hamerhead Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Last go-round, the Cuisinart Brew Central was a top choice around here. It's been a few years - what's the scoop (get it?) on the latest coffeemakers?
JGale Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 http://aerobie.com/Products/aeropress.htmis what I have been using for the past two years. Also, I got Fineman to help me record a commercial for one.
Tres Aardvarks Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 The French press I used to take on the road broke a while back. I should replace it with one of these!
JohnnyB Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I have been taking my Aeropress on the road for four years now. If the hotel room has a microwave and decent cups, I can make better coffee than I can buy pretty much anywhere. Why, here I am making a cup right now!
velorush Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Either of the above two! The problem with every coffee maker I've owned and every one I've tried at someone else's place is the dang water is just too hot! Tannins leeching out everywhere - bitter! bitter! bitter! I don't drink a lot of coffee (I have an unquenchable sencha jones) but when I do, the French press is where I turn. JohnnyB's Aeropress is a superior variation on that theme - both provide complete control of water temperature! [/rant]
specialk Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Bunn Velocity Brewer:https://homecatalog.bunn.com/product/Home-Catalog-US/BREWERS/MULTI-CUP/10-cup-Velocity-Brew-BT-Thermal-When-you-want-coffee-NOW-with-a-thermal-carafe-38200-0016Can't beat it, pure and simple.
JohnnyB Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Either of the above two! The problem with every coffee maker I've owned and every one I've tried at someone else's place is the dang water is just too hot! Tannins leeching out everywhere - bitter! bitter! bitter! I don't drink a lot of coffee (I have an unquenchable sencha jones) but when I do, the French press is where I turn. JohnnyB's Aeropress is a superior variation on that theme - both provide complete control of water temperature! [/rant] I owe my appreciation for the Aeropress to SteveB, who enthusiastically recommended it the last time this topic came up. Aeropress recommends having the water at about 190 deg. I used an electric kettle to automatically heat the water in the morning. I got mine at Costco for $19.99. They're as much as double elsewhere. Of course, when the kettle is finished the water is at 212 deg. F, so I pour an Aeropress's worth of water into a glass measuring pitcher which has the ground coffee in it. Within seconds the water temp has dropped to around 190 and is ready to stir, decant, and press. Comes out perfect every time.
velorush Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Of course, when the kettle is finished the water is at 212 deg. F, so I pour an Aeropress's worth of water into a glass measuring pitcher which has the ground coffee in it. Within seconds the water temp has dropped to around 190 and is ready to stir, decant, and press. Comes out perfect every time. That's very close to how I brew tea each morning. Boil water, pour water into the cup that will eventually hold the tea - that heats the cup so the tea stays warm, but also reduces the water temperature. I'm looking for around 165° F for sencha, 195° (or less) for Chinese green or oolong teas (No thermometers: I've been at this for over a decade, so I gauge temperature by how hot the handle is on the cup ). Pour the water into the tea pot and steep for the requisite time. Serve in the now warm cup. Lest you think I came up with this brilliant means for regulating water temperature, I got it years ago off of the back of an Itoen package (the pictures were the only thing I understood as this was before Itoen established a stateside presence so everything else was written completely in Kanji).
Bloozguy Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Last go-round, the Cuisinart Brew Central was a top choice around here. It's been a few years - what's the scoop (get it?) on the latest coffeemakers?Our 12-cup Cuisinart Brew Central bit the bullet a few months ago (after about 8 or 9 years of use). We found a 14-cup Cuisinart Extreme Brew in our local Goodwill store for $14.99 and it's been chugging along fine. Both of these are great for having a pot ready when you wake up in the morning, but we still have a Bodum French Press for those times we want a serious cup of joe.
hamerhead Posted July 9, 2015 Author Posted July 9, 2015 Being more of a grab-a-quick-cup-before-work kinda guy, I just got a programmable Cuisinart.Maybe once I retire I can kick back and enjoy a good cup of mud. Those press dealies look interesting.....
JES1680 Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 I've had one of these for a few years. IMO it is THE best drip maker. My wife has never liked coffee until I got this. Technivorm Moccamaster. Spendy but very high quality and a taste that is really unbelievable.
SteveB Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Either of the above two! The problem with every coffee maker I've owned and every one I've tried at someone else's place is the dang water is just too hot! Tannins leeching out everywhere - bitter! bitter! bitter! I don't drink a lot of coffee (I have an unquenchable sencha jones) but when I do, the French press is where I turn. JohnnyB's Aeropress is a superior variation on that theme - both provide complete control of water temperature! [/rant] I owe my appreciation for the Aeropress to SteveB, who enthusiastically recommended it the last time this topic came up. Aeropress recommends having the water at about 190 deg. I used an electric kettle to automatically heat the water in the morning. I got mine at Costco for $19.99. They're as much as double elsewhere. Of course, when the kettle is finished the water is at 212 deg. F, so I pour an Aeropress's worth of water into a glass measuring pitcher which has the ground coffee in it. Within seconds the water temp has dropped to around 190 and is ready to stir, decant, and press. Comes out perfect every time. I still use Aeropress. I use a Zojirushi hot pot set at 190 to keep hot water constantly available. I use one at work too, in that case I just use the hot water tap from our coffee maker.
