Coffee. Anything coffee related.
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I found this interesting, but not applicable to me since I don’t make espresso.
abc7.com
Study seems to confirm secret ingredient for better coffee
The research explored how the technique, which started as an attempt to address the often messy coffee-making process, also affected flavor.
abc7.com
I found this interesting, but not applicable to me since I don’t make espresso.
Study seems to confirm secret ingredient for better coffee
The research explored how the technique, which started as an attempt to address the often messy coffee-making process, also affected flavor.
Seems to me that it would take a toll on the burr grinders: I got mine wet once and ended up having to replace them
Uncle Fester
Super Member
I’m still using my old stainless steel Farberware electric percolator.
Hot, strong coffee, just keep it clean.
Hot, strong coffee, just keep it clean.
DesertRatt
All Bark, No Bite!
We have the big one and a little one we make every morning. Of the 565,000 coffee makers we've owned - - these are the winners. Love it.
Bobcat
Sound Hound
I need to replace my Cuisinart burr grinder because it's just not consistent in its grind time.
Looking at the Baratza Virtuoso+. Does anyone have any experience with this grinder or similar unit?
Running a simple Bunn drip coffee maker. I want to set the grind time and forget it.
Looking at the Baratza Virtuoso+. Does anyone have any experience with this grinder or similar unit?
Running a simple Bunn drip coffee maker. I want to set the grind time and forget it.
mkane
Lunatic Member
Its either caff or no caff. Folgers marketing at it again
Ross6860
Super Member
Baratza Encore gets good reviews. The Virtuoso is up the product line.
I should get a grinder to expand my horizons, but I've found some ground coffee that's the right size for my French Press.
I found this interesting, but not applicable to me since I don’t make espresso.
Study seems to confirm secret ingredient for better coffee
The research explored how the technique, which started as an attempt to address the often messy coffee-making process, also affected flavor.
Been doing this for years. I scoop out my beans then wet a finger and let a couple drops fall onto them...then grind. No annoying static blasting the grounds all over when trying to put them in the coffee maker and none sticking inside the grinder cup. Never had any problems by doing it.
caff is too much for me nowadays. 1/2 is different. and it's not the same if i mix 1/2 full caff and 1/2 no caff. i tried that.
I like full leaded coffee.....black
If you have an inclination to use a keurig machine for a fast and easy cup on the way out the door and like latte’s, don’t waste your money on the keurig with the built in frother:
The brewing part is fine, but the frother on ours only lasted about a year and a half before a seal or bearing went bad inside. Its not much more than a warm milk stirrer now. No froth at all.
Adding insult to injury is theres only two people in the house, one doesn’t drink coffee at all and I might have 3-4 cups a week so the machine wasn’t worked very hard.
We still used the brewing part, but went back to a stand alone frother that has a sealed container and uses a magnetic coupling to drive the blades in the cup. Was working years before the keurig frother and apparently, will be working years after the keurig frother died.
Heart condition, so I can’t have a lot of coffee anymore and even then, its 100% decaf. At least it still has something of a coffee taste.
Used to drink an obscene amount of coffee a day, even to the point of eating a ridiculous amount of chocolate covered coffee beans between cups. Heck, i even flew with a coastie pilot on exchange that would eat raw instant coffee grinds right out of the package! That was just a little too far for me, although, grinding away on chocolate covered beans might be pretty close. But my earlier coffee “habits” might partially explain the stupid high blood pressure and obscene resting fast pulse rate I have now….
The brewing part is fine, but the frother on ours only lasted about a year and a half before a seal or bearing went bad inside. Its not much more than a warm milk stirrer now. No froth at all.
Adding insult to injury is theres only two people in the house, one doesn’t drink coffee at all and I might have 3-4 cups a week so the machine wasn’t worked very hard.
We still used the brewing part, but went back to a stand alone frother that has a sealed container and uses a magnetic coupling to drive the blades in the cup. Was working years before the keurig frother and apparently, will be working years after the keurig frother died.
Heart condition, so I can’t have a lot of coffee anymore and even then, its 100% decaf. At least it still has something of a coffee taste.
Used to drink an obscene amount of coffee a day, even to the point of eating a ridiculous amount of chocolate covered coffee beans between cups. Heck, i even flew with a coastie pilot on exchange that would eat raw instant coffee grinds right out of the package! That was just a little too far for me, although, grinding away on chocolate covered beans might be pretty close. But my earlier coffee “habits” might partially explain the stupid high blood pressure and obscene resting fast pulse rate I have now….
