A (Good News!) Update About This Patreon
Added 2024-09-13 19:03:23 +0000 UTCI have an update for all of you and about Patreon in general - it’s good news, don’t worry! First of all: thank you! Your support continues to be incredible, allowing us to make things which we’re proud of and which we hope you enjoy.
The Patreon was started to fund reviews and to keep us independent. Your generosity has provided us with incredible opportunities. I simply couldn't spend that much money every month on equipment to review. So it felt inappropriate to keep talking about Patreon on the channel, when there wasn’t a need for it for additional support.
The extra funds have allowed us to invest in better testing equipment, in things like a particle size analyser and (very recently) bringing on a new team member to help with testing. They have also allowed us to do something we love: experiment with the kinds of videos we make.
Earlier this year, we made a video that I’ve been wanting to make for years: What Does A Great Cup of Coffee Taste Like?
This was an expensive and challenging production which was only possible through the support you gave the channel. We’re all very proud of the video, and very grateful that you made it possible.
We’d like to continue to make new and different styles of projects. Many of which are resource-heavy (I know I should just say “expensive”, but this is a British problem...). We could get sponsors for those videos, but for many of them I simply don’t want that to be a part of the final video. So we’re going to talk about the Patreon a bit more on the channel again.
We won’t stop making reviews, but we will use the resources to help make experimental projects.
Historically, I’ve been reluctant to talk about our productions before they’re done, but now we feel we should be sharing more about it to bring you on the journey of the productions. Here's a sampling:
We’re making a three-part “Inside the Factory”-style series to bring you behind the scenes of facilities where coffee is decaffeinated.
We’re working on some mini documentaries. A couple we’re actively shooting at the moment are about the accidental popularisation of the V60 by Starbucks; and about the Faema E61 espresso machine.
There’s also some narrative fiction in the works… Probably not what you’d expect, but something we’d really like to try to tell some coffee related stories. There’s one idea about the future of coffee machines, AI and planned obsolescence that I’d really love to make.
These projects will come with more BTS, and with more regular updates from me and the team.
Also - it’s been too long since I asked you what you want to see! As much as I’m excited by all of the ideas we have (and there’s a lot of them), what you want matters too. Be it brew guides, explainers, histories or anything really! A lot of you are probably waiting to see a bunch of videos about coffee production at origin. This is definitely something want to do, but it requires more time in blocks than I'm able to manage with my various commitments. However, this is a challenge i intend to overcome!
Leave a comment with your suggestion, and if you see one you agree with then give it a like!
Thank you again,
James
Comments
Water chemistry! Soft vs hard water in pour over extraction, how the added minerals might make your coffee taste better, and is it worth the money?
Katriina Eskelinen
2025-01-14 18:50:07 +0000 UTCWould be lovely to get a video about making bigger batches of coffee at once for pourover. I know there's a video out there that has tips for making coffee for bigger groups, but I'm talking about having a small gathering of 2-4 people. How to do pourover for 2-4 cups of coffee, how to change the grind, how to change the parameters so you get a well extracted, lovely tasting cups of coffee for everyone!
Katriina Eskelinen
2025-01-14 18:47:05 +0000 UTCI'd love to see a comparison between things like the Aiden, The Gevi 4 in 1, Hario Hikaru automatic pour over...
Joel C.
2025-01-11 18:43:13 +0000 UTCHey James! Love the content, don't know why it took me so long to join your Patreon. I'd love to see content about the different origins and how altitude and other factors effect the cup and if certain things lend to different tastes from the beans.
MycoTherapy
2024-12-24 21:22:47 +0000 UTCHonestly James, I‘m still absolutely delighted at the „smart“ scales review. Just 1,5h of you getting increasingly upset at technology. Meaning: I really just enjoy your style no matter what it is. I loved what coffee tastes like. I loved the accidental life advice I got with your advice on tasting things. I loved the behind the scenes of the decaf process. What im trying to say. Just keep doing your thing James. I am here for the personality not for a specific type of content.
Timo Bakr
2024-12-12 20:33:44 +0000 UTCMaybe do a video on the increasing silliness of tasting notes. I know they are important to get beyond “medium “ or “dark” but they are now getting so into the weeds (tastes like freshly toasted 12 grain bread with a hint of kosher Somalian goats cheese) that they fail to do their thing. What tasting notes would really help finding “your” coffee?
Bullkelp
2024-12-10 21:26:30 +0000 UTCI recently heard about the Illy ECE espresso pads. I would love a video about that and their machine for it: https://www.illy.com/nl-nl/koffiemachines/ese-koffiemachines/illy-easy-koffiemachine-voor-ese-servings-koffiepads-zwart/60526.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=nl_shop_pmax_all_feed-only_url-target&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiApNW6BhD5ARIsACmEbkV9B5LA6-243x2WiW8_nar7dLirlNQzm0jAE566lauwcdl2kwzjX4kaAl15EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Erik Brands
2024-12-08 18:54:08 +0000 UTCI’m sure you may have done something similar, but how about a comparison of group head types? Performance, technique/usage, taste, etc…
Matthew Parker
2024-12-06 19:34:30 +0000 UTCAre we sending James to the ISS to do some brewing up there?
