I would like some recommendations for a single serve brewer, preferably one that uses ground coffee and not pods. I had a hamilton beach ‘the scoop’ model at one point that I liked pretty well, but I’m open to other options if there are better one’s out there.
I’m currently using a aeropress, but I would like an additional brewer for convenience purposes.
Imo the only thing easier to use than an aeropress would be a moccamaster. Maybe a moka pot. Pour overs would be more like a side grade. Maybe even a downgrade as far as convenience goes since you usually have to worry about the way you pour and the blooming time and stuff.
my moka pot does not play nice with my stove for some reason and it makes me so sad. I only really use it camping because I have the gas stove there and ooo i love it.
What’s the issue on the stove? Induction issues?
it’s one of those shitty coil stoves and doesn’t provide consistent heat
Have you tried heating the water separately? That and preheating the bottom before putting in the water are 2 tricks that I’ve heard people use to increase consistency.
by shitty coil stove i meant it’s a coil stove and it’s shitty. it’s like either all the way on or all the way off, and it cycles between those to maintain whatever temperature it’s supposed to be going to idunno. not even good for boiling water because if you want to boil anything on it it’ll either boil too fast or take for fucking ever to boil, and it’s all in how long into the on cycle i get until the whatever bullshit timer turns it off and goddamn fucking shitty hotplate fucking stove. i got an aeropress to save my hairline
Uff… that’s rough, super frustrating. But at least, yeah, for aeropress it’s fine. Aeropress ftw anyway xD you don’t wanna all those harmful coffee oils from the moka pot anyway.
Clever Dripper and Hario Switch are easier, better, and less expensive than a Moccamaster
Yes, those go in the pour over category which I’ve mentioned. Yes, they’re nice, yew, they’re easy to use, but if they’re already used to using an aeropress it’s mostly gonna be a side grade at best. Unless I’m missing something, of course, in which case feel free to explain, I don’t claim to know everything.
I have used moka pot, generic Melitta, french press, variety of drip machines, V60, Kono, and Clever Dripper. The Clever has been my go to device for fast and easy brewing at the office now for nearly 2 years. It produces good to great cups every time with a decent grinder, scale, and a basic kettle not goose neck. Far better cups than any drip machine can make other than the expensive computerized ones like the Clover or the one from Fellow or similar. Even the Moccamaster cannot match the Clever or the Switch and it is 10x the price they are.
Alright, sold. Will get one to try :D mind sharing your recipe?
Pretty basic. Pick your ratio for the bean you are grinding. Grind your beans. Boil your water. Put the Clever on a scale. Hit zero. Put in the appropriate amount of water. Add the grounds. Don’t stir in, just let it sit for a minute or two. Then stir in the grounds very gently. Let sit for another 2 or 3 minutes. Then dispense (put the Clever on top of you cup or carafe. The end.
Thanks, will give it a shot.
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Embellish in what way? Which part isn’t clear.
If you’re looking for a really tasty brew, moka pot is definitely not as easy as an aeropress tho.
Well, if you’re comparing the most complex recipes, sure… but moka pot for a good coffee, afaik, only thing you need to do on top of the basic recipe is to put already hot water into it. And to be careful not to overheat it. But yeah, that’s why it was more of a maybe.