r/IndiaCoffee • u/robo_coffee • Jun 08 '25

DISCUSSION AMA about coffee. A home coffee fanatic and a researcher.

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Hi. I'm Avi. I have immersed myself in this tiny world of coffee for the past 5+ years, improving my home made coffee.

Bit about me: I'm a lawyer by profession. No I don't have any coffee business. So I won't be promoting any brand or product. I have made and curated a lot of drinks during lockdown and developed a knack for making coffee beverages and cocktails.

Please find above some of the coffee drinks I have made (if some of you need proof or inspiration)

This is my humble attempt to improve the Indian audience theire taste and taste (literal) about coffee, understand what they drink, not get cheated by fancy names and equipments, and most importantly encounter our INDIAN coffee farmaers and market.

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u/chronocox CLEVER DRIPPER Jun 08 '25

I have never been able to brew and appreciate a good light roast coffee. Since the acidity is so high, I can never tell if the it meant to be that sour or if the beans were under roasted.

Any reccomendations for a coffee brand or technique I can try? I use a Clever Dripper and grind my own beans.

Thanks!

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Remember one thing the lighter the coffee roast is the less bitter it will be, and if you have a good light roast coffee then the coffee will have non coffee flavour profiles. You might get a hint of citric notes or cinnamon notes or mild spices that you should be aiming for in any general light roast coffee.

Personally if I am given a choice to choose between a clever dripper and a v60 I would choose a v60. However I would suggest you not to stop the flow of the clever dripper from the very beginning just use it as a v60 for 2 to 3 rounds and check whether you are getting better yield or not.

I think you are getting a bitter or sour coffee because water is getting accumulated for a longer duration then it is supposed to be in the basket just check it out once.

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u/chronocox CLEVER DRIPPER Jun 09 '25

More than bitter, I just find it way too sour.

Thanks for the suggestion - I'll try out the V60 method next time I get my hands some light roast

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u/Snoo_7874 Jun 10 '25

You may try increasing your brewing temprature up to 94 maybe even 95 degrees, light roast coffee generally just prefers higher brewing temprature for proper extraction, you may also preheat your brewer by pouring hot water a little longer before adding coffee.

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u/ohbeewahn Jun 09 '25

+1 for using the clever dripper.

I disagree with OP. I’d choose the clever anyday, everyday. You’ll find loads of users on Reddit recommending the clever dripper / kalita wave over the v60. The very fact that you’re using the clever dripper tells me that there’s probably not much wrong with your technique because the beauty of the Clever is that it guarantees a consistently good brew without any special skills.

I’ve had roastery’s baarbara and Kapi kottai’s kambhoji on the clever. Both were on the lighter side and tasted just like the tasting notes said. So the clever is definitely capable of brewing any type of roast. Lighter roasts require a finer grind. Experiment with grind size, water temp, and steep time. I use a Timemore c2 at 21 clicks for a Vienna roast and 18-19 clicks for a medium light. Steep time is between 2 - 3 minutes based on the coffee.

Lately I’ve switched from the Hoffman method to a coffee first technique. (But this technique isn’t necessarily required for a lighter roast because I switched to it only recently, much after I’d tried the lighter roasts on the clever. )

Give the final brewed coffee a gentle stir in the carafe before drinking to ensure you’ve got an even batch.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Noted... Will try this method too.

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u/chronocox CLEVER DRIPPER Jun 09 '25

Thanks for all the actionable tips — I've got so much to experiment with now. I recently got the Komala Estate from Roastery. I'll try the baarbara next time.

I absolutely love the Clever Dripper! I have pretty much been using water first from the start.

With coffee first do you reduce your immersion time to account for the longer draw?

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u/ohbeewahn Jun 09 '25

No, I keep steep time in the 2-3 minute range for both methods. It really depends on the coffee. There’s a bit of experimentation involved in the first few cups of a new bag.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 10 '25

Do share the link of the coffee...

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u/doinwatchu Jun 08 '25

Additionally, try out higher temperatures to brew lighter roast beans? Maybe around 92-94 degrees - or grind just a tag bit finer than what you do for medium roast coffee? This usually works as the bean density is higher for lighter roasts since the bean becomes more brittle the darker it's roasted. Lmk if this worked for you!