Ross
2024-11-25 19:34:15 +0000 UTCWhat's up with coffee chaff? Should I be separating it from the rest of my grounds?
Johnmartin Sherman-Lewis
2024-10-30 15:18:57 +0000 UTCId like to see you visits coffee farms across the different places coffee is grown. Interview the farmers and looks at the processes.
Peter B Parker
2024-10-28 17:07:14 +0000 UTCFellow Aiden review would be great. I’m sure this will be coming ☕️
Matthew Aiken
2024-10-18 17:48:46 +0000 UTCAlso, how is coffee flavoring made?
Johnmartin Sherman-Lewis
2024-10-11 07:13:04 +0000 UTCIt'd be extremely interesting to see coffee equipment over time (and short explanations of how they worked). There have been some very interesting coffee developments in the last two decades, but vintage coffee tools made strides throughout the centuries as well!
Johnmartin Sherman-Lewis
2024-10-11 03:01:02 +0000 UTCI do have a Synchronika which is wonderful and as you said, water and beans/grinders/burrs are key to get it right for espresso. In my opinion, more of those 3 ambits including the last equipments (Orbit, MC6, etc.) and last on water chemistry would be great. Thanks!
Juan Martinez
2024-10-06 15:08:03 +0000 UTCCan you make fresh coffee in space/micro-gravity? What are the considerations for beans, how could you grind them, what brew methods would even work, how you get the brewed coffee into a cup, what to do with spent grounds? etc. Would make an interesting video with the Polaris Programme or similar 😉
Glen Lowry
2024-09-27 07:01:48 +0000 UTCA question I'd love answering from a purely personal perspective, as it won't affect many people - but I've almost totally lost my sense of smell due to medical issues. I know with food there are some flavours that are heavily picked up via smell (e.g. vanilla), but are there any particular notes/flavours within coffee that are picked up less by the olfactory system than via taste? As in - what flavours am I more likely to get a more complete flavour profile from? Thanks!
Emily
2024-09-26 09:55:11 +0000 UTCMore Sage/Breville reviews would be great, particularly the lower end. A comparison between the Duo Temp Pro and Bambinos, while using a mid range grinder, maybe a Niche Zero would be great.
Nick Calliari
2024-09-24 16:18:14 +0000 UTCScott Rao just started promoting the Hoop. It looks very interesting and easy to use. I would love to see your take on it.
Jay Coleman
2024-09-24 14:45:11 +0000 UTCLiterally just joined to ask you, I think there is an interesting book, PhD or maybe a James Hoffman video to be made about a pretty specific subject: why does Australia's coffee culture almost entirely shun drip coffee? The answer Wikipedia gives is simply "we had a lot of Italian migrants who brought over espresso machines", but that answer feels VERY shallow. It can't be that simple? I think there's only one person for this investingative job and it's you, James!
Nik Skoufis
2024-09-23 05:16:19 +0000 UTCEnjoyed watching a video with you and Chris Young yesterday! Will we see a video from you on hot and cold coffee?
Dan
2024-09-22 14:24:45 +0000 UTCThanks for doing amazing things and keeping us in the loop. I am proud to support you, your team and our growing coffee community. Cheers~
Jeff Cerreto
2024-09-19 17:21:02 +0000 UTCOn a recent trip stumbled across Beanless Coffee. Do you think it's the future ? https://www.atomocoffee.com/
n
2024-09-18 16:14:29 +0000 UTCNot sure I’ve seen you say anything about the Meticulous Espresso machine. I am patiently waiting for it to finally start shipping. Hopefully you have one coming your way to review!
Scott Maier
2024-09-18 02:03:35 +0000 UTCStill hoping to see you review decafs from specialty roasters as announced in 2021.
Lance
2024-09-17 23:39:00 +0000 UTCIf you still travel a lot for coffee expos and so on, it would be very interesting to see some videos about the history of coffee in a country you visit and maybe even go into detail about a coffee drink unique to that country. For example, Vietnam and the egg coffee, Japan and the kissaten culture and their strong brew ratios, or Australia or New Zealand and the flat white.
Luke M
2024-09-17 15:29:00 +0000 UTCThanks for the content. It feels like coffee processing has gotten much more experimental and there are tons of methods that are common now that didn’t feel common 5 years ago. I would love a video breaking down some of these different methods (like co-ferment, anaerobic, etc.) and how you might approach brewing differently for different methods. Thanks!
