How to Make Coffee Without Being a Nerd About It

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2020
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  • @internetshaquille
    @internetshaquille  3 года назад +4161

    Someone in my Discord said "but what if making coffee IS meditative for me?" and that helped me realize that my ritual argument is equivalent to someone telling me to stop gardening, hit the grocery store, and go do yoga with all the free time saved. My point was that you don't need fancy things to perform meaningful rituals, but don't let my anti-coffee biases discourage the ways in which you personally seek peace. Namaste.

    • @marcelaleyva6700
      @marcelaleyva6700 3 года назад +63

      You're too good to us :p

    • @sunblock8717
      @sunblock8717 3 года назад +26

      You can just use the free giant coffee grinder they offer customers near the Costco checkout

    • @matthewcooke3749
      @matthewcooke3749 3 года назад +5

      Just do ‘date night’ vids mate seriously

    • @lenny8785
      @lenny8785 3 года назад +15

      Self-check: success ✔

    • @Nice_Fella
      @Nice_Fella 3 года назад +7

      Shaq you're so wise and kind to us. Namaste.

  • @jameshoffmann
    @jameshoffmann 3 года назад +6159

    This is a fantastic video, and a superb introduction to coffee at home. (And I appreciate the shoutout) But now I'm going to have to send you a fancy grinder to make you weird(er) about coffee...

    • @guyplus3053
      @guyplus3053 3 года назад +108

      Would you mind sending me one too? I promise I totally won't sell online. (I would totally do that)

    • @ethanellis2266
      @ethanellis2266 3 года назад +17

      Love your videos!

    • @HmmEpic
      @HmmEpic 3 года назад +269

      Wow a Hoffman stamp of approval

    • @Caffeine.And.Carvings
      @Caffeine.And.Carvings 3 года назад +44

      You are going to ruin him ^^ also awesome coffee, got the square mile filter blend this morning in the mail. Absolutley delicious

    • @yourremarkablyaveragepal781
      @yourremarkablyaveragepal781 3 года назад +8

      There he is...

  • @williamfaber1506
    @williamfaber1506 3 года назад +1991

    Internet Shaquille turned my life around.
    Now all I eat are chickpeas and brussell sprouts, I can bench 400 lbs, and my wife's boyfriend no longer decides my bedtime.

  • @CreepsMcPasta
    @CreepsMcPasta 3 года назад +1851

    Yet another video to memorize word for word to impress my friends. They shall never learn of this channel.

    • @varunprashad1921
      @varunprashad1921 3 года назад +17

      ¿what the fuck?

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 3 года назад +7

      My haters throw rocks at me and it hurts. I hope they don't throw The Rock at me because I like him as an actor. GAGAGAGAGA!!! I am funny!!! For more amazing jokes you have to visit my YT site, dear mc

    • @guyplus3053
      @guyplus3053 3 года назад +7

      Hello..... friend.

    • @namelessanonymous7860
      @namelessanonymous7860 3 года назад +4

      🤣

    • @EpicMathTime
      @EpicMathTime 3 года назад +3

      The gang's all here.

  • @evanhaines1044
    @evanhaines1044 3 года назад +504

    I just started working as a barista recently and fell down the James Hoffmann rabbit hole. Someone said it best that he is the Bob Ross of coffee

    • @MrTwins95
      @MrTwins95 3 года назад +11

      I wasn’t very big into coffee but then my brother became a barista a while back. Because of him I ended up becoming a barista. Been one for almost a year. Now have an espresso machine at home, and I too frequently watch James Hoffmann. That tends to happen!

    • @ZazzilasArden
      @ZazzilasArden 3 года назад +11

      He is also a huge coffee snob. Not saying the man himself is a snob in any other situation, but when it comes to his hobby, he is 100% one of the pretentious snobs. He flat out refuses to do blind taste tests between cheap and expensive espresso makers, blade and bur grinders, etc, because he knows he will make a fool of himself once he actually has to tell the difference between two cups without knowing which one was made with $2000 worth of equipment.

    • @NamaDoodoo
      @NamaDoodoo 3 года назад

      Its great you work in law, but that doesn’t have anything to do with coffee

    • @Dinckelburg
      @Dinckelburg 3 года назад +3

      @@ZazzilasArden @Game Spirit I'm pretty sure if you reached out to him with that criticism as an idea for one of his videos, he'd probably have a go at it. But then again, in a blind taste test, I'm assuming he would have a colleague or employee set up the grinder and dial in the espresso before it being served. So it would boil down to which of the coffees tasted best considering the equipment they were made on and I think he wouldn't have any trouble discerning which tasted best.

    • @ZazzilasArden
      @ZazzilasArden 3 года назад +2

      @@Dinckelburg People have reached out to him various times on Twitter and in the comments, and he always refuses when he responds. Which is why I said he refuses to do them.

  • @eGToastyRecording
    @eGToastyRecording 3 года назад +306

    "McCormick dust" struck me on another level

    • @LePeppino
      @LePeppino 3 года назад

      Care to explain to a non-native in english?