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I haven't read all 30+ pages of this thread, so apologize if someone else already posted something similar.
I'm not a coffee connoisseur, but I do enjoy good coffee.
We have been grinding beans, nothing special - regular 8'O'clock from the Supermarket.
Using just a cheap Mr. Coffee grinder, that actually works quite well.
Then brewing it in a plain old Mr. Coffee drip machine.
It tasted OK but came out less than hot - I had to warm it a bit in the microwave before drinking.
But we recently tried making our coffee the old fashioned way:
Don't laugh - Using the same beans & grinder, the coffee is MUCH better!
Strong and rich flavor, and HOT - no need for additional warming, Eat your hear out Starbucks!
I think that because the coffee passes over the grounds repeatedly is why it turns out so good.
And because of that, you can get away with a little less beans, for the same strength.
No need for fancy coffee machines, Kuerigs, etc - and our Mr Coffee maker is now gone.
The downside: It takes a bit longer (about 25 minutes) and is a little messy to clean up. Not a big deal.
I bought this from Walter Drake, a bit pricey ($60 for a 6-Cup, Stainless-Steel), but you might get one cheaper on the auction site.
www.wdrake.com
I'm not a coffee connoisseur, but I do enjoy good coffee.
We have been grinding beans, nothing special - regular 8'O'clock from the Supermarket.
Using just a cheap Mr. Coffee grinder, that actually works quite well.
Then brewing it in a plain old Mr. Coffee drip machine.
It tasted OK but came out less than hot - I had to warm it a bit in the microwave before drinking.
But we recently tried making our coffee the old fashioned way:
Don't laugh - Using the same beans & grinder, the coffee is MUCH better!
Strong and rich flavor, and HOT - no need for additional warming, Eat your hear out Starbucks!
I think that because the coffee passes over the grounds repeatedly is why it turns out so good.
And because of that, you can get away with a little less beans, for the same strength.
No need for fancy coffee machines, Kuerigs, etc - and our Mr Coffee maker is now gone.
The downside: It takes a bit longer (about 25 minutes) and is a little messy to clean up. Not a big deal.
I bought this from Walter Drake, a bit pricey ($60 for a 6-Cup, Stainless-Steel), but you might get one cheaper on the auction site.
Classic Percolator - Coffee Percolator - Walter Drake
Classic Percolator from Walter Drake runs water over grounds several times for better flavor! Stainless steel won’t impart metallic taste. Stay-cool knob.
www.wdrake.com
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Been debating going back to this way for some time now.I haven't read all 30+ pages of this thread, so apologize if someone else already posted something similar.
I am not a coffee connoisseur, but I do enjoy good coffee.
We have been grinding beans, nothing special - regular 8'O'clock from the Supermarket.
Using a cheapo Mr. Coffee grinder, that actually works quite well.
Then brewing it in a plain - old Mr. Coffee drip machine.
It tasted OK but wasn't real hot - I had to warm it a bit in the microwave before drinking.
But recently tried making our coffee the old fashioned way:
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Don't laugh - Using the same beans & grinder, the coffee is WAY better!
Strong and rich flavor, and HOT - no need for additional warming, Eat your hear out Starbucks!
I think that the coffee passes over the grounds repeatedly is why it turns out so good.
And because of that, you can get away with a little less beans, for the same strength.
No need for fancy coffee machines, Kuerigs, etc - and the Mr Coffee maker gone.
The downsides: It takes a bit longer (about 25 minutes) and is a little messy to clean up. Not a big deal.
I bought this from Walter Drake, a bit pricey ($60 for a 6-Cup, Stainless-Steel), but you can get one cheaper on auction site.
Classic Percolator - Coffee Percolator - Walter Drake
Classic Percolator from Walter Drake runs water over grounds several times for better flavor! Stainless steel won’t impart metallic taste. Stay-cool knob.
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ducati_EL34
Addicted Member
We have an old GE electric percolator that makes excellent coffee. We keep it at the mountain house.
At home we have the Technovorn mocamaster for daily use. We also have a double walled French press and a Krupps espresso maker, for something different.
At home we have the Technovorn mocamaster for daily use. We also have a double walled French press and a Krupps espresso maker, for something different.