Scott Miller
2024-09-17 14:30:51 +0000 UTCHey, I love what you’re doing and appreciate every type of video you and your team come up with. As for Ideas, I would love more silly videos from time to time (like the bripe, the makita coffee maker, the ikea/aliexpress coffee gear, coffee candy, etc.) It is a nice way of switching up your content and giving us something we can watch over and over again for a good laugh, while also giving you guys the opportunity to take time for some more complex video ideas. Another Idea I’d love to see more of are technical deep dives like for example the nespresso vertuo breakdown or your understanding espresso series; something in that ballpark. Keep doing what you love and we‘ll be there with you all the way. Cheers!
Oscar Höfenstock
2024-09-17 12:44:28 +0000 UTCAwesome! Looking forward to the decaf videos especially.
BlueDragon1504
2024-09-17 10:03:35 +0000 UTCI would like a roasting video that also addresses the affects of climate change, global immigration on the coffee workforce, and local armed conflict/cartel intervention impacting both commercial and specialty coffee production. Both now and in the future
Barbara Currie
2024-09-17 03:03:32 +0000 UTCUpdated with new equipment (aeropress xl). Materials such as Triton, borosilicate glass vs tempered and regular glass. The new little drippers and improvements in older equipment like the pretty colored clever drippers
Barbara Currie
2024-09-17 02:53:33 +0000 UTCWould be great to get the ultimate tiramisu recipe!
Emilio Srougo
2024-09-16 18:48:21 +0000 UTCI'd love to make a video about growing your own coffee tree!
James Hoffmann
2024-09-16 11:36:10 +0000 UTCI got a bullet roaster recently after using a Gene Cafe for about 15 years. The bullet roaster has a lot more versatility with varying heat levels and air speeds. It took quite a bit of searching to find good information on best roast methods and it seems there's quite a bit of poor information out there. I would love to see you work with a master roaster doing taste testing see your actual favorite roast methods, maybe specifically for home roasters? An ongoing series with different varietals, countries, altitudes, processing methods etc would be fascinating! (Check out Nicki Amouri SCA Roast Magazine summit 2022 YouTube)
Sarah Parent
2024-09-16 05:19:00 +0000 UTC😂
Matthew C. Thompson
2024-09-15 22:46:09 +0000 UTCWould love to see you visit a coffee farm. Show us how coffee is processed!
Charley Mills
2024-09-15 22:06:38 +0000 UTCSo what about a more botanical video? I've got a small coffee tree at home (like 40cm tall), how would one care the best for their own coffee tree? What would be the optimal environment at home (be it UK/Europe etc) that gives the highest chance to eventually harvest a few cherries?
Arthur Bennebroek
2024-09-15 12:47:34 +0000 UTCI mean, I'd love to!
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:30:31 +0000 UTCHome roasting probably deserves an indepth series of videos
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:30:01 +0000 UTCWe are working on one at the moment (aside from Tiramisu)
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:29:44 +0000 UTCI agree about the team part`!
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:29:17 +0000 UTCI definitely want to make something with Lucia Solis, we have talked about it too.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:29:06 +0000 UTCYes! We have a few history based ideas we'd love to do.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:28:45 +0000 UTCThis is a good idea
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:28:25 +0000 UTCI have a good relationship with a few machine manufacturers, but it is hard to make those videos without them seeming like ads. But they are interesting in their different approaches, so that may be an angle of interest.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:27:53 +0000 UTCThis is a tricky one. I will have a think about how I look at a roaster's online presence to work out if I trust them or not.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:26:47 +0000 UTCI have a Hoop! I should bump it up to testing now that we have more testing capacity.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:26:00 +0000 UTCYeah, we nearly made a travel coffee setup video so we should revisit
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:25:43 +0000 UTCI have a theory that we tell the seed to cup story the wrong way around, and I've had a convoluted idea about a different version that has been in my head for 5 years. So maybe!
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:25:13 +0000 UTCYes! I'd love to do this, it is definitely on the list too
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:24:33 +0000 UTCUpdated in terms of technique or just properly made and in focus?
James Hoffmann
2024-09-15 12:24:23 +0000 UTCSounds amazing! I'd love to see a few more technique videos. For example, an updated French press video? I also second what others have said about coffee production
Stefan H
2024-09-15 08:26:11 +0000 UTCI think it would be really interesting to explore Turkish/Greek/Arabic coffee! Whether that’s the history of it or brewing it etc.
Liam David Hunt
2024-09-15 08:18:22 +0000 UTCI liked that you mentioned this: 'A lot of you are probably waiting to see a bunch of videos about coffee production at origin.' After the 'What Does a Great Cup of Coffee Taste Like?' video, I think the next step is to tell the story of a coffee bean, from the plant to the cup. I know that's ambitious, but I think you have the will, the means, and the support to make it happen. I will support you on that.
