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How to Make The Best Coffee at Home (Hardcover Book) $18.57 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU

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How to Make The Best Coffee at Home (Hardcover Book) $18.57 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AUAffiliate
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ATL according to the Camels and Booko.

Sure you can watch his YouTube Channel, but there’s nothing quite like the feel of a good book!

We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good?

Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything you need to know to make consistently excellent coffee at home, including: what kit is worth buying, and what isn't; how to grind coffee; the basics of brewing for all major equipment (cafetiere, aeropress, stovetop etc); understanding coffee drinks, from the cortado to latte; the perfect espresso; and taking it to the next level - home roasting.

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  • sqheaven on 09/07/2024 - 23:50
    +23

    That's going to cost a lot after reading this book 😂 I suggest to stay away

    • starbearer on 09/07/2024 - 23:54
      +4

      i know! just a few videos from his youtube channel and I was already looking up $500 burr grinders and over the top puck preppers

      • Save Medicare on 10/07/2024 - 00:06
        +2

        Oh man I really can't justify an autocomb from barista hustle

        • sqheaven on 10/07/2024 - 00:13
          +7

          I have reached my end game and I love my coffee every day lol

          BDB + Eureka Specialita Mignon
          Bunch of accessories, mesh + wdt and Normcore V4 tamper, 2 x latte art jugs and mugs, also, disposable cups for friends lol

          And freshly roasted coffee.. 😂

          • Olli on 10/07/2024 - 08:23
            +2

            @sqheaven: @sqheaven wait until your mother in law tells you she does not understand what the fuss is all about and the instant coffee tastes as good, and paying 50$ for a kg of beans is just too expensive……..

          • chiesel21 on 10/07/2024 - 12:42

            @sqheaven: Congrats, now you need to move to syphon, cold drip coffee and pour over and I think you need a scale with timer as well

          • david6509 on 10/07/2024 - 17:43

            @sqheaven: this is my combo minus the mesh and latte art jugs. Do Rate

        • Kammi on 10/07/2024 - 01:20
          +1

          That autocomb ever since the wbc… The wife just doesn't understand

          • Murkymerv on 11/07/2024 - 07:01

            @Kammi: I wouldn’t either ! Rather than buy a book about coffee , buy coffee ..

    • IgorPrev on 10/07/2024 - 08:14
      +1

      Just the price of the book can get me 1.5 medium almond mochas with honey and cinnamon

  • Kammi on 10/07/2024 - 00:07
    +3

    I'm still rocking the bdb+nz!

    What got me was his prep video with all the bits which I now own (knock off versions)!

    About $3500 since switching from nespresso pods

  • ocular on 10/07/2024 - 00:33
    +3

    Breville BES870 + Kaffelogic + Green Beans = inhouse coffee supremo

  • Randolph Duke on 10/07/2024 - 00:37
    -1

    Very useful for all the first time coffee up voters from this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/855243

  • banana365 on 10/07/2024 - 00:52

    International Roast or GTF!

    • starbearer on 10/07/2024 - 09:53
      +2

      you mean International Rust

      • banana365 on 10/07/2024 - 13:50

        Yum, extra iron!

  • tunzafun001 on 10/07/2024 - 01:05
    -4

    So much PFA and BS in coffee.

    For example, using a normal tamp slightly off angle and spinning it around the puck is the same action as a distributor. Basically pushing a wave around the edges. But it would be sacrilegious to use a tamp off angle!! (I find this works really well for single shot / bevelled bottom baskets).

    A WDT makes no sense, as pulling it out leaves multiple channels where the wires came out the coffee.

    One of the best things I have found is to use a small clear glass and perform various puck preps inside it. Then you can view the prep from all sides and see what does what. Also, adding flow control costs the whole $10 (speed controller/ dimmer to the pump). But a machine with such features is an extra $1000.

    • Kammi on 10/07/2024 - 01:09
      +1

      When i wdt i don't pull it straight out.. Its like a wrist swirling motion

      • SickDmith on 10/07/2024 - 01:13
        +3

        Hey, we are talking about coffee here.

