View entire thread: Looking for a good (and good looking) coffee maker
Posted by chrisr731 on 2007-05-09 14:39:55 Post Subject: Looking for a good (and good looking) coffee maker
Hi everyone,
Well my Braun coffee maker just broke and so I need to buy a new coffee maker. I need some opinions on a new one. I am not a coffee connoisseur by any means, so I am not incredibly picky on the actual brewed coffee, but of course I want a maker that produces a good cup. That is a given (a coffee maker must make good coffee, right?) So, here is my secondary criteria:
- Absolutely does not drip (my previous maker always dripped when pouring, I can''t stand that) - this is probably most important after brewing good coffee.
- Good looks. I know this might seem stupid to some, but I really appreciate a nicely designed product to match my other kitchen appliaces. This is #2 in importance after good coffee and no drips.
- I would like a thermal carafe, although this is not completely necessary. In fact, it is almost a 50-50 thing, because on the one hand I''d like a thermal carafe, but then it is slightly less convenient than glass carafes (not dishwasher safe, and you have to warm it before use).
I have been looking at the Capresso ST600 and I like the looks of it a lot but my only question is the matter of drippage. I''ve read a number of reviews and people say it condenses and drips down the back. Does anyone have experience with the ST600 or other Capresso products? Are they worth the money?
Other than the Capresso I have not looked around too much. Any other ideas?
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Posted by chrisr731 on 2007-05-09 14:39:55 Post Subject: Looking for a good (and good looking) coffee maker
Hi everyone,
Well my Braun coffee maker just broke and so I need to buy a new coffee maker. I need some opinions on a new one. I am not a coffee connoisseur by any means, so I am not incredibly picky on the actual brewed coffee, but of course I want a maker that produces a good cup. That is a given (a coffee maker must make good coffee, right?) So, here is my secondary criteria:
- Absolutely does not drip (my previous maker always dripped when pouring, I can''t stand that) - this is probably most important after brewing good coffee.
- Good looks. I know this might seem stupid to some, but I really appreciate a nicely designed product to match my other kitchen appliaces. This is #2 in importance after good coffee and no drips.
- I would like a thermal carafe, although this is not completely necessary. In fact, it is almost a 50-50 thing, because on the one hand I''d like a thermal carafe, but then it is slightly less convenient than glass carafes (not dishwasher safe, and you have to warm it before use).
I have been looking at the Capresso ST600 and I like the looks of it a lot but my only question is the matter of drippage. I''ve read a number of reviews and people say it condenses and drips down the back. Does anyone have experience with the ST600 or other Capresso products? Are they worth the money?
Other than the Capresso I have not looked around too much. Any other ideas?
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View entire thread: Proctor-Silex Single Serve
Posted by prairiedog on 2006-12-17 11:48:22 Post Subject: Proctor-Silex Single Serve
Has anyone tried the Proctor-Silex Single Serve coffee maker? I like the idea that it can use pods or ground coffee. But, of course, taste is the most important quality in a coffee maker.
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Posted by prairiedog on 2006-12-17 11:48:22 Post Subject: Proctor-Silex Single Serve
Has anyone tried the Proctor-Silex Single Serve coffee maker? I like the idea that it can use pods or ground coffee. But, of course, taste is the most important quality in a coffee maker.
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View entire thread: Coffee makers
Posted by lenswipe on 2007-11-19 12:29:51 Post Subject: Coffee makers
Hi there i currently have a bush coffee maker with one boiler one steam wand and one coffee outlet (forgive the non technical language im new to this)
I have £80 to spend (im brittish) and i want to buy the best possible coffee maker i can.
Any sujjestions?
Thanks
Peace
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Posted by lenswipe on 2007-11-19 12:29:51 Post Subject: Coffee makers
Hi there i currently have a bush coffee maker with one boiler one steam wand and one coffee outlet (forgive the non technical language im new to this)
I have £80 to spend (im brittish) and i want to buy the best possible coffee maker i can.
Any sujjestions?
Thanks
Peace
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View entire thread: Stainless steel 10-12 cup coffee maker advice needed
Posted by majax79 on 2008-05-18 10:19:34 Post Subject: Stainless steel 10-12 cup coffee maker advice needed
Hello,
I''m so glad I found this forum. If I had to read one more amazon review I was gonna puke.
I currently have a Krups FMF coffee maker and I want to replace it. Really my only requirements are that the body of the coffee maker is at least stainless steel, stainless steel carafe, makes 10-12 cups, and good coffee.
Can anyone recommend a brand or a specific model that they like?
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Posted by majax79 on 2008-05-18 10:19:34 Post Subject: Stainless steel 10-12 cup coffee maker advice needed
Hello,
I''m so glad I found this forum. If I had to read one more amazon review I was gonna puke.
I currently have a Krups FMF coffee maker and I want to replace it. Really my only requirements are that the body of the coffee maker is at least stainless steel, stainless steel carafe, makes 10-12 cups, and good coffee.
Can anyone recommend a brand or a specific model that they like?
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View entire thread: coffee maker exporter
Posted by Robinmou2008 on 2007-04-11 21:14:28 Post Subject: coffee maker exporter
We named Ningbo SANA Electrical Appliance Co.,Ltd and we specialized in Coffee Maker and Grinder and Toaster.
As one of the leading professional manufacturer of Espresso and Cappuccino coffee maker, we welcome all the customers from home and abroad. Of course we got some necessary certificate for our products such as GS,CE, RoHs and UL.
For more information,pls log on our website:WWW.SANA.NET.CN or send the email to us :
Sales8@sana.net.cn liangmiao2008@hotmail.om
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Posted by Robinmou2008 on 2007-04-11 21:14:28 Post Subject: coffee maker exporter
We named Ningbo SANA Electrical Appliance Co.,Ltd and we specialized in Coffee Maker and Grinder and Toaster.
As one of the leading professional manufacturer of Espresso and Cappuccino coffee maker, we welcome all the customers from home and abroad. Of course we got some necessary certificate for our products such as GS,CE, RoHs and UL.
For more information,pls log on our website:WWW.SANA.NET.CN or send the email to us :
Sales8@sana.net.cn liangmiao2008@hotmail.om
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View entire thread: stainless steel water tank!!!
Posted by skim on 2008-04-30 12:53:26 Post Subject: stainless steel water tank!!!
I have been searching for a specific coffee maker for my boss and
have not had any luck. Hopefully someone can help me out. The coffee
maker has to have several features that are extremely important to my
boss. Not only does it have to make coffee but cappuccino as well, grind fresh coffee beans, hot water dispenser and most importantly a stainless steel water tank
dispenser. Price range- up to $2,000. If you can help me out, I
would greatly appreciate it. Please Help!!!!!!
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Posted by skim on 2008-04-30 12:53:26 Post Subject: stainless steel water tank!!!
I have been searching for a specific coffee maker for my boss and
have not had any luck. Hopefully someone can help me out. The coffee
maker has to have several features that are extremely important to my
boss. Not only does it have to make coffee but cappuccino as well, grind fresh coffee beans, hot water dispenser and most importantly a stainless steel water tank
dispenser. Price range- up to $2,000. If you can help me out, I
would greatly appreciate it. Please Help!!!!!!
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View entire thread: Aluminum or Steel?
Posted by vakhod on 2005-01-08 12:57:37 Post Subject: Aluminum or Steel?