    • @eGToastyRecording
      @eGToastyRecording 3 года назад +8

      @@LePeppino McCormick is a large company in the United States that sells food, spices, and anything in between.

    • @LePeppino
      @LePeppino 3 года назад +2

      @@eGToastyRecording Oh, I see, thanks! I get that a joke isn't funny anymore when you have to explain it, but that's what it is, I guess lol

    • @aaronbp
      @aaronbp 3 года назад

      Am I the only one who thought of the dude on "Will & Grace?"

    • @glowilk5377
      @glowilk5377 2 года назад

      @@aaronbp Sean Hayes?

  • @HeuristicsEnjoyer
    @HeuristicsEnjoyer 3 года назад +654

    This man has the opposite of a receding hairline

    • @treystokes4090
      @treystokes4090 3 года назад +13

      omg it's true

    • @chay7224
      @chay7224 3 года назад +46

      that’s what happens when you’re unproblematic

    • @TummyRubz
      @TummyRubz 3 года назад +24

      @@chay7224 Oh cool, eugenics

    • @catlady4858
      @catlady4858 3 года назад +51

      @@TummyRubz Well that was a leap

    • @TummyRubz
      @TummyRubz 3 года назад +37

      @@catlady4858 Is it though? Equating moral purity to genetics, and physical features to attitude rather than environment, privilege and genetics. Either way, it's a dumb meme I see everywhere and it needs to stop

  • @FingeringThings
    @FingeringThings 3 года назад +374

    I've finally found it, the one channel on youtube who gets straight to the point

    • @fortune6858
      @fortune6858 3 года назад +12

      try old man ragusea's channel he gets to the point really quick

    • @SpecShadow
      @SpecShadow 3 года назад +11

      @@fortune6858 yeah nah

    • @willsoe
      @willsoe 3 года назад +24

      @@fortune6858 Yeah if you want your quick food tips to be accompnied by intense smugness

    • @fortune6858
      @fortune6858 3 года назад +2

      @@SpecShadow aight. it's a free country

    • @PropiaRealidad
      @PropiaRealidad 3 года назад +4

      @@fortune6858 Not even close... He even likes to dance around the subject mid-video and has that snobby-smug air that just makes me want to punch his face. Even then I really like his videos as they are usually very informative and professional, and give you a different perspective on a topic you already know.

  • @WeNeededThis
    @WeNeededThis 3 года назад +263

    reading the title: James Hoffman in shambles
    watching the video: in James Hoffman we trust

  • @aa151000
    @aa151000 3 года назад +71

    I have that Cuisinart grinder and I couldn't emphasise the "Extremely loud" part enough. That thing is like having an aeroplane taking off in your kitchen

    • @ZacharyWThomas
      @ZacharyWThomas 3 года назад +14

      Does a better job of waking me up than my coffee does lol

    • @veRGe02
      @veRGe02 3 года назад +2

      seriously, it's crazy. what is an equivalent or slightly better grinder for a similar price that isn't so damn loud?

  • @Psychwriteify
    @Psychwriteify 3 года назад +21

    Ok, I've been a coffee addict since I was 14 raised, by cofee snobs, and it's never occurred to me to upgrade my water and keep an eye on the roast by date.
    A+ video

  • @GetCraftyCrafty
    @GetCraftyCrafty 3 года назад +426

    Someone’s lighting is on point. 🙌🏾

    • @zacwray846
      @zacwray846 3 года назад +2

      Mine

    • @statomic
      @statomic 3 года назад +2

      Ours

    • @zacwray846
      @zacwray846 3 года назад +1

      @@statomic deal

    • @jaso.nguyen
      @jaso.nguyen 3 года назад +2

      wait what the fuck, dude I used to watch your videos way back in the day!

  • @katuni08
    @katuni08 3 года назад +44

    The “diminishing returns” argument is always what I love about your videos. You let *us* define what’s important, instead of making us feel guilty for not spending all day on one meal/drink/ingredient.

  • @hakim6158
    @hakim6158 3 года назад +610

    Bean dependant of the second kind is bars honestly

    • @rahulraghu6748
      @rahulraghu6748 3 года назад +22

      Idiot here, what is bean dependant of the first kind?

    • @rudinah8547
      @rudinah8547 3 года назад +6

      I thought it was a masturbation joke...

    • @LukasThyss
      @LukasThyss 3 года назад

      i thought it was about weed

    • @awsmunicorn7488
      @awsmunicorn7488 3 года назад +2

      i thought it was a quantum physics joke

    • @HmmEpic
      @HmmEpic 3 года назад +4

      Is it like a 2nd wave coffee joke?

  • @natekolker3563
    @natekolker3563 3 года назад +126

    Internet shaquille is one of the best food youtubers on the platform and deserves more subs

    • @BrendanMcGinley
      @BrendanMcGinley 3 года назад

      I joined this fellow's patreon within 2 days of discovering his channel. And I don't even use Patreon. A+ content.

