James Hoffmann: The Best Home Coffee Brewing Machine - Page 2

Coffee preparation techniques besides espresso like pourover.
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#11: Post by pizzaman383 »

Why did he say to use the v filter instead of the flat bottom filter in the Breville? I prefer the flat bottom filter.
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#12: Post by baldheadracing replying to pizzaman383 »

The bed depth is greater. Given the quantity of coffee that he brews, the flat bottom won't be deep enough for currently-held ideal levels of extraction.

In my experience (not with the Breville), the inflection point for batch brewing (>0.5l) is around 1l - 1.5l. Below 1l, I'll use a Melitta-style filter. Above 1.5l, I'll use the standard (Bunn?) flat bottom filter.
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