I am making the very first steps in coffee world and decided to start with a simple coffee maker. After reading the forum I realized that the simplest machine that is able to brew a decent coffee is stovetop Bialetti. However I do not know which one is better one with aluminum body or one with stainless steel. Aluminum one seems to be more traditional but steel one should add less taste to coffee. Could you please give me any suggestions on which coffee maker to buy? Many thank in advance for your comments.
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Posted by vakhod on 2005-01-08 12:57:37 Post Subject: Aluminum or Steel?
I am making the very first steps in coffee world and decided to start with a simple coffee maker. After reading the forum I realized that the simplest machine that is able to brew a decent coffee is stovetop Bialetti. However I do not know which one is better one with aluminum body or one with stainless steel. Aluminum one seems to be more traditional but steel one should add less taste to coffee. Could you please give me any suggestions on which coffee maker to buy? Many thank in advance for your comments.
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View entire thread: Bialetti Moka Express gasket
Posted by majormajor on 2007-04-10 08:16:12 Post Subject: Bialetti Moka Express gasket
I have a Bialetti Moka Express that I use regularly. In general, I am fairly happy with it, with one small exception. I find that the rubbery smell of the gasket (seal) somehow enters the coffee. This smell is very obvious when I take the coffee maker apart to wash it up. The gasket is new, undamaged, it doesn''t get overheated and I always wash up the coffee maker immediately after use and leave it open to airate it.
Surely, there must be a way to avoid this smell? I have tried to cover the gasket in aluminium foil (kitchen foil), which helps a lot but it''s a bit of a nuisanse to have to fiddle with it.
Any ideas? Is there a better gasket that has no smell?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
MajorMajor
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Posted by majormajor on 2007-04-10 08:16:12 Post Subject: Bialetti Moka Express gasket
I have a Bialetti Moka Express that I use regularly. In general, I am fairly happy with it, with one small exception. I find that the rubbery smell of the gasket (seal) somehow enters the coffee. This smell is very obvious when I take the coffee maker apart to wash it up. The gasket is new, undamaged, it doesn''t get overheated and I always wash up the coffee maker immediately after use and leave it open to airate it.
Surely, there must be a way to avoid this smell? I have tried to cover the gasket in aluminium foil (kitchen foil), which helps a lot but it''s a bit of a nuisanse to have to fiddle with it.
Any ideas? Is there a better gasket that has no smell?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
MajorMajor
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View entire thread: Toddy coffee maker
Posted by stevekline on 2004-02-10 11:57:08 Post Subject: Toddy coffee maker
?Would anybody share their impressions of the coffee made with the Toddy cold water coffee maker?
thanks!
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Posted by stevekline on 2004-02-10 11:57:08 Post Subject: Toddy coffee maker
?Would anybody share their impressions of the coffee made with the Toddy cold water coffee maker?
thanks!
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View entire thread: Vacum Pot
Posted by MrBox on 2006-07-13 15:29:06 Post Subject: Vacum Pot
any reccomendations for a vacum Pot coffee maker?
wants to get one
should be reliable, and functionable
Fashionalbe design and
under $50
jm
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Posted by MrBox on 2006-07-13 15:29:06 Post Subject: Vacum Pot
any reccomendations for a vacum Pot coffee maker?
wants to get one
should be reliable, and functionable
Fashionalbe design and
under $50
jm
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View entire thread: FOR SALE: NEW PRESSIONE DIGITAL COFFEE MAKER
Posted by coffeecuplover on 2005-03-04 11:10:17 Post Subject: FOR SALE: NEW PRESSIONE DIGITAL COFFEE MAKER
I have a new digital, programmable coffee maker by pressione, still in box...asking $15.http://images.andale.com/f2/112/117/19286118/1108293699277_PRESSIONE_COFFEE_MACHINE_PROGAMMABLE.jpg
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Posted by coffeecuplover on 2005-03-04 11:10:17 Post Subject: FOR SALE: NEW PRESSIONE DIGITAL COFFEE MAKER
I have a new digital, programmable coffee maker by pressione, still in box...asking $15.http://images.andale.com/f2/112/117/19286118/1108293699277_PRESSIONE_COFFEE_MACHINE_PROGAMMABLE.jpg
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View entire thread: Parts for Toshiba My Cafe HCD 850
Posted by lswig on 2007-10-11 01:32:06 Post Subject: Parts for Toshiba My Cafe HCD 850
Does anyone have any ideas about where to get parts for the old Toshiba My Cafe coffee maker? I have some extra parts but would like to get more and would also like to get an additional machine.
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Posted by lswig on 2007-10-11 01:32:06 Post Subject: Parts for Toshiba My Cafe HCD 850
Does anyone have any ideas about where to get parts for the old Toshiba My Cafe coffee maker? I have some extra parts but would like to get more and would also like to get an additional machine.
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View entire thread: Stove top newbie question
Posted by BrotherNumsi on 2006-04-22 05:48:18 Post Subject: Stove top newbie question
Hi all,
One week ago I purchased a Bialetti Musa coffee maker.
So far its been working great, but now coffee runs back down into the water container.
Is something broke, or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks
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Posted by BrotherNumsi on 2006-04-22 05:48:18 Post Subject: Stove top newbie question
Hi all,
One week ago I purchased a Bialetti Musa coffee maker.
So far its been working great, but now coffee runs back down into the water container.
Is something broke, or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks
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View entire thread: Crema with a brass weighted spritzer
Posted by chicmate on 2006-10-27 17:53:13 Post Subject: Crema with a brass weighted spritzer
Is it possible to buy a brass weighted spritzer seperately from a stovetop coffee maker and screw it on (to make crema)? I have searched google and nothing came up though a friend of a friend told me these are available in stores.
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Posted by chicmate on 2006-10-27 17:53:13 Post Subject: Crema with a brass weighted spritzer
Is it possible to buy a brass weighted spritzer seperately from a stovetop coffee maker and screw it on (to make crema)? I have searched google and nothing came up though a friend of a friend told me these are available in stores.
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View entire thread: Under Counter Coffee Makers
Posted by couloir007 on 2005-03-21 15:09:14 Post Subject: Under Counter Coffee Makers
I'm short on counter space and want to buy a nice coffee maker that mounts uneder my cabinet. The only problem is, the only one I can fin is a Black & Decker, which got same bad reviews. Does any one have any suggestions. Thanks.
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Posted by couloir007 on 2005-03-21 15:09:14 Post Subject: Under Counter Coffee Makers
I'm short on counter space and want to buy a nice coffee maker that mounts uneder my cabinet. The only problem is, the only one I can fin is a Black & Decker, which got same bad reviews. Does any one have any suggestions. Thanks.
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View entire thread: coffee-maker questionnaire
Posted by Yan on 2007-08-20 05:47:17 Post Subject: coffee-maker questionnaire
Dear all,
I need a really urgent help regarding the coffee-maker! Could you please help me to fill in one questionnaire? Only takes you 2 mins, but will help me a lot!
Thanks for bringing me a bright and happy day!
Thanks so so much for your great help and understanding!
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Posted by Yan on 2007-08-20 05:47:17 Post Subject: coffee-maker questionnaire
Dear all,
I need a really urgent help regarding the coffee-maker! Could you please help me to fill in one questionnaire? Only takes you 2 mins, but will help me a lot!
Thanks for bringing me a bright and happy day!
Thanks so so much for your great help and understanding!
http://flavia.freephpwebhosting.net/
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View entire thread: Looking for a Coffee Maker... suggestions
Posted by mattnicklay on 2006-08-04 23:05:24 Post Subject: Looking for a Coffee Maker... suggestions
Hey--
I am looking for a coffee maker that I can choose how many cups to maker (up to 10-12ish). I would like high quality, and good looks. My budget is about $100. Also, a grinder built in would be nice.
