Oh, my dear friend, it's not by choice that I must awake at such an early hour. Having to be at the office by 8am requires it if I'm going to have time for coffee, breakfast, hygiene and such. I would much prefer to wake up when I wake up and then start the day.
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Oh, my dear friend, it's not by choice that I must awake at such an early hour. Having to be at the office by 8am requires it if I'm going to have time for coffee, breakfast, hygiene and such. I would much prefer to wake up when I wake up and then start the day.
Trust me, at least in my case, it is NOT by choice!
I awaken somewhere between 4:30AM and 5:30AM whether I like it or not. And just lying in bed, wide awake, drives me nuts!
I, too, have just finished my second morning doppio (fancy nonsense for a double shot!)...served to me (by me!) in a double walled glass Bodum cup and consumed slowly and with extreme pleasure!
You reassure me, my friends. My abject apologies. I understand .
Those who write of springing (what a strange verb when used in such a context) joyfully from bed to embrace the fresh, beaming, optimistic, new summer dawn of 5 a.m. need their heads examined.
But then, some of us greet the dawn with a sunny smile, the proverbial larks, whereas others (among whom I count myself) are more nocturnal by temperament, preferring the cool thoughtful hours of night, when pens slide across an inviting page and the mind leaps effortlessly from idea to idea .
Of course, there is no time of day which cannot be bettered by the cheerful consumption of an espresso or two ...
Now that had me laughing pretty good!
I do, also, feel the same way of course. Technivorm. I've had one for a few years, always great coffee. Still comes out on top in America's Test Kitchen reviews. Correct brewing temperature and time.
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Depending on the results of the coffee you want, if you looking for something like i was, with a variety of flavours, a brewer which would pay itself off over time, good on the eye/not taking up to much space. I would suggest Keurig Elite http://www.keurig.ca/brewers/elite-brewing-system[/URL], Multiple usage iced beverages, cocoa, tea and coffee.
The Cuisinart is great also ! i found keurig a great fit for me, cause i never have much time in the morning.
The Cuisinart is great also ! i found keurig a great fit for me, cause i never have much time in the morning.
I havent read the espresso/coffee thread so far so I am not sure if Nespresso has been discussed.
I own two Nespresso machines, one with a milk foamer, a no-name espresso machine, no-name dripper, two moka pots and a WMF french press.
I used to put a lot of attention on the grinding process and the beans until I got my first Nespresso machine.
From then on all I ever use is Nespresso. Its extremely convenient and the coffee is strong and flavorfull.
I own two Nespresso machines, one with a milk foamer, a no-name espresso machine, no-name dripper, two moka pots and a WMF french press.
I used to put a lot of attention on the grinding process and the beans until I got my first Nespresso machine.
From then on all I ever use is Nespresso. Its extremely convenient and the coffee is strong and flavorfull.
Do you notice any difference between the freshly ground coffee that you used to make, and the pre-ground coffee in the Nespresso coffee cartridge thingys?
Nespresso gets little discussion time in the espresso thread. It's just not something any of us use. A few have tried it, but always default to the more traditional production methods.
Once I started grinding my own beans at home, I never looked back to pre-ground coffee. I also rarely drink coffee prepared by restaurants as I find it to be lacking in quality compared to what I make at home. I learned there was a tremendous difference in freshness between grinding beans and brewing them right away compared to all other methods.
But as I heard one guy say once, somewhere, if you like it, that's what matters most.
I find that Nespresso is better for espresso but I still prefere filtered coffee over the lungo.
My gf disagrees and still wants me to grind coffee for her but its too much trouble (I used to grind coffee by hand to get the right consistancy.) I think Nespresso makes better coffee than me, but maybe my coffee grinding skills were just not that good to begin with.
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I was also reluctant about Capsule machines and of course the pre-ground coffee they use, but years back I had to test coffee machines for work and I was just blown away by nespresso. I recommend just go to a store and try it.
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I've just bought a Nespresso and its the best I've had by far.
I bought the Inissia by Krups with the Aeroccino for frothing and warming the milk. Its good for expresso, ristretto and lungo coffee. I can't recommend enough.
I bought the Inissia by Krups with the Aeroccino for frothing and warming the milk. Its good for expresso, ristretto and lungo coffee. I can't recommend enough.
I prefer to keep using my Gaggia espresso machine and prepare it myself. It's far more rewarding and enjoyable for me to do it. I enjoy not only the cup, but the preparation method. Using an automatic machine with less than the freshest coffee isn't what I'm going for.
And then there are the totally insane among us....I roast my own beans, use a manual grinder, and pull my shots with a lever machine.
But that is, clearly, the extreme end of the continuum...I want the freshest coffee possible, like SBG I enjoy the process of making the espresso, and there is that gift of the occasional god shot!
Admittedly nuts!
thats what I suspectedAnd then there are the totally insane among us....I roast my own beans, use a manual grinder, and pull my shots with a lever machine.
But that is, clearly, the extreme end of the continuum...I want the freshest coffee possible, like SBG I enjoy the process of making the espresso, and there is that gift of the occasional god shot!
Admittedly nuts!
For hobbyist coffee enthusiasts nespresso takes away the fun.
I have never roasted my own beans and even the manual grinding bored me.
I drink so much coffee that My entire day would be taken up with roasting and grinding.
If you just like a quick and excellent cup of espresso then Nespresso is for you.
This discussion of coffee production machines begs the comment that the single most important element is the bean.
Unless you have good, fresh, coffee to start with...all the rest means nothing. This is the perfect example of GIGO...the best equipment can't fix bad beans.
Just worth noting, imo, in any discussion of equipment.
Uh oh, now you asked for it!
Please note that I did not use the "G"-word!
Hm. The temptation presented by the letter 'G' - lurking as it does right in the middle of the 'qwerty' keyboard, when added to the stress that must result from the stifled suppression of an oft-cited noun (considered key, nay, essential to the preparation of a flawless cup of coffee, or espresso by some) which begins with that self-same letter 'G', referred to in some quarters as 'the G-Word' ..must have given rise to no small disquiet internally.
I second an Aeropress. Simpler and quicker than a french press, and easier to clean up afterwards. Plus the coffee tastes better IMO. I also like pour-overs (e.g. a Hario coffee dripper), but wouldn't recommend it over an Aeropress because it's still easier to consistently make a good Aeropress coffee than it is to make a pourover. Besides, an aeropress comes with around 350 paper filters, so you rarely ever need to worry about running out. With a Hario, you'd run out of paper filters more frequently, and the cost adds up much quicker.
That, and get fresher coffee grind than what you'd get at a supermarket. If a supermarket or Starbucks is all you've got nearby, then go for the Starbucks beans. They're not amazing, but I've never had good supermarket coffee. Maybe it's different in America. Preferrably, you should buy beans online from somewhere that gets decent reviews. Either way, the coffee will be better than what you get from a Keurig or Nespresso.
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Not different in America...the supermarket pre-ground coffee is stale, too. Buying freshly roasted online from a quality site with roast dated whole beans, as you suggested, would be my suggestion, too. Unless one has a specialty coffee shop, or a roastery, nearby...online purchase is the best bet.
