2y ago

Morning brew

Trying Square mile’s Thirika Kenyan coffee this week in the Aeropress. First time and it’s a really unique flavour! Would love to hear thoughts on these beans or Kenyan coffee in general!

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Aaaaww I love the aeropress. I was more of a moka pot person but then I got an aeropress and now it’s my favourite thing.
I find myself taking it with me on holidays, even.
- Totally with you! I still love my v60 but haven’t really nailed my moka pot technique.
Nice aeropress. You should try the inverted method. It’s like 1,000x better.
- this is the recipe site that i like to play with. it does't has filter option but i like to use stainless steel filter, it give me more earthy smell. https://aeromatic.app/recipes/aeropress
  
  Stainless filters are so nice. Infinite reuse, easy to clean
- I generally keep my aeropress right side up. Is there really that much of a difference, besides the few drops that fall into the cup before the plunger is added?
  
  yes. It's a night and day difference.
- I usually do go for the inverted method and do prefer it too!
Just ordered an aero press today. Work coffee has gotten progressively worse, and the carafes are never cleaned. Looking forward to being able to drink coffee at work again.
- I think you’ll have a great time! Check out this for a great starting recipe: https://youtu.be/j6VlT_jUVPc
  
  I just watched this yesterday. It was the final confirmation for me that it was worth the purchase.
How is the square mile stuff? From when I last checked they were a bit more expensive than the roasters a bit more local to me so haven't got round to trying them yet
- They seem more expensive because they use larger bags. I guess there are a few less spendy roasters too.
- The extra cost is to subsidize hair product.
- I do rate them but you are right they are definitely more expensive than other options. I don’t mind so much when it’s a more out there type as they do seem to support the growers. They do have redbrick which is a decent espresso blend for around £13 a bag.
- Probably for measuring out the water. 1ml of water weighs approximately 1 gram, so you can use a scale to figure out the volume.
  
  Exactly this! Maybe not completely necessary in an aeropress vs something like a V60. Also used to weigh the beans before and after the grind to make sure it’s consistent :)
And here I am caffeine free for 6months, it was a tough journey xD
- What led you away from caffeine?
  
  Less caffeine means more coffee for me!
  
  I was drugged to a energy drink right after lunch. I noticed I had to drink it to feel right. so I stoopzd cold turkey and when I felt the withdrawal symptoms a week after (dizziness, headaches, nausea), I understood how good of a thing it was to stop being drugged. But caffeine has a pass in our society... when I see all the people needing coffee to function, I feel bad for them. Now my energy is evenly spread out during the day and not only for 2 hours. I can even work out in the morning!
- I did try their decaf blend which was ok. Not as good as full fledged but a good option for me when I fancy an afternoon coffee.
Kenyans have been hit or miss for me. They’re very interesting but sometimes they have an almost sickly sweet tang to them that can be a bit much. I enjoyed the recent one from Portrait once it had mellowed for a couple weeks.
- I completely agree, when the beans were super fresh it was a really unique taste that has become nicer (more muted) as the beans age a little.
AeroPress goodness 🌞
- Can’t go too far wrong with the AP!

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