As of right now, Im looking at the Cuisinart DCC-2000.
Thanks in advance for the suggestions and comments.
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Posted by mattnicklay on 2006-08-04 23:05:24 Post Subject: Looking for a Coffee Maker... suggestions
Hey--
I am looking for a coffee maker that I can choose how many cups to maker (up to 10-12ish). I would like high quality, and good looks. My budget is about $100. Also, a grinder built in would be nice.
As of right now, Im looking at the Cuisinart DCC-2000.
Thanks in advance for the suggestions and comments.
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View entire thread: The Best One Cup Coffee Maker
Posted by cupajoe on 2004-12-01 21:10:57 Post Subject: The Best One Cup Coffee Maker
I've found the best one cup coffee maker on line. I bought one of these a couple weeks ago and now I use it every morning instead of making a whole pot. It's also perfect for when I go travelling because it doesn't require any paper filters. You've gotta get one of these - http://www.brewamug.com
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Posted by cupajoe on 2004-12-01 21:10:57 Post Subject: The Best One Cup Coffee Maker
I've found the best one cup coffee maker on line. I bought one of these a couple weeks ago and now I use it every morning instead of making a whole pot. It's also perfect for when I go travelling because it doesn't require any paper filters. You've gotta get one of these - http://www.brewamug.com
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View entire thread: Filter Paper
Posted by quarfish on 2006-11-15 16:56:35 Post Subject: Filter Paper
I am a home roaster and trying to make my own 4-cup coffee maker filters in order to travel with my own coffee and not have to experience that nasty pre-historic pre-packaged coffee pillow packs in hotel rooms. Most of the filter paper companies I have looked up only deal in large quantities or I cannot understand the "specs" of the paper and whether it can be used as coffee filters.
Does anyone out there have any experience with this?
Thanks,
Barbara
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Posted by quarfish on 2006-11-15 16:56:35 Post Subject: Filter Paper
I am a home roaster and trying to make my own 4-cup coffee maker filters in order to travel with my own coffee and not have to experience that nasty pre-historic pre-packaged coffee pillow packs in hotel rooms. Most of the filter paper companies I have looked up only deal in large quantities or I cannot understand the "specs" of the paper and whether it can be used as coffee filters.
Does anyone out there have any experience with this?
Thanks,
Barbara
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View entire thread: Advice on Built-In Coffee Machine For Home Use
Posted by marko on 2006-07-13 14:48:08 Post Subject: Advice on Built-In Coffee Machine For Home Use
Hello everyone. First post here.
My wife and I are in the market for a new coffee machine for home use. I am looking for an under-cabinet mount machine that will accept a water line so there is no need to fill it each day. A built-in grinder is not necessary. Must have a timer.
I found the Brewmatic Electronic BICA, but the price is higher than I'd like to dish out at this time.
I would appreciate any suggestions you experts may have on such a coffee maker.
Thanks for the help...
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Posted by marko on 2006-07-13 14:48:08 Post Subject: Advice on Built-In Coffee Machine For Home Use
Hello everyone. First post here.
My wife and I are in the market for a new coffee machine for home use. I am looking for an under-cabinet mount machine that will accept a water line so there is no need to fill it each day. A built-in grinder is not necessary. Must have a timer.
I found the Brewmatic Electronic BICA, but the price is higher than I'd like to dish out at this time.
I would appreciate any suggestions you experts may have on such a coffee maker.
Thanks for the help...
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View entire thread: Information need on Cory vacuum coffee makers
Posted by ElenaPugh on 2005-04-01 14:44:47 Post Subject: Information need on Cory vacuum coffee makers
My husband and I used to have a stainless steel vacuum coffee maker. It did not have a glass filter. I belive it was a Cory. When we "modernized" the kitchen, we got an electric drip and I think the kids gave the vacuum pot to Salvation army. I want desperately to replace that pot - it made the best coffee I ever drank. I've seen pieces available on Ebay, but not a complete unit. Can anyone tell me what model that pot may have been? It definitely did not have the glass filter. Thanks for any help identifying this.
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Posted by ElenaPugh on 2005-04-01 14:44:47 Post Subject: Information need on Cory vacuum coffee makers
My husband and I used to have a stainless steel vacuum coffee maker. It did not have a glass filter. I belive it was a Cory. When we "modernized" the kitchen, we got an electric drip and I think the kids gave the vacuum pot to Salvation army. I want desperately to replace that pot - it made the best coffee I ever drank. I've seen pieces available on Ebay, but not a complete unit. Can anyone tell me what model that pot may have been? It definitely did not have the glass filter. Thanks for any help identifying this.
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View entire thread: Saeco Odea Giro or De'Longhi Magnifica ESAM3300 ?
Posted by lrjensen on 2008-12-10 15:28:54 Post Subject: Saeco Odea Giro or De'Longhi Magnifica ESAM3300 ?
I'm looking into buying an automatic expresso/coffee maker with built in grinder. Budget should stay at max. 800-1000 USD.
I have two in mind:
- Saeco Odea Giro
- De'Longhi Magnifica ESAM3300
I'm all new to this so I don't really have any idea how to evaluate these on paper.
The only real requirements I have is that it has the option to grind and brew one cup of coffee at a time, and that I can adjust the strength/how much bean to use per cup.
My question is - which of the two is best, and why? Or, any other recommendations?
Thanks.
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Posted by lrjensen on 2008-12-10 15:28:54 Post Subject: Saeco Odea Giro or De'Longhi Magnifica ESAM3300 ?
I'm looking into buying an automatic expresso/coffee maker with built in grinder. Budget should stay at max. 800-1000 USD.
I have two in mind:
- Saeco Odea Giro
- De'Longhi Magnifica ESAM3300
I'm all new to this so I don't really have any idea how to evaluate these on paper.
The only real requirements I have is that it has the option to grind and brew one cup of coffee at a time, and that I can adjust the strength/how much bean to use per cup.
My question is - which of the two is best, and why? Or, any other recommendations?
Thanks.
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View entire thread: Looking for a grounds efficient drip coffee maker
Posted by sleepy on 2007-09-06 18:39:15 Post Subject: Looking for a grounds efficient drip coffee maker
Hi. I make one cup of coffee in the morning on the way out the door every day and am looking for a coffee maker that really makes good use of the coffee grounds I put in it. This is mainly because it takes almost as much grounds to make a tall cup as it does to make half a pot and it seems like I''m wasting a lot of coffee for just one cup. I''m wondering if theres something out there that has a taller\\thinner grounds\\filter holder that will cause the hot water to spend more time in the grounds thereby making it stronger? Maybe I''m way off base but it seems possible. I don''t know anything about it being the noob that I am. Any suggestions?
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Posted by sleepy on 2007-09-06 18:39:15 Post Subject: Looking for a grounds efficient drip coffee maker
Hi. I make one cup of coffee in the morning on the way out the door every day and am looking for a coffee maker that really makes good use of the coffee grounds I put in it. This is mainly because it takes almost as much grounds to make a tall cup as it does to make half a pot and it seems like I''m wasting a lot of coffee for just one cup. I''m wondering if theres something out there that has a taller\\thinner grounds\\filter holder that will cause the hot water to spend more time in the grounds thereby making it stronger? Maybe I''m way off base but it seems possible. I don''t know anything about it being the noob that I am. Any suggestions?