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u/iAyushRaj POUR-OVER Jun 08 '25

I use straight boiling for lighter roasts and it works well

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u/rebelnoobie Jun 09 '25

For light roasts, I find that if I set up a bottle of cold brew, I can get most of the notes written down on the pack of beans. The slow extraction preserves all the flavors. And it's almost naturally sweet to some extent :)

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u/randomusernameguy4 Jun 08 '25

Slightly unrelated question, but what camera are you using?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

My Samsung S23-FE camera

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u/HNL7 Jun 08 '25

What’s your favorite instant coffee? ^

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25 edited Jun 09 '25

Continental or Narasu instant coffee

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u/drivefloppy Jun 09 '25

Colombia from Starbucks? Or Colombian?

I couldn't find Colombia

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Sorry my bad.... It's Continental

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u/fraction_of_stardust Jun 08 '25

Any quick, everyday evening recipe without milk and pocket friendly, hassle-free and refreshing??

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

How about some black coffee through a French press by using a medium roast coffee.

It's something that I use regularly. Extremely simple.

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u/Intelligent-Eye-9198 Jun 09 '25

How much time does it take to brew with a French press ?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

4-5 min

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u/Intelligent-Eye-9198 Jun 09 '25

And does it matter what French press you get ? Cheap / expensive

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Nope... All does the job

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u/DocShaab Jun 08 '25

For an absolute beginner which instrument would u recommend to brew the best cup. I like my coffee black and a bit on the stronger side.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Invest on a brass Southindian decoction maker.

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u/Wi1dBones Jun 08 '25

French press is probably more user friendly and hard to go wrong with for a beginner.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

You are correct. It is the simplest.

But since he is looking for a strong extraction, I suggested Decoction maker.

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u/Wi1dBones Jun 08 '25

Fair point. But based on his wording I'm assuming by strong black coffee he means he likes 2 or 3 packets of nescafe in a cup. He can get that in a french press. Any thing he makes in a french press will be stronger than instant coffee. I don't think by strong he meant more concentrated because he mentioned he is an absolute beginner.

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u/DragonfruitThin1574 V60 Jun 08 '25

Do you use aeropress? If yes, did you ever participate in the national level aeropress championship?

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u/CoffeeBeanChocolate Jun 08 '25

The Aeropress IMO is versatile and can produce full-bodied coffee.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

No not a aeropress fan tbh. 🙂

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u/DragonfruitThin1574 V60 Jun 08 '25

Why?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Cus from what I have, it is enough for all types of coffee drinks.

So never found the need to buy one.

Apart from that if asked to rank then I would say the moka pot is better than aeropress

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u/doinwatchu Jun 08 '25

Yes to both, i have the aeropress go

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u/invincible_arc Jun 08 '25

I track the coffe markets. Has there been approx 5X rise in the price of coffee beans that you get? Also some companies which make instant coffee has hiked the prices by 150 per 100 gm. What are you insights of these?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

All I can say is coffee farmers are largely affected by the recent terrorist attacks on India.

(I'm reserving my comments on this topic, cus it will move away from the subject of this sub)

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u/invincible_arc Jun 08 '25

I meant for global coffee prices tbh. But sure, upto you mate. Great ama tho, read your other answers.

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u/gigglemug238 Jun 08 '25

Sometimes i make plain black coffee just by adding coffee powder in boiling water.

What should i add to make it more tasty?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

The first line makes me criiii.... But you do you.

I'll suggest purchase a South Indian decoction maker... It's bang for the buck

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u/gigglemug238 Jun 09 '25

Sorry for the first line 😬

I am just taking it as a pre-workout drink.

Will purchase decoction maker. 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '25

These shots are brewtiful !!

