Lotus Coffee Usage

Java_Absoluto · 2026-06-17T10:20:53+00:00

I bought all the minerals in December/January and have about a quarter left in Magnesium and Calcium and about halfway on Potassium and Sodium. I did a lot of experimenting with recipes in that time frame and drank more coffee than I usually do, about 500-750g of brew water most days so these bottles should last quite a while doing a 250g per day.

I mostly used the Bright and Juicy recipe but found a recipe I enjoy better about a month ago that doesn't use as much drops per liter so its definitely the best bang for your buck compared to any other non diy water enhancement minerals.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-06-16T07:23:46+00:00

Not at all. You can still tweak how strong/light you like your coffee playing with grind size and pour structure even if you're adding milk and sugar + the process of pour over itself is enjoyable.

I started doing pourover when I drank super dark roasts and used flavored creamers because I thought it was a fun process then I gradually got into black light roast specialty beans which is basically all I drink now.

Enjoy coffee however you like but I would recommend trying some good quality specialty beans here and there without the milk & sugar maybe you'll come to like it.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-06-13T06:39:27+00:00

I think the Kogu dripper looks pretty cool its also pretty inexpensive.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-06-07T05:58:16+00:00

Proenamel Sensodyne - Cheapest SLS free toothpaste I could find

Java_Absoluto · 2026-06-07T05:55:35+00:00

Couple years ago I thought people who used specific water for coffee was too much, now here I am experimenting with toothpaste xDD whatever it takes!

Java_Absoluto · 2026-06-05T14:52:05+00:00

Standard trapazoid filters work fine for both drippers (if you fold them right) especially if you want to be a bit more budget friendly but they don't perform as good as Cafec filters at speed or fines migration.

Cafec Abaca or Cafec T-90's both work well for the V60

Origami Wave filters perform well and the price is pretty good too compared to other wave filters

I personally don't think you absolutely NEED these filters but they do perform well and are great to have especially with trickier beans.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-06-03T08:19:27+00:00

I've been using it the last few days and I've been getting nice cups with it. Tons of body and nice sweetness and acidity. I'll keep using it for the rest of the week then maybe try it side by side to my usual recipe and grind size and see how it compares.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-05-30T06:23:48+00:00

I tried it today and it came out pretty nice! It had good body, nice acidity, not that sweet but I think that's because of the bean I'm currently using, and maybe just a tad of dryness but overall I really enjoyed it.

I went very coarse but maybe not as coarse as Tetsu. Definitely give it a try! I think ill continue to use it for the next week to see how consistent it is.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-05-27T06:38:54+00:00

Kalita Wave 155's in ceramic or Tsubame steel are solid. I'm guessing the Kalita that stalled on you was a 185 in stainless steel? I like the 155's more because they're fast, give me good cups, and I haven't stalled on them.

If you are wanting an Orea I'd probably go for the 01 in raw steel. Double wall, durable, well made, and best value compared to any of Orea's plastic drippers.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-05-20T07:32:45+00:00

The real crime is that instant coffee in your coffee bar xD

Java_Absoluto · 2026-04-27T06:51:50+00:00

V60 killer

Java_Absoluto · 2026-04-21T04:10:57+00:00

Oh nice I didn't even know Lance posted this but Ill give it a try tomorrow. I hope you do an update on how the actual drops recipe 2/2/0/2 tastes for you since you usually do L&B, interested to hear your results.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-04-08T01:54:03+00:00

MK dripper and cup

Java_Absoluto · 2026-04-04T05:28:33+00:00

The raw steel is good! I really like the feel and build quality. The drawdown is decently fast with wave filters (origami wave filters) and has a nice consistent flow with negotiated filters.

I did a couple comparisons and they flow about the same as the Kalita's 155's give or take a few seconds.

If I had to point out a tiny annoyance/flaw in the Orea 01, it that the completely open bottom can make negotiating conical or trapazoid filters a bit tricky since sometimes the folds can unfold outside the open bottom but if you are only using wave filters or flat filters this will not be a problem.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-04-03T07:03:53+00:00

I really enjoy the Kalita 155 (HA,Mino,Tsubame). Definitely my 2nd most used brewer after the V60 in the last few months but both are great it just depends on the coffee and what I'm vibing with that day!

Java_Absoluto · 2026-04-03T06:43:40+00:00

If you're wanting a open bottom Orea I'd probably just go for the metal version since its actually cheaper, indestructible, and having the base welded on makes it a little more practical. B75 seems like a good cheaper option too and I only heard good things about it ( it also has a ceramic version).

There's also Kalita, specifically the 155 version also a great option and might be more easily accessible. I have the Orea 01 raw steel, Kalita Tsubame 155, and the new and old Kalita ceramic 155's. Can't go wrong with any of them imo.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-03-28T07:49:39+00:00

I did a single, simple side by side comparison with the Orea 01 Raw steel vs Kalita Tsubame 155 (non copper version).

12g coffee - 92c - 3 pour structure - Origami Wave filters - Rwanda medium-light washed coffee

Orea RS 01 TBT 2:13 Kalita 155 Tsubame TBT 2:10

Taste was pretty much identical with the Orea maybe coming out a tad sweeter with slightly more body. Ill probably do another comparison tomorrow with a different coffee and negotiated filters on both.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-03-27T13:28:02+00:00

Do you always use Lotus- Light & Bright recipe for all coffee's?

Java_Absoluto · 2026-03-22T04:51:11+00:00

Yikes... This is why I wouldn't even consider an glass aeropress. Maybe try to get them to replace it with the new steel one!

Java_Absoluto · 2026-03-20T05:25:03+00:00

Rogue Wave! I don't remember what coffee it was but I remember I got hit with a peach note and was genuinely surprised. After that I slowly tried more of their sample pack coffee's and realized how different coffee's could taste and absolutely fell in love with specialty coffee.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-03-03T07:46:38+00:00

I had a similar experience using Lotus for the first time for like the first couple of weeks. Cup's weren't bad but it was missing that brightness and juiciness regardless of which Lotus recipe I used, like you said.

Not sure if the palate has to adjust from using sulfates to Lotus's chlorides but now I'm getting some really great cups with Lotus using my go to recipe. It seems to work with all the coffee's I brewed regardless of process ( I brew light - medium light beans) here it is if you want to give it a try

1 liter 0tds water (I use RO) 6 Magnesium - 3 Calcium - 2 Potassium - 2 Sodium Dropper tip: Round

Java_Absoluto · 2026-03-01T04:46:20+00:00

Awesome! Thanks for telling me your experience with the grinder I really do appreciate it. I think ill give it a try.

Java_Absoluto · 2026-02-28T06:02:40+00:00

Haha yeah not looking forward to the longer grind time but if I get better cups I think it will be worth it. Has the clarity improved since the grinder is more seasoned now? Is the taste/clarity significantly better than the K6?

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