    • @davidshevchuk8885
      @davidshevchuk8885 3 года назад

      I think he's on the path to exponential sub growth.

  • @D6isD6
    @D6isD6 3 года назад +71

    Just wanted to say thank you for always respecting the viewer's time and intelligence in every video you do.

  • @cyrusfontaine2598
    @cyrusfontaine2598 3 года назад +45

    As a once-café-manager, home roaster, and coffee geek, I stand behind most of this advice! I will say that the "freshly ground" window is longer than most people think, and most local roasters will grind it for you. Don't buy a fancy grinder if you're not excited to geek out about it, just get it ground at the shop!

    • @JohnNaru2112
      @JohnNaru2112 3 года назад

      What would you say is a good window for the shelf life of ground coffee?

    • @cyrusfontaine2598
      @cyrusfontaine2598 3 года назад +5

      @@JohnNaru2112 I tell people not to buy more than they would use in a week or two. One of my clients just said they're considering buying a grinder because they liked the coffee better the day of grinding, so some people will be more perceptive than others. TLDR: a week is a good window!

    • @doc8125
      @doc8125 3 года назад +4

      @@JohnNaru2112 remeber that no matter what, stale preground coffee that was once extremely good beans from a good roaster will always be better than the stale bad super market coffee, so even without a grinder buying from the local roaster will be much better

  • @kaymrenee
    @kaymrenee 3 года назад +56

    I grew up in a fundamentalist religion that didn't allow coffee, so I have literally 0 experience making it, so I really appreciate this guide! Like you said, it's extremely difficult to find a more laid-back approach to making a solid cup of coffee.

    • @Shockguey
      @Shockguey 3 года назад +6

      Muh MAIN Man Yeshua: "Drink this wine"
      Fundies: No...

    • @chunkydurango7841
      @chunkydurango7841 3 года назад +4

      I am glad you got out !

    • @bengerber4542
      @bengerber4542 3 года назад +5

      Fresh beans, hand grinder (cheaper for better quality grinder compared to electric), scale (consistency), Melita pour over with paper fileter, filtered water. You're now 90% of the way there lol

    • @rachellarson8851
      @rachellarson8851 3 года назад +4

      Were you Mormon? I used to be

    • @kaymrenee
      @kaymrenee 3 года назад +5

      @@rachellarson8851 yep, glad we both made it out!

  • @willsoe
    @willsoe 3 года назад +530

    As much as I normally dislike absolutes, please do not go out there and buy a nespresso or other capsule machine. They have absurdly high running costs compared to anything you can make yourself, and the initial investment is much better spent on a quality grinder, aeropress, or steamer if you're a latte type of person

    • @unl0ck998
      @unl0ck998 3 года назад +76

      They are also terrible for the enviroment, as the capsules can't be recycled by standard methods

    • @Elonfuckingmusk
      @Elonfuckingmusk 3 года назад +13

      Nespresso is convenient, makes a decent cup of coffee and is considerably cheaper than getting Starbucks everyday

    • @Trazynn
      @Trazynn 3 года назад +32

      I've had two consecutive housemates. Both of them bought one of these stupid pod machines. They both ended up regretting it.

    • @rivengle
      @rivengle 3 года назад +20

      Even a basic, $10-20 French (fun fact: actually Italian) press is a better investment.

    • @ethanellis2266
      @ethanellis2266 3 года назад +28

      @@Elonfuckingmusk considerably cheaper than that, and much better for the environment, is just using a humble french press. Cheaper, almost as easy, and much better tasting. You can also make as much or as little coffee as you want.

  • @rayanedathodu
    @rayanedathodu 3 года назад +127

    Oh my god this video is literally what I was searching for! Most videos use a lot of jargon or terms that are either too obtuse for me to understand or require expensive equipment which I can't afford. Thanks a lot, Shaquille!

    • @mexicanhalloween
      @mexicanhalloween 3 года назад +1

      As a massive coffee nerd good coffee is mostly about the grinder, so if you're going to go whole bean please don't get that terrible grinder. The least expensive good grinder is a refurbished Baratza Encore for $99 from the Baratza website when they're available. They also have the best customer service in the business.

    • @bengerber4542
      @bengerber4542 3 года назад +1

      @@mexicanhalloween I mean, there are plenty of "decent" grinders better than the video if you go hand ground (especially with the whole meditative angle). Porlex, 1Zpresso, Timemore, and even getting down to a $35 Rhino Gear are perfectly fine for someone not looking to get into "coffee culture."

  • @mynciee
    @mynciee 3 года назад +15

    I'm an ex barista and my advice to new coffee nerds is: don't worry about spending lots of money for an espresso maker. Start small and if you want to get into fancy equipment, you need to first start with the knowledge of how to ratio your coffee beans to your water and temperature. Expensive gear does not a good coffee make, a barista does, because at the end of the day you can get great coffee without paying 600$ for it. My other piece of advice is if you are interested in these things, start with the Golden Ratio: 1:18. Start with 55 grams of coffee for 1000 ml (grams) of water. Understanding coffee as a beginner starts with knowing how much coffee you need to make an average cup. If you find it's too weak or too strong, play with the amount of coffee you add to that amount of water. Much like salting your food, it's all about what you like and you have to play around to get there.

