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What's the best way to make good decaff coffee?

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Batsypatsy · 18/03/2019 11:26

I don't like instant coffee much, although will sometimes drink barista style instant.

I only drink decaff. I find it messy cleaning out a cafetiere, the grounds go everywhere. I'm terrified the stove top espresso machines will explode ( I suffer with anxiety, I'm aware it's a bit over the top). I tend to froth up heated milk and make a cappuccino but don't know how to get the best espresso to go in it.

I've used Tassimo and Nespresso but dislike that they are so wasteful and also expensive plus there's very little choice in decaff.

What's the best way to make it? I can't afford a £300 machine.

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DameFanny · 18/03/2019 11:32

What about an aeropress? The grounds form a really neat 'puck' you can just shoot into the compost bin, and you get a good smooth coffee from decaffeinated ground coffee.

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Batsypatsy · 18/03/2019 11:35

Have to admit I don't know what one ous. I'll have a look. Any particular one you would recommend?

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Batsypatsy · 18/03/2019 11:44

Is not ous Blush

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NannyR · 18/03/2019 12:56

Aeropress definitely! Very simple to use and just needs rinsing under the tap afterwards.

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Batsypatsy · 18/03/2019 13:07

Great! I'm just trying to find the cheapest place to buy it ...

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Meet0nTheledge · 18/03/2019 13:15

Yes, Aeropress for me too. It's finding decaff beans that I sometimes struggle with.

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Batsypatsy · 18/03/2019 13:20

Meet What beans do you use most of the time? I'm going to try a trial subscription ground especially for aeropress.

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bagpiss · 18/03/2019 13:46

I found the aeropress a bit of faff and my mums one wore out quite quickly. I use a Chemex. Mainly because i love the design, although not for travel like an aeropress would. Its just a glass type jug with paper filter (you can buy recyclable ones or washable ones etc) and it just goes straight into the recycling after filtering. I get decaf ground coffee from the supermarket.

willowstar · 18/03/2019 13:56

I use a simple filter machine with recycled unbleached papers which go in to the compost bin afterwards with the grounds.

I use Waitrose 1 Peru decaffeinated 100% arabic ground coffee which is excellent for a good every day coffee.

Meet0nTheledge · 18/03/2019 14:29

Batsy - I'm fairly new to grinder plus Aeropress (I used to use a Nespresso), I've had difficulty finding them in supermarkets but DH got me a big bag from an independent shop near his parents (sorry, not much use unless you are in Birmingham).

fizzicles · 18/03/2019 14:31

AeroPress or v60. I don’t think the AeroPress is much hassle, and mine is 5 years old and still going strong.

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Batsypatsy · 19/03/2019 17:30

I've just ordered the aeropress on Amazon , it's reduced today to 21.99.

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DameFanny · 19/03/2019 17:43

Excellent! Now remember to always damp the plunger, also the aeropress is an excellent excuse to get a cute enamel coffee pot to plunge into ;-)

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Batsypatsy · 19/03/2019 18:04

Ooh yes I want a cute enamel pit ... any good websites you'd recommend and what size do I need? Grin

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Batsypatsy · 19/03/2019 18:06

pot

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NannyR · 19/03/2019 19:12

You should look up how to use it "inverted" too (upside down). I didn't realise you could do that for the first year or two that I had an aeropress - it makes much better coffee upside down. There are loads of tutorials and methods on YouTube of how to use it.

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Batsypatsy · 19/03/2019 20:00

I saw that mentioned on a coffee site somewhere so I'll look into it. Thanks!

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Meet0nTheledge · 19/03/2019 20:49

We've done inverted from day 1, I made a right mess trying it out the proper way.

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Batsypatsy · 19/03/2019 20:50

It sounds complicated Confused Is it essential?

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Meet0nTheledge · 19/03/2019 20:56

It really isn't complicated, you pull the plunger most of the way out, stand it up on the plunger end (the plunger is a tight fit and doesn't move), add coffee, add water and stir, pop on the screw cap with filter, wait, turn it over and plunge.

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Batsypatsy · 19/03/2019 22:13

Ok .. that sounds ok. Should arrive tomorrow and I've got coffee on its way too! Can't wait.

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DameFanny · 19/03/2019 22:15

Re pots, I have one like this - www.amazon.co.uk/d/Coffee-Pots/Folklore-Enamel-Coffee-Tea-Pot/B004Q5UPBO?tag=mumsnetforu03-21 - which is good for a full aeropress topped up with water

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Batsypatsy · 19/03/2019 22:21

Does the aeropress fit ok? It's lovely. I'd seen one like that too ..

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HouseOfMouse · 19/03/2019 22:27

Like bagpiss I use a Chemex pour-over with filters - when used the filter can just be lifted out with the used coffee and thrown out. And the Chemex is nice looking. I used to use a cafetiere but disposing of the coffee was a bit messy (I didnt want to pour it down the sink).
The website Hasbean is good for coffee and the accompanying equipment IMO.

Heyha · 19/03/2019 22:31

We were aeropress but the seals went a bit pathetic in the end so now use a pour over with filters-dead easy and can go in compost, I just leave the thing in the sink to cool then tip it out into compost bin. I am clumsy so had the odd spillage/scald from the aeropress as well.
We also have a couple of mocha pots in the cupboard somewhere, got very fed up of the very quickly!

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