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Worth every penny (~$300), had mine for more than 4 yrs and still running like the day I bought it. Always get complimants on my coffee (Use filtered water and burr ground quality coffee). It is also one of the few drip machines to earn the SCAA Auto Drip Brewing certification and the winner of the American test kitchen...
http://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment_reviews/1405-automatic-drip-coffee-makers
I bought a Saeco coffee maker a few years ago for my parents. Just a basic one, with the huge jar underneath. It has a setting on it that keeps it warm all day.
I'm not against grinding my own, and I'm not against a French press, but I am concerned about cholesterol and not using a paper filter will mean that the components in coffee that raise your ldl will be present. That's not something I think I want.
Really cool looking.
But...almost $500 for an automated Chemex...wow!
Ye its a shame its so 'designer'
The temperature better be really really precise at the price.I'm not against grinding my own, and I'm not against a French press, but I am concerned about cholesterol and not using a paper filter will mean that the components in coffee that raise your ldl will be present. That's not something I think I want.
In that case, I'd recommend your consult your primary care physician, errr, doctor.
I'm not against grinding my own, and I'm not against a French press, but I am concerned about cholesterol and not using a paper filter will mean that the components in coffee that raise your ldl will be present. That's not something I think I want.
First, grinding your own has no connection to the possible effect of non-filtered coffee on cholesterol level...and makes a HUGE difference in the taste of your coffee... however it is produced.
Second, a pour over system (e.g. Chemex) uses a filter, so that eliminates the cafestol issue. So, of course, does a drip machine.
Finally...remember that aggregate studies don't tell one anything about a particular individual...it may suggest a risk factor While I am not for a moment questioning your concern about possible health matters, the article I quoted above does suggest that there is more involved than just the possible cafestol effect.
Please understand...I'm not pushing for any choice you make, for whatever reasons. A good bean, properly ground, and used in a Chemex, or drip machine, will give you a dandy cup of coffee without the concern regarding cafestol, since both use a filter, which eliminates the cafestol.
Actually, my reading of the study in question suggests a metal filter has the same effect as a paper filter.
If I'm remembering correctly, metal filters are mentioned. Since cafestol is an oil, apparently it is trapped be metal, as well as paper, filters.
OK...having said that, if your cholesterol level goes up to 400, and you die of an atherosclerosis induced myocardial infarction...don't blame me!
If I'm remembering correctly, metal filters are mentioned. Since cafestol is an oil, apparently it is trapped be metal, as well as paper, filters.
OK...having said that, if your cholesterol level goes up to 400, and you die of an atherosclerosis induced myocardial infarction...don't blame me!
You'd be blamed based on your coffee evangelism not on your reading of this study, anyway.
You'd be blamed based on your coffee evangelism not on your reading of this study, anyway.
If I'm remembering correctly, metal filters are mentioned. Since cafestol is an oil, apparently it is trapped be metal, as well as paper, filters.
OK...having said that, if your cholesterol level goes up to 400, and you die of an atherosclerosis induced myocardial infarction...don't blame me!
He has a good point there!
I didn't mean to confuse the issues, between grinding and cholesterol. I realize that grinding your own doesn't impact cholesterol but rather the filter.
I'd rather not take chances on consuming products that have shown an ability to raise one's LDL.
I didn't mean to confuse the issues, between grinding and cholesterol. I realize that grinding your own doesn't impact cholesterol but rather the filter.
I'd rather not take chances on consuming products that have shown an ability to raise one's LDL.
I can certainly appreciate your concern.
The one suggestion I will make is that you consider a very modestly priced burr grinder, and the best beans your budget allows. No matter how one prepares coffee, the absolutely most important element is the beans. Good beans, freshly ground, make the best coffee no matter how the coffee is produced.
So, whether you go for a pour over method (e.g. Chemex) or a drip machine...the beans, freshly ground, are the key to the quality of your coffee.
Whatever you decide upon...enjoy!
Actually, I respectfully disagree. It doesn't "look good"; it looks fantastic - that is one gorgeously beautiful design. (And yes. How sad is this? I have just watched that video which you took the trouble to link).
Really cool looking.
But...almost $500 for an automated Chemex...wow!
My good friend Shrink, I was of the opinion that one of the unalterable and inalienable principles by which you live your life is that no expenditure is too great an extravagance or indulgence when one is considering the purchase of a piece of equipment designed to enhance one's enjoyment of coffee.
You'd be blamed based on your coffee evangelism not on your reading of this study, anyway.
Yes, how very true…...
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Uh oh...busted!
Aah...I was just commenting on the cost of...umm...I was suggesting that...er...$500 to avoid pouring it yourself...
Hoist on my own petard!
Uh oh...busted!
Aah...I was just commenting on the cost of...umm...I was suggesting that...er...$500 to avoid pouring it yourself...
Hoist on my own petard!
Hahaha! You're busted for sure!
Just check between the cushions on your couch...
Especially after the aforementioned (generously detailed) discussion of retrieving sums of secreted (or mislaid) monies in sofas, couches and sundry other settees in order to fund further purchases ...
Very easy to clean, I just rinse off the "gold" filter and Filter basket after each use. (30 seconds)