{"id":3211,"date":"2021-07-21T13:56:43","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T13:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/?p=3211"},"modified":"2021-07-21T13:56:43","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T13:56:43","slug":"the-gents-guide-to-slow-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/the-gents-guide-to-slow-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gents Guide to Slow Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\n<p>Most people do not associate the word \u201ccoffee\u201d with \u201cslow.\u201d&nbsp; In fact, many people want a cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/why-do-we-like-coffee\/\">coffee<\/a> to be made as quickly as possible so they can start drinking it!&nbsp; There are plenty of solutions to fast coffee, from \u201cpod\u201d single-serving machines to buying your coffee from a coffee shop.&nbsp; But coffee is also a pleasure to be enjoyed, and there\u2019s something relaxing about slow coffee: taking a bit of time with a process that is the tail end of so many hands in a global supply chain.&nbsp; In this article we\u2019ll share five methods to slow down in how you prepare and enjoy your coffee.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019ll talk about picking and grinding beans in a future article, for now we will assume that you have some beans\/ground coffee that you really enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cone + Filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pour-over method is favored because it\u2019s simple, fast, and inexpensive.&nbsp; It\u2019s also easy to clean and portable.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re pouring hot water over coffee grounds.&nbsp; The gravity takes that through a filter set inside a cone which drips into a cup or a pot.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your total time to brew is between 1-3 minutes, and your coffee will have a smooth and round taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy any filters that fit your cone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chemex<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This flask was invented in 1941 and is considered a \u201cfancy\u201d pour-over.&nbsp; The flask doubles as a pot from which to pour your coffee.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is the same as with the cone + filter, except that the \u201ccone\u201d is built into the flask and the filters are proprietary and are 20-30% thicker than a standard coffee filter.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total brew time, in part due to the thicker filter, is about 4 minutes.&nbsp; The taste of your coffee will be clean, refined, and balanced.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a Chemex is portable, the flask is a bit more fragile, and requires a special brush to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Press<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">French Press<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The French Press was invented in 1929 and is widely considered as the method that extracts maximum flavor from the coffee grounds.&nbsp; This is because the coffee is soaked in hot water and as a result the oils and caffeine are more evenly diffused, giving you a \u201cpurer\u201d tasting coffee.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brew time is 4 minutes, though coffee nerds will tell you to carefully watch your steeping times and temperatures during those four minutes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A French Press is easy to clean, portable, and requires no filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aeropress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as there\u2019s a fancy pour-over, there\u2019s also a \u201cfancy\u201d pressed version of coffee in the Aeropress, which was invented in 2005.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the other methods we have discussed above, this is exclusively single-serving focused.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brew time is 1-2 minutes, and is fairly straightforward.&nbsp; You pour some water into your grounds and let them sit for about 30 seconds.&nbsp; You then stir the mixture a few times and add in the rest of your water.&nbsp; You then screw on the top of the Aeropress (which has a filter) and put your glass upside down on top.&nbsp; You then slowly turn over both and then push down on the Aeropress to extract your coffee.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This high-pressure technique will deliver an expresso-style, full-bodied flavor to your coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Moka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/before-there-were-coffee-pods\/\">talked about this Italian staple<\/a>, invented in 1933, a few years ago when the parent company was being acquired.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Moka has three compartments.&nbsp; The lowest one contains water which is turned into steam that passes through a middle compartment filled with coffee grounds.&nbsp; The resulting liquid ends up in the top compartment, which contains your coffee.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brew time is about 5 minutes, and you\u2019ll taste espresso-style, more bitter-tasting coffee.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Moka is easy to clean, portable, and durable.&nbsp; 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