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View entire thread: New coffee maker - high volume french press
Posted by mackay on 2007-02-28 22:37:56 Post Subject: New coffee maker - high volume french press
Hi all,
A few years ago I designed a french press coffee maker which was in many ways automated, poured into a carafe or airpot, and could easily be scaled from <1 to 6 or more gallons.
Not having had money or the technical know-how to prototype or patent this thing (except for a few failed starts with PVC pipe), I have just today released it into the public domain - with the caveat that my documentation on it is GNU FDL, meaning any use of my own documentation has to be freely released if there is further documentation released at all - nobody can use my documents to form a patent or proposal of any kind without releasing it to the public. I also want to ensure that enough people know about it that nobody could get away with patenting it... if it''s not just mine than it''s going to not be just anyone else''s either.
That being said I don''t know if it would really make a decent cup of coffee at high volume, and cost effectively. I''ve worked with lots of different coffee makers, but really don''t have a clue about building them. So, check out my (very simple) web page, go build one yourself if you want, and let me know what you think!
Link: http://www.mckay-jones.com
Aloha,
Luke
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Posted by mackay on 2007-02-28 22:37:56 Post Subject: New coffee maker - high volume french press
Hi all,
A few years ago I designed a french press coffee maker which was in many ways automated, poured into a carafe or airpot, and could easily be scaled from <1 to 6 or more gallons.
Not having had money or the technical know-how to prototype or patent this thing (except for a few failed starts with PVC pipe), I have just today released it into the public domain - with the caveat that my documentation on it is GNU FDL, meaning any use of my own documentation has to be freely released if there is further documentation released at all - nobody can use my documents to form a patent or proposal of any kind without releasing it to the public. I also want to ensure that enough people know about it that nobody could get away with patenting it... if it''s not just mine than it''s going to not be just anyone else''s either.
That being said I don''t know if it would really make a decent cup of coffee at high volume, and cost effectively. I''ve worked with lots of different coffee makers, but really don''t have a clue about building them. So, check out my (very simple) web page, go build one yourself if you want, and let me know what you think!
Link: http://www.mckay-jones.com
Aloha,
Luke
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View entire thread: Tirra coffee maker?
Posted by richedie on 2006-07-25 10:09:31 Post Subject: Tirra coffee maker?
I have had a Tirra coffee maker (pull system) for a fe months...anyone using one?
One thing I notices is the Tirra uses a rubber gromet around the filter to help keep grounds from escaping....but wouldn't this effect taste?? I am thinking of going back to a plain old french press! I see Bodum makes a standard press and a fancy press? Why?
I decided to buy a neoprene sleeve for my french press so the coffee can be brewed at a consistent temperature and then I'll try transferring to another container. I also see Sweet Maria's sells extra nylon filters for the french press to furtehr cut down on mud. LOL. A good grinder helps!
Weird though......I have made coffee in my plain old french press with no special precautions or sleeves and it has come out incredibly good! So, mabye all the hype about add-on filters and neoprene sleeves has such a minor and barely noticable effect on the final cup?
I have thought about transferring the coffee to a carafe....
......the only problem is an issue I read about transferring the coffee to a thermal carafe. The decanting or transferring can effec taste!
So, has anyone found any of this useful? Using a Tirra coffee vs a french press? Using a thermal sleeve for brew consistency? The added nylon filter screen?
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Posted by richedie on 2006-07-25 10:09:31 Post Subject: Tirra coffee maker?
I have had a Tirra coffee maker (pull system) for a fe months...anyone using one?
One thing I notices is the Tirra uses a rubber gromet around the filter to help keep grounds from escaping....but wouldn't this effect taste?? I am thinking of going back to a plain old french press! I see Bodum makes a standard press and a fancy press? Why?
I decided to buy a neoprene sleeve for my french press so the coffee can be brewed at a consistent temperature and then I'll try transferring to another container. I also see Sweet Maria's sells extra nylon filters for the french press to furtehr cut down on mud. LOL. A good grinder helps!
Weird though......I have made coffee in my plain old french press with no special precautions or sleeves and it has come out incredibly good! So, mabye all the hype about add-on filters and neoprene sleeves has such a minor and barely noticable effect on the final cup?
I have thought about transferring the coffee to a carafe....
......the only problem is an issue I read about transferring the coffee to a thermal carafe. The decanting or transferring can effec taste!
So, has anyone found any of this useful? Using a Tirra coffee vs a french press? Using a thermal sleeve for brew consistency? The added nylon filter screen?
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View entire thread: PR: WBC announces new judges certification workshops
Posted by cafemakers on 2008-11-14 16:22:22 Post Subject: PR: WBC announces new judges certification workshops
LONG BEACH, CA (November 14, 2008) Two new judges certification workshops will be held in Long Beach, California and Melbourne, Australia for applicants who aspire to judge at the 2009 World Barista Championship (WBC) competition in Atlanta.
On April 16-19, 2009, national barista champions from over 56 countries will converge in Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center to compete for the ranking of world's top coffee maker in front of a live audience of several hundred spectators and thousands of online viewers from around the world.
Participants that successfully complete the 2-day certification course will be included in a pool of volunteer judges that will evaluate the taste of beverages served in the 2009 competition, as well as, the creativity, technical skill and overall presentation of competitors.
Once certified, judges will be issued a certificate of completion and a license to use the WBC Certified Judge logo in accordance with WBC standards.
In order to attend, all candidates must meet the following prerequisites:
* Possess two consecutive years experience officiating at WBC-sanctioned national or regional barista competitions;
* Demonstrate the ability comprehend and complete all score sheets in English;
* Agree to comply with the WBC Code of Conduct;
* Agree to attend the 2009 competition and pre-competition events in Atlanta, GA from April 14-19 at his or her own expense; and
* Demonstrate a commitment to coffee excellence and to promoting the barista craft.
In Long Beach, December 4-5, 2008:
Specialty Coffee Association of America Headquarters
330 Golden Shore, Ste. 50, Long Beach, CA, USA
Fee: US$200 per person
http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com/longbeach.htm
In Melbourne, Australia January 14-15, 2009:
Box Hill Institute
465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Fee: US$200 per person
http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com/melbourne.htm
Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Dates for workshops in the United Kingdom and Africa will be announced shortly. For more information or to register, visit the World Barista Championship website at www.worldbaristachampionship.com.
About World Barista Championship UK Ltd.
World Barista Championship UK Ltd is jointly owned by the Specialty Coffee Association of America and Speciality Coffee Association of Europe. The first WBC competition took place in Monte Carlo in October 2000 and has since held annual competitions Miami, Oslo, Boston, Trieste, Seattle, Berne, Tokyo and Copenhagen. The organization's next event will be held in Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A., April 16-19, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com.
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Posted by cafemakers on 2008-11-14 16:22:22 Post Subject: PR: WBC announces new judges certification workshops
LONG BEACH, CA (November 14, 2008) Two new judges certification workshops will be held in Long Beach, California and Melbourne, Australia for applicants who aspire to judge at the 2009 World Barista Championship (WBC) competition in Atlanta.
On April 16-19, 2009, national barista champions from over 56 countries will converge in Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center to compete for the ranking of world's top coffee maker in front of a live audience of several hundred spectators and thousands of online viewers from around the world.
Participants that successfully complete the 2-day certification course will be included in a pool of volunteer judges that will evaluate the taste of beverages served in the 2009 competition, as well as, the creativity, technical skill and overall presentation of competitors.