  • @jacobhaseyes-povcooking1219
    @jacobhaseyes-povcooking1219 3 года назад +135

    I'm just here to make sure I'm not a coffee nerd.
    Edit: I am not.

  • @Arthur-kt6uc
    @Arthur-kt6uc 3 года назад +27

    My favorite food youtube dude recomending my favorite coffee youtube dude....the circle of life

  • @omegafoxxtrot7248
    @omegafoxxtrot7248 3 года назад +14

    Whelp, I run a weekly coffee shop for my local church and brew coffee for myself at least once a week so I guess I'm not exactly a novice but your advice definitely put a lot of the things I've taken for granted over the last couple of years into sharp focus. Thanks for opening that avenue of thought, it's been extremely insightful.

  • @ethanspira3657
    @ethanspira3657 3 года назад +29

    I don’t even drink coffee, but your videos are so good that I’m liking it anyway.

  • @GetBant
    @GetBant 3 года назад +17

    I remember seeing Joshua Weissman do a coffee video and he came off as someone who knew nothing about making coffee.
    He should stick to cooking, however You did a great job! You run such a great channel, Thank you

  • @BoeskyandHutch
    @BoeskyandHutch 3 года назад +128

    Hol up, when did his channel pic stop being Charles Barkley?

    • @Shockguey
      @Shockguey 3 года назад +24

      I just realized it used to be Barkley and not O'Neal.

    • @alexricky87
      @alexricky87 3 года назад +3

      Just noticed that as well.

    • @Lurrer
      @Lurrer 3 года назад +2

      I think it changed with the video he had that thick mustache.

    • @alexnoman1498
      @alexnoman1498 3 года назад

      hehehehe

    • @EpicMathTime
      @EpicMathTime 3 года назад +1

      i dont like that

  • @mariacruz1
    @mariacruz1 3 года назад

    i love that you effortlessly use words I had to study for the GRE/SAT. it's delightful to listen to. i love your choice of diction so much! never confusing, always effective.

  • @dexterne
    @dexterne 3 года назад +10

    Came here from James Hoffman's channel. I am decidedly NOT a coffee nerd, but that man is fascinating and a pleasure to watch regardless. I AM however a food nerd, and you sir have a new sub.

  • @shards1627
    @shards1627 3 года назад +33

    "virtually everyone lives near a local roaster"
    according to the government, neither of us exist

  • @Ellie_amanda
    @Ellie_amanda 3 года назад

    i loved how dynamic this video was. perfectly compressed and the ending was on point👌

  • @varsoonhks3211
    @varsoonhks3211 3 года назад +5

    You're out and out one the best content creators when it comes to consistency, concision, and captivating insights.
    Thank you.

  • @ryanoutram7059
    @ryanoutram7059 2 года назад +4

    Hey Shaq just stopping by to thank you for the shoutout you did for James Hoffman in this one. He quickly became a favourite of mine on this platform and I find myself much more knowledgeable and caring about something I enjoy now. Super appreciate the role you had in this! :)

  • @gb3pwood
    @gb3pwood 3 года назад +4

    This is a great video, especially with the shoutout to James Hoffman. You and James are two of the most reasonable, realistic, and relatable folks talking about food and drinks on the internet. Your evolution from the Vine days is admirable.

  • @zvuk
    @zvuk 3 года назад +1

    What a brilliant content. Well spoken good looking guy giving me very good arguments and understanding of coffee making since i do not have a clue what my coworkers do in the kitchen with the coffee.

  • @tsunevra
    @tsunevra 3 года назад

    I've just recently discovered your channel and it's such a nice place to come to, especially since I've started living on my own not so long ago and you've got plenty of valuable advice for that. All in all thanks a lot for your content, it's great!

  • @Eklipze
    @Eklipze 3 года назад +2

    I love your personality. Thank you for giving me a good laugh while teaching me how to make my own Kombucha during these hard times. Stay safe brother. Cheers!

  • @Shockguey
    @Shockguey 3 года назад +86

    **Sips instant coffee**

    • @big_bickie
      @big_bickie 3 года назад +3

      Yeah the shit tastes good to me.

    • @Debrugger
      @Debrugger 3 года назад +18

      Instant coffee proletarians rise up

    • @Ash_Wen-li
      @Ash_Wen-li 3 года назад +8

      You're probably not drinking it black are you? If you add sugar and cream then it doesn't really matter too much

    • @ramonanaya6236
      @ramonanaya6236 3 года назад

      Haha

    • @big_bickie
      @big_bickie 3 года назад

      @@Ash_Wen-li just a small amount of milk 🥛

  • @cr6203
    @cr6203 3 года назад +2

    This channel is highly underrated. It's very rare that you find someone this original on RUclips these days, yet he's been doing this for years.
    I had a fun time last night going down the rabbit hole of these videos.

