It tastes better, it smells better, it is fresher, less contaminated, and its flavors haven’t been whisked away by air moisture or sapped by a lack of CO2 The bitter, the sweet, the soothing aroma, it is all there in fresh ground coffee, and it’s definitely worth the little bit of extra effort. Is freshly … Read more
You can use pre-ground coffee , but you will loose so much of the magic that you might as well be making instant coffee. The grind should be set between a filter setting and a French press courseness. It should be just fine enough that when you just barely wet the grounds no liquid drips … Read more
You can make aeropress espresso (not real espresso) by using finely ground coffee, a small amount of hot water, and a very rapid plunge. It’s not exactly there, but it’s close. It’s not as concentrated as true espresso, nor is it as intense or crema-topped. But, if you do it right, it can be balanced … Read more