View entire thread: Our Starbucks Barsita Aroma just died... Couple questions!!
Posted by PinkRose on 2008-03-23 09:16:26 Post Subject:
Hello,
I just saw your posting. Did you buy a new coffee maker yet?
I'm not familiar with the Cuisinart Brew Central, but I know Cuisinart makes good coffee makers.
I have a Cuisinart Grind and Brew with a thermal carafe. It grinds the coffee beans right before making the coffee. It's the frestest and most flavorful way to make coffee. It heats the water to the correct temperature for making good coffee. Plus, the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for at least two hours... maybe it's even longer. We we usually drink it all by then.
The prices have gone down on the Cuisinart Grind and Brew. Check the Internet, and you'll see the difference in prices. I've seen the same machine for less than $100 advertised in the Sunday Sears flier. I paid $199 a couple of years ago at Macys. I have no complaints about my coffee maker.
Rose
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Posted by PinkRose on 2008-03-23 09:16:26 Post Subject:
Hello,
I just saw your posting. Did you buy a new coffee maker yet?
I'm not familiar with the Cuisinart Brew Central, but I know Cuisinart makes good coffee makers.
I have a Cuisinart Grind and Brew with a thermal carafe. It grinds the coffee beans right before making the coffee. It's the frestest and most flavorful way to make coffee. It heats the water to the correct temperature for making good coffee. Plus, the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for at least two hours... maybe it's even longer. We we usually drink it all by then.
The prices have gone down on the Cuisinart Grind and Brew. Check the Internet, and you'll see the difference in prices. I've seen the same machine for less than $100 advertised in the Sunday Sears flier. I paid $199 a couple of years ago at Macys. I have no complaints about my coffee maker.
Rose
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View entire thread: My husband bought me a J-C E8 from Williams Sonoma for Xmas
Posted by illinigirl on 2005-12-15 14:44:45 Post Subject: My husband bought me a J-C E8 from Williams Sonoma for Xmas
he bought it for me to have coffee at the touch of a button. Since it was a gift, I hadn't researched what I gather are called 'super-autos' before. I see a number of mixed reviews.
Up until now I've been a drip coffee drinker, not much espresso, but I do buy latte's from coffeeshops, so I can see that I will get more use out of the machine than just regular coffee (which I guess they call crema coffee).
Here are my questions, mainly revolving around the negative things I've now read about the E8:
does anyone know the actual brewing temperature of this machine? I read somewhere 182 degrees but it didn't specify if this was the temp in the cup or the actual brew temperature. Based on my limited coffee knowledge I understand 182 would be too low to brew good coffee.
What is the taste difference between the 'crema coffee' and drip coffee? I am satisfied with my current drip coffee taste, though I don't like my machine (Cuisinart Grind and Brew). I really like my coffee and I'm afraid of a big taste difference with the different brew style.
any other comments about this machine? My husband really tried to please me with this, and it's quite pricey so I really want it to work out.
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Posted by illinigirl on 2005-12-15 14:44:45 Post Subject: My husband bought me a J-C E8 from Williams Sonoma for Xmas
he bought it for me to have coffee at the touch of a button. Since it was a gift, I hadn't researched what I gather are called 'super-autos' before. I see a number of mixed reviews.
Up until now I've been a drip coffee drinker, not much espresso, but I do buy latte's from coffeeshops, so I can see that I will get more use out of the machine than just regular coffee (which I guess they call crema coffee).
Here are my questions, mainly revolving around the negative things I've now read about the E8:
does anyone know the actual brewing temperature of this machine? I read somewhere 182 degrees but it didn't specify if this was the temp in the cup or the actual brew temperature. Based on my limited coffee knowledge I understand 182 would be too low to brew good coffee.
What is the taste difference between the 'crema coffee' and drip coffee? I am satisfied with my current drip coffee taste, though I don't like my machine (Cuisinart Grind and Brew). I really like my coffee and I'm afraid of a big taste difference with the different brew style.
any other comments about this machine? My husband really tried to please me with this, and it's quite pricey so I really want it to work out.
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View entire thread: Cuisinart Grind and Brew
Posted by topher on 2005-06-29 03:54:16 Post Subject:
My buddy had the Cuisinart Grind and Brew and didn't like it...said the grinder was in a bad place..the steam would rise and clog the hole where the coffee was dispensed...buy the new bodum vacuum...it make awsome coffee....as good as a french press!!!
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Posted by topher on 2005-06-29 03:54:16 Post Subject:
My buddy had the Cuisinart Grind and Brew and didn't like it...said the grinder was in a bad place..the steam would rise and clog the hole where the coffee was dispensed...buy the new bodum vacuum...it make awsome coffee....as good as a french press!!!
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Posted by TTTTom on 2005-06-28 16:34:33 Post Subject: Cuisinart Grind and Brew
Hi Folks,
Our trusty old drip brewer is showing it's age and we are thinking of buying a Cuisinart Grind and Brew. If anyone owns one of these or can suggest a similar model, your comments would be appreciated. Also here are a few questions:
** Is it difficult to calculate the amount of beans to put in to brew just a few cups?
** Is it better to buy the glass caraft or the stainless steel "Thermal Carafe"?
TIA,
T in Carolina
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Posted by TTTTom on 2005-06-28 16:34:33 Post Subject: Cuisinart Grind and Brew
Hi Folks,
Our trusty old drip brewer is showing it's age and we are thinking of buying a Cuisinart Grind and Brew. If anyone owns one of these or can suggest a similar model, your comments would be appreciated. Also here are a few questions:
** Is it difficult to calculate the amount of beans to put in to brew just a few cups?
** Is it better to buy the glass caraft or the stainless steel "Thermal Carafe"?
TIA,
T in Carolina
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View entire thread: The Best Coffee Company????
Posted by Javahutnut on 2007-08-27 10:17:26 Post Subject: The Best Coffee Company????
Hello...I am looking for opinions of the best coffee beans. Just got a new Cuisinart Grind and Brew and my girl and I have no idea of what beans to get. We drink decaf and would just like to know your opinions of different companies bean and maybe a good flavor. We both like a good medium roast coffee...nothing dark.
Thanks.
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Posted by Javahutnut on 2007-08-27 10:17:26 Post Subject: The Best Coffee Company????
Hello...I am looking for opinions of the best coffee beans. Just got a new Cuisinart Grind and Brew and my girl and I have no idea of what beans to get. We drink decaf and would just like to know your opinions of different companies bean and maybe a good flavor. We both like a good medium roast coffee...nothing dark.
Thanks.
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