Re: Drip VS Perk?

On 2006-09-11, Mama Bear <MamaBear@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> Isn't espresso a totally different critter?

On one hand, yes.  I'm totally off base in this thread, talking about
espresso when the thread is on regular coffee brewing.  I wasn't
paying attention.  OTOH, optimum brew temps for both regulare coffee
and espresso have more in common than not.  I've done a buncha temp
measurements on hot water into a mug-top Melitta or press-pot after
bringing a cup of water to a boil in my microwave.  Nine times out of
ten, when the microwave signals "done", my water is just at boil. I've
got that nailed.  By time I get into the kitchen to pour over the
Melitta, the water has dropped to around 200°, more or less.  This is
a good pour and provides good brew.

nb