Post by: Nick1911 on February 15, 2007, 01:23:13 PM
Thoughts?
Post by: De Selby on February 15, 2007, 02:01:42 PM
Post by: Sergeant Bob on February 15, 2007, 02:55:25 PM
Get a coffee plunger. Just let the coffee sit in there for as little time as you like, and push the filter down to stop the brewing. Cheaper and simpler than a top flight coffee machine.
Are you thinking of a French press?http://www.espressozone.com/french-press-coffee-makers.html
Post by: wuluf on February 15, 2007, 02:57:30 PM
Post by: MillCreek on February 15, 2007, 02:59:00 PM
Post by: Gewehr98 on February 15, 2007, 03:07:50 PM
Post by: De Selby on February 15, 2007, 03:17:33 PM
That's exactly the same machine. I first saw them in Australia...called coffee plungers. "French Press" sure sounds a lot cooler though
Post by: charby on February 15, 2007, 05:32:07 PM
My burr grinder is a Mr Coffee burr grinder and it works great. I'm not sure how much it cost because its a wedding gift. You can find those at Target.
Post by: Trisha on February 15, 2007, 08:23:09 PM
I roast my own coffee - it's easy, and inexpensive unless you get fixated on roasting machines.
The whirly-blade grinder can be improved on, but unless you want to use a hand grinder (forged, and maybe marked "Made in Germany" for starters - it'll be about $35 if you shop a little on ebay), go for the Capresso Infinity, or plan on reading a ream of reviews and make a choice.
Really good coffee is a startling experience for the folks who've been Folgers & Mr. Coffee for years and years.
Yep, a french press and a hand grinder and some fresh beans gets you in the game. A Bodum Columbia 12-cup runs about $45, a top quality Zass grinder (Item #180084409823) goes for $62, delivered from Germany, and good beans from Intelligentsia (one of several truly outstanding coffee companies) House Blend is $10.95 a pound.
YMMV.
(but life is waaaay too brief to drink lousy coffee. . .)
Post by: Snowdog on February 16, 2007, 12:16:03 AM
Yeah, me neither.
My wife just bought a new machine, quite fancy actually. It's Mister Coffee, but it' all digital and has a built-in activated charcoal filter
Seems to make coffee ok if I remember which button to push; apparently I've screwed up her automated start times on few occasions with much ado.
Post by: SteveS on February 16, 2007, 03:32:01 AM
You mean you don't wait until you can get to the nearest Starbucks for a $5 cup of fancy Pumpkin Spice Latte? Certainly you can stop by the nearest gas station for a $3 six-fluid-ounce Starbucks "Double Shot"!
Yeah, me neither.
Yeah, me neither.
I'll just head to the nearest Beaners with my travel mug and pay $1.25. When I do have time in the morning, I use a mid-priced Krups at home, but it just isn't as good as the coffee shop. I'll have to check out Trisha's advice.
Post by: MillCreek on February 16, 2007, 04:48:12 AM
Post by: Bogie on February 16, 2007, 08:26:18 AM
Got a door-prize Keurig pod/k-cup machine a couple of weeks ago... It's nice, but the "cup size" is too small for this house... It's goin' on the 'bay.
IMHO, important thing first is good beans. Then a good grind. Then a machine that produces water that is hot enough.
Post by: jamz on February 16, 2007, 03:02:27 PM
It doesn't brew the best coffee, it just does it really really fast. Nothing like being roused out of bed by small kids and being able to stumble ovre to the machine, stick a mug under it, hit a button, and 20 seconds later have a nice steaming cop of coffee.
Don't really have to clean it, either.
Post by: Bogie on February 16, 2007, 03:13:09 PM
It's gonna go on the 'bay next week.
Post by: doczinn on February 16, 2007, 06:38:20 PM
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Really good coffee is a startling experience for the folks who've been Folgers & Mr. Coffee for years and years.
I'll second that!My drip maker and my burr grinder are both Krups, and they do OK. Theye were both free, so I'll live with 'em until they die, then search for something better.