View entire thread: The Coffee Ritual
Posted by Matt Arnold on 2005-01-17 15:03:31 Post Subject: The Coffee Ritual
I need advice. This idea was inspired by a parody that is done at science fiction and fantasy conventions here in Michigan. This was called the Chocolate Ritual, and I thought if they can do that, then I should start holding a Coffee Ritual. The computer geeks love coffee at the local science fiction and open source software convention. I will dress in a clergy costume and logo barista apron, and do a mock ceremony of grinding and brewing in a Bodum Santos French Press. We'll sing hymns about how much we love coffee.
I would like to make the event into a coffee tasting, and introduce true quality beans, and try to show people the differences. I've never even been to a coffee tasting though. Could you make any recommendations?
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Posted by Matt Arnold on 2005-01-17 15:03:31 Post Subject: The Coffee Ritual
I need advice. This idea was inspired by a parody that is done at science fiction and fantasy conventions here in Michigan. This was called the Chocolate Ritual, and I thought if they can do that, then I should start holding a Coffee Ritual. The computer geeks love coffee at the local science fiction and open source software convention. I will dress in a clergy costume and logo barista apron, and do a mock ceremony of grinding and brewing in a Bodum Santos French Press. We'll sing hymns about how much we love coffee.
I would like to make the event into a coffee tasting, and introduce true quality beans, and try to show people the differences. I've never even been to a coffee tasting though. Could you make any recommendations?
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View entire thread: Vacuum Brewers and Commercial Use
Posted by Quink on 2004-08-23 11:25:14 Post Subject:
If you can find the history of Bodum, which I think is on their website they mention a cafe/restaurant that used santos brewers only and had banks of them on the go at any one time. Cona do vacuum brewers with a 2 pint capacity, but they're not cheap, Cona being a company in the UK I think that means the the pints are larger than US pints 19.2 US fluid oz per pint if I remember rightly. I personally use a Bodum Santos (hob version not the electric) and I love it there's no other way to say it, the flavour is unbelieveable. I suppose that the reason they're not common in commercial establishments is that they are made from glass and get top heavy when brewing, or clumsy waiters, dont know which would do the most damage but at nearly $200 for a 2 pint cona do you want to find out? You could keep it behind the counter and do it in front of people if they order it or invite them over to watch. If you want to speed it up fill the bottom jug with nearly boiling water and just let the flame do the rest.
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Posted by Quink on 2004-08-23 11:25:14 Post Subject:
If you can find the history of Bodum, which I think is on their website they mention a cafe/restaurant that used santos brewers only and had banks of them on the go at any one time. Cona do vacuum brewers with a 2 pint capacity, but they're not cheap, Cona being a company in the UK I think that means the the pints are larger than US pints 19.2 US fluid oz per pint if I remember rightly. I personally use a Bodum Santos (hob version not the electric) and I love it there's no other way to say it, the flavour is unbelieveable. I suppose that the reason they're not common in commercial establishments is that they are made from glass and get top heavy when brewing, or clumsy waiters, dont know which would do the most damage but at nearly $200 for a 2 pint cona do you want to find out? You could keep it behind the counter and do it in front of people if they order it or invite them over to watch. If you want to speed it up fill the bottom jug with nearly boiling water and just let the flame do the rest.
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View entire thread: Bodum Santos 3000 Electric Vacuum Coffee maker
Posted by Rowley on 2005-02-02 07:34:49 Post Subject:
Thank you for even answering your own question , I am sure someone else may have a similar problem with their Bodum Santos equipment.
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Posted by Rowley on 2005-02-02 07:34:49 Post Subject:
Thank you for even answering your own question , I am sure someone else may have a similar problem with their Bodum Santos equipment.
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View entire thread: Bodum Santos 3000 Electric Vacuum Coffee maker
Posted by javajo on 2005-01-30 15:52:24 Post Subject: Bodum Santos 3000 Electric Vacuum Coffee maker
Hello alll - first post!
Question - I recently bought the Bodum Santos 3000 and have noticed some inconsistencies in the brewing process and was hoping that someone could help me out - to the point I returned the first one I bought because I thought there was a problem with it. My second one is exhibiting the same behavior.
I've noticed that sometimes, once the water has traveled up the funnel to the chamber on top, the coffee and water aggresively mix - a rolling boil, then - once the heating element turns off, the coffee slowly trickles back into the main pot.
Other times - the coffe and water just seem to soak in the top chamber - no boiling action whatsoever - very slight - then the coffee rushes back into the pot - very fast.
Has anyone noticed the same bahavior???
Any help is always appreciated!
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Posted by javajo on 2005-01-30 15:52:24 Post Subject: Bodum Santos 3000 Electric Vacuum Coffee maker
Hello alll - first post!
