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Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:10 pm
by namelessone
I don't really have space for an espresso machine right now, and mostly use french filter to make my coffee. I do have a grinder (Dualit) though. I was thinking to use Aeropress to make espresso-style coffee, but I will prefer to drink it in smaller espresso cups and the contraption seems too big for smaller cups. Putting it into a pitcher first feels like it will cause too much temperature loss and the coffee will be cold afterwards. Any suggestions?

RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:41 pm
by Aadje
Welcome namelessone . . :)

Maybe some funnel construction could help out?

RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:27 pm
by CakeBoy
Welcome namelessone :D. Yes, I agree with Aadje. A simple food grade funnel should do it as long as you are careful to keep it stable during extraction :)

RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:25 am
by SlowRain
How big are your cups? You can press with the AeroPress right into the funnel that it comes with. The two pieces are designed to fit together. But I don't know if that'll get you down to the size you need. Otherwise, just drink your espresso-style drinks from pre-heated, oversized cups. Tell everyone you're imitating fancy restaurants where a small portion of food gets placed on a plate the size of a hub cap (don't forget some sort of useless garnish beside it).

RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:44 am
by Aadje
stable during extraction

Duct tape! :D

RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:01 pm
by CakeBoy
Well you might get a definitive answer soon 'namelessone'. Alan Adler, the inventer of the Aerobie, just joined TMC! :P

RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:22 pm
by AlanAdler
Hi Everyone,

I definitely advise against brewing through a funnel into a small cup. It's not stable. Pre-heat a sturdy mug or measuring cup with hot water. Then press into that.

Best,

Alan

RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:42 pm
by namelessone
Thanks for all the advice. I've bought my Aeropress now, and the coffee I make I think is not really comparable to espresso.. I find it much more enjoyable in a big mug, distilled with quite a bit of hot water. It's somewhat like very good french press. It does seem to bring out the full flavor. I use a few notches below the medium in my dualit (same as solis) grinder. I have a question though, the instructions recommend pressing gentle, but when I press gently the cap doesn't seem to move down at all. It feels like I have to press quite hard to get it down anyway.

Re: RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:25 pm
by AlanAdler
namelessone wrote:Thanks for all the advice. I've bought my Aeropress now, and the coffee I make I think is not really comparable to espresso.. I find it much more enjoyable in a big mug, distilled with quite a bit of hot water. It's somewhat like very good french press. It does seem to bring out the full flavor. I use a few notches below the medium in my dualit (same as solis) grinder. I have a question though, the instructions recommend pressing gentle, but when I press gently the cap doesn't seem to move down at all. It feels like I have to press quite hard to get it down anyway.


Hi namelessone,

If the plunger doesn't move at all you may be pressing too gently. The threshold of motion is about 12lbs with a lubricated seal. Try plunging into an empty AeroPress. If it's stiff, coat the seal edge with a tiny bit of vegetable oil.

I often rest my forearm on the plunger (just below the elbow), and just add a small amount of muscle. The plunger moves slowly until the end when the entire puck dries out and the plunger moves somewhat faster.

Another approach is to push about a centimeter beyond where you feel resistance, then hold that for about ten seconds (while the liquid flows) before pressing another centimeter. Repeat until the plunger bottoms.

I hope this helps, but if not, please get back to me.

Best,

Alan

Re: RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:02 am
by johnny
SlowRain wrote: (don't forget some sort of useless garnish beside it).


Biscotti ?

Re: RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:58 pm
by SlowRain
johnny wrote:
SlowRain wrote: (don't forget some sort of useless garnish beside it).


Biscotti ?

Biscotti actually has a purpose. You'll need something that is completely useless in that particular situation. What's the coffee equivalent of parsley?

Re: RE: Aeropress - in espresso cups?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:57 pm
by Gouezeri
SlowRain wrote: You'll need something that is completely useless in that particular situation. What's the coffee equivalent of parsley?

Mark?
He's useless in most situations :twisted: