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Comment on Collapsible Pour Over Coffee Dripper by Lisa WLisa W

Lisa WLisa W — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

I like to travel. I also like coffee. And I like to take my brand of coffee with me when I travel, because at my age I’m particular about coffee, and it does not include hotel coffee. This collapsible coffee dripper is a perfect companion to my travel mug, which I also like to have with me. And it’s very convenient having a canvas bag to put the collapsed coffee dripper and coffee scoop in to keep them together and protected, as well as my paper filters.I was wondering how the “drip action” would actually work with a #4 paper filter. With the open sides of the dripper, I wondered if the water would leak through sides of the filter paper. It does not. It holds the water in the filter and works its way down to the bottom of the filter into the mug or coffee carafe. So the coffee dripper basically holds the paper filter in place. Perfect!I don’t mind the price of the Coffee Dripper ($24.99), because it and the spoon are a good quality metal, and it does what it’s supposed to do—without making a mess. I like the versatility of either using a #2 filter or #4 filter, and being able to adjust the coffee dripper accordingly. And the best part is that the coffee tastes as good as if it were going through a metal filter (which I had been using). With all this being said, I totally recommend it!

Comment on Collapsible Pour Over Coffee Dripper by MMMM

MMMM — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Since my husband enjoys cold brew each day, we haven't ever seen the point of getting a drip coffee maker. (Not to mention, I've become more of a coffee snob as I've gotten older!) Most mornings, I brew a cup in my French press. Years ago, I started using a filter in a pour over dripper to filter my coffee from the French press to my mug to ensure that I'm not getting any small grounds and avoiding any potential coffee sludge. Even with a coarse grind, I find that this still happens, especially towards the end. I've used a ceramic one in the past, and the handle broke off recently, so I though I'd try this one out. The gold color looks great, and this looks like a little piece of art when you receive it. What I like most is that it collapses and fits into a little drawstring bag. It takes up less space in the cupboard, and if it falls out like my last one did, it won't break. It's small size also makes it a great option for travel and camping. I've used it a couple times, and it seems to work just as well as my other set up. I have to be a little more mindful when pouring into it to be sure that the filter is against the side of the dripper so that I don't accidentally push the filter down when pouring. As long as you are mindful when pouring water or coffee, I genuinely don't see this as being an issue. A great bonus is that this is such a good-looking kitchen item!

Comment on Collapsible Pour Over Coffee Dripper by RSHRSH

RSHRSH — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The finish on this coffee filter and spoon makes it look beautiful and elevated. A small cone coffee filter fits well as you can see from my picture and I like that it folds flat for storage. I must confess that I don’t use it to make coffee. I make a lot of milk punches for my home bar and strain it through a coffee filter. This is perfect for that as the liquid drains well from the filter and this sits on top of my pitcher very well. The pouch to store it is is a nice filet bag that also is great!

Comment on Collapsible Pour Over Coffee Dripper by Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer

Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

I was hoping this would fold flat enough to not be a bother when packed in my briefcase. Happily, if folds quite flat and doesn't get in the way at all.This is well built and fairly stiff when opened. It wont accidentally collapse while in use. Coffee filters go right in and hot water drips out.The included spoon is big and perfect as a coffee scoop.This is a good buy.

Comment on Collapsible Pour Over Coffee Dripper by Lisa WLisa W

Lisa WLisa W — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Comment on Collapsible Pour Over Coffee Dripper by Kindle Customer

Kindle Customer — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

I got this to replace a silicone version I have. I like the metal version better for durability. Doesn't weigh much more either. I used it with a cloth and #2 paper filter. It adjusted to fit both. It's also easy to see thefluid level of your cup. My fellow camper is going to get one after using mine. Easy to use and easy to clean with a brush. I definitely recommend it. The scoop it comes with is heavy duty with a nice long handle.