Question - I recently bought the Bodum Santos 3000 and have noticed some inconsistencies in the brewing process and was hoping that someone could help me out - to the point I returned the first one I bought because I thought there was a problem with it. My second one is exhibiting the same behavior.
I've noticed that sometimes, once the water has traveled up the funnel to the chamber on top, the coffee and water aggresively mix - a rolling boil, then - once the heating element turns off, the coffee slowly trickles back into the main pot.
Other times - the coffe and water just seem to soak in the top chamber - no boiling action whatsoever - very slight - then the coffee rushes back into the pot - very fast.
Has anyone noticed the same bahavior???
Any help is always appreciated!
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View entire thread: What do you recommend?
Posted by cafemakers on 2005-10-17 12:22:50 Post Subject:
Those same Bodum Santos brewers at on the Sweet Maria's link...
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Posted by cafemakers on 2005-10-17 12:22:50 Post Subject:
Those same Bodum Santos brewers at on the Sweet Maria's link...
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View entire thread: What coffee machine do you own?
Posted by phaelon56 on 2005-03-20 11:33:10 Post Subject:
I own:
Isomac Tea E61 "prosumer" machine
Faema C185 Compact 1 group
La Marzocco Linea AV 4 group
Mazzer Grinders - a Mini, a Major and a whole bunch of Super Jolly's
Bodum Santos Mini manual vac pot
Bodum Santos Mini electric vac pot
Melitta cones - two sizes
Fetco CBS-31 AAP double airpot brewer
It's a bit extreme for a home collection but hopefully much of this gear will go into a commercial environment in the future.
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Posted by phaelon56 on 2005-03-20 11:33:10 Post Subject:
I own:
Isomac Tea E61 "prosumer" machine
Faema C185 Compact 1 group
La Marzocco Linea AV 4 group
Mazzer Grinders - a Mini, a Major and a whole bunch of Super Jolly's
Bodum Santos Mini manual vac pot
Bodum Santos Mini electric vac pot
Melitta cones - two sizes
Fetco CBS-31 AAP double airpot brewer
It's a bit extreme for a home collection but hopefully much of this gear will go into a commercial environment in the future.
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View entire thread: Espresso machine for a gift
Posted by BaristaTrainer on 2004-11-16 15:12:55 Post Subject:
Get a Bodum Santos vacuum brewer. they are fun and are around $100 ... they make great coffee (similar to french press).
I would check out http://www.bodumusa.com ...
They have a very cool espresso machine called the Granos for $499 ... but if you are on a budget go for the Santos.
Ha ... it's like buying your girlfriend something you really want too ...
Good luck!
BT
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Posted by BaristaTrainer on 2004-11-16 15:12:55 Post Subject:
Get a Bodum Santos vacuum brewer. they are fun and are around $100 ... they make great coffee (similar to french press).
I would check out http://www.bodumusa.com ...
They have a very cool espresso machine called the Granos for $499 ... but if you are on a budget go for the Santos.
Ha ... it's like buying your girlfriend something you really want too ...
Good luck!
BT
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View entire thread: Vacuum Brewing vs. other methods
Posted by mpkelley20 on 2005-02-02 07:03:59 Post Subject:
I decided to try a vacuum brewer. Everywhere I read, I know I shouldn't buy an electric model but, in the end, the Bodum Santos eclectric model was my choice. Maybe the stovetop model is better because you can control the process a little more but the amount of work that is needed is just too much (especially at 7am on a Saturday when all I want is my coffee). I read enough "people" reviews on places like Amazon and Epinions to justify my purchase. And, anything is better than my crappy $45 Mr Coffee that I bought at Walmart a while ago. Yuck....makes awful coffee!!!
I should be receiving my brewer within a few days (hopefully before the Superbowl....I'm from Boston!!!) and will post my thoughts once I have tried it out.
By the way, I thoroughly enjoy the taste of french press coffee but the sediment is to over the top for me. It's like drinking orange juice with pulp. Again with the Yuck!!
Thanks,
Matt
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Posted by mpkelley20 on 2005-02-02 07:03:59 Post Subject:
I decided to try a vacuum brewer. Everywhere I read, I know I shouldn't buy an electric model but, in the end, the Bodum Santos eclectric model was my choice. Maybe the stovetop model is better because you can control the process a little more but the amount of work that is needed is just too much (especially at 7am on a Saturday when all I want is my coffee). I read enough "people" reviews on places like Amazon and Epinions to justify my purchase. And, anything is better than my crappy $45 Mr Coffee that I bought at Walmart a while ago. Yuck....makes awful coffee!!!
I should be receiving my brewer within a few days (hopefully before the Superbowl....I'm from Boston!!!) and will post my thoughts once I have tried it out.