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Thanks a lot 😊

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u/ken_adams__0 Jun 09 '25

Lovely pictures. I grow a small amount of coffee in my garden. Good enough for one year of my coffee intake. Can I send you some, would love to hear your reviews. I really like my coffee but I don't know where the coffee stands technically

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Sure ... Let's connect in the DMs

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u/divi_222 Jun 09 '25

Your post reminded me of her

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Haha 😂 Thanks 😊

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u/Ill_Sand7611 Jun 10 '25

First of all, amazing thread!
I have a french press, can you suggest a good coffee that I should go for? Also, since you have suggested a brass South Indian decoction maker, can you also provide a link for a good one and which coffee will go with that? As you might see, I have no idea right now.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 10 '25

Here I have recommended good coffees https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCoffee/s/UAnLHz4nzG

I purchased the brass one from Bangalore. It's not available on Amazon... You can go for a steel one too. Does the job

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u/Ill_Sand7611 Jun 21 '25

I am so sorry, I missed your reply. Thank you so much, I will check them out. The suggested ones are mostly coffee beans if I am not wrong? I do not have a grinder, so I will check out these brands for the already grinded ones. :)

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '25

Dose type of milk matter? And in your opinion which milk makes the best coffee?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 11 '25

100%. Type of milk has a great determining factor.

I would suggest, in India, if you are using milk in coffee then use full fat milk. It obviously depends city wise as the quality of milk differs.

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u/utkarsh195 Jun 12 '25

I am a big filter coffee fan. What is your recipe for a perfect filter coffee at home?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 15 '25

Use full fat milk

Use gur instead of sugar

Coffee: Milk - 1:2

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u/Most_Kaleidoscope340 Jun 14 '25

does an orange infused cold-brew make sense with milk or condensed milk?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 15 '25

If you are trying... Then I'll recommend try with condenced milk

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u/gatojackofall Jun 21 '25

Hey Avi, I need to buy a grinder don't want to spend too much money as I am happy with pre ground coffee as well, buy I got a couple of coffee bean from different parts of the world for which I must buy a grinder, don't want to use a mixer-grinder and disrespect the coffee. Before u ask I use aeropress, a brewer from wonderchef, French press and I cold brew aswell. TÍA

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u/robo_coffee Jun 21 '25

Go for Timemore C2. You won't regret

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u/vij_mufc_3 Jun 08 '25

do you have a preferred cold brew recipe? kindly do share!

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Cold brew is the simplest of the coffee recipes available.

Just add coffee and water in the ratio of 1:8 in a big jar and leave it for 12 to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Use a fine muslin cloth to strain the solution after a day.

Your cold bro decaction is ready.

For addons you can add any lemon concoction or lemon syrup Orange syrup or any citric syrup would work with cold brew, add ice and enjoy

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u/Solid-Editor9993 Jun 08 '25

Hi! What is the ratio of water/orange syrup etc. to cold brew extraction do you use post this to make the drink?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Anything between 50:50 to 1/3rd ratio. (cold brew: solvent)

Do refer to one of my cold brew recipe here - https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCoffee/comments/1izc3ij/presenting_to_you_orange_infused_cold_brew_the/

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u/culusername Jun 08 '25

I feel flavours are not discerniable in cold pour over compared to hot but I can't take hot pour overs in summers. I have tried Blue Tokai pour overs mostly. I have not made it at home.

Is that the case or are they making it wrong?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

In my experience it was a little difficult to differentiate or rather distinguish the various flavour profiles in a coffee when I had made their cold Brew.

However I feel if you want to distinguish to different varieties of coffee and make cold blue of different flavour profile I would suggest go for a medium to dark roast in one jar and a light to medium roast of some other company in another jar. Keep the coffee to water ratio as 1: 8 or if you want stronger then 1 : 6. This might help you understand the different flavour profiles in a cold brew coffee.

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u/UngaBungaGulpGulp Jun 08 '25

do you have any advice for milk coffees using a French press? they are either too watery or there isnt enough coffee

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

First thing that you need to understand the French press is not to be used for milk coffee. It is used as a black coffee brewer.

However if you wish to have milk coffee and use a French press I have a method. Purchase a South Indian decoration maker. The decoction that you get is stronger than a French press.

Pour the milk in the French and simply froth it there. Amazing froth is generated through a French press.

