with milk (skimmed) and hot water! "

Why did you type water twice?

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

"I shuffle unsexily to the cupboard, grab the jar and sprinkle a generous portion of granules into a mug!

Top with milk (skimmed) and hot water!

Why did you type water twice?

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Have I offended you with the skimmed milk?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Currently pumpkin spice latte! I have a pret coffee subscription which includes 5 barista made coffees a day and I usually claim all 5 lol

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I shuffle unsexily to the cupboard, grab the jar and sprinkle a generous portion of granules into a mug!

Top with milk (skimmed) and hot water!

Why did you type water twice?

Have I offended you with the skimmed milk?

Skimmed milk is basically water

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I shuffle unsexily to the cupboard, grab the jar and sprinkle a generous portion of granules into a mug!

Top with milk (skimmed) and hot water!

Why did you type water twice?

Have I offended you with the skimmed milk?

Deeply, might as well have had it black

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful."

Is that to me lol?

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful.

Is that to me lol?"

PSL are incredible. They are life givers. Even if you're driving around and a couple of places have sold out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful.

Is that to me lol?

PSL are incredible. They are life givers. Even if you're driving around and a couple of places have sold out.

Yes I have to get my PSL fix! I’ve had 3 so far today already

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

"PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful.

Is that to me lol?

PSL are incredible. They are life givers. Even if you're driving around and a couple of places have sold out.

You'll forever serve as that indelible reminder on why we divorced, ex-wife.

Keep your PSLs.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

"PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful.

Is that to me lol?"

Perhaps...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful.

Is that to me lol?

Perhaps...

Haha

I love my prey coffee subscription, I’m not ashamed

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful.

Is that to me lol?

PSL are incredible. They are life givers. Even if you're driving around and a couple of places have sold out.

You'll forever serve as that indelible reminder on why we divorced, ex-wife.

Keep your PSLs.

Nero! This is shockingly cruel and callous.

Not only do I not have a PSL but now my ex-husband is being so mean. Frickin' men in my life.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

"PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful.

Is that to me lol?

Perhaps...

Haha

I love my prey coffee subscription, I’m not ashamed

"prey"? † Redemption isn't going to give you great coffee. Cancel the subscription.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Douwe Egberts

For me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"PSL: foul stuff.

Prêt do great sandwiches. But their coffee is awful.

Is that to me lol?

Perhaps...

Haha

I love my prey coffee subscription, I’m not ashamed

"prey"? † Redemption isn't going to give you great coffee. Cancel the subscription.

Typo haha! Nah I’ll continue to give them my £25 a month

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just give me coffee and keep it coming, I don't think I am asking too much

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

"I shuffle unsexily to the cupboard, grab the jar and sprinkle a generous portion of granules into a mug!

Top with milk (skimmed) and hot water!

Why did you type water twice?

Have I offended you with the skimmed milk?

Skimmed milk is basically water

*hangs head in shame*

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

"I shuffle unsexily to the cupboard, grab the jar and sprinkle a generous portion of granules into a mug!

Top with milk (skimmed) and hot water!

Why did you type water twice?

Have I offended you with the skimmed milk?

Deeply, might as well have had it black

Is that a euphemism

Ok ok, are we still friends though?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I feel bad.. ive just poured a nescafe

Rocket fuel or Gold Blend?

I hope it's GB."

Just the normal one im afraid haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I miss bringing coffee in bed .

Love doing that . Been years now :/

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always have a few black coffees in the morning

Him

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By *angerous123Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Cafetière is my go to. Our lasses mum brought me a load of Nicaraguan coffee beans back from France they're unreal. They're not ground though and I don't have a grinder, so they got a blast in the blender but it's not ideal.

Any tips on a good grinder? Don't want to spend the earth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Coffee snobs are just showing off how much money they have,

Nothing wrong with a kettle and a jar of instant, lovely stuff

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

I dont drink it. Gives me migraines.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cafetière is my go to. Our lasses mum brought me a load of Nicaraguan coffee beans back from France they're unreal. They're not ground though and I don't have a grinder, so they got a blast in the blender but it's not ideal.

Any tips on a good grinder? Don't want to spend the earth "

You may want a hand grinder if you want one relatively cheap but good quality. I have a 1zpresso jx which was around £120 which might be a bit much for some but I've heard good things about the Timemore Chestnut C2 and the 1zpresso Q2 as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I shuffle unsexily to the cupboard, grab the jar and sprinkle a generous portion of granules into a mug!

