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By: Deirdre

Deirdre — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:28:00 +0000

I dig my Aeropress, but I see I’m not alone.

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By: Marc

Marc — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:20:13 +0000

Thanks Bill. After reading this post, I picked up a Chemex. I roast my own coffee so I combined it with an order for some more coffee. I’m currently drinking my first cup out of the Chemex. I don’t know if I’m being influenced by all I’ve read or not but this is a killer cup of coffee. I am enjoying some Guatemala Huehuetenango Finca La Maravilla
http://www.sweetmarias.com/coffee.central.guatemala.php
I had to roast some coffee fresh so I’m looking forward to trying it over the next few days as the coffee rests.
I have used an AeroPress for a longtime and lately I’ve been back to a French press. I have a fancy automatic drip that I haven’t used in years and a Bodum vacuum coffee maker. Working from home allows me the indulgence of taking time with my coffee. The Chemex is a bit of work but if this pot is any indication, it is worth it. I love the glass carafe too. I recently picked up the Medelco Glass Kettle which is great. I went through three “stainless steel” kettles. So far, this glass one has not rusted .
I just wish there was something like Barefoot in Boston. I have been roasting my own coffee for two years but there is definitely more to learn and the tastings at Barefoot sound interesting.

By: peterb

peterb — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:50:18 +0000

I went through the same process about 6 months ago. I deep-six’d the chemex because they (or at least the ones I was looking at) weren’t dishwasher-safe, and my space-age-au-go-go lifestyle requires something I can throw in the dishwasher and ignore. So instead, I got a Zojirushi carafe to keep the coffee warm, and a small porcelain filter-holder that ran about $15. Combine those with unbleached bamboo coffee filters, and you’re good to go.

The chemexes do look beautiful, though.

By: bbum

bbum — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:06:33 +0000

@annbb Actually, what Mom&Dad need are the filters. They have a decent insulated carafe. Frankly, I’ll probably pick up an insulated carafe before their next visit as the one issue with the Chemex is the inability to keep coffee warm for any length of time. Fine if you drink it all at once, not so good if you want to sip all day. The filters really are the key — they are simply awesome.

@jim I have been to Barefoot exactly once, but I know many folk that worship their caffeine addiction at Barefoot’s altar. I was certainly impressed on my one visit. I should return. I simply have a bit of a problem paying anything more than $1 for a cup of coffee when I can make an awesome cup myself.

By: annbb

annbb — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:03:32 +0000

Wonder where they’re sold in Columbia…sounds like something mom and dad need!

By: Jim Puls

Jim Puls — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:57:17 +0000

The only problem I have with this post is that you’re drastically understating how awesome Barefoot is. Just sayin’.

By: Luc J

Luc J — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:52:10 +0000

Almost forgot to mention: check out this one if you want to take it all the way

By: Luc J

Luc J — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:49:37 +0000

Got myself a fully automatic espresso machine. Simply press the button, the coffee is grounded and the espresso comes out of the nozzles. I need something strong enough to make it through the day!

Quite a lot of comments, though. Coffee is a hot item apparently!