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Posted: 12/26/2016 12:20:04 AM EDT
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This should not be difficult. Nearly any coffee maker should stand up well against that weak tasting k cup coffee. Google best coffee makers and shop by budget. You can get a decent one pretty affordably. Notice in most lists of best coffee makes the Keurig is no where to be found. The Keurig really is a piece of trash. I can see the appeal for some people but for myself.....I must defer Mr. Dikembe Mutombo when I say "Not in my house.". |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 12:25:01 AM EDT
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So glad I wenwent with the oxo recently. Makes great coffee and the stainless carafe insulates well and cleans easier than expected.
Had a double coupon at bed bath and beyond so I'd hold out for a sale, MSRP is more than I'd want to spend normally at 200 |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 12:27:26 AM EDT
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Bunn for multiple cups, French press for 1 or 2.
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Posted: 12/26/2016 12:29:49 AM EDT
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Moccamaster hands down for a drip machine. Best you can get.
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Posted: 12/26/2016 12:43:33 AM EDT
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I vote this. I really like my french press Quote HistoryQuoted:
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20 Dollar French press, $20 coffee grinder, $20 electric kettle. I vote this. I really like my french press Yup. It's even decent with Folgers medium roast. I even like the sludge at the bottom of my cup. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 1:21:47 AM EDT
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OP,
Get a french press if you want great coffee. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 4:27:56 PM EDT
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Okay, recommend a good french press.
Also what about pour over coffee? That seems like a really cost efficient option. I really only make 1-2 cups a day so I don't need a large pot. Thanks, Corey |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 4:31:47 PM EDT
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Okay, recommend a good french press. Also what about pour over coffee? That seems like a really cost efficient option. I really only make 1-2 cups a day so I don't need a large pot. Thanks, Corey Clever dripper is best of both worlds..., French press and pour over. Clever dripper |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 4:34:37 PM EDT
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We just have a cheap 12 cup mr coffee
Works like a champ. Whatever line you go to with water on the carafe, 1/2 the amount of heapin teaspoons for grounds. (6 cups water, 3 t coffee) |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 4:35:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/26/2016 4:40:06 PM EDT
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Bonavita is a great more cost effective alternative to the moccamaster
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Posted: 12/26/2016 4:52:04 PM EDT
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Okay, recommend a good french press. Also what about pour over coffee? That seems like a really cost efficient option. I really only make 1-2 cups a day so I don't need a large pot. Thanks, Corey Pour over: Chemex comes in 3, 6, 8, or 10 cup (5 oz cups) I make one 8 cup pot every morning. 
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Posted: 12/26/2016 4:58:00 PM EDT
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Some of the most wonderful coffee I have had came from a French press. No matter whose method of French press production I follow, (have tried 6-8 different methods) or which kind of coffee I use, I cannot get decent coffee out of my French press at home. So my Keurig coffee machine remains my "go to" coffee maker.
Any suggestions for French press success will be most gratefully accepted. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 5:02:16 PM EDT
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Ditch the french press idea and get an AeroPress.
Similar, but the grounds don't sit in the water releasing bitterness into the coffee. I know no one believes a word I say. Watch the youtube reviews. Don't just take my word for it. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 5:08:18 PM EDT
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Ditch the french press idea and get an AeroPress. Similar, but the grounds don't sit in the water releasing bitterness into the coffee. I know no one believes a word I say. Watch the youtube reviews. Don't just take my word for it. When I use the french press I pour the remainder into a thermos. Nothing is continuing to steep. I heat the water on the stove and heat enough to warm the thermos. I've gone to the Chemex brewer though. Much easier to clean up, no sludge at all in your cup. Filters are available at several places locally. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 5:09:46 PM EDT
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Ditch the french press idea and get an AeroPress. Similar, but the grounds don't sit in the water releasing bitterness into the coffee. I know no one believes a word I say. Watch the youtube reviews. Don't just take my word for it. It's not that nobody believes you, it's just that you're kind of wrong. The scientific method for extracting the oils and flavor from ground coffee is to immerse the ground coffee in water that's approximately 197*-203* for about 4 minutes. The bitterness can come from bad coffee, water that's too hot, or time that's greater than ~4 minutes. That comes not from me, but that's how the experts who buy and grade coffee do it. For actual cupping, prior to auction, they even under roast the beans. Chris |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 5:27:44 PM EDT
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Consumer Reports rated coffee makers, and believe it or not, the $15.00 Mr. Coffee machine topped all the others. I've been using this and grinding my own Colombian beans in a Mr. Coffee grinder, and I make some awesome coffee. You can quickly overthink this thing. Yup. Mr. Coffee and Maxwell House Colombian Supreme is a winner every time. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 5:27:45 PM EDT
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AeroPress
Programmable burr grinder Electric Kettle |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 5:31:42 PM EDT
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For the last 20 years I've used one of two Hamilton Beach Brewstations. The first lasted about 15 years of almost daily use. I thought it failed, but all it really needed was a cleaning. Before I figured that out, I bought a new one. When I cleaned the first one and found out that it worked, I gave it to my paralegal, and it's in use today.