Once certified, judges will be issued a certificate of completion and a license to use the WBC Certified Judge logo in accordance with WBC standards.
In order to attend, all candidates must meet the following prerequisites:
* Possess two consecutive years experience officiating at WBC-sanctioned national or regional barista competitions;
* Demonstrate the ability comprehend and complete all score sheets in English;
* Agree to comply with the WBC Code of Conduct;
* Agree to attend the 2009 competition and pre-competition events in Atlanta, GA from April 14-19 at his or her own expense; and
* Demonstrate a commitment to coffee excellence and to promoting the barista craft.
In Long Beach, December 4-5, 2008:
Specialty Coffee Association of America Headquarters
330 Golden Shore, Ste. 50, Long Beach, CA, USA
Fee: US$200 per person
http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com/longbeach.htm
In Melbourne, Australia January 14-15, 2009:
Box Hill Institute
465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Fee: US$200 per person
http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com/melbourne.htm
Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Dates for workshops in the United Kingdom and Africa will be announced shortly. For more information or to register, visit the World Barista Championship website at www.worldbaristachampionship.com.
About World Barista Championship UK Ltd.
World Barista Championship UK Ltd is jointly owned by the Specialty Coffee Association of America and Speciality Coffee Association of Europe. The first WBC competition took place in Monte Carlo in October 2000 and has since held annual competitions Miami, Oslo, Boston, Trieste, Seattle, Berne, Tokyo and Copenhagen. The organization's next event will be held in Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A., April 16-19, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com.
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View entire thread: Is this rust?!?
Posted by dsal on 2004-07-27 15:13:47 Post Subject: Is this rust?!?
OK, here is the story. I got hooked on the yummy coffee drinks several years ago, and thought, hey, how 'bout buying a cappucino machine? A Krups one was on sale and I bought it. No, it is not pump driven....I just bought it because it said it made espresso, etc. 
Of course, at first I was excited to have this. After using it awhile and never quite getting the "knack" of making the foamed milk, I thought it was just operator error. <gg> After doing a little digging, I realized that it might not only be operator error, but also the machine.
We cannot afford a super espresso machine at this time. And, I actually don't mind coffee that is made with a plain ol' drip coffee maker (please, no groans), but I just love the foamed milk on the drinks from Paneras or Starbucks, etc. So, I brought out my Krups machine, after not using it for about 9 months, and decided to try my hand again just at foaming the milk. I reviewed a post written to me about how to do this, so I gave it a whirl.
Much to my horror!!!!, little particles came spewing out of the frothing nozzle. They looked like little bits of.....I don't even know. Sort of like when you turn on a faucet that hadn't been used in awhile? (I have been compulsive about keeping the nozzle end clean; I remove the tip and wash it out thoroughly after every use, and do the same with the little rubber thing that goes on top of the metal nozzle.) But could the stainless steel have corroded somewhere in the arm of the frothing part?
I waited until the particle spewing was done. Thought all was ok, and then steamed up my milk, and everything looked fine. I turned off the machine. Then, I thought, maybe I should blast out that steam arm one more time, since water is still remaining in the tank. Blasted it, and
HORRORS!
more particles came out. (Oh, goodness, what was in that frothed milk I just drank????)
What is this???? What should I do with this machine. (Remember, be nice, can't afford a $$$$$ one at this time...if you say "dump it," that means I do without. )
Thanks,
dsal
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Posted by dsal on 2004-07-27 15:13:47 Post Subject: Is this rust?!?
OK, here is the story. I got hooked on the yummy coffee drinks several years ago, and thought, hey, how 'bout buying a cappucino machine? A Krups one was on sale and I bought it. No, it is not pump driven....I just bought it because it said it made espresso, etc. Of course, at first I was excited to have this. After using it awhile and never quite getting the "knack" of making the foamed milk, I thought it was just operator error. <gg> After doing a little digging, I realized that it might not only be operator error, but also the machine.
We cannot afford a super espresso machine at this time. And, I actually don't mind coffee that is made with a plain ol' drip coffee maker (please, no groans), but I just love the foamed milk on the drinks from Paneras or Starbucks, etc. So, I brought out my Krups machine, after not using it for about 9 months, and decided to try my hand again just at foaming the milk. I reviewed a post written to me about how to do this, so I gave it a whirl.
Much to my horror!!!!, little particles came spewing out of the frothing nozzle. They looked like little bits of.....I don't even know. Sort of like when you turn on a faucet that hadn't been used in awhile? (I have been compulsive about keeping the nozzle end clean; I remove the tip and wash it out thoroughly after every use, and do the same with the little rubber thing that goes on top of the metal nozzle.) But could the stainless steel have corroded somewhere in the arm of the frothing part?
I waited until the particle spewing was done. Thought all was ok, and then steamed up my milk, and everything looked fine. I turned off the machine. Then, I thought, maybe I should blast out that steam arm one more time, since water is still remaining in the tank. Blasted it, and
HORRORS!
more particles came out. (Oh, goodness, what was in that frothed milk I just drank????)
What is this???? What should I do with this machine. (Remember, be nice, can't afford a $$$$$ one at this time...if you say "dump it," that means I do without. )
Thanks,
dsal
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View entire thread: Selling my Mobile Espresso Vehicle!
Posted by Espresso911 on 2006-01-15 01:46:18 Post Subject: Selling my Mobile Espresso Vehicle!
All
Its been fun, exciting and the experience of a lifetime..... But, I have gotten a final offer on an incredible new job and the Mobile Espresso Vehicle no longer fits into the picture and will be sold. Appointments will be made for viewing the Truck in the morning and afternoon until the 22nd of January. After that when my schedal permits.
Email: Espresso911@Hotmail.com
Cell-510-978-8766
Stats:
NOTE: I am NOT affiliated with Seattle Coffee Trucks. Please do not disturb Bruce. Thanks.
Seattle Coffee Trucks Vehicle.
http://www.seattlecoffeetrucks.com/
Mine is the vehicle with the blue interior and satin grey counter top on the website. More pictures available on request.
Priced to Sell. $65,000 FIRM, no bargining. $75,000 new.
-$20,000 up Front
-$45,000 when title clears.
-Title Expressed mailed (or delivered if your local) to you WHEN the last check clears!
Located in Alameda, Ca. 10 minutes from Oakland International.
Will not deliver
Includes:
Resonable Training and Telephonic Tech Support and Tips.
A Commercial Coffee Maker(airpot), 4 airpots, Removable 25 Gallon extended water system (my own invention because 16 gallons is not enough for the larger events when water is not available) and whatever product is in it at time of sale.
11,000 miles. 1 year old. Purchased 2003 Chev 3500 off the lot new in Dec 04.
Basic Equipment
2 Group Fully Automatic Espresso Machine (NSF Approved)(Brasila) runs on 110 not 220!
Professional Grinder & Knock Box (ETL Approved)
Commercial Refrigerator - 6.0 Cu. Ft.
Commercial Refrigerator - 4.0 Cu. Ft.