  • @brittanibrassill
    @brittanibrassill 3 года назад

    THANK YOU! Finding coffee information online that isn't overwhelming is so hard. This is a great resource. You're always doing the best, Internet Shaquille~

  • @nyan2317
    @nyan2317 3 года назад +4

    As the Hoff already said, this is a good entry towards coffee. Most of the nerds likes to fuss over the tastes and rituals, but a simple pragmatic approach will suffice anyone when needed.
    This has the coffee nerd's seal of approval.

  • @Carbodomo
    @Carbodomo 3 года назад +7

    apron gang. Upgrading to a grinder that didn't require shaking furiously has helped mornings be more peaceful.

  • @DanielHartz
    @DanielHartz 3 года назад

    I LOVE THIS. While I do harbor some coffee snobbery of my own, I love the not-subtle call outs about the diminishing returns.
    I really appreciate your channel.

  • @kunarnavigator
    @kunarnavigator 3 года назад +1

    Shaq, I just want to thank you for the way you make these videos. There's something about your tone of voice and calm demeanor that means I can enjoy your videos without feeling like a total loser for not always using the advice you give. You're an A+ presenter.

  • @aTrooperNo7
    @aTrooperNo7 3 года назад +10

    Love the Cold Brew in the summer. Started this year with cold brew with Black Tea and Mate. Added some drips of lemon and a little bit of sweetness in form of stevia. Highly recommending this.

    • @CaptainSilmar
      @CaptainSilmar 3 года назад +2

      I've been doing the same since quarantine to reduce my coffee intake! Cold brewed Mate with different kinds of tea (I kinda love it with rooibos lately, very fruity and light) is the best.

  • @brandon4460
    @brandon4460 3 года назад +3

    Great video as always! I was wondering if you could do a video/drop some recommendations for the non food related things you talk about, like meditation and finding life satisfaction, you seem to have a good grasp on that kind of stuff and where to start.

    • @internetshaquille
      @internetshaquille  3 года назад +6

      I’d be worried about becoming a charlatan but I’ll think about it 🧘🏽‍♂️

  • @latieplolo
    @latieplolo 3 года назад

    We got a combo grinder/coffeemaker a few years ago as a wedding present and I love it. It’s nothing fancy, but much easier than fiddling with a separate grinder and that delicious smell of the grinding is one of my favorite parts of the morning.

  • @isabellamansfield9961
    @isabellamansfield9961 3 года назад

    you are so great at explaining things ugh thank you for this

  • @pimzwertbroek5977
    @pimzwertbroek5977 3 года назад +6

    James Hoffman brought me here. As this is for people who are just wondering how to improve their morning coffee routine, this video is absolutely amazing! With friends differing wildly in how much effort their morning cup a joe should cost, this is a perfect introduction in how to improve your cup in the morning, with enough detail provided for the (soon to be) coffee nerd to further explore. Great job!

    • @NiceOneChameleon
      @NiceOneChameleon 3 года назад

      When did James mention Internet Shaquille? That’s so rad

  • @marcusannegarn8497
    @marcusannegarn8497 3 года назад +18

    I am so glad you mentioned water! It is one of the most under-looked things.
    It makes an insanely big difference.
    Good coffee + good water, even if it is pre ground and you have everything you need to make great coffee!!
    I would highly recommend a french press or an Aeropress if you want to get started making good coffee.
    Grinders are not necessary to start with imo. Choosing a grinder can be confusing and expensive.
    Also,using boiling water will not burn your coffee.
    James Hoffmann's channel is fantastic but it is also a very dangerous rabbit hole so be warned.

    • @snozzmcberry2366
      @snozzmcberry2366 3 года назад +2

      "Using boiling water will not burn your coffee" - ...there are people who actually believe this? Boiling water physically cannot exceed 100C at normal atmospheric pressure, what in the world could possibly burn at 100C??
      Ps, Hoffman is a most *delightful* rabbit hole. Don't beware, dive right in.

    • @marcusannegarn8497
      @marcusannegarn8497 3 года назад +2

      @@snozzmcberry2366 it's something that is often mentioned.
      Using old fashioned, very darkly roasted can lead to bitter flavours with hotter water

    • @iooooooo1
      @iooooooo1 3 года назад +2

      It may not burn your coffee, but it's still a good idea to use lower-than-boiling water. That's probably made the biggest difference to my coffee. Was surprised netshaq didn't mention that but it's probably because he uses a machine. It's key with many other methods.

    • @marcusannegarn8497
      @marcusannegarn8497 3 года назад +3

      @@iooooooo1 using any modern, well roasted / Speciality coffee,
      Hotter water is better in almost every situation.
      Some darker roasts may benefit from cooler water in some situations.
      As for super market / commodity / non Speciality coffee: this is more likely to be darkly roasted and have roast defects so cooler water may be better for this.

