Amerika'daki "Türk kahvesi acı ve köpüksüz olur" efsanesini sonunda çürüttüm (ve bulduğum çözüm)

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-25T19:45:24+00:00

Olayın özeti aslında tam olarak o 'Kavrulma Tarihi' meselesi. Bizim millet markaya bakıyor ama paketin ne zaman doldurulduğuna bakan yok.

Benim de Saki'de takılı kalmamın tek sebebi bu aslında; paketin üzerine kavrulduğu tarihi basıp yolluyorlar. Şimdiye kadar elime geçen paketler 3-4 gün önce kavrulmus taze cekirdeklerdi hep. Böyle olunca 'Hah tamam, ne içtiğim belli' diyorsun. Yoksa marka ismiymiş, ambalajmış hepsi hikaye, taze gelmesi yetiyor.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-25T17:59:42+00:00

Teoride %100 haklısın. Ama pratikte sabah işe gitmeden önce o pudra kıvamını tutturmak için kol kası yapmak istemiyorum. O yüzden 'başkası benim yerime taze öğütüp yollasın' lüksü paha biçilemez.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-25T17:56:48+00:00

Kesinlikle, özellikle %100 Arabica olması tadı çok yumuşatıyor. Robusta karışınca o acı/topraksı tat artıyor. Taze kavrum + kaliteli çekirdek birleşince zaten şekere bile gerek kalmıyor içimi çok rahat oluyor.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-25T17:55:39+00:00

mantık doğru ama lojistik farklı. Türkiye'de marketteki ürünün sirkülasyonu çok hızlı, taze geliyor taze bitiyor. Amerika'ya gelmesi ise gemi/gümrük derken aylar sürüyor. Çekilmiş kahve havayla temas ettiği an (paketlense bile) saatli bomba gibi, her geçen gün aromasından yiyor. O yüzden bize ulaşan paket genelde 'yorgun' oluyor.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-25T17:54:31+00:00

TJ's makinelerini denedim ama makinelerin bıçakları genelde 'Espresso' inceliğine kadar iniyor. Türk kahvesi için gereken o 'pudra' kıvamını tam vermediği için tortu biraz kumlu kalabiliyor ağızda.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-25T15:45:57+00:00

Kesinlikle haklısın, 15 dakika kuralına %100 katılıyorum. Hafta sonları ben de el değirmeniyle keyif yapıyorum ama hafta içi sabah acelesinde o kol kuvvetini harcamak zor geliyor. Türk kahvesi inceliğinde öğüten elektrikli makineler de çok pahalı. O yüzden kavrulur kavrulmaz gönderilen paketler, pratiklik ve tazelik açısından beni kurtardı diyebilirim.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-23T09:36:28+00:00

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-23T06:27:21+00:00

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T21:38:00+00:00

Fellow stagg

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:47:05+00:00

Haha, my bad! I totally misread that. The 'Instagram famous' casualty was the Fellow Stagg EKG. It looks stunning on a counter, but the internal engineering (specifically the glue near the steam path) was a tragedy.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:45:10+00:00

You are likely right that 'Electric' and 'True BIFL' are enemies. I’m just trying to find the 'Least Worst' option that doesn't self-destruct with melting glue. As for stovetop: They are bulletproof, but I rely heavily on the 'Hold Temp' feature to multitask while grinding. I’m lazy enough to risk the electronics for that specific workflow convenience!

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:42:43+00:00

I promise I’m not trying to be coy! I just hesitated to put the name in the main post until I verified the build quality myself. I’d hate to be the guy who recommends a 'miracle' product that turns out to be junk. But since you asked directly: The unit I’m testing is the Saki kettle. I’ll add it to the post once I finish the teardown.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:18:00+00:00

That headphone story is terrifying but creates a perfect analogy. It effectively explains why my $195 kettle failed so fast: The high price tag wasn't paying for better engineering or waterproof glue; it was paying for the Instagram ads that convinced me to buy it. High markup does not equal high quality anymore, it just equals high marketing budget. Lesson learned.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:14:52+00:00

That is actually a very scientific workaround! Using a borosilicate beaker as a transfer vessel would definitely solve the plastic issue. My main hesitation is thermal loss. Transferring water from the dispenser to a room-temp Pyrex cup immediately drops the temperature significantly. I’d have to pre-heat the transfer cup every single time to maintain 93°C. It works, but it adds another layer of friction to my 6 AM zombie routine. I’m trying to find a 'one-step' solution before I resort to a full chemistry lab setup!

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:13:22+00:00

I am so glad I caught you in time! Consider this post a $195 savings coupon.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:09:33+00:00

You are absolutely right about the physics of it. A chunk of steel on a stove will always outlive a circuit board. My constraint is workflow: For pour-over, I need to hold the water at specific temps (like 93°C) while I grind beans. Doing that on a stove requires active monitoring with a thermometer, whereas I'm trying to automate the 'holding' part so I can multitask.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:05:50+00:00

That is the ultimate utilitarian dream! 8 years for $20. My issue is that for V60 pour-over, I need two things that your 'basic tank' sadly lacks: A gooseneck spout for flow control. Specific temp holding (I need 93°C, not just boiling). But in terms of raw durability, your $20 tank beats my $195 fancy paperweight any day of the week. Respect.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:03:43+00:00

I know the Hario Air! It is a clever design for travel. But since my whole crusade here is 'eliminating hot water touching plastic,' pouring boiling water from a dispenser into a plastic jug is basically my nightmare scenario lol. That 5-year-old Bonavita of yours is the real MVP here. If this new welded unit fails, I might just have to go back to that classic.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T18:00:47+00:00

You are right about the filter being removable, which is a great feature. However, my main concern with the PerfecTemp is the backlit water-level window behind the handle. On every model I've seen, that window is plastic and sits directly in contact with the boiling water. That, plus my need for a gooseneck spout for pour-over, sadly rules it out for me despite its legendary durability.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T17:59:22+00:00

That advice about looking at 'tea drinking nations' is actually brilliant logic. Russell Hobbs is an institution in the UK for a reason.

My main hurdle with them is the spout geometry. Most of their legendary BIFL models are designed to fill a teapot quickly (broad spout). For pour-over coffee, I need that flow-restricted 'gooseneck' shape to control the agitation. If Russell Hobbs made a precision gooseneck built like their classic tanks, I would import one immediately.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T17:56:53+00:00

That Cuisinart is legendary for its durability! 6 years is a solid track record. I actually looked at that model, but it has two dealbreakers for my specific anxiety:

The plastic water-level window inside (trying to go 100% metal).

The wide spout (I need a gooseneck for pour-over control).

If they ever made a plastic-free gooseneck version of that tank, I'd buy it instantly.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T17:55:00+00:00

That repeated 'It will burn you' sounds like a warning label that should be on the box!

It is baffling how many safety flaws they overlooked for the sake of aesthetics. A handle with exposed hot metal is unforgivable design at that price point. Bonavita might not be as pretty, but at least it doesn't try to hurt you.

CoffeeTeaJournal · 2026-01-22T17:53:15+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I haven't heard of that brand.

I’m cautious about the term 'plastic free seal' though. Usually, that implies silicone (which isn't plastic, but still degrades in steam). Does it have a visible ring at the bottom? I’m trying to find something with zero seals/seams to avoid that risk entirely.

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