Electrical System
3000 Watt Invertor System
Hi-Amperage Fuse Protection System
Deep Cycle Sealed Gell Cell Batteries
6000W/50 amp Honda Generator w/ muffler system
Multiple Automatic Transfer Switch System
Water System
(1) 16 gallon fresh water tank - Espresso Machine
(1) 22 gallon fresh water tank - Hand Sink
(1) 40 Gallon waste tank
Shurflo 2.8 GPM pumps
Espresso Mate Water Condition System (QC4)
Meissner Alpha 1 Filter System (Particle Filter)
Hansen Quick Disconnect inlet valve
Stainless Steel Sink with bar faucet
Stainless Steel Drop in Ice Bin
ISE W152 ( 2.5 gallon ) water heater
Custom Cabinetry with Condiment Counter
Stainless Steel Side Fold Down Shelves
Six (6) Cup Holders
Stainless Steel Towel Dispenser
Pull Out Spray Wand
Counter Top Soap Dispenser
Full Acrylic Pastry Cases
Air Horns (God Father Theme)
Awnings (3 Doors)
Stereo Speakers in rear
Syrup Rack
Menu Board
Blendtec EZ Blender w/ two Jars
Rear Box Roof Vent
RearBox Alarm System (3) Camper Doors
Pioneer Audio System - in dash CD Tuner with wireless remote control
Pioneer (6) Disc Changer, High Power Coaxial Speakers
Pioneer (indash) navigation
Audiovox Voyager Color Rear Observation System w/ Icon HiRes 5.6 in Monitor mouted above dash
Truck comes with a complete manual that includes all owners manuals and warranty information for all included equipment AND step by step instructions on all operational proceedures to make sure your experience with the vechile goes as smoothly as possible.
Best Regards:
Denis
Gold Coast Coffee
Mobile Espresso
510-978-8766
Espresso911@Hotmail.com
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Posted by Espresso911 on 2006-01-15 01:46:18 Post Subject: Selling my Mobile Espresso Vehicle!
All
Its been fun, exciting and the experience of a lifetime..... But, I have gotten a final offer on an incredible new job and the Mobile Espresso Vehicle no longer fits into the picture and will be sold. Appointments will be made for viewing the Truck in the morning and afternoon until the 22nd of January. After that when my schedal permits.
Email: Espresso911@Hotmail.com
Cell-510-978-8766
Stats:
NOTE: I am NOT affiliated with Seattle Coffee Trucks. Please do not disturb Bruce. Thanks.
Seattle Coffee Trucks Vehicle.
http://www.seattlecoffeetrucks.com/
Mine is the vehicle with the blue interior and satin grey counter top on the website. More pictures available on request.
Priced to Sell. $65,000 FIRM, no bargining. $75,000 new.
-$20,000 up Front
-$45,000 when title clears.
-Title Expressed mailed (or delivered if your local) to you WHEN the last check clears!
Located in Alameda, Ca. 10 minutes from Oakland International.
Will not deliver
Includes:
Resonable Training and Telephonic Tech Support and Tips.
A Commercial Coffee Maker(airpot), 4 airpots, Removable 25 Gallon extended water system (my own invention because 16 gallons is not enough for the larger events when water is not available) and whatever product is in it at time of sale.
11,000 miles. 1 year old. Purchased 2003 Chev 3500 off the lot new in Dec 04.
Basic Equipment
2 Group Fully Automatic Espresso Machine (NSF Approved)(Brasila) runs on 110 not 220!
Professional Grinder & Knock Box (ETL Approved)
Commercial Refrigerator - 6.0 Cu. Ft.
Commercial Refrigerator - 4.0 Cu. Ft.
Electrical System
3000 Watt Invertor System
Hi-Amperage Fuse Protection System
Deep Cycle Sealed Gell Cell Batteries
6000W/50 amp Honda Generator w/ muffler system
Multiple Automatic Transfer Switch System
Water System
(1) 16 gallon fresh water tank - Espresso Machine
(1) 22 gallon fresh water tank - Hand Sink
(1) 40 Gallon waste tank
Shurflo 2.8 GPM pumps
Espresso Mate Water Condition System (QC4)
Meissner Alpha 1 Filter System (Particle Filter)
Hansen Quick Disconnect inlet valve
Stainless Steel Sink with bar faucet
Stainless Steel Drop in Ice Bin
ISE W152 ( 2.5 gallon ) water heater
Custom Cabinetry with Condiment Counter
Stainless Steel Side Fold Down Shelves
Six (6) Cup Holders
Stainless Steel Towel Dispenser
Pull Out Spray Wand
Counter Top Soap Dispenser
Full Acrylic Pastry Cases
Air Horns (God Father Theme)
Awnings (3 Doors)
Stereo Speakers in rear
Syrup Rack
Menu Board
Blendtec EZ Blender w/ two Jars
Rear Box Roof Vent
RearBox Alarm System (3) Camper Doors
Pioneer Audio System - in dash CD Tuner with wireless remote control
Pioneer (6) Disc Changer, High Power Coaxial Speakers
Pioneer (indash) navigation
Audiovox Voyager Color Rear Observation System w/ Icon HiRes 5.6 in Monitor mouted above dash
Truck comes with a complete manual that includes all owners manuals and warranty information for all included equipment AND step by step instructions on all operational proceedures to make sure your experience with the vechile goes as smoothly as possible.
Best Regards:
Denis
Gold Coast Coffee
Mobile Espresso
510-978-8766
Espresso911@Hotmail.com
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View entire thread: Our Starbucks Barsita Aroma just died... Couple questions!!
Posted by PinkRose on 2008-03-23 08:16:26 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 08:16:26 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: help me choose
Posted by sheeva on 2008-11-11 01:04:55 Post Subject:
I have a quick research about the coffee maker that you have and I think I''ll go with the first one. Looks very neat and firm and also I search the specs and I think it is good enough. It reminds me of my DeLonghi Coffee Maker
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Posted by sheeva on 2008-11-11 01:04:55 Post Subject:
I have a quick research about the coffee maker that you have and I think I''ll go with the first one. Looks very neat and firm and also I search the specs and I think it is good enough. It reminds me of my DeLonghi Coffee Maker
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View entire thread: Chemex Coffee Maker?
Posted by Tink0952 on 2006-03-06 13:27:18 Post Subject: Chemex Coffee Maker?
Has anyone heard of or used the Chemex coffee maker? I am new and have just ordered my first fresh roasted coffee beans online. I want to make sure that I get the best taste out of the beans. I have read about this coffee maker from several websites. It seems as though it will make a great cup and be much easier to use than a French Press. It's a glass coffee maker that use paper filters. You just add the ground coffee to the filter and then boil your water in a tea pot or pan and let it boil and wait a minute before pouring the water into the filter. It's suppose to make a great cup with no grounds in your coffee cup after brewing. Please let me know what you think about this method of brewing coffee. I am now using a cheap Sunbeam Drip coffee maker that I bought at Walmart for about $15.00 and it really doesn't seem to get the coffee hot enough. Thanks!
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Posted by Tink0952 on 2006-03-06 13:27:18 Post Subject: Chemex Coffee Maker?
Has anyone heard of or used the Chemex coffee maker? I am new and have just ordered my first fresh roasted coffee beans online. I want to make sure that I get the best taste out of the beans. I have read about this coffee maker from several websites. It seems as though it will make a great cup and be much easier to use than a French Press. It's a glass coffee maker that use paper filters. You just add the ground coffee to the filter and then boil your water in a tea pot or pan and let it boil and wait a minute before pouring the water into the filter. It's suppose to make a great cup with no grounds in your coffee cup after brewing. Please let me know what you think about this method of brewing coffee. I am now using a cheap Sunbeam Drip coffee maker that I bought at Walmart for about $15.00 and it really doesn't seem to get the coffee hot enough. Thanks!
