Aero press-do I really need a grinder too?

G rock · 31-05-2015 5:14pm #1

As per title, I'm fairly set on getting an aeropress in a move away from nespresso.

For someone starting out, Would I really need a grinder like the perlox, or would I get away with pre-ground coffee?

I see that coffee angel offer coffee ground for aeropress, hence the question

adrian522 · 31-05-2015 5:31pm

you don't "Need" one as such, you will still get decent coffee from your areopress. It is preground coffee though, so it will not be freshly ground.

I say buy the aeropress and get the pre ground for a while. Once you've done that for a while though think about getting a hand grinder as your next purchase. It's a great investment and you will really notice a difference.

coffee starts to lose its flavour within 5 mins of grinding so it will be much more flavoursome and aromatic if you can grind freshly. So while you don't need one it is something you'll want to look at if you want really good coffee ( and the fact that you are moving from Nespresso seems to indicate that you do)

Planet X · 31-05-2015 5:31pm

Try preground first, ideally good stuff like from CA.
Think everyone, if serious or likes coffee, will eventually buy an electric burr grinder. The convenience is brilliant.
Freshly ground has that "oily, damp'ish" texture. Noticably fresher flavour..
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G rock · 31-05-2015 8:45pm

Thanks guys.

From the little bit of reading I've done about the aeropress, I know the grind should be a little coarser than espresso, but finer than cafetiere grade.

Would I get away with espresso until I get to grips with the system etc?

Or should I stick to the aeropress grade grinds such as that available with coffee angel? And if so, any other suppliers doing similar?

And just to muddy the waters further-as an intro to proper coffee, should I bypass the aeropress and go for a cheapo espresso maker like the lidl one linked to elsewhere??

Sorry for all the questions

G rock · 31-05-2015 9:33pm

Feck it, I came over all gung-ho and ordered from bailies coffee.

3 bags aeropress grind and the aeropress, free delivery, £33.

In and around the same price from coffee angel for the system and two bags

Planet X · 01-06-2015 7:37am

That's serious value all right.

comete · 08-06-2015 8:59pm

The problem with using a grind as fine as espresso grind is that you might find it hard to press the liquid through. This can be solved using the inverted method. The beauty of a finer grind is that you don't need to brew for as long.

All a matter of taste though, experiment with grind vs brew time.

As long as you enjoy it.

Aero press-do I really need a grinder too?

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