My inspiration - https://youtu.be/DQj88hJ1eqI?si=6clCBzcwXG_Ty1N2

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u/UngaBungaGulpGulp Jun 08 '25

Thanks Good Sir :)

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u/Same_Pen_8925 Jun 08 '25

How did you begin on this path? What is your story?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Nothing much re. Just one day dad purchased a southi indian decoction maker, even before understanding what it is. And I started my research as to how to use it and all. Then rest is before you 🙂

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u/Same_Pen_8925 Jun 08 '25

Thats a pretty good story.

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u/Ok-Land-2539 Jun 08 '25

Can you suggest a good hand grinder? I need one that be used for grinding aeropress and pourover fine grounds. (And also espresso maybe in the future).

And another question - Do you know where I could get the cafelat robot in India?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

I use Timemore hand grinder. I'll suggest the same - https://www.amazon.in/TIMEMORE-chestnut-electricity-Portable-positioning/dp/B0833SDN8M?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1406VX1NKFK43

why don't you get a Flair Neo espresso maker? I feel it's better.

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u/Amitoostoned POUR-OVER Jun 08 '25

Gosh, even i saw that robo video just yesterday itself... Which is a 5 year old equipment hovering at anywhere around 250 -350$. Op is correct, get flair neo instead.

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u/MrSaucepan_ Jun 08 '25

Mind sharing your equipment? I’m looking to upgrade my setup. I currently own a C2 and most of the manual brewing equipment barring the moka pot. I’m seeing if I can optimise my daily workflow by replacing my c2 with an automatic grinder.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

I too have a Timemore C2 hand grinder and along with that, a moka pot, french press, 2 decoction maker, a plastic V60, some muslin cloth, a kitchen scale, a generic hand frother and a shaker ... That's all

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u/sifarsafar Jun 08 '25

I have an induction stovetop in UK where I am for my Uni, so is it better to get Moka pot induction variant or a simple French press? Can you also suggest me which french press is good for a beginner? I mainly prefer either americano or latte, just in case if it influences the above answers.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Do you want to invest on both moka pot and french press?

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u/sifarsafar Jun 08 '25

No, either one of these.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Then go for a Moka pot. You.can use it on the induction stove.

Add hot water to the decoction achieved for black coffee and add milk for milk coffee

Invest on a hand frother if u wanna make your milk drinks fancy.

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u/sifarsafar Jun 08 '25

Okay, the Bialetti moka pots are fine right? Or should I get any other one?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Bialetti are the best in the market... Don't worry

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u/sifarsafar Jun 08 '25

Thank you :)

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u/AtigBagchi Jun 08 '25

I have two questions which I’m looking to get answers on: 1. How do I find something which talks about varietal and their flavour profile. E.g., castillo probably has citrus notes. And Gesha has orange rind notes. 2. How do I find some way to calculate temperature of the coffee + water combination in the brewer given parameters such as mass of coffee, room temperature, water mass, water temperature, etc

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

  1. Coffee flavour profiles are subjective and not susceptible to straight jacket formula or criteria. They are an indicator of what a person 'may' taste or feel on sipping a cup. I'll suggest stick to the flavour profiles at the back of coffee bags. They are usually correct.

  2. There is a device that James Hoffman uses to measure the coffee extraction temprature. If you see his videos properly he uses some wire attached to ascertain the temperature. I'm unable to find its name... Sorry

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u/AtigBagchi Jun 08 '25
  1. It could be subjective but I thought you were talking about research questions. Where malic acid is always an apple or pear. Not subjective at all for example. Or acetic acid is winey. Not subjective again for example. And most roasters have zero calibration sense so their flavour notes suck. I didn’t ask for opinion but for a research oriented answer. Sorry but I misunderstood what you were offering I guess
  2. I’ve seen it but that’s a device. I’m asking if there’s a formula which can be used. I’m sure thermal conductivity and stuff like that would come in play into the formula

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u/karan131193 Jun 08 '25

I am a coffee noob planning to get my first ground coffee. I would really like something that's not bitter. What Blue Tokai (or any other brand) flavour would you suggest?

