Just get yourself a basic Mr. Coffee maker and some decent beans.
Geeze.
And finally ZA and I agree. There's no reason to get obsessive about one's coffee.
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Just get yourself a basic Mr. Coffee maker and some decent beans.
Geeze.
And finally ZA and I agree. There's no reason to get obsessive about one's coffee.
Just get yourself a basic Mr. Coffee maker and some decent beans.
Geeze.
And finally ZA and I agree. There's no reason to get obsessive about one's coffee.
Just like there is no reason to obsess about ones electronics? Or cars? Or clothes? Or food? Coffee is an extreme treat for me and must be made with care and the correct beans and equipment. Once you've had a quality cup of Joe you will never go back. It's like driving a Ferrari then getting on a bicycle. No comparison.
If you enjoy your bitter mr coffee Joe please be my guest! I will sip on quality coffee from my aeropress that takes about 30 seconds to brew thank you!
I second the Mr. Coffee recommendation.
Use a separate grinder and a Mr. Coffee. You can get the machine for TEN DOLLARS at Wal-Mart. It will last for years and produce coffee which, with the fresh-ground beans, will be very good.
The grinding of the beans just before brewing is much more critical than the brewing. And you might look into local coffee ROASTERS, too...
Use a separate grinder and a Mr. Coffee. You can get the machine for TEN DOLLARS at Wal-Mart. It will last for years and produce coffee which, with the fresh-ground beans, will be very good.
The grinding of the beans just before brewing is much more critical than the brewing. And you might look into local coffee ROASTERS, too...
No, the opposite is more correct. Crap brewers always yield crap coffee, but with a proper brewer you can make a great coffee even if you don't have an optimal grind. As I mentioned before, the crap brewers (and many of the expensive ones too) don't provide the proper temperature of water for brewing coffee.
I have both a Nuova Simonelli espresso machine, and the Aeropress. I use the NS every day, but it's certainly finickier than the Aeropress. Unless you have a high quality burr grinder that is very consistent, I think you'll get the best results with the Aeropress. It's much more forgiving in terms of grind uniformity (you can even get good results from a cheap whirly blade grinder).
FYI, if you want some over the top reading, head over to one of my other favorite websites: home-barista.com. Folks there debate over water temperature profiles in the espresso brewing process to a tenth of a degree, grind dosing to a 0.1 gram accuracy, and all kinds of other crazy stuff. Even they have uniformly good things to say about the Aeropress as a way to enjoy coffee.
In terms of beans, I've been enjoying the work that Verve Roasters out of Santa Cruz have been doing, especially the Streetlevel. I brew with beans that are between 5 and 15 days old (roasting age) and are ground immediately before brewing (1 minute or less).
FYI, if you want some over the top reading, head over to one of my other favorite websites: home-barista.com. Folks there debate over water temperature profiles in the espresso brewing process to a tenth of a degree, grind dosing to a 0.1 gram accuracy, and all kinds of other crazy stuff. Even they have uniformly good things to say about the Aeropress as a way to enjoy coffee.
In terms of beans, I've been enjoying the work that Verve Roasters out of Santa Cruz have been doing, especially the Streetlevel. I brew with beans that are between 5 and 15 days old (roasting age) and are ground immediately before brewing (1 minute or less).
You asked for a bean to cup that wasn't an arse to clean. I can say honestly it takes 2-3 minutes to clean and works as it should every time.
Try checking the price at costco. They usually sell it for 1-200 pounds off the rrp
So I know you said you want to move away from french press, but I think the sad reality is that french press occupies the sweet spot between taste, price, and ease of use.
I would recommend you perhaps choose another french press if the cleaning is a hassle. I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Young-Press-34-Ounce-Coffee/dp/B000KA1D3I/ref=pd_sim_k_2
and it's holder is so durable/impact absorbing, that I don't need to be as delicate when cleaning the thing, which makes it easier to use.