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View entire thread: Technivorm KBT-741 - Raising Its Height to Allow for Lid
Posted by varuscelli on 2007-03-02 14:09:34 Post Subject:
Additional Note:
This "retrofit" or "mod" called for no actual modification to the KBT-741 coffeemaker itself, to the carafe, or to the carafe pad. It's basically just building a riser to make the coffee maker stand about a half-inch taller (off the counter), while at the same time allowing the carafe pad to remain at counter level but still anchored under the coffee maker.
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Posted by varuscelli on 2007-03-02 14:09:34 Post Subject:
Additional Note:
This "retrofit" or "mod" called for no actual modification to the KBT-741 coffeemaker itself, to the carafe, or to the carafe pad. It's basically just building a riser to make the coffee maker stand about a half-inch taller (off the counter), while at the same time allowing the carafe pad to remain at counter level but still anchored under the coffee maker.
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View entire thread: Technivorm KBT-741 - Raising Its Height to Allow for Lid
Posted by varuscelli on 2007-03-02 11:33:47 Post Subject: Technivorm KBT-741 - Raising Its Height to Allow for Lid
A few days ago, I decided that I wanted to play around with adding about 1/2 inch in height to my Technivorm KBT-741 so that I could store the thermal carafe with lid attached in its correct place under the filter basket.
As users of the KBT-741 with the new style thermal carafe know, when the carafe top is screwed into place, the carafe will no longer slide into place under the filter basket. So, when the carafe is stored or slid into place, the lid has to be kept elsewhere. Or, if the lid has been screwed into place, the carafe must be kept off to the side, but it cannot be kept in place under the filter basket with lid attached because of the height of the lid. (A functional design oddity indeed, if you ask me.)
My fix was to choose a nice 6x6-inch square (1/4-inch thick) ceramic tile for the coffee maker to sit on and to get some small vinyl bumpers to raise the tile slightly (and to protect the counter surface from the rough bottom of the tile).
I also used a Dremel tool to cut a groove in the bottom of the tile so that the carafe pad could be anchored into place under the tile just as it is usually anchored in place under the coffee maker. (This part is not absolutely necessary, but being able to keep the pad in place and not have it loose is nice.)
Cost: $2 (for tile and vinyl bumpers).
Here are the photos and explanation of what I did, if anyone's interested.
http://www.ruscelli.com/technivorm_riser.htm
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Posted by varuscelli on 2007-03-02 11:33:47 Post Subject: Technivorm KBT-741 - Raising Its Height to Allow for Lid
A few days ago, I decided that I wanted to play around with adding about 1/2 inch in height to my Technivorm KBT-741 so that I could store the thermal carafe with lid attached in its correct place under the filter basket.
As users of the KBT-741 with the new style thermal carafe know, when the carafe top is screwed into place, the carafe will no longer slide into place under the filter basket. So, when the carafe is stored or slid into place, the lid has to be kept elsewhere. Or, if the lid has been screwed into place, the carafe must be kept off to the side, but it cannot be kept in place under the filter basket with lid attached because of the height of the lid. (A functional design oddity indeed, if you ask me.)
My fix was to choose a nice 6x6-inch square (1/4-inch thick) ceramic tile for the coffee maker to sit on and to get some small vinyl bumpers to raise the tile slightly (and to protect the counter surface from the rough bottom of the tile).
I also used a Dremel tool to cut a groove in the bottom of the tile so that the carafe pad could be anchored into place under the tile just as it is usually anchored in place under the coffee maker. (This part is not absolutely necessary, but being able to keep the pad in place and not have it loose is nice.)
Cost: $2 (for tile and vinyl bumpers).
Here are the photos and explanation of what I did, if anyone's interested.
http://www.ruscelli.com/technivorm_riser.htm
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View entire thread: Coffee maker
Posted by Temuri on 2008-10-17 04:52:35 Post Subject: Coffee maker
Hallo! Need your advice. Look for a commercial coffee maker, that makes very good coffee, that can serve up to 100-200 cups per day, is easy to operate and is not huge. If with water tank and does not need plumbing will be perfect. if it has some milk option is ok. I need it for coffee to go.
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Posted by Temuri on 2008-10-17 04:52:35 Post Subject: Coffee maker
Hallo! Need your advice. Look for a commercial coffee maker, that makes very good coffee, that can serve up to 100-200 cups per day, is easy to operate and is not huge. If with water tank and does not need plumbing will be perfect. if it has some milk option is ok. I need it for coffee to go.
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View entire thread: Best Simple Drip Coffee Maker under $200
Posted by David12010860 on 2008-11-18 17:36:35 Post Subject: Best Simple Drip Coffee Maker under $200
Hi, I am looking to get my parents a 10 cup drip coffee maker for christmas. My mom is a coffee fiend! But she always goes to starbucks becuase she says that the coffee at home never tastes as good as it does from starbucks! I think its because we have a crappy coffee maker and she even uses bottled water! I dont need a pot with all the bells and whistles because they will never use any of that. I just need one that brews a great cup of coffee. Thanks in advance!
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Posted by David12010860 on 2008-11-18 17:36:35 Post Subject: Best Simple Drip Coffee Maker under $200
Hi, I am looking to get my parents a 10 cup drip coffee maker for christmas. My mom is a coffee fiend! But she always goes to starbucks becuase she says that the coffee at home never tastes as good as it does from starbucks! I think its because we have a crappy coffee maker and she even uses bottled water! I dont need a pot with all the bells and whistles because they will never use any of that. I just need one that brews a great cup of coffee. Thanks in advance!
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View entire thread: Want to buy coffee website advertising
Posted by Anonymous on 2005-04-07 21:46:08 Post Subject: Want to buy coffee website advertising
I would like to buy some advertising on your coffee related website for my own one cup coffee maker related website. If you are selling advertising please contact me: webmaster{at} one-cup-coffee-maker.com
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Posted by Anonymous on 2005-04-07 21:46:08 Post Subject: Want to buy coffee website advertising
I would like to buy some advertising on your coffee related website for my own one cup coffee maker related website. If you are selling advertising please contact me: webmaster{at} one-cup-coffee-maker.com
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View entire thread: commercial coffee make
Posted by Temuri on 2008-10-17 04:50:33 Post Subject: commercial coffee make
Hallo! Need your advice. Look for a commercial coffee maker, that makes very good coffee, that can serve up to 100-200 cups per day, is easy to operate and is not huge. If with water tank and does not need plumbing will be perfect. if it has some milk option is ok. I need it for coffee to go.
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Posted by Temuri on 2008-10-17 04:50:33 Post Subject: commercial coffee make
Hallo! Need your advice. Look for a commercial coffee maker, that makes very good coffee, that can serve up to 100-200 cups per day, is easy to operate and is not huge. If with water tank and does not need plumbing will be perfect. if it has some milk option is ok. I need it for coffee to go.
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View entire thread: AquaBrew?
