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I just bought a vacuum coffee maker. Nothing fancy just want to try it. I normally buy my Coffee from Starbucks which is only walking distance from where I live. Happy brewing.Levi
I would suggest either a french press or a melitta-style drip filter. These both make adequate american-style coffee and are cheap.If you prefer a somewhat more robust, european style of coffee, then I would suggest a bialetti stovetop coffee maker.
Haven't read this topic lately, so I am chiming in.You can't extract all the oils without forcing steam through the grounds, so you can't get all the flavor either. But I can't drink espresso - it bothers my stomach, whereas drip or press coffee does not, for some reason. I can only assume it is some of the extra oils that espresso method yields. The beans are the same.Paper filters will absorb some of the oils and flavor, no way around that. You can get unbleached filters but they still absorb.I have been using french press (Bodun) for several years now. Home roasted of course No increase in bad cholestrol for me (my edocrinologist says that its 95% genetic anyway). Last month I ordered 2 replacement glass carafes and 4 screens. Not bad for all the years I have been using the 2 french presses. I bought one for home and one for work originally.Now you can get UNBREAKABLE carafe french presses! Also you can get stainless steel french presses, but I like to see what I'm doing Also you can now get a double walled french press - a vacum carafe. Its about $80 but may be a good idea for some. I use a double walled coffee cup instead.I just use a $20 blade grinder. I grind it a little course for the french press, probably doesn't matter much for the flavor compared to the freshness of the roast itself when using the french press method.
You can't extract all the oils without forcing steam through the grounds, so you can't get all the flavor either. But I can't drink espresso - it bothers my stomach, whereas drip or press coffee does not, for some reason. I can only assume it is some of the extra oils that espresso method yields. The beans are the same.
get yourself a burr grinder; the improvement is substantial. having the bean ground a single time, and not re-ground - which is what happens when you use a blade grinder - makes a big difference.
I just use a $20 blade grinder. I grind it a little course for the french press, probably doesn't matter much for the flavor compared to the freshness of the roast itself when using the french press method.
So I purchased an Aeropress coffee maker based on what was said in this thread and it's a winner. So far it's been 5 for 5 making delicious cups of coffee. It's easy to use and low maintenance, a little heavy on the amount of coffee needed (like the French Press), and the produced coffee could be hotter. Otherwise, really tastey without the bitterness or burnt flavor you get with drip machines. So far it's been more consistent than my french press was. Add me to the recommending group.I've used cheap drip machines, Vacuum coffee maker (too much trouble and not better than a french press), and the Bodum French Press (mine broke-they're fragile but make a decent cup of java), and percolators (good cup of coffee but also a little more cleaning than I want). So far, the aeropress may be my favorite. If only it could make a whole pot of coffee at once.Also, I've been drinking a new brand of coffee lately. Costco's Kirkland Signature Ground Organic Blend Medium Roast (roasted by Starbucks). I'm generally not a Starbucks fan (too bitter) and I almost always buy beans that I grind. It's really pretty good in a smooth Dunkin Donuts sort of way. For under $5/lb, I can also recommend it.Joe
regarding coffee from costco, i have never tried the starbucks stuff, cuz i am not a big fan, but the signature coffees they have, have always been good, imo.
Novice coffee drinker here. I'm thinking about purchasing a simple maker to brew a cup or two in the morning. Looking for something simple and easy to clean which requires no electricity. There seems to be a million different contraptions out there that all claim to make the best cup o joe. Thoughts? I live alone and only drink 1-2 cups in the morning, so I don't need anything too big.
Quote from: PhishPhan on 19 Jan 2009, 04:06 pmNovice coffee drinker here. I'm thinking about purchasing a simple maker to brew a cup or two in the morning. Looking for something simple and easy to clean which requires no electricity. There seems to be a million different contraptions out there that all claim to make the best cup o joe. Thoughts? I live alone and only drink 1-2 cups in the morning, so I don't need anything too big.I would suggest a Technivorm Moccamaster.I've had thermos and non-thermos models for 15 years (And my family before that) and can highly recommend them.Solid, durable, easy part replacement.PLUS, it makes the best drip coffee (Which is all I drink)Pricey, yes. But in this case, you DO get what you pay for.I've had the KBG 741 (Or the KBS -- S for silver)Currently I have the KBTS 741. I rather like making it into a thermos instead of a glass caraf.Some links:http://coffeegeek.com/reviews/drip/technivormmoccamasterhttp://www.technivorm.com/http://www.technivorm-us.com/
Quote from: jermmd on 6 Aug 2009, 02:13 pmSo I purchased an Aeropress coffee maker based on what was said in this thread and it's a winner. So far it's been 5 for 5 making delicious cups of coffee. It's easy to use and low maintenance, a little heavy on the amount of coffee needed (like the French Press), and the produced coffee could be hotter. Otherwise, really tastey without the bitterness or burnt flavor you get with drip machines. So far it's been more consistent than my french press was. Add me to the recommending group.I've used cheap drip machines, Vacuum coffee maker (too much trouble and not better than a french press), and the Bodum French Press (mine broke-they're fragile but make a decent cup of java), and percolators (good cup of coffee but also a little more cleaning than I want). So far, the aeropress may be my favorite. If only it could make a whole pot of coffee at once.Also, I've been drinking a new brand of coffee lately. Costco's Kirkland Signature Ground Organic Blend Medium Roast (roasted by Starbucks). I'm generally not a Starbucks fan (too bitter) and I almost always buy beans that I grind. It's really pretty good in a smooth Dunkin Donuts sort of way. For under $5/lb, I can also recommend it.JoeJoe,Thanks for the recommendations for the coffee. I've been looking for something lately that's not too expensive yet good. I used to think that Starbucks had the best coffee, but after having several people point out the bitterness to me, I also agree that it's too bitter. That Aeropress looks interesting. At less than $30, I have to give that a try.