    • @1234Cheesus
      @1234Cheesus 3 года назад +4

      The burning coffee myth originates from shite coffee beans, hotter water extracts more of the shite taste. If you have fresh good beans that are not shite, you will do better to go with hotter water (imo).
      Hoffman has already shown that when adding boiling water to coffee, the temperature drastically decreases by around 10% as soon as you pour it.

  • @Ven-zg3fj
    @Ven-zg3fj 3 года назад +1

    Great vid! I started getting into making my own coffee about a year ago and wish I had a resource like this. One slight mistake I want to point out is that cold brewed coffee can be made with any manual coffee setup (french press, pourover thing, etc. anything that doesnt force you to use hot water.) All that is necessary for cold brew is instead of using hot water and having coffee ready in 5 minutes, you use cold-room temp and store it in the fridge overnight. It is apparently healthier to cold brew coffee vs hot brew it for chemistry-related reasons you can look up, and i personally prefer the smoother, sweeter cold brew. If you still want it hot, you can just warm up a cup of cold brew in the microwave.

  • @drvincentesposito
    @drvincentesposito 3 года назад

    Hey awesome video! Love the basics of putting this together!
    I got into cold brewing about a year ago, and I never put much thought into coffee before getting started too! Awesome video!

  • @youtubeaddict1
    @youtubeaddict1 3 года назад +20

    My issue with coffee:
    It never tastes as good as it smells

    • @XXLKnowitallXXX
      @XXLKnowitallXXX 3 года назад +1

      You can get creamer that makes it palatable for almost anyone.

  • @MajorLeagueBassboost
    @MajorLeagueBassboost 3 года назад +8

    Oh, oh yes, this was absolutely for me! Well, a few weeks ago at least. I went to a roaster and was given great advice.
    Edit: Don't take this wrong, this is a great video and exactly what someone who wants to step up their coffee game needs to hear!

  • @DavidBakker
    @DavidBakker 3 года назад

    Very well written and delivered video! And just what was missing, the 101 on making your own coffee. A big big thank you!

  • @Laszlo429
    @Laszlo429 3 года назад

    Id consider myself somewhat of an expert in coffee but I could not skip this one like you suggested. There is always something more to learn and to see the perspective of someone coming into the coffee world is also helpful in giving us a fuller understanding. Loved this one.

  • @shins0ub0y
    @shins0ub0y 3 года назад +3

    I avoid drinking coffee, but this is an interesting video. Thank you!

  • @VeroAGO
    @VeroAGO 3 года назад +21

    How strange. I just started watching James Hoffman a couple of weeks ago, never having heard of him before, and now you mention him.

  • @yellhole
    @yellhole 3 года назад

    Nice job with finding the good camera angle for your kitchen. Took care of all the issues you listed from the first new kitchen vid.

  • @Michaelnj123
    @Michaelnj123 3 года назад +7

    The morning coffee ritual DOES improve my wellbeing. It is very relaxing, and i enjoy seeing how it slowly improves over time as my understanding improves and new gear is acquired. It is not about snobbery - It is just a comfortable way to teach my restless mind how to focus on something insignificant for just a moment. Painting miniature models is another. I disagree with diminshing returns, it is relative. I have seen the biggest improvement to taste and relaxation since i started learning how to “dial in” an espresso

  • @usuc77
    @usuc77 3 года назад +10

    mustache trying to return like the second coming of Jesus Christ

  • @julianmuller668
    @julianmuller668 3 года назад

    Love the music towards the end

  • @timcarrier7499
    @timcarrier7499 3 года назад

    I've been trying to get into the coffee world and this is the exact beginner video I needed, thank you man!

  • @slypig5000
    @slypig5000 3 года назад +4

    I started down this rabbit hole about ten years ago, and I completely agree with everything you've said here, great video. I have found that the sweet spot for the price on the burr grinders is in the ~$80-$100. I like the french press, it really becomes effortless once you get used to it. Coffee nerdery goes deep; I can't imagine the flood gates you've opened here.

  • @Jake-rq4fu
    @Jake-rq4fu 3 года назад +65

    This comment section is going to be interesting.
    Sincerely, a coffee enthusiast

    • @Shockguey
      @Shockguey 3 года назад +9

      Stop getting my order wrong.

    • @hakim6158
      @hakim6158 3 года назад +5

      My name is not Haquin or Haqeem btw

    • @Jake-rq4fu
      @Jake-rq4fu 3 года назад +6

      @@hakim6158 I am one of the baristas that actually asks how to spell names don't worry

    • @anonimushbosh
      @anonimushbosh 3 года назад

      Jake I tell baristas my name is Free Refill

    • @pspfantammy51
      @pspfantammy51 3 года назад

      😅

  • @shanebodendorf4793
    @shanebodendorf4793 3 года назад

    Highly appreciate the video, been wanting to start to get into coffee myself. Thanks man!!!

