Keurig coffe

[getter365]

Yes, water temp, de calcification, and also the water itself. My Tassimo has a built in filter, but I just use the water from my Brita. I think it tastes better. Also, I am the guy who uses a Farberware electric percolater every morning. You french pressers don't know what you're missing

 

[whoaru99]

I'd like to upgrade from a Bunn Phase Brew to a Bunn Trifecta, but as much as I like coffee I'm not quite sure I like it that much.

 

[mkane]

Love my coffee. You also deserve the best.

 

[sKiZo]

I'd like to upgrade from a Bunn Phase Brew to a Bunn Trifecta

Hey, this is a family forum ... leave your bunns out of it! <G>

I tried different types of bottled and purified water here, but there's just something about my well water that adds zest to the blend.

Nice to have water your can use from the tap ... I lived in Long Beach for a while, and it was always exciting to see what color the water was, and whether you got smooth or chunky that day ...

 

[whoaru99]

The tap water here is very, very hard. I use a blend of 3 parts distilled water and 1 part carbon-filtered tap water to make coffee (and beer).

 

[Tom in RI]

I use a Kreurig when in a super hurry, my wife and I have found we both can accept the dark roast from Trader Joe's. However, pretty much every morning I put on the pot, grind the beans, rinse the filter, start brewing when the temp hits 201-205 (depending on which beans), and pour over a Hario v60 for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. The whole process takes about 8-9 minutes and I get a cup I really enjoy. If I have a second cup its quicker since there is still hot water in the pot. I have a French press and a stove top espresso maker which I still break out once in a while, but I am so dialed in with the pour over that I use about 95% of the time. It's just one more thing I am a little OCD about.

 

[sKiZo]

Long as we're on the subject of coffee ... how may "slurpers" out there?

Slurping loudly means you are sucking the coffee in with such velocity that it is aerated and sprayed across your entire palate. This is just like aerating wine— except this time, your mouth is the decanter. Aerating also allows your nose to get in on the action. Aeration allows coffee aromas to pass by the soft palate and travel up into your nose. When inside your nose, aromas interact with your nasal receptors. The data from your nose and tongue are then sent to the brain. From there, your brain acts like a super-computer and deciphers the signals to create what we perceive as taste.

The louder and more obnoxious, the better!

Granted, some non-slurpers might take offense to the noise. Who knows ... enough people do it, restaurants may have to put in "NO SLURPING" sections!

And ... a dash of salt in the pot adds zest to the coffee. Try it, you'll like it!

 

[robgmn]

Not having the time or inclination to grind my own at home or buy fresh-ground at the store, are there any pre-ground coffees that could be considered reasonable by the connoisseurs out there?

 

[trhee]

In the one year the new ambassador has been here, he has gone thru 3 Keurig units that all malfunctioned within a few months. Supposedly they revised to a new version which was the latest one he was sent by Keurig directly and that failed within a month.

Now he's back to using an espresso machine as well as a regular drip coffee machine.

 

[sKiZo]

Time to switch to sweet rice tea ... <G>

 

[ducati_EL34]

Time to switch to sweet rice tea ... <G>

No. Tea is no substitute for coffee!

 

[Superscoper]

No. Tea is no substitute for coffee!

I agree. But, I also love a good cup of tea, herbal or otherwise.

In short...

 

[robgmn]

Any chance anyone has & uses a Hamilton Beach Brewstation Plus?
I was given one from a friend (who got it from friend) and can't figure out how it works.
The manual available online just shows pictures of what to do (I prefer details, thank you very much).

I've added water, powered it up, and...nothing happens.
Not sure what I could be missing, but the only info I can find on troubleshooting is to run descaler through it (which won't help much since NOTHING runs through it at the moment).

Before I take the screwdriver out and start "learning"...

 

[Superscoper]

Any chance anyone has & uses a Hamilton Beach Brewstation Plus?
I was given one from a friend (who got it from friend) and can't figure out how it works.
The manual available online just shows pictures of what to do (I prefer details, thank you very much).