Diego C.
2024-09-15 06:45:08 +0000 UTCHow bout a visit to Ethiopia?
Adam Sobel
2024-09-14 20:43:15 +0000 UTCWould love to see a video ultimate travel espresso setup. The Flair Go currently on Kickstarter is very tempting but the brewer just one part of process…
Marcell Jónás
2024-09-14 17:19:47 +0000 UTCThank you for all of the amazing content. I'd be happy to see a review about Hoop coffee brewer by Ceado. I've been using it since it came to market more than a year ago, and I even quit using the aeropress! I'd be happy to see what you think about it. Thanks again!
Yair Shlomi
2024-09-14 17:16:42 +0000 UTCSounds like some fascinating projects. Go for it with your usual style and accuracy! Love and appreciate your work!!
Robert Eckstein
2024-09-14 17:12:36 +0000 UTCHiya James, keep doing what you're doing. I'm happy to support you.
Andres Rosales
2024-09-14 16:48:58 +0000 UTCI'm currently interested in the putative change of flavors in the cup based on differences between burr sizes, burr profiles (MP, LU, etc.), ... . Furthermore, the deviation of tasted characteristics based on the processing (e.g., honey, washed, natural). Additionally, I'd like to see more videos covering new grinders, machines, and such. But I'm happy with whatever content you upload.
Felix
2024-09-14 16:33:03 +0000 UTCA bit impractical but I'd love to see a series on what makes a good roaster. I regularly purchase beans from roasters across the US and Canada but without visiting them and seeing what equipment they use, the experience of the roast master, how they source, etc. I'm relying on their marketing material and word-of-mouth. I've had amazing coffees from small roasters located in rural areas, as well as big cities, but conversely I've had horrible bags from big-name roasters and mom-and-pop shops.
mclardass
2024-09-14 16:16:43 +0000 UTCI love how so many of the videos you make are exactly what I’ve been wondering or wanting to see. Like the disproving huberman video. I also really love comparison videos
Spencer Slade
2024-09-14 13:33:07 +0000 UTCI've enjoyed all the videos you have made. Regarding new videos: I'd be interested in an updated review/comparison of some of the newer and "high end" Hand grinders such the 1Zpresso Ultra, the stainless steel Commandante, and so forth. Are they worth the extra money? Looking forward to the Decaf "Inside the Factory" videos. I would enjoy other Behind-the-Scenes or Inside-the-Factory videos: how machines are made, how do they decide on and make different burrs/burr sets, about different processing and roasting methods, how some of the academic researchers go about researching different processing/roasting/grinding/brewing methods--an Inside-the-Lab series.
Michael L.
2024-09-14 11:23:49 +0000 UTCI would really like to see something about the current state of beans by country (or at least region). I have been noticing that African beans have been decreasing in quality. I know this might be controversial, and even potentially harmful to your business, so I would understand if this is not possible
G
2024-09-14 09:46:02 +0000 UTCAnd partner with Lucia Solis!
Glen Lowry
2024-09-14 09:44:49 +0000 UTCI'd like you to talk about Specialty Robusta, especially after seeing your approach to the celebrity coffee, which wouldn't have been your cup of tea. My wife recently brought home a bag from Black Sheep. It brewed really nice as espresso and the crema was glorious, but the flavour profile was a bit 1 dimensional with no acidity and hints of... something cardboardy. Would love to know what the 'robusta' flavour note is.
Glen Lowry
2024-09-14 09:42:59 +0000 UTCI'd like to see / hear about coffee and brewing coffee history. Tools, inventions, how it spread around the world etc.
Fredrik Karlsson
2024-09-14 06:40:39 +0000 UTCIt would be interesting to have and in-depth video showing and explaining different coffee processing techniques and how they affect the final flavor.
Max Khokhlov
2024-09-14 05:15:35 +0000 UTCYou and your team are great.
Sean Comstock
2024-09-14 03:05:19 +0000 UTCAs others have said - I'm happy to let you make what you think is fun! I do enjoy you cracking open a 70 year old tin and tasting it! Haha I would also love to see another bracket of supermarket coffees. Can't wait for the decaf series! Thank you, James P.S. - I have a new coworker who looks like she could be your twin sister. I did a double-take when she walked into my office for the first time.
Jim Mo
2024-09-14 01:48:24 +0000 UTCJust gimmie the Grams, Gordon. Gimmie the Grams.
Jim Mo
2024-09-14 01:45:09 +0000 UTCMore coffee based recipes! Doughnut coffee will always be one of my faves but I'd love to see more bakes, drinks and desserts where proper coffee flavour is the goal
Chris
2024-09-14 00:26:26 +0000 UTCI ALWAYS look forward to your videos! I'd love to see a few videos on home roaster reviews and how to get the best out of home roasting. Another idea might be some coffee travel videos showing the growing, explaining the different processing types and how it ends up in your cup. Bean to cup documentary. Or even just travelling the world experiencing different coffee cultures.