  • @bluebuddha74
    @bluebuddha74 3 года назад

    Great video. I’m a French Press guy and have obsessed about the gear, water, grinder etc. trying to make a consistently satisfying cup seems to always elude me. The only thing I really learned is that with French press it comes down to finding the optimal grind size, which seems to differ for each type of coffee you try.

  • @varasatoshi3961
    @varasatoshi3961 3 года назад +9

    But what if I wanna be a nerd about it, Shaq?

    • @ethanellis2266
      @ethanellis2266 3 года назад +2

      Then pour over is probably the best, paired with a good burr grinder. Even spending 100+ on a good hand grinder is less expensive than buying a keurig or a nespresso, especially in the long run, and you can experiment with brew method, bean style, grind size, water temp, ratios, and all that. A V60 in plastic is ridiculously cheap, grab a gooseneck kettle and some good beans and water and you can dive into a wonderfully nerdy world of coffee.

  • @eva-de7jc
    @eva-de7jc 3 года назад +4

    i don't even care about or drink coffee like that so why did i watch this intently lol ... instant coffee proles rise up 😤

  • @katelyse
    @katelyse 3 года назад

    Love all your atk recommended gear. Our kitchens look a lot alike. 😂 love your videos! 🙌

  • @darrylwhitefeather207
    @darrylwhitefeather207 3 года назад

    Thank you! This autumn I was in a clinic for 10 weeks and one of my favourite rituals was drinking coffee with the other patients in the afternoon. Before that I wasn't a big fan of coffee but now I wanna learn how to make it for myself :-)

  • @amitragoobar7073
    @amitragoobar7073 3 года назад +34

    But, I like being a nerd about things.

  • @Raiden_N7
    @Raiden_N7 3 года назад +3

    I don't think I'll ever understand coffee hipsters and that level of obsession they put into a hot drink. If it makes them happy though... I'm content with a couple of scoops of pre-ground coffee in a cafetière filled with water boiled straight from the tap.

    • @paige6180
      @paige6180 3 года назад +1

      And hey! That's completely okay, that is the beauty of coffee, we can prepare it anyway we like it, it's completely customizable to our taste, exactly how we enjoy it.

  • @RoboGeek123
    @RoboGeek123 3 года назад

    I gotta say my guy. The production quality of your vids has skyrocketed. Love the new style content. I can only imagine the hours you spend editing your videos. Keep doing what you do.

  • @MillennialMcGuyver
    @MillennialMcGuyver 3 года назад

    I needed this. Thank you.

  • @senorchewie
    @senorchewie 3 года назад +28

    damn you look tired. You should have some coffee or make a video about coffe..... oh wait nevermind

  • @Straiferdt01
    @Straiferdt01 3 года назад +17

    True homies take 3 caffeine pills and vibe

  • @disky01
    @disky01 3 года назад

    I needed this. Thank you my friend.

  • @NajeebArshad
    @NajeebArshad 3 года назад

    I love your videos, and your whole attitude

  • @CookingWithCas
    @CookingWithCas 3 года назад +6

    Alternative title: Why environmentally unfriendly Keurig cups with musty water are objectively better, says science

  • @CarrerasCorradosCoffee
    @CarrerasCorradosCoffee Год назад

    Excellent Video. Beginners: if you don't have a local roaster near you, some grocery stores DO have beans with roast dates disclosed. Might take a few stores to find one, but I have quite a few targets near me that do.

  • @cipiatone
    @cipiatone 3 года назад

    Great video. Just go to James. Awesome advice. I now have a Wilfa grinder and a v60, happy out.

  • @TheSpecialJ11
    @TheSpecialJ11 3 года назад +1

    The one major coffee nerd thing beyond this video that I really put stake in is brew method. French press retains a lot more oils than coffee dripped through a filter, percolators legitimately burn the coffee but some people like that, and espresso machines are literally making a different but similar beverage. Some people want that clean acidy cup, and so pour over light roast makes sense. Others want a thicker texture and more oily, cocoa and caramel notes, so French press dark roast makes sense.

  • @bulbhorn
    @bulbhorn 3 года назад

    Thank you. Very informative.

  • @kristianOLS
    @kristianOLS 3 года назад

    Wow, ive watched tons of coffee videos like this and this is by far the simplest and realist

  • @cameronharvey4746
    @cameronharvey4746 3 года назад

    The cold brew device you showed is the one I use. It's good for camping but It displaces the water so much you can fill a mason jar with it and water and end up with about 2/3 of a mason jar of coffee.