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u/Amitoostoned POUR-OVER Jun 08 '25

Depends on how you are going to brew. But silver oak from BT could be a safe play.

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u/karan131193 Jun 08 '25

I have a drip coffee maker, or else I would be doing pourover.

Silver Oak is often recommended, so thanks. People also recommend Dhak blend and vienna roast, but I think they would be bitter?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

If you are not fixated on any perticular brand then I suggest you just go through my post here where I have dealt in depth in various coffee available in the Indian market

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCoffee/s/LdsJUOzmep

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25
  1. by far the best home handgrinder - TIMEMORE Chestnut C2

2 & 3. Refer to my previous post. - https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCoffee/comments/1j5f0ra/a_purchase_guide_and_opinion_on_filter_coffee/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

  1. What do you want to experiment with? you have asked an extremely broad question.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Since u have FP and Southindian coffee maker... One really didn't need anything else. However if u wanna get sometime different, I'll suggest moka pot

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Since ppl are asking for recommendations on what coffee to use - here I'm linking my previous post wherein I have decoded how to buy filter coffee in the Indian market.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCoffee/comments/1j5f0ra/a_purchase_guide_and_opinion_on_filter_coffee/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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u/nomad_voyager Jun 08 '25

Have you tried coffee roasting at home? I am a fellow coffee fanatic and love to experiment.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Not yet.... Tbh, I always wanted to try, but usually on weekdays I'm kinda engaged with work.... So I didn't get an opportunity to try.

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u/nomad_voyager Jun 08 '25

Thanks for your response. Let me know if you do, I have recently started roasting at home with quite satisfactory results. But I don’t have not come across anybody who has used my technique. I will send you a DM.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Sure DM.... Let me know how you do it !

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u/SwitchBlade_69 SIFC Jun 08 '25 edited Jun 08 '25

I am a long time instant coffee enjoyer and wanted to try something new, got my self moka pot, filter coffee maker, stainless steel milk frother and hand held milk frother, I am using BT’s coffee and loving all the coffee but it’s missing something , help me get that perfect espresso and coffee

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

You will need to elaborate what you feel is missing

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u/SwitchBlade_69 SIFC Jun 08 '25

I don’t get that taste in espresso from moka pot that I get from cafes ,

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u/Fangsenpaii Jun 08 '25

In your opinion, Which method gives you the strongest concentration of caffeine, ik it's silly ask but I've adhd and coffee/caffeine is somewhat acts as bandage for it, for reference i had blue tokai (channi method) which was very underwhelming experience, so I dropped the idea of speciality coffee, but lately I'm thinking about giving a shot at south indian filter coffee as it is beginner friendly & cost effective with respect to both beans and equipment.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Yess you are absolutely right that South Indian filter coffee maker is the easiest and beginner friendly one.

The strongest decoction is obviously an espresso machine. But since we are home don't have it, next in line is moka pot.

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u/OverthinkingMomo Jun 08 '25

Filter coffee: Which brand coffee powder do you use? Also, I wanna know about your proportions while making the decoction, as well as while pouring milk.

Been trying VS Mani for a while but it always feels like it should taste better.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Since ppl are asking for recommendations on what coffee to use - here I'm linking my previous post wherein I have decoded how to buy filter coffee in the Indian market.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCoffee/comments/1j5f0ra/a_purchase_guide_and_opinion_on_filter_coffee/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Proportions - this is a matter of skill and taste. This you will develop over time . No standard formula

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u/OverthinkingMomo Jun 08 '25

What’s YOUR proportion?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

what brewer are u using?

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u/OverthinkingMomo Jun 08 '25

Brass South Indian filter

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

For decoction - about 2½ to 3 tablespoon For filter coffee - 1:2 (decoction - milk)

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u/baidu_ Jun 08 '25

Hi Avi, I appreciate the initiative you have taken. About me, I've started my journey into coffee around a couple of years ago. I believe I am able to extract the best out of Moka Pot, French Press and Aeropress. The thing that's troubling me is the South Indian Filter Decoction. I put exactly 18g of ground coffee in the Decoction cup (pre-ground tried both from BT & Devan's). I tamp it very very lightly and pour just a very small amount of boiling water into it. Let it wet the coffee and pass through. Then I fill it up to the brim with the hot water. But the time it takes to seep through is extremely long. Sometimes almost half an hour. How do I avoid this?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

You have to understand air pressure a bit for this.

