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    Default Coffee - how do you brew?

    Just had to order a new coffee maker. We had been using a Meliita Grind and Brew that I loved. Good coffee, could use whole beans, and set it to start automatically. It broke, and they don't make them anymore, so I just had to order a Cuisinart Grind and Brew.

    While we have been waiting, I am using the old french press. Not a bad way to go either, though I prefer good drip coffee.

    How do you brew?
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    I've been using an electric percolator for many years. It's really fast (a cup a minute) and makes really hot coffee.

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    We have drip coffee makers at the office and Casa Krashpad. At work we use the pre-ground packets. At home we sometimes fresh grind whole beans (we have a separate grinder) but more often use pre-ground coffee.

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    I have lots of tips on my coffee website - www.bestcoffeenews.com !

    Use good quality coffee, freshly roasted and freshly ground
    Use fresh, clean, cold water. Filtered or bottled water works well, but avoid distilled or softened water.
    The grind chosen must be of the correct fineness for the chosen brewing method.
    The pot should be cleaned and warm.
    Make only enough coffee for your immediate needs. The coffee will deteriorate if you keep it too long. Avoid reheating coffee, it just doesn't taste the same.
    Avoid boiling brewed coffee - it is a sure way to spoil the coffee.
    Use approximately 70 grams of coffee per litre of water.
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    Several months back I bought a programmable Cuisinart coffee pot. It died just after the warranty ran out (took 45 minutes to brew a half pot). I then bought some other expensive brand of programmable coffee pot (can't recall what brand) and it was DOA, never worked.

    Figuring that multiple function electronics are just too much for Chinese manufacturing capabilities, I went to WalMart and bought a simple, on/off, made in China, Mr. Coffee pot for $16.00. Has worked like a charm going on 6-months now. I load it up the night before and simply push the button in the morning.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert
    I have lots of tips on my coffee website - www.bestcoffeenews.com !

    Use good quality coffee, freshly roasted and freshly ground
    Use fresh, clean, cold water. Filtered or bottled water works well, but avoid distilled or softened water.
    The grind chosen must be of the correct fineness for the chosen brewing method.
    The pot should be cleaned and warm.
    Make only enough coffee for your immediate needs. The coffee will deteriorate if you keep it too long. Avoid reheating coffee, it just doesn't taste the same.
    Avoid boiling brewed coffee - it is a sure way to spoil the coffee.
    Use approximately 70 grams of coffee per litre of water.
    LOL!! I did not know or forgot you had a coffee site. I knew you loved coffee!

    Blooz, I hope this one is better. I considered going with a basic pot and grinding each time (I like grinding it fresh) but I really liked the convenience of just pouring the beans and water in and it doing the rest in the morning. If it takes a long time to brew, I will send it back and get a new grinder (that died a while back too) and a melitta style filter basic pot.
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    I actually never started drinking coffee, and I still don't. I feel kind of weird and sometimes disconnected from society, not drinking coffee. Still, I figure it's not necessarily a bad thing.

    I did drink soda for a number of years to get some caffeine, but recently I gave that up too, and it hasn't been too bad transition-wise.

    Coffee seems like a fun hobby, but I just never really had a need to start.
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    We use a French Press. Brew 4 cups every morning, which is enough for 1 mug for me 1 mug for the wife.

    I use half and half or heavy cream, and 1T. ground coffee per cup in the press. Brew for 4 minutes.

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    LOL, I am disappointed, as I expected some folks to come and provide a dissertation on proper grinding methods, (expensive) hardware, and details on the all-important pour..!


    Edit to clarify: I just heard, or read about the above, I do not practice any of it.
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    I use whatever coffee is on sale, and pre ground for drip machines, so that's blasphemy, I'm sure.

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    On the wagon ... instant decaf for me ... (ducking)
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    I use a basic Mr. Coffee that I had all through college. I like my coffee efficient. Quick and dark.

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    Half-Caf drip grind through a De’Longhi coffee maker. Black. Nothing special.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sunvalleylaw
    LOL!! I did not know or forgot you had a coffee site. I knew you loved coffee!

    Blooz, I hope this one is better. I considered going with a basic pot and grinding each time (I like grinding it fresh) but I really liked the convenience of just pouring the beans and water in and it doing the rest in the morning. If it takes a long time to brew, I will send it back and get a new grinder (that died a while back too) and a melitta style filter basic pot.
    I have a 20 year old Krupps electric grinder too, but I only use it with "special" coffee. I buy the 40oz bag of whole bean Starbucks French Roast at BJ's wholesale. They have a grinder right there in the store, so I just grind it up before bringing it home. The finest setting called "Turkish" works best, I've found. It seems to capture more of the flavor than a coarser grind does.

    I was really disappointed in, and quite miffed with, the "bigger name" machines I bought. It's a shame that Krupps, Braun, Cuisinart, Melitta, et al, choose to live off their reputations for quality as they sell inferior products made in China and Mexico. Sadly, it's life in the 21st century...
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    I usually have the alarm clockable grind+brew kind but at the office or when i am not making lots of cofffee: these things are simple as anything and cheap. grind coffee, boil water, pour through (once? twice? three times? ) it will ... be very strong. and delicious. :-)


    http://www.espresso-machines-and-cof...fee-maker.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by Monkus
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    Monkus just switch over to Ganga Tea, you'll be Sumi
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    Mr. Coffee makes mine.
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    I agree 100% with Robert on coffee preferences. I actually got into roasting my own coffee. It's definitely a cheap option once you get the stuff.

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    My preferred brewing method is with a burr grinder and an aeropress or clever coffee dripper

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    Quote Originally Posted by Commodore 64
    We use a French Press. Brew 4 cups every morning, which is enough for 1 mug for me 1 mug for the wife.

    I use half and half or heavy cream, and 1T. ground coffee per cup in the press. Brew for 4 minutes.

    This. A clean press and your favorite bean blend,not too fine of grind.Coffee heaven!

    You got to look around for beans though,support your local roaster and he may make you a blend and name it after you!
    They call my blend Stiff Blend after my band. 60% Sumatra ,40% Kenya, pretty dark but not esspreso dark.YUMMY!

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