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  What kind of coffee making method do you recommend that uses a paper filter?

  2 0 You may find a method you like on www.brewmethods.com There are different methods for the same brewing devices from a variety of coffee professionals and enthusiasts. If that doesn't suit you, good ol'-fashioned trial and error could help (taking notes on every possible variable highly recommended for repeatability). ***pouring your French-Pressed coffee through a paper filter is effective (though not sure how effective for the specific chemical with which you're concerned) and produces a nice, clean cup with the flavor and body of a French Press without the sediment and usual "cloudiness." Will Frith answered in Coffee & Tea 9 months ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  0 0 woops! didn't double-check the Yelp site, and assumed they were still open late. my bad. terrible advisory practice, lesson learned. thanks for the fact-checking Will Frith commented about 1 year ago

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  Why does my drip coffee sometimes have a "filtery" taste, and how can I avoid this in the future?

  0 0 Brown Filters = Paper Grocery Sack Flavor White filters aren't "bleached," they're oxygen-treated. And they taste a whole lot better. I'd recommend getting some Dezcal (made by Urnex, easy to find online) to clean your brewer. Or, better yet, learn to hand-brew your coffee. Depending on the amount you need to brew at once, there are many options. I find the Chemex brewer to be the most versatile and rewarding, though a Hario V60 with a Chemex filter is magic. (contrary to popular belief/myth, rinsing a Chemex filter will make your coffee taste more papery, not less. pouring hot water through it before you brew opens up the cellular structure of the paper fiber, so that when you eventually brew your coffee through it, it releases more fibers into your brew than it would have in an unrinsed filter) Will Frith answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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  Which coffee shops make the best foam art in Seattle?

  0 0 Arabica Lounge on Olive Way and Denny Way. I've heard that Andrew Milstead is opening a new place in Fremont (called Milstead & Company), and he's a former International Latte Art Champion. Not to mention he has the coffee/espresso skills to back it up, and I'm sure he won't take less from his staff. Trabant, any Stumptown and I'm sure I'm forgetting a dozen others who produce great Latte Art. Will Frith answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 8 more answers »

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  Can someone explain to me why making espresso drinks is considered so complex/artisanal?

  0 0 Un-Artisanal espresso is what most people get most of the time. That's why most people prefer their espresso with nearly a quart of steamed milk and 4oz of sugary syrup flavors. Their local coffee establishments and baristas have failed them. For the lucky few of us who have been shown the light, there's no going back, and no amount of marketing can convince me that drinking a quart of milk in one sitting is a good idea. Will Frith answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  Where can I find a burr coffee grinder for use with Chemex under $50?

  2 0 Hands-down, the Hario Skerton. It's a ceramic burr, hand-powered coffee mill that grinds into a glass container (conveniently sized to fit a small-mouth Mason Jar). $35-50, depending on where you get it. (also, if you don't want to hand-crank all that coffee, the handle can be removed and you can fit a power drill on the axle for awesome grinding power!) There's also the Capresso Infinity burr grinder. Though they retail for $100 (it's really worth it if you can make the leap, as I've made decent espresso with it and use it daily for French Press, Chemex, Hario V60 or Siphon brewing, depending on my mood), I've seen them on Craigslist for $30 and on eBay for about the same from time to time. Totally worth it. Will Frith answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  Is there a cafe or other establishment that has free wi-fi and is open 24 hours?

  0 1 Though I can't vouch for the coffee quality, Bedlam in the Belltown area is open really late (can't recall if it's 24h or open til 3am) and has some wi-fi. Here's their Yelp! page: http://www.yelp.com/biz/bedlam-coffee-seattle Will Frith answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  Who sells the best espresso roast, whole beans by the pound?

  0 0 It's really a matter of personal preference, along with the alignment of equipment, operational parameters and barista skill (and patience). Personal preference: are you a fan of any cafe's espresso? This is the quickest way to find an espresso to work with. (it helps to learn to taste straight espresso, to cut through any "spicing up" or "grooming" an espresso-plus-adulterants beverage may require... if you're a fan of steamed milk with your espresso, try the smallest milk-plus-espresso drink possible, to really get a picture of the coffee that's not watered down) Alignment of equipment: Does the tamper fit in the portafilter basket perfectly? Can your machine accept a full dose? Is your group head absolutely clean? Sharp, clean grinder burrs? (only a clean, well-maintained burr grinder will make good espresso possible). Parameters: temperature/pressure settings appropriate for the roast level of coffee? Barista Skill: definitely worth the investment if one loves the taste of espresso. Just like with any craft/skill, it requires practice and a critical approach. "espresso roast" can be a controversial term, as any coffee brewed through an espresso machine is espresso. Whether it's a good espresso or not is a different story... many different roast profiles work as espresso, so the term "espresso roast" easily loses meaning. Will Frith answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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