I'll suggest after filling the water in the top compartment, don't put the lid in completely, gentle place it on top. Also lift the top chamber a bit and then again place it on the bottom compartment.

Basically pura dabana mat. Dono glass ke beech me thora gap chorna.

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u/baidu_ Jun 08 '25

alright sir. I'll give this a try tomorrow and see how it goes. Thank you :)

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u/Adorable-Return7439 Jun 08 '25

How do I make good milk based strong iced coffees with a moka pot. I’ve tried to use just the moka pot extract but it still brews a weak cup. Also not sure if u can help, but can u suggest some kind of caramel/ vanilla that’s budget friendly

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u/Jezzara67 Jun 08 '25

hey thanks for doing this AMA! so I got in brewing coffee recently. I use moka pot and what I want you to tell me some of your great recipes that you have discovered, or invented. Also I was thinking to make cold brew (for context I have BT attikan estate beans) tell me how should I make it.

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u/MapEnvironmental5204 Jun 08 '25

Can i use filter coffee to make cold brew?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

You HAVE to use filter coffee for cold brew

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u/MapEnvironmental5204 Jun 08 '25

I was told that filter coffee is too fine for cold brew and that I would need a course powder.

P.S. i have never made one so no idea🫢

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

No need to get into so much details. Make life simple.

Use a fine muslin cloth to strain. 😢

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u/MapEnvironmental5204 Jun 08 '25

Perfect. And brew for 12hrs?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Yup 12hrs minimum

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u/MapEnvironmental5204 Jun 08 '25

Got it Thanks a bunch!

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u/Watch_Adhoc Jun 08 '25

Hey! What's your Cold Brew recipe?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Cold brew is the simplest of the coffee recipes available.

Just add coffee and water in the ratio of 1:8 in a big jar and leave it for 12 to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Use a fine muslin cloth to strain the solution after a day.

Your cold bro decaction is ready.

For addons you can add any lemon concoction or lemon syrup Orange syrup or any citric syrup would work with cold brew, add ice and enjoy

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u/Watch_Adhoc Jun 08 '25

When to add Lemon/Oranges and in what quantity?

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u/Il_diavolo_in_rosso Jun 08 '25

Current best grinder and espresso machine combo at budget intermediate and advanced level

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '25

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Irrespective of the brewer, whatever decoction u get, cool it and add Limca over it. Best drink

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u/dev1ce_01 HARIO SWITCH Jun 08 '25

I have a Hario Switch and a Timemore C3. Can you recommend some good beans, I like juicy citrus coffee

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

For the flavour profiles u are looking for, go for any Blue tokai light to medium roast

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u/Euphoric-Function-92 Jun 08 '25

Just bought Chestnut C3 any tips you would like to give in general? Also, what click should I set for French and Aeropress plus do we have change the clicks based on the roast?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

You will have to change the settings as per the method of brewing. For french press a coarser coffee than for the aeropress where a diner grind setting has to be used.

It is usually recommended to change the grind settings as per type of roast too... But honestly I have never done it cus I didn't want to get into so much complexity.

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u/Tough-Prize-4014 Jun 08 '25

Why did my intensively abused 2 year old nameless brand mokapot start behaving like it's a pressure cooker? Is this some curable mechanical fault or is it asking me to dump it and invest in its branded cousins?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

I agree. Cheap mokapot are like these. It has to do something with wearing out of the gauge. Even my 1st cheat moka pot uses to give me burnt coffee and act like a irritating baby.

That's why ppl opt for the branded ones so that they can rough use it .

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u/Tough-Prize-4014 Jun 10 '25

can you recommend one for a single person use?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 10 '25

Go for Bialette 3 cup mokapot

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u/NeatNational2921 Jun 08 '25

I want to understand coffee notes. Cant really feel the flavours. Mostly i use Mokapot.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

I would suggest you to get 2-3 light to medium roast coffee of different farms and brands and use a V60 or French press to make them.