Damien Armstrong
2024-09-14 00:25:14 +0000 UTCGreat to hear about the upcoming bits & obviously that you've managed to expand the team!!! Can't wait to see what else you come up with and the Hoffee Coffee tshirt is now my favourite!
Matt Winters
2024-09-13 23:55:44 +0000 UTCI’d like to see more on grinders for pourover and on burrs and burr alignment. To me it is fascinating how different grinders make the same coffee brewed the same way taste different. For example, my Fellow Ode with SSP Lab Sweet burrs makes coffee in which you can taste a variety of flavors. The same coffee in Lagom Casa just tastes like a delicious cup of coffee without the same differentiation in flavors. I only wish the Ode were as well made as the Casa …
Jay Coleman
2024-09-13 23:25:59 +0000 UTCDefinitely ring back the lab coat👌
Pointrob
2024-09-13 22:58:55 +0000 UTCHell yes! 🥳
Boris Macy
2024-09-13 22:51:11 +0000 UTCI would like to see a giveaway once a month, or once a quarter (whatever makes sense within the budget), of your favorite nice-ish espresso machine for the average person. Also maybe a video on what are the best machines/equipment for the easiest workflow vs the most involved for a quick everyday before work cup, or a more enjoyable cup on the weekends etc. Thanks for all the information and content you put out!
John Danvir
2024-09-13 22:49:06 +0000 UTCI would love to see an updated video on ‘I have $100, what can I buy to make better coffee at home as a beginner’.
Tao Gold
2024-09-13 22:12:12 +0000 UTCI enjoy basically everything on the channel! And personally, I think of this patreon as supporting Hoffman and team, rather than any specific collection of videos. Whatever you do is going to be cool. I would personally love more history–coffee, espresso machines, coffee culture, I think it's all great. As long as you're doing fiction, perhaps we can get some epic mid-century fight between La Marzocco, Gaggia, and the Nouva Simonelli folks. Like, obviously, fighting over espresso machine brands is pointless, but I feel like you could strike a very fun balance of self-awareness, a bit of history, and probably some nice drama. ;) As far as gear - I think evolving the every couple of years grinder+machine comparisons at various price levels is honestly useful. And long term reports of your EG-1, Oscar, etc. After 3+ years I think are really valuable for the stuff you keep. As far as BTS stuff, I would love to see how both the studio's workflows have evolved, and how you see yourself in the world of coffee. I've got the jimseven on my shelf, so it's always been fun to see the long term evolution. This would be a different use of money, but I would love to see meets of a sort. Obviously, I expect they'd mostly be in London / the EU, but if you found the desire+ability to travel more, that'd be awesome.
Michael Ball
2024-09-13 21:55:52 +0000 UTCThis is all great to hear, thank you for the transparency! I also appreciate the deep dives into decaf as there's not much digestible info out there! I think covering more info on the water for espresso machines would be interesting as it's so influential on the taste but we don't discuss it often apart from hardness!
Trevor Johnson
2024-09-13 21:51:14 +0000 UTCThe Beginner's Guide was a nice introduction, however it covers the basics of coffee grinders, in general. To clarify my suggestion, I was thinking more advanced topics, along the lines of questions such as: For grinders, flat vs conical and why? Why you might want other features? For pour over, cone vs flat bottom and which gives certain flavor profiles? For espresso machines, why volumetric or lever or dual boiler? etc. A decision tree with explanations, if you will. Either way, I enjoy your content!
Brent Totten
2024-09-13 21:35:18 +0000 UTCGreat coffee needs great water. I'd love to see you go deep on the science of water filter jugs.. and remember, disposable plastic is a real problem :)
Alexander Deriziotis
2024-09-13 21:19:17 +0000 UTCI’m interested in learning about roasting at home.
Jim Schultz
2024-09-13 21:04:48 +0000 UTCHi James, I would like to see if you would update any of your buyers Guide or best of series. Do you have any Plans of looking at Vietnamese coffee and Brewers?
David Newberry
2024-09-13 21:04:27 +0000 UTCI love the "inside the factory" idea and anything decaf related as I'm trying to limit my caffeine intake but still love good coffee!
Meghan Hartman
2024-09-13 21:01:08 +0000 UTCIt's a great channel. You've done reviews of grinders and brewing devices, would you consider home roasters? Perhaps the Kaleido?