    • ts13 on 10/07/2024 - 02:28
      +12

      Please be careful not to spread such one-sided misinformation.
      What you’re describing by angling the tamp and rotating is essentially “nutation” which Matt Perger popularised in his 2013 Australian Barista Championship / WBC routine. This does not have the same effect as a WDT tool which breaks up clumps and distributes throughout the entire bed depth (cf just surface level).
      Matt Perger apologised for this in 2017 - mostly for lack of consistency. Since then, but really since Covid, there has been a huge scientific interest in understanding extraction dynamics etc. and tbh, “trending” theory seems to change really frequently.
      You’re dreaming if you think that residual “holes” in the puck from pulling out a WDT tool cause a net negative effect on your distribution compared to not distributing, or using a surface level distribution tool, or any other issue in your setup or process that will cause decreased extraction.
      Jonathan Gagne is preparing a book on physics of espresso extraction, which will hopefully provide some clarity or healthy discussion on modern theory. I’m very happy for you to drink or prepare coffee however you’d like, but don’t spread misinformation in sweeping statements, which may misguide others.
      Just because you can stir coffee around in a glass and see what is happening from the outside doesn’t say anything about what happens when it is tamped, or how different preparations effect evenness of extraction, channeling during extraction, or flavour, in a controlled experiment. Even people who do much more controlled experiments than you comment that this is heinously difficult to understand.

      • thestig on 10/07/2024 - 09:22
        +2

        That's a smack down of @tunzafun001. Nice comment.

      • dtc on 10/07/2024 - 09:23
        -3

        Ever think you might be focusing your life on the wrong things?

      • tunzafun001 on 10/07/2024 - 10:51

        Just to clarify…I was comparing an angled tamp to a spinning type distributor..not a WDT, and was mentioning its use on single shots..ie. it makes sense..Only way to tamp parallel to a bevelled basket is to angle the tamp lightly to pack the bevelled edges first, then straight down to finish.

        As for the glass/ jar. I mean get a 51, 53, 58 mm clear glass and do the full prep. Tamp, the lot. Then you can see the top, sides, bottom…every part.
        Use a glass with an angled bottom to simulate a single basket.

        Pour water on top and watch where the water goes.

        Much more scientific than taking endless YouTube vids / books for fact.

    • 1Kenobi on 10/07/2024 - 06:22

      Where can we get a speed controller?

      • sqheaven on 10/07/2024 - 08:29

        Your puck tells the story of extraction, wdt or not.

        • tunzafun001 on 10/07/2024 - 10:54

          Full story if you practice the full process inside a clear glass. Then put water on top and see where it goes (watching from the bottom / sides).

        • ts13 on 10/07/2024 - 11:07

          We used to strongly believe this. But according to LH - maybe not. I don’t love his videos or his manner, but he is at least challenging the norm and making people think twice about why we believe things are as they are.

      • tunzafun001 on 10/07/2024 - 10:58

        I got mine from eBay. I looked for a controller with a good voltage range (50v - 240v off memory) and up to 4kw. $10.

        Put it inside a basic plastic box (use whatever - old chocolate container/ 3D print one/ electrical junction box etc).

        Then run the wires out via the incoming normal power cable and sit the box next to the machine. Really good for tampering off at the end (no more bitter stuff around tiger striping time).

  • SpaceNinja on 10/07/2024 - 01:11
    +2

    Just Blend 43 it

  • ForkSnorter on 10/07/2024 - 06:53

    The three changes that have massively improved my coffees (to my taste) are: 1. Switching from cow nipple fluid to Bonsoy (or Vitasoy); 2. Buying freshly roasted beans such as Airjo and grinding the beans directly before making the coffee. 3. Making the coffees stronger (not using that pale yellow liquid at the end of the shot).

    I've tried different machines, and didn't notice any significant difference compared to the above 3 changes.

    • HamesJoffman on 11/07/2024 - 14:29
      +1

      Absolutely. The machine is just pushing the water through the puck, essentially. Fresh coffee on a cheap machine will always be better than preground on a Slayer. Can’t say I agree on the soy, though.