I would recommend you perhaps choose another french press if the cleaning is a hassle. I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Young-Press-34-Ounce-Coffee/dp/B000KA1D3I/ref=pd_sim_k_2
and it's holder is so durable/impact absorbing, that I don't need to be as delicate when cleaning the thing, which makes it easier to use.
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I really like my Bialetti Espresso Maker. It's a simple stovetop device, just put a little water in the bottom, some coffee in top and heat it up. It's simple, easy, and depending on your stovemy MSR rocket makes coffee in like a minute with the Bialetti, but the home range works almost as wellfast.
You can even throw the whole assembly in the dishwasher.
Warm up some milk on the stove also and use a mixing wand to make a nice froth.
I found french presses to be messy, but the little Bialetti can be set up the night before so all you have to do is turn on the stove.
You can even throw the whole assembly in the dishwasher.
Warm up some milk on the stove also and use a mixing wand to make a nice froth.
I found french presses to be messy, but the little Bialetti can be set up the night before so all you have to do is turn on the stove.
This is why i switched to an FP years ago...Tried a few different coffee machines and none delivered what I thought were acceptable results.
I probably would have gone to a FP as well, but I found the Technivorm Moccamaster and it works great.
I've been very happy with my Breville Keurig machine: http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BKC6...4?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1276117672&sr=8-4
The k-cups are available through Costco, Amazon, etc. It works great and there are some really interesting coffee blends available for one to experience.
The k-cups are available through Costco, Amazon, etc. It works great and there are some really interesting coffee blends available for one to experience.
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I thought about that kind of machine at one point. I just couldn't see being tied to a particular technology for packaging coffee, and thus the coffees available for it.
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No kidding... i could name like a hundred.... aka every third wave coffee shop in canada lol
krups make very good machines and french press's are the best way to enjoy coffee with out losing all the good stuff, including caffeine.
Finally someone who knows something about coffee haha!! im glad im not the only one. i dont have any home machines but i work at a third wave coffee shop. its nice to see people doing the home barista thing these days! its not easy either so props to you!
hows your latte art?
Finally someone who knows something about coffee haha!! im glad im not the only one. i dont have any home machines but i work at a third wave coffee shop. its nice to see people doing the home barista thing these days! its not easy either so props to you!
hows your latte art?
Not that stellar, but I'm working on it.
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I use a k-cup machine when I want quick coffee that is good, mostly Timothy brands for the cups. Otherwise I bring out the press if I feel like cleaning it.
If you buy a drip coffee maker get one with an insulated carafe, any maker using a hot plate to keep coffee warm will ruin it
I know what you mean. But check out the variety of k-cup flavors available on Amazon. The machine also comes with its own cup, so you can use your own coffee.
Timothy Kona blend is one of my favorites.
Thanks, although now I am very happy with my Technivorm and no longer in the market for a brewer.
hey if you are looking for a coffeemaker which can make a coffee of your taste you can try some of the products from jura, some of my favorites are 9 jura impressa f8,jura capresso impressa c5.
you need a bodum santos either electric or stovetop
its essentially an automated french press with easier cleanup
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=bodum+santos&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=2800094061&ref=pd_sl_2is60ufkbl_e
its essentially an automated french press with easier cleanup
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=bodum+santos&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=2800094061&ref=pd_sl_2is60ufkbl_e
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Thanks for this thread first of all. It's definitely a nice break from all the iPhone 4 threads even though I love mine .
I'm just getting into coffee and am currently using an awful 4 cup mr coffee maker so I just wanted to thank whoever mentioned the Aeropress. Their frisbees are amazing so the coffee maker has to be quality to right? Lol.
Any recomendations on an affordable grinder?
.I'm just getting into coffee and am currently using an awful 4 cup mr coffee maker so I just wanted to thank whoever mentioned the Aeropress. Their frisbees are amazing so the coffee maker has to be quality to right? Lol.
Any recomendations on an affordable grinder?
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I have friends who got a Keurig, and they claim it's wonderful. They are connoisseurs by any stretch, but they like it. I have a hard time imagining that the little sealed cups taste better than well made regular coffee, so I guess it's the convenience that makes it good.