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However here’s just 3 reasons (out of several) why I consider actual coffee to be better:
1. It’s traceable. Coffee beans can often be traced not only to a specific region, but to a specific farmer and farm. Since coffee characteristics are hugely dependent on geography, processing and farming, these questions become vital. Instant coffee on the other hand necessarily lacks traceability, and therefore you’ll probably often get sub par quality coffee.
2. Pure v. Adulterated. Another important factor is when you buy instant coffee, you are also paying for chicory. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing but definitely adding a substance to mask the underlying coffee is something you should consider.
3. It’s ethically sourced. Since there is traceability, companies that claim that they engage in direct trade, can actually be audited for their claims of workers rights and environmental sustainability.
Or is it just that we all THINK that fancy coffee is better?
And therefore we enjoy it more as the idea is to be better than everyone. Have the best coffee, best car, best vacation. Or rather BETTER coffee, BETTER vacation, BETTER car
Because the world says so. Because it is more expensive. Because we think we are having something better. Because the people around us think we are having something better.
That gives us a high. And makes us enjoy our coffee more - as it makes us feel special.
Not because it is actually better.
It may have come out of a cat's 💩💩💩. As with one of the most expensive coffee.
Maalik
You should also check out a clever dripper if you like the profile of french press coffee and want a cleaner cup and easier to clean method.
I think other equipment like an Aeropress are equally doable as they don’t require massive cleaning and have minimal parts.
I earlier contemplated keeping a small keurig / nespresso type machine but the cleaning hassle was too much, and now I don’t like using pods once I tried freshly ground coffee. Moka pot is of course the nicest in taste if you like it black but not worth the effort to go find a stove to make it. Most offices including Azb Noida has no stove in the common pantries anyway.
Now, I've got the Timemore G1, Hario Air Kettle, ceramic V60, and Aeropress. Then I also have some equipment for tea (I like loose leaf tea as well).
I would probably take an Aeropress, grinder, and a scale to office though, just easier and people wouldn't look at me strange when I'm measuring my pulses to the last second.
I'm having the Gachatha from Curious Life as I'm typing this! :)
Is this frowned upon or have you been put in the awkward position of being asked to make coffee by fellow associates or seniors?
I am especially interested in knowing if this is prevalent, or unheard of, in the AZB Noida office.