Launch HN: Sudden Coffee (YC W17) – Instant coffee that doesn't suck

Re:Launch HN: Sudden Coffee (YC W17) – Instant coffee that d... by mslev on Wednesday March 22, 2017 @05:38PM (#13935247)

Honestly I'm mostly interested in the centrifugal brewing system. 85-90C doesn't seem very low to me, maybe just below my brewing range across methods (192-204). Sounds like your current method would be similar to an Aeropress.

You said you'd spent 12 hours a day pulling shots- were you using espresso for the coffee? Is this freeze dried espresso, with more water added to it (like an Americano)?

I'd truly love to know more about your brew technique and process.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Launch HN: Sudden Coffee (YC W17) – Instant coffee that d... by freese on Wednesday March 22, 2017 @06:13PM (#13935497)

In the beginning we were brewing the coffee as espresso since that was an easy way to get a higher strength (≈10% TDS) coffee brewed in low volumes - kind of took the YC mantra "do things that don't scale" to heart. So yes, until Aug 2016 it was basically dehydrated espresso.

Our current setup is quite different and in terms of flavor profile and brew dynamics does represent AeroPress. I'd love to go in more detail but can't disclose more.

[ Parent | on HN ]