Spencer
2024-09-13 21:00:55 +0000 UTCI'd love watching some factory stuff and how some of the most iconic products are made (materials, quality controls, etc)
Martin Nicolas Manzi
2024-09-13 20:47:57 +0000 UTCI love your video - what does a great cup of coffee taste like. It is obvious the effort, originality and love you put into it. It would be very helpful if you would do a video on dialing-in for espresso machines with flow control, in my case an E61 machine. When dialing in, would you dial it in as if it did not have flow control, and then use flow control to change the extraction, or would you dial in a flow control profile I might like to use, like londinium or decline. Thanks for your efforts and impact on all things coffee.
LesG
2024-09-13 20:47:26 +0000 UTCGreat to hear you're branching out more. Reviews are great but I'm very happy to see Patreon donations going to new and creative content. Bring back Weird Coffee Science and the Labcoat!
Joseph Judge
2024-09-13 20:35:17 +0000 UTCI'd love to see some coffee history videos. Perhaps a docuseries about the different "waves" of coffee? The origins of specialty coffee? The creation and evolution of espresso machines? Also more back to basics brewer optimisation guides would be nice. I love to see triangulation testing and dispelled myths.
DarkXoa
2024-09-13 20:30:44 +0000 UTCSounds like a great idea. I’ll just have to hope we will see you here in New Zealand.
Glen Wallace
2024-09-13 20:26:24 +0000 UTCI did try and do that for grinders a while back, but maybe it is time to do something like that for espresso machines.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 20:22:51 +0000 UTCThere's a Fellow Aiden on order. I'm waiting to see if anything new comes from Aeropress (I'm sure they promised a fancy glass version too). There'll be more products. We've got the Ninja Cafe Luxe, the Zerno, the Argos, the Lapera and a bunch more in the testing space.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 20:21:41 +0000 UTCWe were talking about flat bottomed brewers today, and wondering if you could have a good technique that works across the various different models out there.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 20:19:40 +0000 UTCMaybe the next time I publish a book, I'll wrap it into a book tour.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 20:19:01 +0000 UTCI have a Sofi! I would love to do a video on the history of South Indian filter coffee
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 20:18:46 +0000 UTCThis is definitely on our list. We'd like to go into several of the different options like composting to explore it more. We're on the look out for experts in the appropriate fields
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 20:18:18 +0000 UTCI have two things I'd love to see: 1) Your ultimate tiramisu recipe 2) A deep dive into the economics of espresso machines and their costs
Nathan Hevenstone
2024-09-13 20:08:49 +0000 UTCThinking of something that would be useful for people starting to dip their toes in to speciality coffee, would a guide to coffee origins be possible? Typical flavours of beans from Brazil/Colombia/Ethipia etc especially if you cover some lessen known/seen origins. I know there is inherent variability in this, but on a general level this combined with flavours to expect from different processing methods would be great
Phil Nicholls
2024-09-13 20:07:50 +0000 UTCWell, nothing too crazy. Coming from the UK biscuit background I would say no American big soft cookies (Maryland's are fine as they're crunchy and small), no Jaffa cakes because 'cake' and those weird, christmassy biscuits that come in a knitting tin are out because noone really eats them. Ideally sticking to the likes of the digestives- chocolate, regular and caramel (bit of a stretch but the caramel can really work with medium roasts I find); rich tea; kitkats; blue ribbands; bourbons; custard cremes; Leibnitz if you're feeling fancy and I might suggest tea cakes, but frozen tea cakes as they provide a very satisfying chew without melting when hitting the coffee. You can tailor to your own preference and that of the team because the spectrum of biscuit taste is obviously a cavernous one, but it would be interesting I think.
JJ McGuckin
2024-09-13 20:05:13 +0000 UTCHi James, This is a bit of a long shot but would it be possible for you and team to look into the most environmentally friendly way of disposing of spent coffee grounds? Our central heating at home is partially run by a gasification furnace (basically a super efficient, solid fuel furnace) We burn all our coffee grounds from home brewing once dry in this along with seasoned timber. We also run a small coffee shop in our home town and we get through about 14-18kg of Redbrick a week (which normally gets sent to our local industrial compost facility), we have attempted a few times to dry the spent coffee grounds for the same purpose, but it has often gone mouldy before it has dried and even when it has dried, we’re never sure whether it’s endothermic properties might be cancelling out any good it’s doing? is it more environmentally friendly to just compost our coffee grounds instead?
Daniel McKee
2024-09-13 19:56:05 +0000 UTCI’m happy to just watch whatever you want to make. FWIW, am enjoying making essentially an americano by brewing w sofi by aramse and diluting. As best I can tell it’s a new version of an historical Indian brewer. Kind of fits in w your classics of coffee series. Anyway, thanks.