Hfan Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 As I am always broke from bad GAS I use a Mr Coffee. Damn carafes break about once a year.
Michael_B Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Interesting thread. I thought I was kind of fussy about my coffee, but in reading this, I realize that I'm really just fussy about the strength of the coffee (it has to have enough grounds). I had no idea that water, too hot, negatively effects the taste.I like the convenience and volume of a drip machine with a hot plate. The last cup that I drink in the morning may be burned mud, but that usually indicates that I've already been drinking too much for too long and it's time to get to work.
Disturber Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I've had one of these for a few years. IMO it is THE best drip maker. My wife has never liked coffee until I got this. Technivorm Moccamaster. Spendy but very high quality and a taste that is really unbelievable. You can never do wrong with a Moccamaster. I have the KB741, and we have it here at the office. Excellent coffee maker: German maker BOSCH makes some good coffee machines as well. They change models often, so I don't know which models they make now, but they ususally get a good rating in tests.
BadgerDave Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 We got a Nespresso Vertuoline as a gift a couple of months ago. Really convenient and a good variety of coffee and espresso pods. The coffee is pretty good once you scoop off that creepy foam on the top.
Stike Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 I use my Aeropress almost everyday, really easy and really good. Cleanup is much easier than a French press.
JohnnyB Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 I use my Aeropress almost everyday, really easy and really good. Cleanup is much easier than a French press. I just ordered a GoldTone reusable filter disk for my Aeropress.. My experience with automatic drip coffeemakers is that the paper filter takes some of the flavor out; I used to have a goldtone filter for my Bosch coffeemaker for the same reason. We'll see.
maggieo Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Another vote for the Aeropress and the Nespresso!! Coffee Is Good, January 03, 2015 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr My Afternoon Cuppa, November 05, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
Toadroller Posted July 28, 2015 Posted July 28, 2015 I have a Peavey modelling coffee maker. It's really just heated sewer water, but in double-blind tests, experts can't tell the difference.Much better than the Line 6 pods.
hamerhead Posted July 28, 2015 Author Posted July 28, 2015 You mean it promises you a cup of coffee, but then shuts down and moves brewing to China?
JohnnyB Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I use my Aeropress almost everyday, really easy and really good. Cleanup is much easier than a French press. I just ordered a GoldTone reusable filter disk for my Aeropress.. My experience with automatic drip coffeemakers is that the paper filter takes some of the flavor out; I used to have a goldtone filter for my Bosch coffeemaker for the same reason. We'll see. Followup: I took delivery of the GoldTone disk and have been using it instead of paper filters ever since. It does exactly what I hoped--coffee tastes richer and it wakes me up in a pleasant and agreeable manner. With the paper filter, it tasted good and clean (but not as rich), but sometimes it made me want to go back to bed. Also, with holes instead of a paper barrier, the coffee falls through easier and is easier to press. You also get a little fine residue in the bottom of the cup. Neither has a negative effect, and there is a definite improvement in the taste because of what it lets through. I noticed that the coffee comes out cooler than it had with the paper filter. I then slightly adjusted my routine (i.e., pre-heated the coffee mug and pressed directly into it) and now the temp is just fine. I bought my GoldTone when Amazon had it marked down to six bucks and change. Right now it's $9.95 but still worth it. If you decide to go with a permanent re-usable filter, get the GoldTone. The GoldTone is a finely perforated thin, flat disk. Other brands are fine steel mesh. The mesh ones require a border to keep the edges from snagging or unraveling. This makes the filter too thick, according to several user reviews, where the thickness made it difficult if not impossible to screw the filter holder on snugly. By contrast, the GoldTone is very thin, and since it's a self-contained perforated disc, it's sturdy and needs no containment collar. Also, grounds don't accumulate the way they do on mesh.
Armitage Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 I did a tour of a coffee plantation in Costa Rica and the favorite question is always "How do I make my dark roast coffee less bitter and less acidic?" and the answer is don't buy dark roast. For some reason people in North America think dark roast is in some way special, it's the same beans simply roasted a bit longer and/or at a higher temperature. I prefer a light or medium roast peaberry coffee myself.You can buy really nice coffees direct too... http://costaricacoffeeshop.com/english/roaster/coopedota-cafe-dota
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