Melitta Aromaboy

LMSC

MWJB it tasted like extracting a bit less, like half a % (less even-ness) would improve it, in comparison to previous brews.

I think the delicate nature of the coffee is probably the reason. Compared to the other two samples, this blackberry was lightest by comparison even at 12%. It was more like a Gesha variety. I didn’t find a lack of clarity. Certainly, I would also enjoy drinking this lovely coffee again.

Tal

Tempted to pick up an Aromaboy, noticed one cheap locally on scumtree, my current brew methods for filter are Aeropress and a V60, used with a temp controlled gooseneck kettle (Fellow Stagg).

What does this little brewer bring to the table? Simplicity?

MWJB

Tal Sure, simplicity and a less hands on brew, just a case of getting the grind size right for your brew size.

Of course, you still have to weigh the water & coffee in, but I don’t intervene in the brew process in any way.

Also works well with smaller cups (62mm height & under) with various drip cones like V60 01, Kalita Wave, Hario Pegasus 01 & Fellow Stagg X, if you have any of these handy for 1 cup brews.

Honestly, if my gooseneck kettle broke (can’t imagine how this might happen), I wouldn’t buy another solely for making brews up to 330ml of brew water.

Tal

Thank you, I think I’ll give it a try!

dfk41

I still use my Aromaboy every day, usually in the afternoon to save turning my Evo on. At the moment |i have refrained from buying more expensive beans so I do have something still to look forwards to!

Tal

Well I’ve been using it every morning before work, as an alternative to the aeropress and I really like the work flow. It’s really simple, I even set it up for my wife to use for when she gets up and she loves it too.

Her aeropress routine frustrates me as she doesn’t time anything or aim to keep anything consistent, no set process etc, I weigh and grind the coffee ready for her during my own morning routine so there isn’t a lot left for her to do. Still doesn’t care enough to time it to ensure it’s the same each day…. Aromaboy solves that though, she should be getting identical coffee each morning now.

Will need more filters soon, Melitta standard 100 brown papers OK?

MWJB

Tal I use the Kalita 101 papers from Ozone.

LMSC

One thing I notice while using the Aromaboy without a screen is the presence of constant harshness of the coffee when brewed without strainer. I believe the reason is the coffee is constantly agitated.

It is not a deal breaker, but would prefer to eliminate.

Brewing 15g with 200g water at 15% gives a good strength.

MWJB

LMSC I’ve not noticed this, I have had some of the best brews from the Aromaboy, but not necessarily with the stock cone.

The reason I used a strainer with manual brews was to break up the hose-like stream, that can blast the coffee bed, for cleaner brews. In other words, to closer emulate the more gentle dropping of the water from an auto drip brewer.

dfk41

I really enjoy my Aromaboy. This is probably because I can set it up and know after 4 minutes it is about ready. But, by far, my preferred taste for blck coffee is always 34 gms pulled from 17 gms beans as an espresso shot then topped up with about 5 ounces of water. I find it gives a much stronger taste which I enjoy. Soon I am going to be looking for some more ‘better quality’ coffee suggestions, suitable for both methods

MWJB

dfk41 I guess you could try brewing at 17g:220g, or scale up your ratio to 1:13 (22g:290g) in the Aromaboy for a similar strength? You’ll need to make some grind adjustments.

LMSC

MWJB I’ve not noticed this, I have had some of the best brews from the Aromaboy, but not necessarily with the stock cone.

It makes a nice cup, especially with V60. Just the lack of strainer disturbs the smoothness, while gives sufficient strength, say at 75g/L. Adding the strainer gives a smoother cup, but takes away the strength even at 75g/L. The harshness isn’t unpleasant, but will be great without it. It’s a trade off. 🤷🏽😊

dfk41

MWJB I will try the 290g water method this afternoon and report back

dfk41

MWJB MArk, having thought about this and not come to a conclusion, I loosened the grind off a few notches using 22g and 290g water. The brew was complete about 20 seconds faster that normal. It definitely tasted stronger but should i have tightened or loosened the grind please?

MWJB

dfk41 Did it taste better, or worse than previous?

I would expect you to have to grind a tad finer to extract the 22g dose with less water (290g, vs 330g).

dfk41

MWJB Funnily enough I thought it tasted better, but this might just have been stronger. Tomorrow I will re adjust and report back

LMSC

Jairo Arcila Yeast and Strawberries co-ferment

Grabbed a white plastic V60 01. I would have preferred a black which wasn’t in stock.

Brewed 15g with 210g water with dry bed at 3:15 mins at 15% 400 Kruve (#17) on the Duo.

I used Hario’s Project waterfall paper which was too big on 01. @MWJB, do you have a filter paper recommendation for V60 01 for the Aromaboy please ?

I am thinking either use the same paper or convert and use the Kalia 101.

Coffee was good, it hit the notes on the bag and scored 8/9.

MWJB

LMSC I used Hario’s Project waterfall paper which was too big on 01. @MWJB, do you have a filter paper recommendation for V60 01 for the Aromaboy please ?

My ‘go to’ is Rombouts #2, folded to fit V60. Not tried the Kalita with it (run out for now).

I used to trim down the 02 Hario papers with scissors for 01 use at times, only takes a moment.

LMSC

Zennor’s Colombia El Jaragual Thermal Shock

Brewed on the Aromaboy at 15% 400 Kruve. I have been dosing either 15g or 18.0g for this brewer at 1:14 ratio on V60 01 using Kalita 101 paper. I don’t fold it to the V60 01 size. It fits fine as it is. I wet the paper with hot water, dump the coffee and use the strainer. It gives a clean, a smooth and a nice cup of coffee every time. The coffee has good strength and retains all the flavours expected from the bag. I prefer the coffee with strainer than without.

The El Jaragual is lightly roasted with a complex body - nice, juicy and sweet acidity (as in passion fruit at the start and stone fruit as it cools down). The finish was more like a fruit tea. I scored it 7.75/9.

Brewing on the switch and espresso should also be good.

https://zennorcoffee.co.uk/coffee/p/el-jaragual

Edit:

The decaf requires brewing at 80g/L (1:12.5) to get the best out of the beans.

LMSC

LMSC Zennor’s Colombia El Jaragual Thermal Shock

Brewed at 12% 400 Kruve (#32 on Duo) as a Hybrid. It did not stand out like yellow fruits and co-fermented but it’s nice. The fruity acidity was as in stone fruits scoring an average 7.5/9.

MWJB

Taith, Rwanda, Nyamasheke, Gasharu, anaerobic natural red Bourbon - Quite different from many Rwandans I have had, less of the typical tart red fruit (red currant, cranberry, hibiscus), more a sweet white grape/white wine/pear character over a familiar ‘coffee’ base. Not one of those really ‘out there’ coffees, but very nice indeed.

12.5g ground at 68.5 on Niche Zero, 185g brew water, V60 01 cone with Rombouts paper, cone preheated with boiling water prior to loading into the Aromaboy.

Note: Your cup must be no taller than 62mm, for the V60 01 to fit in the Aromaboy.

Subjectively hitting 8/9 (AKA 4.5/5.0, or 88%).

£12/100g.

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