Top with milk (skimmed) and hot water!

Why did you type water twice?

Have I offended you with the skimmed milk?

Deeply, might as well have had it black

Is that a euphemism

Ok ok, are we still friends though? "

Don't worry, I'm not gonna let that red topped menace come between us

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I have a Porlex hand grinder, no complaints. My electric is a Baratza and it's going strong after a long time.

The website Coffee Hit have a good selection of grinders - I can't speak to any other than what I've got, but this site is where I get parts for my grinder.

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By *angerous123Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Any tips on a good grinder? Don't want to spend the earth

OK I'll check those out, thanks.

Are the 15 quid ebay specials no good then?

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

I don't care just gimme caffeine

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By * and BCouple
over a year ago

Durham

Mr B doesn't function without coffee

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Any tips on a good grinder? Don't want to spend the earth

OK I'll check those out, thanks.

Are the 15 quid ebay specials no good then? "

Look for a ceramic burr grinder. It's not necessarily about price, but the very cheap ones are likely blade grinders

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any tips on a good grinder? Don't want to spend the earth

OK I'll check those out, thanks.

Are the 15 quid ebay specials no good then?

Look for a ceramic burr grinder. It's not necessarily about price, but the very cheap ones are likely blade grinders"

Agree on this one. A ceramic or metal burr allows for a more consistent grind size which makes better coffee

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Coffee snobs are just showing off how much money they have,

Nothing wrong with a kettle and a jar of instant, lovely stuff"

That's a bit if a harsh comment. It's not about showing off how much money we have. Maybe we just like different types of coffee and enjoy talking about it as a hobby

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By *angerous123Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Any tips on a good grinder? Don't want to spend the earth

OK I'll check those out, thanks.

Are the 15 quid ebay specials no good then?

Look for a ceramic burr grinder. It's not necessarily about price, but the very cheap ones are likely blade grinders

Agree on this one. A ceramic or metal burr allows for a more consistent grind size which makes better coffee

I see, thanks for the advice

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Mocha, lots of mocha!!

I can only have a few real caffeine though before I have to switch to decaff, gives me migraines.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any tips on a good grinder? Don't want to spend the earth

OK I'll check those out, thanks.

Are the 15 quid ebay specials no good then?

Look for a ceramic burr grinder. It's not necessarily about price, but the very cheap ones are likely blade grinders

Agree on this one. A ceramic or metal burr allows for a more consistent grind size which makes better coffee

I see, thanks for the advice "

No worries, this video might help you a little more on understanding the grinders and how important they are:

https://youtu.be/bgjvLQu5NlE

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

Most of the time I only drink tea unless I'm out and about. It's very hard to get a good cup of tea on the high street.

See https://youtu.be/YBl9aXbljLA for reasons.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I shuffle unsexily to the cupboard, grab the jar and sprinkle a generous portion of granules into a mug!

Top with milk (skimmed) and hot water!

Why did you type water twice?

Have I offended you with the skimmed milk?

Skimmed milk is basically water

Skimmed is water.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

Take pint of proper milk.

Add a pint of water, viola 2 pints of semi skimmed.

2 more pints of water and you have 4 pints of skimmed.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Today I’m purchasing one of those hand pump expresso chambers had a demo on Friday and it makes it good as a coffee shop, much better than aeropress in my opinion. You can get a blade attachment so it can take pods if you don't want to grind beans when out. It’s mostly for camping and long stays in hotels , works out 3 Dirham per coffee using Pods instead of 20-30 per cup at the hotel , chamber is 270 Dirhams

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By *triker0079Man
over a year ago

London

Another big coffee lover here

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Take pint of proper milk.

Add a pint of water, viola 2 pints of semi skimmed.

2 more pints of water and you have 4 pints of skimmed."

Skimmed for me in summer and spring, semi in autumn and occasional full fat in winter. I always keep a packets of powdered milk in (all three types) so when I run out I’m not forced to pay £2.50 at the local co-op, or worse not be able to make a macchiato at all.

I think you owe it to your coffee to give it solid organisational skills.

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By *arried ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Newark

Rost beans on a subscription through the post or from a local purveyor. Medium roast, medium ground in a electric burr grinder. Goes into a double wall french press. Steep for 5 minutes (time to let the dog out and go to the loo). This give Mr and Mrs the first cup of the day and stays warm enough for a breakfast cup too an hour later.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"Take pint of proper milk.

Add a pint of water, viola 2 pints of semi skimmed.

2 more pints of water and you have 4 pints of skimmed."

What a waste of water.

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