This is the model that does not have a carafe. It has a bar that you press with your mug, and that dispenses the coffee. I think it makes a great pot of coffee. Over the years, I've gone from Eight O'clock French Roast to Italian Dark Roast, to decaf Major Somesillyname from Peet's, which is the closest decaf to Italian Dark Roast I could find. I use water filtered through my Big Berky. I am very satisfied with my coffee. I enjoy what I brew more than restaurants and coffee shops. Some are as good as what I make, but none is better, to me. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 5:47:37 PM EDT
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I like the Cuisinart Grind and Brew.
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Posted: 12/26/2016 5:56:37 PM EDT
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I prefer a good old percolator myself. We're back to a CorningWare percolator and the coffee is great. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 6:13:43 PM EDT
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I have a shitty $15 Mr Coffee (as linked above) at the house that I can't find any fault with. I mean, I want to buy new, cool gadgets and all but this keeps working just fine.
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Posted: 12/26/2016 6:32:46 PM EDT
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20 Dollar French press, $20 coffee grinder, $20 electric kettle. This or perk. Press for quickness |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 6:42:58 PM EDT
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Manual hand grinder, tea pot, Melitta Pour- Over Brewer with Stainless Thermal Carafe
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Posted: 12/26/2016 8:09:08 PM EDT
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What do you all think about this? I don't need the fancy wood band on the Chemex.
This seems to do the same but has what looks like a silicon band. Bodum 11571-01US Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter, 34 oz, Black. Bodum pour over coffee maker Is the metal filter any better or worse than the Chemex filters? Thoughts? Next, what is a good burr grinder? I don't want to spend a ton of money but want a good grind. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 8:18:14 PM EDT
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I have a Bodum Conicle burr coffee grinder
It is one of the few that have a glass container to cut down on static cling when you grind Had ot several years and use it every day The only downside is the grinde time is set in seconds instead of cups so you have to measure once to figure out your time. The conacle burr grinder provides more even grind than a flat plate burr grinder https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0043095WW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482797633&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=bodum&tag=vglnk-c102-20 coffee grinder&dpPl=1&dpID=41rA4B16alL&ref=plSrch&tag=vglnk-c102-20 |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 8:20:54 PM EDT
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Heck, at one point I had an expresso maker with frother so I could have cappuccino. I loved it. I would grind the beans (I did not have a burr grinder) and set the maker to brew every morning when my alarm went off. Thanks, Corey You know the answer. |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 8:28:03 PM EDT
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I love cappuccino, so recommend a good combo unit!
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Posted: 12/26/2016 8:35:33 PM EDT
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The fancy wood band on the chemex keeps the skin on your hand from melting when you pick it up to pour out the liquid goodness inside. It works quite well actually.
