Stir crazy

[sir leslie phillips]

I say dear Board!!

One is hoping that Lady Phillips will be showing her appreciation of this sir in the near future through the purchasing of a new grinder.

Despite its awful name, one was thinking of a Rocky. But Hario (don't they make kiddy sweets?) - how does it compare in performance and value for the good wifes money?

[Stephen Leighton]

Hario one is much more of a hand grinder and not really up to espresso but a great french press grinder. The rocky much more substantial (and of course more money)

[sir leslie phillips]

I say dear Stephen!!

Marvellous. One will drop her off at the docks/John Terrys home to work up some extra money then.

[pickle]

That would be excitedly thrusting my arms in the air above my head in excitement at the thought of the grinders being available.

I worry about what's in your mind sometimes Sir Leslie.

[sir leslie phillips]

I say dear Pickles!!

Ah! Sincere apologies my good man.

That really does make a lot more sense!
Thanking you kindly for your concerns about ones mind, but there really is no need to worry.
Only 3 of the 8 voices in my head say 'kill'.....

[RolandGlew]

To swing back around to stiring

I've been experimenting with it these last few weeks. I 've found it really isn't necessary for my pour over, because the base is wide enough that a carefull pour at the start will wet all the brounds quite effectively. The Chemex on the other hand does seem to benefit from a bit of a stir. I've got the 1-3 cup size, so the filter ends up being quite thin and tall once there is enough coffee in there for my generous helpings A bit of gentle agitation with the handle of a teaspoon seems to do a good job of making sure the grounds at the bottom don't stay dry.