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Any fanciers? Just made a cup for the first time, used Coconut oil instead of their house stuff. Tasty but that might just be the butter talking.
 
I have been drinking Peets for a while. I'd like to try some alternatives though.
 
That writeup sounds a bit like Al Gore attempting to address nutritional issues.
 
Sounds like a lot of work for a cuppa joe. But I'd like to try it once.

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I got one of these things for Christmas:
http://www.bialetti.com/coffee/stovetop/moka-express-c-1_7_22.html

It makes some interesting coffee. I don't know what it's really supposed to taste like, but I imagine it's supposed to be served in tiny little European cups vs American mugs.
 
Matthew said:
Sounds like a lot of work for a cuppa joe. But I'd like to try it once.

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I got one of these things for Christmas:
http://www.bialetti.com/coffee/stovetop/moka-express-c-1_7_22.html

It makes some interesting coffee. I don't know what it's really supposed to taste like, but I imagine it's supposed to be served in tiny little European cups vs American mugs.
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That is what I use. It isn't quite espresso but it is close. I brew and drink a large cup at a time. If yours is aluminum it takes a while for the metal taste to go away.
 
ClimbnSink said:
That is what I use. It isn't quite espresso but it is close. I brew and drink a large cup at a time. If yours is aluminum it takes a while for the metal taste to go away.
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It's aluminum. It was a Christmas present. It's had about 6-8 brews run through it by now. It's really a very interesting piece of thermodynamic engineering. You put water in the bottom, coffee in the center, and leave the top empty. Put the whole thing directly on the stove and wait. Steam builds pressure in the lower chaber that forces hot water through the grounds into the upper chamber. Because of the design, the water only goes through the grounds once and doesn't steep them like a French press will.

For small batches, I also like the AeroPress.

http://aerobie.com/products/aeropress.htm
 
Buddy of mine tried it with mixed results. Seems like a lot of calories for coffee.
 
Matthew said:
Sounds like a lot of work for a cuppa joe. But I'd like to try it once.

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I got one of these things for Christmas:
http://www.bialetti.com/coffee/stovetop/moka-express-c-1_7_22.html

It makes some interesting coffee. I don't know what it's really supposed to taste like, but I imagine it's supposed to be served in tiny little European cups vs American mugs.
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Yeah, I always keep them around on boats as a back up to the espresso machines. That I can set it on the stove and walk away is a great feature.
 
Cpt_Kirk said:
I wouldn't call myself a fancier, but I'm somewhat into it.

This makes some of the best coffee I've ever had at home. My dad has a roaster and does the entire process. I just stick roasted beans in my magic bullet.

http://bodum.bodum.com/us/en-us/shop/detail/1208-01US4/
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:nono: If you have the luxury of freshly roasted beans don't torture them with a blade. You will get better grind size and consistency with a burr grinder. The Gaggia MDF or Rancilio Rocky grinders both do a great job.
http://www.wholelattelove.com/categories/grinders?brand=Gaggia
http://www.wholelattelove.com/products/rancilio-rocky-doserless-coffee-grinder
 
I guess Folger's through a Bunn won't get me into this clique. :(
 
Best coffee I ever had was just grounds boiled in a pot over a campfire early in the morning Elk hunting.
 
I hang around some Italians and they love those things. It does OK, but I usually cut it with water (1/2). I have a Saeco fully automatic at home and my dad just gave me his old roaster (not really old, but he bought a new one). I bought a Verissimo to use at my GF house and makes the crema, like the Saeco, but the pods are pricy.
 
txflyer said:
I guess Folger's through a Bunn won't get me into this clique. :(
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Thats what we have at the office. I get asked to make coffee only once. I put two bags of coffee in the filter. (there is room for it so might as well put two) Now I know some people like sugar so I put a cup of sugar in. That doesn't seem to work so I put a spoon of salt with a spoon of pepper. Then I put the plastic spoon in as well. It there is any Tobasco I put some of that in also. Just to be sure, I run it through the filter twice.

Why won't they ask me to make coffee anymore...??? :confused::confused::confused:

If you haven't guessed by now, I am not a coffee drinker. :rofl:
 
Best coffee ever is brewed in a good old fashioned stainless steel perculator that has all stainless internal parts, no aluminum allowed.
 
I don't have any coconut oil on hand, so I tried this with kerrygold butter, my regular drip coffee, and an immersion mixer. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't inspiring, either.

Tried it again with moka pot espresso and was a home run.
 
txflyer said:
I guess Folger's through a Bunn won't get me into this clique. :(
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It'll get me heartburn, Folgers always did for some reason. Good coffee and Glass Panels are really similar, once you have them, it's a pretty unsatisfying experience to go back, but it gets the job done if you must.

The Bunn machine isn't awful really, especially if a pot empties quickly. There are better already ground (or use the store grinder) than Folgers that greatly enhance the taste experience. Grab a can of Illy with the red label, it's nice and the cans are handy. Lavazza is another good Italian brand, several grades to choose, I like Gold, Caribou has Obsidean.
 
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Turkish coffee is an interesting experience, "Filters? We don't need no stinkin' filters!"

If anyone ever hands you one and tells you to 'bottoms up', they are setting you up. :rofl:

It's pretty tasty though if you are careful with the sludge slug.
 
Henning said:
Turkish coffee is an interesting experience, "Filters? We don't need no stinkin' filters!"

If anyone ever hands you one and tells you to 'bottoms up', they are setting you up. :rofl:

It's pretty tasty though if you are careful with the sludge slug.
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Good to the last drop, but not the drop after that.:yes: Highly recommended just heed the warning...
 
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