Brian Kearns
2024-09-13 19:55:48 +0000 UTCHope to see you in Ljubljana next weekend 🙂
Nikola Ćopo
2024-09-13 19:53:34 +0000 UTCWould love to learn about the state and future of the global coffee market (climate change, coffee rust, market forces, sustainability) and thoughts on when/why/how species other than arabica and robusta will be cultivated at a larger scale (and updates on whether/which species taste interesting and good). I think there was a short vid about another species a while back, but would love a larger overview which explains a lot of the context of coffee farming both now and in the near future. (Recommendations for roasters who are roasting different species would be cool, too!)
steve s
2024-09-13 19:53:04 +0000 UTCA world tour by you. “An Evening with James Hoffmann”. Q an A as part of the format. Video some, if not all of them, and put edited video(s) on YouTube. Use Patreon to subsidise some of the costs, which will help keep ticket prices down.
Glen Wallace
2024-09-13 19:47:11 +0000 UTCYes yes yes!
Andrew Thomas James
2024-09-13 19:45:26 +0000 UTCFabulous! And thanks for taking the time to reply!
Andrew Thomas James
2024-09-13 19:44:21 +0000 UTCit does if money isn’t an issue.
Sasha
2024-09-13 19:42:13 +0000 UTCI'm delighted by this update, and looking forward to all of those, even if they change substantially by release! Outstanding work, James, and ESPECIALLY to everyone on the team that makes everything go smoothly behind the scenes!!
Robert Perce
2024-09-13 19:42:06 +0000 UTCThanks for being that guy so we don't have to 😅
Jakob
2024-09-13 19:40:56 +0000 UTCIndeed more videos closer to origin would be great! But just meeting other people in the industry and talking to them can be very interesting to see -like the one about celebrity coffee.
David Lundholm
2024-09-13 19:40:26 +0000 UTCDoesn’t Decent and their DE1 machines go a long way to covering this?
Glen Wallace
2024-09-13 19:40:17 +0000 UTCWould love a history/analysis video of the Kalita Wave at some point - I think the explosion of it's usage in the Danish coffee scene causing a wider adoption globally is super interesting!
John Fogarty
2024-09-13 19:37:32 +0000 UTCI second this suggestion. When I was in the market for a grinder upgrade, I had a hard time finding what I specifically wanted (a grinder mostly for pour over and cold brew - I don't need espresso grinds). I tried to infer based on your reviews, but since your reviews didn't specify talk about my needs I'm not sure I ended up choosing correctly.
Samantha Tunnell
2024-09-13 19:36:09 +0000 UTCOne of my favorite parts of traveling is discovering crazy coffee concoctions in the local cafes, things I’ve just never even thought of. We’re all stuck in our bubbles of what “normal” is, so I think a video exploring some of the more unique preparations around the world would be a lot of fun
Eric Tank
2024-09-13 19:32:10 +0000 UTCHave any videos been made to cover things that are down the rabbit hole like shower screens, flow profiling, automated WDT tools, brew by weight mods, custom portafilter screens, aligning burrs... freezing beans... the list is probably endless... I've seen many of your videos but not sure if missed some good ones that touch on this stuff. I've started watching Lance's videos for some of that though. Ha, even a parody video making fun of all this could be a good time!
Alexander Feht
2024-09-13 19:30:55 +0000 UTCWhat about a products released in the past year kind of video? That fellow drip machine, the aeropress go plus (same thing as always, but cleaner packing), and maybe something different from the grinder world. I miss beep evaluations.
Charlie Johnson
2024-09-13 19:30:41 +0000 UTCHonestly, any video you are passionate about is a video I will happily watch :)
Johannes Henning
2024-09-13 19:30:01 +0000 UTCThank you. Please feel free to use the Patreon to take a vacation and introduce us to some producers and their processes to
rafi
2024-09-13 19:29:49 +0000 UTCLots of decaf coming!
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 19:28:10 +0000 UTCMe too to both!
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 19:27:57 +0000 UTCDo you mean, not everyone has a digital level to obsess over a fraction of a degree?! Seriously though - you're right that it is an often overlooked issue in a lot of machines, especially those with splitters on the portafilter. I'd be interested to explore headspace a little more - I've seen a few experiments in the Decent Diaspora but not many other places.
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 19:27:37 +0000 UTCOh thank you! The decaf factory project alone will cure a lifetime of curiosity. Loving the veer toward story & filmmaking you and team are heading into 🎬
Madame Soybean
2024-09-13 19:26:14 +0000 UTCThey're in testing at the moment! I'm hoping the video can be done around the end of the month
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 19:25:57 +0000 UTCOn another note, I’d be curious what you think about coffee in beer. You’ve tested a lot of different coffee in x things but with beer it might be more interesting from a flavour perspective (and not just ‘James suffers for our enjoyment’)
Joey den Broeder
2024-09-13 19:25:50 +0000 UTCJames, this is amazing and a grand step forward for the Patreon. I love the behind the scenes view of upcoming projects.