  • @ldahmy
    @ldahmy 3 года назад

    I just stopped mid video and take a moment to admire how well spoken this guy is. You my friend are exceptional hope I'll be like one day 😆

  • @adventuresinmartialarchery2767
    @adventuresinmartialarchery2767 3 года назад +2

    Being somewhat of a coffee snob, I started making my own coffee several years back. All of your points ring true except the one point I think is the MOST important to improving your coffee. Trying to get the most out of your beans is going to extract the less desirable astringent and bitter qualities of the coffee bean, similar to leaving a tea bag too long in the hot water. Although it may seem wasteful (and it is), using more bean and moving the water through it faster will extract the best quality of the coffee and leave the astringent and bitter components mostly behind.
    There isn't a single coffee drinker in my life that doesn't beg me to make them a cup of coffee when they visit, even my ex-wife.
    My process follows:
    1) I use 1 quarter cup of whole beans per normal coffee mug (this makes strong but lusciously nice coffee without squeezing the bitter out using presses)
    2) I grind them using a cheap $20 from walmart bought hamilton brand coffee grinder. It's a blade grinder, but mine has done the job well now for several years making several cups of coffee per day. With just a little practice of listening to the grinder you will know your preferred level of grind listening to how gravelly the beans sound and the final pitch of the motor. It only takes a few cups of making and tasting to figure that out on your own.
    3) I then use a cone filter for hand pour-over using a from walmart $12 ceramic cone filter cup topper for #2 cone filters. Carefully getting all the grounds wet, and then pouring in slowly enough so that you never quite fill the filter, but never stop pouring until done. This accomplishes a number of things. All of the grounds are evenly wet compared to drip coffee makers that create a crater of grounds with all the nice grounds on the edge while the clean water gets splashed onto and through a clean piece of paper, and the constant pouring assures the bean doesn't settle on the bottom and is continuously mixed through the water. Settling will stop the water from passing through the bean and make it more likely the water is running down the sides of the filter rather than through the bean.
    3a) the final coffee will have drops of coffee oils floating on top. This means you did good!!!
    4) If you use milk/half and half/or creamer, try using real cream, just not as much you won't need it. This will give you a rich much silkier cup of coffee than milk will, and will water the coffee down less.
    5) if you use sugar, try brown sugar or honey to add depth to the flavor of your coffee. You don't need a lot, just a tiny bit of sugar is enough to take any remaining rough edges off the coffee.

  • @yitziyyb
    @yitziyyb 3 года назад

    Love how you quantified light vs dark to Dunkin vs Starbucks!!

  • @bendonks9559
    @bendonks9559 3 года назад

    Thanks for another great vid bro

  • @FilbieTron
    @FilbieTron 3 года назад

    As a fellow 30 something who just started delving into coffee, I appreciate you. Thanks man 🤙🏼

  • @huntereaster3159
    @huntereaster3159 3 года назад

    Wow this was very inspirational and knowledgeable, I’m gonna keep using a my Keurig

  • @OscarGuillermoc
    @OscarGuillermoc 3 года назад +1

    I really love your video, thank you for being objective. I finishing my master degree on coffee this year and I've started as a barista. This kind of channels are very helpful for the coffee supply chain. Thank you, greetings from Mexico.

    • @thekingoffailure9967
      @thekingoffailure9967 3 года назад

      Its funny, he's being objective about the subjectivity of taste

  • @macsarcule
    @macsarcule 2 года назад +1

    As a massive coffee nerd, I heartily endorse this introduction to coffee and especially diminishing returns. Everything you said is so perfect for making good coffee and finding the coffee you like. Nailed it!
    The only thing I’d add that lots of people forget, and which strongly impacts their coffee: keep your brewing equipment clean. If it touches brewed/brewing coffee or beans, clean daily. If it touches water, clean monthly. All according to your manufacturer’s instructions. 🙂
    Everything beyond what you shared is for people (like me) who may or may not eventually accept their coffee nerditry at some point evolved into a hobby (or even a business) rather than a way to make coffee. That outlandish morning ritual is as much (or more) the joy of a hobby as it is the joy of good coffee.🙂

  • @sippyjuice
    @sippyjuice Год назад +1

    I've spent a good portion of my life spiraling down rabbit hole after rabbit hole searching for tips on how to make the best brew. And after all that time piracy, I still get a mediocre cup of flow from time to time...and its ok. I'm glad you said it, "A game of diminishing returns". With so many varieties of bad coffee to consume and ways to turn a cup of flow into a glass of sugary milk, this video states all that needs to be said. I'm partial to the moka pot variety and was happy to see it appear. Find a process that works for you, make a cup and then relax with these videos while enjoying a fresh cup of flow. Cheers.

  • @ehname1
    @ehname1 3 года назад

    You say there isn't an audience for people getting into coffee, but most people that make it every single day don't know these basic things. Thank you for once again making everything no more complicated than it needs to be.

  • @Hey_Manuel
    @Hey_Manuel 3 года назад

    Christmas has come early with this new video schedule. Keep it up homie

  • @alicecampos6104
    @alicecampos6104 3 года назад

    This is the video that I have been looking for!

  • @amai_zing
    @amai_zing 3 года назад

    Hey! We've got the same coffee brewer and grinder!

  • @coprographia
    @coprographia 3 года назад

    Big callout on aspirational content. You’re my hero.