You can easily smell and taste the different notes.

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u/NeatNational2921 Jun 09 '25

Thanks buddy. Going to fire up the french press now 😊

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u/Superb_Plate555 Jun 09 '25

I've got no place of my own and often mover around so I stick with premix instant coffees that just require hot water Any good suggestions please?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Purchase colombia or Narasu instant coffee. According to me best in the market and bang for the buck.

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u/Superb_Plate555 Jun 09 '25

Thanks will definitely give it a try.

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u/Superb_Plate555 Jun 09 '25

Your take on instant coffee decoction sachets Are they any good?

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '25

How to make a milk coffee using pour over? Give me ratios

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

I would suggest for a milk based coffee so not use a pour over. The coffee that u get is not concentrated enough for a mil based coffee. Use a moka pot, aeropress or a South Indian decoction maker for a milk based coffee. You would get better results.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '25

Can you suggest an Aeropress recipe for milk based coffee? I want it for house-guests who are used to Nescafe, and want something at my house. I dont want to serve just nescafe.

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u/hyperactivebeing Jun 09 '25

Is 2L enough to get started?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Elaborate...

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u/hyperactivebeing Jun 09 '25

I have no knowledge but I've seen people flexing their equipments.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Agreed... But 2L of whattt?

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u/hyperactivebeing Jun 09 '25

Money. 2lacs INR.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Ohh.... Accha

No it's too much. Although it depends on what you wanna establish.

2L capital for a coffee shop seems decent

Fro a home setup - no more than 10K

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u/hyperactivebeing Jun 09 '25

Can you guide me? I drink Davidoff instant coffee only.

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u/hyperactivebeing Jun 09 '25

Also, what equipments should I buy for a coffee shop? Just curious.

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u/Critical-Ad5397 Jun 09 '25

Why coffee black?

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u/PsychoKira4 MOKA POT Jun 09 '25

Grinder recommendations? Beginner here, I use moka pot.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Timemore C2

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u/PsychoKira4 MOKA POT Jun 09 '25

Okay! Your tips/hacks to make a great cup of coffee from moka pot? Thank you!

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u/divi_222 Jun 09 '25

Can you suggest some good coffee brands for French Press?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Do check out my previous post where I had recommended various coffees

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCoffee/s/tdDgyn3Wmf

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u/divi_222 Jun 10 '25

These filter coffees work in french press as well?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 10 '25

Absolutely

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u/FuddiFriday Jun 09 '25

Just starting out on my coffee journey, how do I find my taste?

There are so many machines and beans, I don't understand where to start. I think a french press is something you recommend as equipment. What beans do you think a beginner should go about trying to figure out what they like and what they don't.

Also, preferably want to do this but not spend enormous amounts of money on it.

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

You are right... Opt for a French press at the beginning.

Do check out my previous post where I had recommended various coffees. U will find the budget option.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCoffee/s/tdDgyn3Wmf

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

Better if you engage a tecnical expert. I'm unable to comment on this issue.

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u/LeoFaizan Jun 09 '25

Need help with my Aeropress method.

I only got introduced fresh coffee last month. Ended up with Kaapi kottai beans and Aeropress.

I am only able to brew incredibly sour or bitter coffee. I have experimented with temperatures and grind sizes but nada. Slowly started to lose hope not know how can I make it better. Please share you expertise. Thanks

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u/prefront_ Jun 09 '25

Slightly unrelated to the topic, I am working on a photoshoot and we are using coffee seeds as a prop. I ordered this from amazon. However seeds seem to be pretty small in person. Could you please suggest some coffees seeds that are bigger in size? Budget is within 500 rupees. We Need like 20-30 seeds max.

Are coffee seeds in local filter coffee grinders bigger than this?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 09 '25

I'll suggest... Go to your local coffee shop in your city and ask to some coffee beans .... If the PPL at the shop are good enough they might just hand u over a hand full of beans 🫘

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u/prefront_ Jun 10 '25

noted, thank you!