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Posted: 12/26/2016 8:57:21 PM EDT
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What do you all think about this? I don't need the fancy wood band on the Chemex. This seems to do the same but has what looks like a silicon band. Bodum 11571-01US Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter, 34 oz, Black. Bodum pour over coffee maker Is the metal filter any better or worse than the Chemex filters? Thoughts? Next, what is a good burr grinder? I don't want to spend a ton of money but want a good grind. The ChemEx paper filters are 20-30% thicker than standard paper filters and do a good job of removing some of the oils that can cause bitterness. In addition, the ChemEx filters are designed to slow the process down, so you get close to that 4 minute immersion time that you want to achieve for the perfect brew. As John said above, the wooden collar keeps your hands from being burned. I have girlie hands and I actually wish the collar was textured, as sometimes the glossy wood feels like it's slipping out of my hand. A great way to brew, since 1941! Chris |
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Posted: 12/26/2016 9:01:34 PM EDT
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When in London, Bond maintains a simple routine. Sitting down to The Times, he breakfasts on two large cups of “very strong coffee, from De Bry in New Oxford Street” brewed in a Chemex coffee maker and an egg served in a dark blue egg cup with a gold ring round the top, boiled for three and a third minutes. There is also wholewheat toast, Jersey butter and a choice of Tiptree ‘Little Scarlet’ strawberry jam, Cooper’s Vintage Oxford marmalade and Norwegian Heather Honey from Fortnum and Mason, served on blue Minton china. Breakfast is prepared by May, his Scottish housekeeper, whose friend supplies the speckled brown eggs from French Marans hens.
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Posted: 12/26/2016 10:07:02 PM EDT
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Based on here and the Youtube, I have given in to trying the Aeropress. So far, so good. At work we use the industrial grade Bunn and drink barrels.
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Posted: 1/1/2017 10:42:20 AM EDT
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I got the clever dripper the other day based on the thread. I must say it works well and I prefer it over the aeropress.
I have an aeropress and it works well, but it's not something I want to do when I first wake up in a groggy state. Also, I like to make a 16 ounce cup and a single press of the coffee does not make a strong enough 16 oz cup for me . I usually press the first batch, then pour the remaining water through the aeropress and use it like a pourover. It seems some people enjoy rituals of sorts; shaving and making coffee seem to come to mind. Call me lazy, but I generally live by the pareto principle. I'm usually willing to settle for 80% of the quality for 20% of the work. The easiest way for me to get a decent cup in the morning is still with a drip maker. I just take the carafe out while it's making and let it steep a few minutes in the filter basket. The anti drip valve in newer coffee makers will hold the water in the basket when the carafe is out. The filter basket will hold exactly 16 ounces of water. The water is not quite enough to be optimum brew temp, but with the right ingredients (freshly ground coffee and good tasting water) it still does a good job for a flip of the switch- better than any K-cup I've tried. |
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Posted: 1/1/2017 10:44:57 AM EDT
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a $20 mr. coffee from Walmart and a decent <$100 burr grinder from Bodum is light-years ahead of a Keurig.
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Posted: 1/1/2017 10:48:39 AM EDT
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The Bunn brand drip makers are fast and make a consistent cup of coffee.
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Posted: 1/8/2017 8:24:47 PM EDT
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Okay, while I want a Chemex I have a hard time thinking that I will spend 15 minutes every workday morning making a single cup of coffee when dogs need to be fed, etc.
I will likely start with a decent burr grinder (I am looking at the Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder for $83). Then likely go with an inexpensive drip coffee maker so I can grind and program it the night before. Eventually, I will get a Chemex for nicer cups of coffee on the weekend. So what is a good inexpensive drip coffee maker? And can I enhance that system by using higher end filters (like the Chemex)? |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 8:29:20 PM EDT
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I like the Cuisinart Grind and Brew. I've had two of them over the last 8-10 years and they do a good job with minimal fuss. |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 8:35:40 PM EDT
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Will that brew as little as 1-2 cups?
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Posted: 1/8/2017 8:42:00 PM EDT
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I use a Keurig and grind my own beans. I've been very happy with it. In all my experience, it isn't the coffee pot, it's the beans and grind that determine how good the coffee is.
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Posted: 1/8/2017 8:47:55 PM EDT
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I do have a Keurig cup that lets me add my own ground beans. I should start using that.
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Posted: 1/8/2017 9:00:15 PM EDT
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$15.00 still works after 12 yrs!
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Posted: 1/8/2017 9:28:29 PM EDT
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You've got this all backwards.
