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#60 by TheSlyBear on 21 Oct, 2012 12:41
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For me, it's a French press.
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#61 by tomcj2 on 21 Oct, 2012 14:26
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A few months ago I bought a De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker. I went from drinking between 6 and 8 cups of regular coffee to 2 espressos a day. I grind my own beans, and have been experimenting with different blends. I have decided that I like the lighter blends; less bitter and they have more caffeine. I normally buy whatever is on sale. and I cannot tell the difference between the taste of the $6/lb and the $15/lb brands. Since I switched to espresso I find regular coffee bland and uninteresting. I have actually reduced the amount of coffee beans that I buy by well over half.
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#62 by Slyfive on 24 Oct, 2012 15:31
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I either use a french press or an italian stovetop (the aforementioned 'moka pot'). just had a great coffe this morning with a very spicy breakfast, I'm sure you can relate to this one Bear but coffee after spicy food is amazing, a little added chutzpah.
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#63 by mrzed on 26 Oct, 2012 06:42
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Trader Joe's dark French Roast this morning.
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#64 by Slynito on 26 Oct, 2012 12:28
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Loved using the French Press for years with fresh ground beans, great invention. But lately I've pulled out the old percolator from my camping gear and make it like Daddy used to. Makes the whole house smell like breakfast time.
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#65 by tomgallagher on 26 Oct, 2012 13:23
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I haven't used one of those aluminium things with the glass bubble on top for years.
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#66 by Slynito on 26 Oct, 2012 18:18
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We don't do aluminum anymore, Tom. It's a nice stainless steel job with the lil' glass jobber on top....and if'n you listen close it plays that perkin' song.
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#67 by theman on 26 Oct, 2012 18:27
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We don't do aluminum anymore, Tom. It's a nice stainless steel job with the lil' glass jobber on top....and if'n you listen close it plays that perkin' song.
I still have this little camping pot (lol aluminum) that I set it on the electric stove. Had it out on a homemade fire so it is black , but good coffee. Someday when I get rich and famous , gonna get me one of those thar. K pots, gotta watch the old B/P ! But do enjoy my Joe !
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#68 by tomgallagher on 27 Oct, 2012 06:32
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We don't do aluminum anymore, Tom. It's a nice stainless steel job with the lil' glass jobber on top....and if'n you listen close it plays that perkin' song.
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#69 by tomgallagher on 27 Oct, 2012 06:36
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We don't do aluminum anymore, Tom. It's a nice stainless steel job with the lil' glass jobber on top....and if'n you listen close it plays that perkin' song.
I still have this little camping pot (lol aluminum) that I set it on the electric stove. Had it out on a homemade fire so it is black , but good coffee. Someday when I get rich and famous , gonna get me one of those thar. K pots, gotta watch the old B/P ! But do enjoy my Joe !
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#70 by Slynito on 27 Oct, 2012 06:51
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Tom, will be need'n some strong coffee when you are hunkerin' down during the storm that's supposed to hit in a couple days...I sure don't envy y'all. Wish you luck.
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#71 by tomgallagher on 27 Oct, 2012 08:42
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Tom, will be need'n some strong coffee when you are hunkerin' down during the storm that's supposed to hit in a couple days...I sure don't envy y'all. Wish you luck.
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#72 by theman on 29 Oct, 2012 11:30
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Coffee is strong and black. Been grinding my beans again. Must say it sure does make a big difference.
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#73 by Slynito on 29 Oct, 2012 13:19
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I agree...grinding those ol' beans does make a better cup of coffee. And which ever way you choose to cook it you got to have boiling water, preferably 100* (212*f).
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#74 by TheSlyBear on 29 Oct, 2012 13:23
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I'll disagree, Slynito. The actual optimal temperature for the water differs across different brewing methods.
For a French press, for example, 200ºF is best. Any hotter, and undesirable bitter components of the beans are leeched out into the brew.