Comments on: Espresso Vs. Brew Poll

By: James

James — Tue, 25 May 2010 00:44:35 +0000

Espresso — no question. It tastes better. The silly, hipster-driven siphon coffee redux while fade eventually.

By: Tarry G

Tarry G — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:59:39 +0000

No contest for me – Espresso – I need the beautiful texture of a great shot of espresso with a little velvety smooth milk.

Having said that of the many great coffee experiences in 2009 the two that always come to mind are:
Espresso – a Gibraltor from Gimme! – Mott Street
Drip – Verve’s Panama Elida estate pour over via Chris G. at the Canadians

By: Bfortch

Bfortch — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:35:39 +0000

Drippy (brew) allows for too many great options and too many easy brewing opportunities without having to be tied to a big grinder and machine and someone who knows what they’re doing. I can make it at home, in a field, on a plane, on a train, in a tent, and share it with friends. And the drippy brewers come in so many fun colors now.

But this is a bit of a silly poll because I will never live in a world where I have to choose one or the other.

Drippy!

By: Jordan

Jordan — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:44:41 +0000

Man, hands down… need espresso. Brewed will do in a pinch, but espresso is by far a superior extraction! I mean, even the pathetic “Americano” is better than a brewed drink, even a french pressed or clover extraction! That’s my opinion. Of course, the espresso must be done right… for an EXCELLENT brewed coffee can meet a crappy espresso. So I am assuming proper espresso extracting as critical to this question…

By: whippedcrema

whippedcrema — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:08:46 +0000

Drip, for sure. A good cup of black coffee was my first love and it holds, still. Much as I love the challenge of espresso, its temperamental nature makes me afraid to commit to it.

By: Tyler Brown

Tyler Brown — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:16:00 +0000

Used to be espresso but it seems everywhere baristas are trying to jam as much possible flavor into the smallest possible volume and in doing so sacrifice balance. Maybe my palette is to easily overwhelmed… but I enjoy the flavors and their potency when they compliment each other in a cup, not sensory overload. For these reasons I selected drip – as I am more likely to get an enjoyable culinary experience.

(With that said…. the experience of a good espresso is divine, so for a year its drip. For a lifetime its espresso)

By: robyn

robyn — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:00:25 +0000

Drip. For real.

By: Ravi

Ravi — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:20:00 +0000

Pour over will probably kick espresso’s butt any day! As an analogy would you want to run a 100m dash vs 26.2 marathon…both are different beasts.

By: Tristan

Tristan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:33:28 +0000

Espresso without hesitation. There is too much of oneself that goes into every shot: The countless hours of practice, preparation, trials, errors, learning from each and every time the button is pushed or the lever is pulled… I couldn’t give up espresso. There is to much artistry in the tradition and the community.

By: Karl Purdy

Karl Purdy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:37:24 +0000

Espresso for a that much needed quicky in back seat…

But it’s drip baby, drip! For truth, clarity and elegance. Romance in a cup.