By the way, I thoroughly enjoy the taste of french press coffee but the sediment is to over the top for me. It's like drinking orange juice with pulp. Again with the Yuck!!
Thanks,
Matt
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View entire thread: Vacuum Brewing vs. other methods
Posted by mpkelley20 on 2005-02-04 09:58:32 Post Subject:
Ok, tried my new Bodum Santos Electric Vacuum brewer last night for the first time. I used some older Blue Mountain coffee my neighbor had brought back for me this year from Jamiaca. I was not impressed with the quality and taste of this coffee the few times I tried it (way too sour and mild) but I didn't have any of my green beans roasted so this is what I had to work with.
I set the machine up, added the water and newly ground coffee and watched. The process was very enjoybale to watch and I was amazed at how this thing works. When it was done, I poured my first cup and was blown away at how good it tasted. The sourness was gone and, although still mild, the taste was delicious.
The main thing I noticed was how piping hot the coffee was. My crappy Mr. Coffee machine never got the coffee this hot. I would sometimes have to throw my cup in the microwave in order to heat it up because any adidition of cream would make the coffee luke warm. Don't have this problem anymore.
I now understand some people's complaints with the electric version of this. There is no real way to control the brewing time as everything is pre-programmed in the electric base. I guess with the stove top version, you can control when the heat is shut off which in turn releases the brew back to the lower chamber. For people wanting a stroner brew, they can keep it on the heat source longer. With the electric version, you don't have this option. I suppose I could play around with the bean grind (make it finer) but I doubt I am going to be complaining considering what I was using before.
The next big test is on Sunday when I have people over to watch the Superbowl. I will be roasting beans tonight so they will be perfect for Sunday evening. I'm sure I will be getting a lot of compliments from my friends!
Go Pats!!!!
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Posted by mpkelley20 on 2005-02-04 09:58:32 Post Subject:
Ok, tried my new Bodum Santos Electric Vacuum brewer last night for the first time. I used some older Blue Mountain coffee my neighbor had brought back for me this year from Jamiaca. I was not impressed with the quality and taste of this coffee the few times I tried it (way too sour and mild) but I didn't have any of my green beans roasted so this is what I had to work with.
I set the machine up, added the water and newly ground coffee and watched. The process was very enjoybale to watch and I was amazed at how this thing works. When it was done, I poured my first cup and was blown away at how good it tasted. The sourness was gone and, although still mild, the taste was delicious.
The main thing I noticed was how piping hot the coffee was. My crappy Mr. Coffee machine never got the coffee this hot. I would sometimes have to throw my cup in the microwave in order to heat it up because any adidition of cream would make the coffee luke warm. Don't have this problem anymore.
I now understand some people's complaints with the electric version of this. There is no real way to control the brewing time as everything is pre-programmed in the electric base. I guess with the stove top version, you can control when the heat is shut off which in turn releases the brew back to the lower chamber. For people wanting a stroner brew, they can keep it on the heat source longer. With the electric version, you don't have this option. I suppose I could play around with the bean grind (make it finer) but I doubt I am going to be complaining considering what I was using before.
The next big test is on Sunday when I have people over to watch the Superbowl. I will be roasting beans tonight so they will be perfect for Sunday evening. I'm sure I will be getting a lot of compliments from my friends!
Go Pats!!!!
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View entire thread: Best Coffee Maker?
Posted by MichaelZ on 2007-01-05 18:49:43 Post Subject: Best Coffee Maker
Now this is kind like discussing motor oil or religion, but let me put in my two cents. I have at least 6 different coffee makers hidden in cupboards at home. The one I use most often is a Bosch with a carafe. I really enjoy the coffee and the glass caraf does not alter the taste of the coffee, something that a stainless steel caraf does, in my humble opinion.
Now that being said, whenever I entertain, I bring out the Bodum Santos. This vacuum pot truly produces a delicious cup of coffee, and it's so much fun to watch. My only complaint was it required much more coffee to get the same taste, which is why I continued to search. Give the Bosch a try.
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Posted by MichaelZ on 2007-01-05 18:49:43 Post Subject: Best Coffee Maker
Now this is kind like discussing motor oil or religion, but let me put in my two cents. I have at least 6 different coffee makers hidden in cupboards at home. The one I use most often is a Bosch with a carafe. I really enjoy the coffee and the glass caraf does not alter the taste of the coffee, something that a stainless steel caraf does, in my humble opinion.
Now that being said, whenever I entertain, I bring out the Bodum Santos. This vacuum pot truly produces a delicious cup of coffee, and it's so much fun to watch. My only complaint was it required much more coffee to get the same taste, which is why I continued to search. Give the Bosch a try.
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