Building a device to create 9 bars of pressure 🤔
So I discovered a new hobby that a lot of watch enthusiasts seem to be into. There's even a huge Facebook group that combines the two.
So I'll be doing it with this watch on my wrist as usual.
It's home coffee brewing.
I got a simple strainer for now but the goal would be to make real espressos at home which apparently requires 9 bars of pressure if I want the good stuff.
I'm not a fan of electric appliances because they are expensive, take up space, need a lot of cleaning and often don't last very long.
Strange how it's totally reversed from watches where quartz is usually the more durable option.
I considered a mechanical device like this from Flair.
But I'm pretty sure I can make a better one myself... 🤔 (And by better I mean cheaper)
I do have a drill press which might be perfect if I can find a pressure cup thing to put under it.
For now I can get espresso for a few shmeckles if I go out (see photo with restaurant cat) but it's a waste of time and money.
Absolutely! I also have a lever machine called a La Pavoni Europiccola. I also roast my own beans at home. Holler if you have questions
Been home brewing specialty coffee since 2019, and been part of our local coffee home brewers group on FB since then! Started watch collecting October 2021.
I use mostly cone drippers of all sorts + French press...
Carafe Collection...
Haven't ventured or invested in espresso making devices as these are beyond my budget. But, I did receive a Moka Pot last year for my birthday.
Cheers and enjoy, bud! ☕
I’m an espresso snob. I’ve been making espresso daily at home for 20 years. I’ve used a bunch of machines, and about every portable setup you can think of.
The flair isnt great. It’s really a lot of trouble to use, preheat, etc.. adn doesnt make great espresso. I sold it pretty quick. The best portable setup I’ve tried by far is called the 9barista. It’s what I use on my boat. I wouldn’t bother with anything else. I use a quality hand grinder with it and it makes very good espresso.
At home, have a well built solid machine and grinder made by Profitec (sister company of ECM). The machine is the Pro 700.
Espresso is like anything else. You can spend a lot of money, and endlessly tweak your skills. It’s a nuance thing, where the little things make a big difference. Most people who make espresso don’t have a good foundation and their espresso isnt very good. That goes for coffee shops too. 75% of American coffee shops have horrible espresso, and people dont know it because its covered with milk and syrup. In contrast, virtually any corner cafe in Italy has excellent espresso.