      • ForkSnorter on 11/07/2024 - 15:01
        +1

        Most soy milk brands adds a strong flavour/aftertaste to the coffee which isn't that nice. But Bonsoy doesn't seem to add any strong flavour. Vitasoy standard soy milk is also OK, but not as good as Bonsoy.

        I've tried going back to cow milk in my coffee several times, but just didn't enjoy the sour taste. I never really noticed the sour taste of milk until I stopped drinking it.

  • Mr Brinks on 10/07/2024 - 07:33

    It's out of stock and the price has increased

  • dthreev on 10/07/2024 - 07:35
    +9

    Currently $18.57 from Amazon US. Found via searching the book title on the Amazon app. Linking redirects to more expensive one.

    • Ruckmauler on 10/07/2024 - 08:08

      Thanks mate - just scored one at that price - arrives Jul 21.

    • Gorby on 10/07/2024 - 08:47

      Danke

    • jimboner on 10/07/2024 - 09:18

      This is the real deal, just ordered thanks!

  • kungfuman on 10/07/2024 - 08:00
    +3

    First make sure you have a very good grinder and make sure its FRESH roasted beans before you do anything. THEN look at how you make good coffee.

    • Ordinance on 10/07/2024 - 08:10
      +2

      Thanks mate, don't need to buy the book now.
      /s

    • DingoBlue on 10/07/2024 - 11:04
      +1

      You actually shouldn’t be using FRESH roasted beans. Rookie error.

      • kungfuman on 10/07/2024 - 11:23
        +1

        apologies buy fresh roasted beans then wait 6 days before using it.

        • dtc on 10/07/2024 - 14:04
          +3

          5 days 13 hours. otherwise throw it out.

    • Machy108 on 10/07/2024 - 13:46

      Normally 2-4 weeks after roasting date is the best

  • Windows7forever on 10/07/2024 - 08:03
    +1

    Good coffee table book

    • Nillionaire on 10/07/2024 - 08:28

      Yeah, this is one someone would actually bother picking up

  • sdfgsdf6478 on 10/07/2024 - 08:07
    +1

    AU Stock sold out, however click on 'other sellers' and the US international option will appear for $18.57.

    • pretz on 10/07/2024 - 08:16

      Sweet, ordered, thanks for the tip. Delivery: July 22.

  • Ordinance on 10/07/2024 - 08:10
    +7

    I'm waiting on the follow-up edition by Hames Joffman.

  • bubbleboom on 10/07/2024 - 08:21
    +3

    For those in Melbourne you can go pick one of these up for free at your local MP's office.

    • Nillionaire on 10/07/2024 - 08:29

      Really? Why?

      • bubbleboom on 10/07/2024 - 08:39
        +5

        Just a little joke about Melbourne coffee culture.

  • WhatsTheBigDeal on 10/07/2024 - 08:27

    $18.57 now!

  • prodnus on 10/07/2024 - 08:40

    Moccona

  • DingoBlue on 10/07/2024 - 11:05
    +3

    Respect this guy. Not a tosser like everyone in the coffee forums.

  • FitzChivalry Farseer on 10/07/2024 - 16:07
    +1

    I'm an enthusiastic home brewer with a high quality coffee machine and Niche zero grinder, who spends a fortune on getting freshly roasted beans.

    Hoffman's vids are good value but I found this book, in trying to cover every aspect of coffee culture, is pretty useless.

    There are far better books and reference sources out there so wouldn't recommend if your aim is to improve your understanding and expertise of coffee brewing for home.

    But yeah, nice book for your coffee table I guess.

    • CamM on 10/07/2024 - 16:23
      +1

      Not arguing against your opinion, but I’m interested to hear your recommendations on books and reference sources.

  • nobro25 on 10/07/2024 - 19:08

    At this point you're gonna have a Sommelier for coffee.

  • Rilakkujay on 11/07/2024 - 08:48

    Got the book yesterday and paid $21… wonder if I can get the different back lol

  • johncaus on 11/07/2024 - 20:19

    Where's the Download button buddy?

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