Mike Ouellette
2024-09-13 19:25:48 +0000 UTCWe know you’re wanting to get away from equipment reviews since the technology changes so rapidly. What would be fantastic, though, is a equipment selection guide. A video that says if you want to focus on X, look for this feature and that one. Help us narrow down what we need to match what we are looking for. Thanks
Brent Totten
2024-09-13 19:25:44 +0000 UTCThe DIY espresso thing is interesting. I'm not a naturally gifted maker, but maybe that would make it a more useful video!
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 19:25:28 +0000 UTCIt's coming, I promise
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 19:24:39 +0000 UTCTell me more about the biscuit definitions involved here!
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 19:24:26 +0000 UTCWow, I was traveling when "What Does A Great Cup Of Coffee Taste Like?" came out and totally missed it somehow - fantastic video! Thank you to you and the team for the update and for your positivity while bringing interesting information and experiences to the world.
Rein It In Matt and Rachel - Podcast
2024-09-13 19:22:44 +0000 UTCmaybe it’s time for an app or ultimate espresso machine engineering team with open source software? building gagguino shown that the hardware isn’t that complicated and with your life values and philosophy you probably the best positioned to bring (curate) a high quality product for espresso accessible to everyone.
Sasha
2024-09-13 19:21:56 +0000 UTCI'd like to see you find out how much caffeine there actually per ml of coffe (mg/ml) rather than all the guides out there saying how much there is per cup, be it an espresso shot or a full cup of black pour over
Rasmusjersborg
2024-09-13 19:20:57 +0000 UTCOr even more origin: africa!
Flips90
2024-09-13 19:18:56 +0000 UTCIn a previous update in April you mentioned “The next comparison is going to be grinders under $250” - did I miss the release of this one? Have been patiently waiting! I personally love your reviews and technique / experiment videos over other content, but whatever you produce, you never fail to inform and entertain!
Andrew Thomas James
2024-09-13 19:18:32 +0000 UTCI would like to see you go back to the how to videos. There are many on YouTube, but have missed some of the basics for good espresso. Some Ideas I have are: . Level your machine . Don't slam Portafilter That could loosen the puck . Dose for headspace not weight . Dry the Portafilter before dosing Water can fill the holes .especially the new deep extraction baskets & harm flow . Release the tamper slowly otherwise. suction could dislodge puck. . Clean water reservoir regularly . Flush group head after every shot . Small bowl to catch flushes rather than fill up the drip tray.
Jon and Julie
2024-09-13 19:17:16 +0000 UTCWe're excited to have someone new on the team that hasn't suffered through as many recipes as we have to bring some fresh legs to get that video over the line!
James Hoffmann
2024-09-13 19:13:53 +0000 UTCIt's a pleasure being a supporter, I think everyone trusts your judgement and loves the videos you make - I do anyway. They are fun and educational journey - long may it last. Many thanks for your time and commitment. 👍
Lawrence Blanchard
2024-09-13 19:13:32 +0000 UTCHow much of our perception of coffee is scent?
verbrannt
2024-09-13 19:13:21 +0000 UTCOoo can’t wait!
Cedric
2024-09-13 19:13:17 +0000 UTCI'd like to see The James Coffee Hoffman boots-in-the-ground in some coffee plantation in South America :)
Emmanuel
2024-09-13 19:13:02 +0000 UTCI'm excited!
Alex Crouse
2024-09-13 19:12:51 +0000 UTCLooking forward to more content! Thank you. I would be intested in a review of «the morning machine». And I am intrested in every content about decaf. Especially how to find good one.
Miri_from_züri
2024-09-13 19:12:51 +0000 UTCI’d like to see ultimate tiramisu recipe! :)
Matas Gvazdaitis
2024-09-13 19:12:17 +0000 UTCThe whole reason I support you on Patreon is that I want you to have the freedom to do whatever you want on your channel without relying on ads. Ideally, you'd make enough money through Patreon you'd do whatever you'd want
Ryan Kapsar
2024-09-13 19:11:53 +0000 UTCThere's too much serious coffee content out there, I would appreciate more weird experiments in general :D
grant
2024-09-13 19:11:26 +0000 UTCVery much looking forward to the content! I’d love to see more content around the science of growing beans and roasts. I know it’s been touched on before but I feel like there room for more nuance and just profiling coffees.
Austin Richards
2024-09-13 19:10:34 +0000 UTCExplore how coffee is prepared and drunk in different parts of the world.
Carsten Junge
2024-09-13 19:10:23 +0000 UTCJames, we all want the specialty coffee/biscuit pairing video
JJ McGuckin
2024-09-13 19:09:15 +0000 UTCThank you!!! Really appreciate all the hard work you put out!!
Manos Athanatos
2024-09-13 19:08:18 +0000 UTCI want the ultimate tiramisu recipe more than anything in my life
Joey den Broeder
2024-09-13 19:07:59 +0000 UTC