I've added water, powered it up, and...nothing happens.
Not sure what I could be missing, but the only info I can find on troubleshooting is to run descaler through it (which won't help much since NOTHING runs through it at the moment).

Before I take the screwdriver out and start "learning"...

I found this manual for it, I assume it's the same as you already have?

https://www.manualowl.com/m/Hamilton Beach/47665/Manual/186638

Does the LCD come on, or show a power light or anything? Might just be a dead power cord perhaps. Make sure the basket and the unit the coffee pours into are all the way snapped in.

 

[sKiZo]

Carbonated coffee anyone?

Recently picked up a SodaStream. Haven't tried coffee yet, but am playing with "infused" teas to replace all that nasty cola the doc's say is trying to kill me. Local coffee shop has a lot of flavored green and pu-erh and I plan to work my way through their selection. Currently working on vanilla mint, raspberry green, and cinnamon green. I make a pint jar. add honey, and keep it in the fridge ... good for several liters anyway.

Nice for variety. The SodaStream will add carbonation to most anything as well. They can take my sugar ... but they can't have my bubbles!

PS ... for the adventurous. I mentioned that you can infuse most anything, but you can end up with one helluva mess if you try to do carbonate anything directly with the SodaStream. Kinda like the mentos and coke thang:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diet_Coke_and_Mentos_eruption

Yes ... I had to try it, and no, it didn't turn out well. <G>

Secret is to brew a strong concentrated mixture of whatever you're planning to add for flavor. Carbonate the water separately, then add the concentration. Pump in some extra bubbles to compensate for the flat flavoring. You still need to add the flavor slowly as you'll probably get some foaming anyway.

 

[sKiZo]

I've added water, powered it up, and...nothing happens.
Not sure what I could be missing, but the only info I can find on troubleshooting is to run descaler through it (which won't help much since NOTHING runs through it at the moment).

Does it heat? Seems to be a common complaint ... the internal piping clogs up big time and you end up having to descale and flush disgusting amounts of gunk out regularly. Not sure as I'd want that sort of thing "flavoring" my brew anyway ...

Maybe next post we see on this model will be "I was given one from a friend (who got it from friend who got it from a friend) and can't figure out how it works." <G>

 

[Superscoper]

Keurig has Pumpkin Spice coffee, sure, but mine is better.

 

[robgmn]

I found this manual for it, I assume it's the same as you already have?

https://www.manualowl.com/m/Hamilton Beach/47665/Manual/186638

Does the LCD come on, or show a power light or anything? Might just be a dead power cord perhaps. Make sure the basket and the unit the coffee pours into are all the way snapped in.

Does it heat? Seems to be a common complaint ... the internal piping clogs up big time and you end up having to flush disgusting amounts of gunk out regularly. Not sure as I'd want that sort of thing "flavoring" my brew anyway ...

Maybe next post we see on this model will be "I was given one from a friend (who got it from friend who got it from a friend) and can't figure out how it works." <G>

Similar instructions, and just as lame. Notice that the last step int he "How to make coffee" section ends with putting the filter basket in place.
When using the timer, they just add how to activate the time after you set the time. No explanation of what to exspect next.

The unit powers up, heats up, the timer function works.
I'm just not sure if there is a warm-up period before it will pump the water up and through the the filter basket, or if it pumps cold water through which is then heated in the holding tank.
I thought the water always went through the filter basket hot.

 

[whoaru99]

You can extract coffee with cold water, aka cold brew, but AFAIK no in the few minutes it might be to run through grounds in the basket.

 

[Kingshead]

My lady uses one, I have no use for it. I brew 4 cups in the AM, that fills my morning mug, no waste. Do the same again at lunch if I make it by the house. Then another after dinner watching TV before bed. I like coffee, luckily it doesn't keep me from sleeping. And I drink way to much to pay $.70 or more a cup for at best mediocre coffee.