Comment on AeroPress Original by R. JORDAN

R. JORDAN — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

I love the Aeropress after finding the Fellow Prismo attachment. The Prismo allows the coffee to brew in the Aeropress for a stronger cup. I have two issues with the Prismo. Sometimes the valve doesn't open and the brewed coffee is forced up past the plunger and out of the Aeropress. If the Aeropress isn't filled high there is a margin to play with. A sharp, quick, brief push on the plunger will open the valve. Sometimes two. Once opened a steady push forces the brewed coffee into the cup below. Still, as the plunger is pushed some of the brewed coffee rises up past the plunger. If the plunger is pulled up the coffee will fall. If the brewed coffee doesn't rises past the plunger but not out of the Aeropress, turn the Aeropress a pour the coffee into the cup. I boil 8 oz. of water but don't fill the Aeropress completely with it. Once the plunger is part way down, I pull out the plunger and add the remaining water. I like the coffee brewed this way very much. It is a bit of a hassle to have to do it this way, but a great cup of Joe makes it worth the trouble to me.I also use the manual Hario Skerton Plus Ceramic coffee mill.

Comment on AeroPress Original by D. L Winn

D. L Winn — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

I returned a $700 professional espresso maker after the grinder failed and no matter what I did, I couldn’t get hot enough coffee or milk. I bought this aeropress, a separate grinder and milk frother. It’s faster than the machine and BETTER! Cafe latte is incredible. I do buy really good espresso beans, but I wasted many brews on the Breville I purchased. I am buying 4 more to give to my adult kids as gifts. I feel sorry for those who are living with their inferior ‘machine based’ espresso maker.

Comment on Collapsible Pour Over Coffee Dripper by RSHRSH

RSHRSH — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Comment on AeroPress Original by Yara Greyjoy

Yara Greyjoy — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

I have a problem with coffee. It puts me to sleep. Normal coffee brewed in any of the conventional ways knocks me out cold. So, I need something a little more than that.When I saw the Aeropress I knew my mission.I have a Keurig K65. And a Hamilton Beach Brewstation Summit Ultra. And a cheapo Mr. Coffee burr grinder. All in my quest for the ultimate coffee experience.So enter the Aeropress. Pay attention now, I will teach you the secret to FTL travel.My first choice of beans are from Eight O'clock Coffee. I prefer the Colombian arabica beans.I put them in the burr grinder and grind on the finest setting (actually not as fine as I wish it would be but it works). I set it to grind for 10 cups. I use the inverted method with the Aeropress. I retract the plunger as far back as I can and stand it upside down, contrary to the directions. I put a large scoop of coffee in the Aeropress. I put a filter in the screen cap and dampen it. I also want to take a moment to mention that I have an extremely paranoid water filtration system installed in my house, it's a 10 stage filtration system with 1micron filters. My water is ultra pure and tastes exceptionally excellent. This is also key to my coffee project.So anyway, I'm grinding the beans and prepping everything while the Keurig comes up to brew temp. I fill a refillable K-cup cartridge with fresh grind and put it in the Keurig. I brew into a measuring cup so that pouring it will be easy and mess-free. On my Keurig there are three cup sizes, I select the largest setting and brew the coffee into the measuring cup.As soon as it's finished I pour it right away into the Aeropress until it's mostly full. I stir it with the paddle then pour the rest of the coffee into it and cap it with the filter. I let it sit there for about 2 minutes steeping. I then turn it right side up and place it on my large coffee cup and very, very slowly press it through until it's empty.I add a little French Vanilla creamer and two packets of stevia. I pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds to bring it back up to temp since it cooled during the steep.And then I begin to time travel.After about half a cup I can see photons slowing down. ¾ of a cup and they stop in place.By the time I've finished the cup, I am moving past the photons, leaving them behind in time as I am now traveling faster than light. With two cups of this in my system I can time travel into the future and see things no one else can imagine.Three cups and I start to hear the TARDIS sound.I haven't tried it yet but I believe that if I consume four cups made in this way that I should be able to meet up with Doctor Who on Gallifrey.It's not as elegant as the TARDIS but it gets me back and forth to alternate dimensions and other places in time all the same.Believe me, if you want to time travel, this is the cheapest way to do it and the really the only feasible way to do it, for now.I am considering running the process three times. I am not sure that it would work so well but the two stage method works exceptionally well. One thing I would like to try is some beans called "Death Wish Coffee" that claims to have the highest caffeine level on this planet. Some of that done with the two pass method should take me beyond time travel and allow me to metamorphosize into an omnipotent being that can create new multiverses with a single thought.So if you need to have the power to time travel and the power of creation, get the Aeropress and learn to do two stage brewing. It's legal and it has the Heisenberg seal of approval.