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Fresh coffee drinkers? Help please!

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hidinginthenightgarden · 03/12/2019 14:15

DH makes himself a fresh coffee every day. He really enjoys it but mentioned the other day that making it in his press is becoming time consuming and annoying. He doesn't want a machine but I was considering something similar to the press as a birthday present. I don't drink coffee and know so very little about it that I need help! Is there something similar to the press, maybe quicker or just easier to use that I could buy him?

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PurpleDaisies · 03/12/2019 14:16

You need an aeroplane. They’re brilliant.

PurpleDaisies · 03/12/2019 14:16

Bugger. That should say Aeropress.

NannyR · 03/12/2019 14:21

An aeropress makes very good coffee fairly quickly, but I wouldn't say it was any quicker or less faffy than a French press. Nespresso machines make ok coffee quickly but the pods are expensive.

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PurpleDaisies · 03/12/2019 14:23

An aeropress makes very good coffee fairly quickly, but I wouldn't say it was any quicker or less faffy than a French press.

Really? It takes ten seconds plus the time to boil the kettle. Don’t you leave your coffee to stand in a french press? Plus it’s miles easier to wash up.

PurpleDaisies · 03/12/2019 14:23

Coffee pods are bad for the environment.

secretnurse · 03/12/2019 14:25

I have one of these for when I'm making a single cup, you use paper filters with it and it's so easy to use and clean! https://www.denbypottery.com/brew-tea-and-coffee/dripper/199041035?gclid=CjwKCAiArJjvBRACEiwA-Wiqq0ZiQqe6OvWCVm6VsOcYM5bYYIA7cWPxxccBiBRcCUNCMOzMq7Z4LxoCpeYQAvDBwE#fooc=2183&fok=f93b5ffe662583b3aa83b84bd91e1d7c&foos=gplauk

theneverendinglaundry · 03/12/2019 14:27

Definitely an Aeropress!

NannyR · 03/12/2019 14:28

I've been trying out different methods of using the aeropress, and I'm getting a much better cup of coffee by allowing the grounds to "bloom" with a small amount of hot water, then adding the rest of the water and brewing it for 30 secs before plunging. It's a bit more faff but the better tasting coffee is worth it.

nordstrom · 03/12/2019 14:29

I'd recommend a Hario V60 dripper. They come in all sorts of colours/materials. You can go simple or a bit fancier (more expensive). Makes an excellent cup with good quality ground beans.

Gobbolinothewitchscat · 03/12/2019 14:30

How time consuming is it? I have just made myself a fresh coffee and it took about 30 second in total. There was obviously kettle boiling time (could have used boiling water tap to cut it more) and I leave it for 5 mins before drinking but I just used the time to put some stuff in the dishwasher. I'm struggling to see unless he gets a machine what will cut time down as even with the machine you still need to wait for water to boil. Maybe you should buy him a boiling water tap

NotMeNoNo · 03/12/2019 14:32

Aeropress is definitely in a class of its own re washing up. I've got DH into using it, we get tins of Illy coffee from the supermarket.

NotMeNoNo · 03/12/2019 14:34

I was thinking of getting DH a coffee subscription from a hipster coffee roaster place for Christmas actually.

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LemonPrism · 03/12/2019 15:11

My press takes all of 2 minutes... coffee in, boil kettle, stand, press down, done.

You could get him a drip coffee machine?

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hidinginthenightgarden · 03/12/2019 15:13

LemonPrism I wouldn't have a clue what one of those is!

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lazylinguist · 03/12/2019 15:14

I don't understand- how is 2 minutes time consuming and annoying? Making coffee in a press is quick and easy. Barely any slower ir more effort than instant coffee.

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hidinginthenightgarden · 03/12/2019 15:17

Lazylinguist, I have no idea! It is just a comment he made that sparked an idea for a gift i could get him. As I said, I don't drink coffee so don't know about brewing it.
If there is nothing quicker that gives as good results, I won't bother.

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RockinHippy · 03/12/2019 15:28

I can't see how the aeropress is any less faff than a cafetière.

Taylor's Coffee bags can be good, we are big fresh only coffee drinkers & we use these when camping it in a hurry.

lilgreen · 03/12/2019 15:31

Espresso machine.

lilgreen · 03/12/2019 15:32

Filter coffee machine timed to come on before he gets up? Just load it the night before?

peridito · 03/12/2019 20:18

Well I use this if I want a single cup

www.amazon.co.uk/Zyliss-Hot-Mug-Cafetiere-Grey/dp/B00COEXKJI?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

but possibly not in same league as an Aeropress

MaryBerrysChutney · 03/12/2019 20:26

Coffee Bags or a filter machine. BTW, this guy's channel will give you a few ideas:

yorkshireteaspoonie · 03/12/2019 20:58

Quite a few people in my office use these to avoid the dreaded instant

Hario V60 Teal Coffee Dripper Kit - Plastic V60 Size 02, 40 Unbleached Filter Papers & Measuring Scoop https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H8KBNCD/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_-VS5DbXZWR82Q

catlady3 · 03/12/2019 21:04

I've got a coffee grinder and small espresso machine, paired with my coffee subscription it's just bliss (and very quick).

crummyusername · 03/12/2019 21:07

I’ve got a filter coffee machine - just a cheap one from Russell Hobbs. With a jug which stays warm for 30 min. The filter is plastic and washable, washing up is pretty quick and I find it less gritty in texture than a cafetière.