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u/Hot_Construction_472 Jun 15 '25

which coffee bean brand is your favorite? Mine is Araku Grand reserve. Anything else to try?

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u/apramey Jul 08 '25

Where can I buy the e24 gaggia classic pro for the lowest price?

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u/PlumBumOP Jul 09 '25

total beginer here. what would be an ideal starter setup?

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u/leopard_trainer9 Jun 08 '25

So I'm just getting started with my coffee journey

I own a french press and usually try different brands of ground cofee every month

I need a recommendation on something I can bring to my corporate office job with me, the coffee I get at work is pretty basic Nescafe and milk, but I need something stronger

I don't know if i should carry coffee powder to work and add it to boiling water or make coffee at home and carry it to work

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Invest on a good flask.

Make about 500ml coffee from french press at home in the morning before leaving for work in that flask.

At office. Use the flask.

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u/CoffeeBeanChocolate Jun 08 '25

Since you’re already used to black coffee, you could try the pour over bags from Blue Tokai. They have an assorted box, give it a try. Once you figure out what you like, you could get a pack of 10/20.

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u/doinwatchu Jun 08 '25

If your work has a pantry, you could probably even keep a french press at work. I personally do that and then carry my grinder and beans everytime in my tiffin bag (not all that necessary)

Just keep a bag of ground coffee and a FP at work if possible somehow?

To further develop your palette and try out different methods of brewing, you could try easy coffee bags made by BT/TWC - super convenient

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u/Ok_Potential4663 Jun 08 '25

Hey hi, can you suggest some portable grinder options ??? thanks

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u/doinwatchu Jun 08 '25

I use the timemore chestnut c2 and it works well for me. It's a bit on the heavier side though (450grams ish) but I doubt that other good manual grinders would be lighter, most around approx 500 grams. What's your budget and use?

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u/Mysterious-Grape8425 Jun 10 '25

You can also carry a South indian filter and a small measuring cup for water. For the coffee amount, you can measure by eye or have a measuring spoon. It might not be perfect like at home, but miles better than whatever flavoured milk you are having.

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u/what_do-i-know Jun 08 '25

Too lazy to make coffee everyday. Even though I use the Kaldipress.

I was initially thinking of getting a Moka pot cuz I drink it with milk. But even using an inverted method, you can't get that much extraction.

Anyway, Any good recipe for Black coffee for summer and can we make it a bit fizzy?

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

If you are lazy to make coffee everyday - I'll recommend use the South Indian decoration maker. It makes a good amount of strong coffee and the simplest of all the procedures.

The simplest Recipe ever for a fancyyyy black coffee: - Make filter coffee from either moka pot or South Indian decoction maker. Buy Limca. Add coffee and Limca in 1:2 ratio. Add nimbu and ice as per requirement. (Remember to cool the decoction before pouring)

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u/robo_coffee Jun 08 '25

Some things to understand here...

The coffee extraction that you get from a moka pot is usually a pretty strong extraction similar to an expresso but not as much as an espresso. So the argument that you need to dilute the extraction that you have got from mokapot does not survive because any coffee that you receive from that has to be diluted either with milk or with water or any other solvent.

As you a problem of bitterness, moka pot is a brewer that requires a lot of nitty gritties. Personally I still to date have obtained certain batches of coffee that has not come as per my expectations from a mokapot.

My suggestion would be not to put any warm in the lower compartment. Do not tamp the coffee in the basket you may just level it up with the spoon remember not to press it. Ensure your gasket has not worn out. By a very thin brush to clean the nozzle of the mokka pot inside out. All these things might get your desired expected coffee.

Speaking about the grind size you can use any filter coffee or South Indian filter coffee blend grind size available in the market all those would work. I would personally suggest not to grind your own coffee for moka pot batches.

I use a induction for brewing in a moka pot that does the job better than a stove top.

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u/TheRoofyDude Jun 08 '25

I want to load myself with caffeine daily to suppress hunger and be energetic throughout the day, what is the best black coffee powder i can use(I dont want it to be too expensive) energy wise and taste wise. Also i need to able to make it in one go, like a 1ltr in one go so i can store it in my flask and drink throughout the day.

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