All the benefit of grinding your own coffee goes out the window if you let it sit for 8-10 hours over night. All the volatile compounds in your coffee have evaporated by then. If you're going to grind the night before, buy a $15 programable Mr. Coffee, and call it good. But know that you're still going to get stale, over-extracted, less flavorful coffee, similar to your Keurig. If you only want to make one or two cups of coffee, get an Areopress. Grind, fill, wait four minutes, plunge. Takes 6 minutes, tops, and four of those are spent waiting for the coffee to brew. You're running into the classic Fast/Cheap/Quality issue here. If you want to have quality coffee at home, and don't want to spend the cost of a nice AR on an espresso machine, you're going to have to invest more time and energy into making your coffee than throwing pre-ground Folgers into a drip coffee machine. Of course, this all depends on your definition of quality. If you like bitter, over-extracted coffee, more power to you... Just know most people aren't going to take you up on the offer of coffee when you come over. |
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Posted: 1/10/2017 1:10:16 AM EDT
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Okay, while I want a Chemex I have a hard time thinking that I will spend 15 minutes every workday morning making a single cup of coffee when dogs need to be fed, etc. I will likely start with a decent burr grinder (I am looking at the Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder for $83). Then likely go with an inexpensive drip coffee maker so I can grind and program it the night before. Eventually, I will get a Chemex for nicer cups of coffee on the weekend. So what is a good inexpensive drip coffee maker? And can I enhance that system by using higher end filters (like the Chemex)? Use a cheap Mr Coffee. Pour in filtered water and turn on pot. Push button to grind beans. Throw freshly ground beans in basket and close lid. If you want it a little better, pull the carafe out for a couple of minutes and the coffee will steep in the basket. You can pour water in the night before, but don't grind your beans until you're ready to brew. Its a push of the button. It will be 80% as good as those guys that hand grind and use a thermometer to get the perfect water temp, and better than any mass market pre ground coffee. I own and have tried aeropress, french press, and recently a clever dripper. All have their good points but this will remain my daily method because of speed and ease. |
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Posted: 1/10/2017 1:12:26 AM EDT
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I use a Breville Burr grinder and a Technivorm Moccamaster with a thermal carafe for my morning coffee. It's been a good setup for the past four years and I'd buy the same thing again if anything needed to be replaced. But, there aren't any automatic features with the brewer. +1 for Breville burr grinder |
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Posted: 1/10/2017 1:23:00 AM EDT
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French press
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Posted: 1/10/2017 2:52:26 AM EDT
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20 Dollar French press, $20 coffee grinder, $20 electric kettle. TPNI !
El Cheapo Ikea French press is just as good as a more expensive Bodum brand. |
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Posted: 1/13/2017 10:23:45 PM EDT
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I have a Technivorm ($300) and a Cuisinart grinder ($50) and generally use beans that are about $1.50/ounce. It's not cheap but it's worth it.
My brewing process: Fill water reservoir, put paper filter in basket, set mug beneath basket and hit power button. Weigh out 16 grams of coffee, throw it in the grinder, grind and then measure 15 grams of ground coffee. By this time, the brew cycle is done so I re-fill the reservoir, add coffee to the now wet basket, empty my mug and put it back under the basket and hit power again. About 2-3 minutes later, I have a delicious cup of hot coffee. This process gives me an already warmed up machine, brewing into a pre-wetted and heated filter/basket and brewing into an already heated mug. Believe it or not, it makes a difference. Temperature is critical when it comes to coffee and that's why most cheap drip machines fall short. They don't get the coffee anywhere near the required 195-205 degrees. Pre-heating everything ensures the hot water doesn't lose much temperature at it goes thru the brew cycle and results in a cup that is too hot to immediately drink. |
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Posted: 1/13/2017 10:37:15 PM EDT
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20 Dollar French press, $20 coffee grinder, $20 electric kettle. Boom. /Thread |
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Posted: 1/15/2017 3:09:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryHow does this compare as an alternative to the Technivorm Moccamaster? The Moccamaster does not have an internal grinder it seems. So if I didn't want to let the ground coffee sit all night I would have to grind it before brewing (i.e., no programming it to have it brewed when I wake up). I am realizing that by the time I get the Chemex and grinder, I am close in price to the Capresso machine. I am also realizing that I am not going to want to screw around with the Chemex for 15 minutes on a workday just to get one cup of coffee, so I am leaning toward spending more money on a nice drip machine. Thanks, Corey |
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Posted: 1/15/2017 3:14:55 PM EDT
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20 Dollar French press, $20 coffee grinder, $20 electric kettle. This. |
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