Posted by IIFAST4U on 2008-01-11 06:57:22 Post Subject:
OK since no one has replied any comments on this coffee maker? Here is the link I did not pay that price but this is it. http://www.zaccardis.com/aquabrew-te-220.html
Thanks
Shawn
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Posted by IIFAST4U on 2008-01-11 06:57:22 Post Subject:
OK since no one has replied any comments on this coffee maker? Here is the link I did not pay that price but this is it. http://www.zaccardis.com/aquabrew-te-220.html
Thanks
Shawn
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View entire thread: Closed Drive-thru Coffee Selling Equipment
Posted by Ed Hagan on 2006-12-18 11:27:11 Post Subject: Closed Drive-thru Coffee Selling Equipment
If you are thinking about opening a coffee shop I have almost new equipment in excellent condition. Call Ed at (210) 260-9880 or edsana@aol.com
2 ECM Michelangelo Sorento Espresso Machine 2 head cost $9,200./ea, asking $5200/ea
2 Milano Espresso Burr Grinders cost $421/ea, asking $225/ea
1 - Cecilware 2 group drip coffee maker with 4 satellite pots, cost $1800, asking $1,100
1 - Coffee Grinder, cost $250, asking $150
2 Vita-mix Blender w/covers cost $800/ea, asking $400/ea
1 - Vita-mix Blender w/o cover - cost $400 - used 1 day, asking $280
11 Vita-mix pitchers. asking $15 each
1 Hoshizaki Ice Maker , 150lbs per day capacity, cost $1600, asking $1000
1 BunnOmatic drip coffee maker $100
2 - Sharp programmable cash registers, cost $270/ea, asking $135/ea
Assorted pitchers, shot glasses, cleaner, etc.
1 - Twirly motion sign with coffee and smoothie inserts, cost $400, asking $200
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Posted by Ed Hagan on 2006-12-18 11:27:11 Post Subject: Closed Drive-thru Coffee Selling Equipment
If you are thinking about opening a coffee shop I have almost new equipment in excellent condition. Call Ed at (210) 260-9880 or edsana@aol.com
2 ECM Michelangelo Sorento Espresso Machine 2 head cost $9,200./ea, asking $5200/ea
2 Milano Espresso Burr Grinders cost $421/ea, asking $225/ea
1 - Cecilware 2 group drip coffee maker with 4 satellite pots, cost $1800, asking $1,100
1 - Coffee Grinder, cost $250, asking $150
2 Vita-mix Blender w/covers cost $800/ea, asking $400/ea
1 - Vita-mix Blender w/o cover - cost $400 - used 1 day, asking $280
11 Vita-mix pitchers. asking $15 each
1 Hoshizaki Ice Maker , 150lbs per day capacity, cost $1600, asking $1000
1 BunnOmatic drip coffee maker $100
2 - Sharp programmable cash registers, cost $270/ea, asking $135/ea
Assorted pitchers, shot glasses, cleaner, etc.
1 - Twirly motion sign with coffee and smoothie inserts, cost $400, asking $200
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View entire thread: HELP! I need a new coffee maker
Posted by yuletide on 2005-12-16 14:36:05 Post Subject: HELP! I need a new coffee maker
I need to buy a new coffee maker. You all seem to know alot about coffee so I could use some help. Here is my criteria.
I like strong but not bitter coffee. I don't like a huge machine sitting on the counter. I make coffee probably only twice a week and no more than 6 cups at a time. Can anyone help me? And....I can't afford $700 for a coffee maker.
Thanks.
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Posted by yuletide on 2005-12-16 14:36:05 Post Subject: HELP! I need a new coffee maker
I need to buy a new coffee maker. You all seem to know alot about coffee so I could use some help. Here is my criteria.
I like strong but not bitter coffee. I don't like a huge machine sitting on the counter. I make coffee probably only twice a week and no more than 6 cups at a time. Can anyone help me? And....I can't afford $700 for a coffee maker.
Thanks.
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View entire thread: Spearmint Coffee
Posted by soverMind on 2008-09-22 00:52:09 Post Subject: Spearmint Coffee
Today I was fooling around with my cheap little $19.99 coffee maker and some extraneous ingredients.
I''ve had a bit of a cold recently and decided that minty was good. Minty coffee would be better.
So after brewing a bit of generic Folgers coffee in my humble coffee pot, I began searching the dorms for some form of mint, not in the condition to make the trip to the nearest store. After getting my hands on some Altoids (spearmint, which was perfect), York chocolate mints, and even some cough drops, I set to work. I toyed around a bit with some absolutely grotesque mixtures until finally I realized the problem. Mint alone is not typically known as a tasty treat. What the coffee was missing was sugar.
After a lot of mixing and tasting, I finally came up with some thing decent. My room mate doesn''t like coffee, but I had him try it and he asked me to make another mug of the stuff. Everyone has a different taste, but I think it''s delicious.
Here''s the recipe:
2 cups of already-brewed coffee.
1/2 cup of milk.
8 Altoids, Spearmint.
1/2 of a large york chocolate mint. (I''m guessing that''d be around 1.5 of the fun size bars)
1/8 of a full-size Hershey''s bar, shaved.
Lots, and lots of sugar.
Cut the York mints cut into pieces small enough to be melted into the coffee.
Add as much sugar as you usually like in your coffee.
Poor in the coffee and stir until the York mints have dissolved.
Crush the Altoids (I used a bowl) and add in the Altoids and stir until they''re gone.
Taste. It should be bitter and not very pleasing.
Guess how much more sugar you should add, and double it.
Even with this much suher, the drink will retain both it''s coffee and mint flavors.
Enjoy.
I''ve still got a bit of a cold, but it sure is easier to get by when I have this stuff next to me.
Let me know what you think.
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Posted by soverMind on 2008-09-22 00:52:09 Post Subject: Spearmint Coffee
Today I was fooling around with my cheap little $19.99 coffee maker and some extraneous ingredients.
I''ve had a bit of a cold recently and decided that minty was good. Minty coffee would be better.
So after brewing a bit of generic Folgers coffee in my humble coffee pot, I began searching the dorms for some form of mint, not in the condition to make the trip to the nearest store. After getting my hands on some Altoids (spearmint, which was perfect), York chocolate mints, and even some cough drops, I set to work. I toyed around a bit with some absolutely grotesque mixtures until finally I realized the problem. Mint alone is not typically known as a tasty treat. What the coffee was missing was sugar.
After a lot of mixing and tasting, I finally came up with some thing decent. My room mate doesn''t like coffee, but I had him try it and he asked me to make another mug of the stuff. Everyone has a different taste, but I think it''s delicious.
Here''s the recipe:
2 cups of already-brewed coffee.
1/2 cup of milk.
8 Altoids, Spearmint.
1/2 of a large york chocolate mint. (I''m guessing that''d be around 1.5 of the fun size bars)
1/8 of a full-size Hershey''s bar, shaved.
Lots, and lots of sugar.
Cut the York mints cut into pieces small enough to be melted into the coffee.
Add as much sugar as you usually like in your coffee.
Poor in the coffee and stir until the York mints have dissolved.
Crush the Altoids (I used a bowl) and add in the Altoids and stir until they''re gone.
Taste. It should be bitter and not very pleasing.
Guess how much more sugar you should add, and double it.
Even with this much suher, the drink will retain both it''s coffee and mint flavors.
Enjoy.
I''ve still got a bit of a cold, but it sure is easier to get by when I have this stuff next to me.
Let me know what you think.
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View entire thread: Coffee at work help
Posted by PinkRose on 2008-07-23 08:47:21 Post Subject:
Hello stoneisman
About five years ago when I was working at a place that didn't provide coffee of any kind, I found a nice little item that really helped me avoid resorting to instant coffee. It's the small Black and Decker Cup at a Time coffee maker. It's great because you can use your own ground coffee and brew one cup at a time right at your desk. Although it comes with a filter basket, I used small paper coffee filters and I just tossed the wet grounds without making a mess.
This is the link to it at Amazon. com
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-DCM7 ... 866&sr=8-2
I also tried several kinds of the pre-packaged coffee bags (like Folgers, etc.) that get dunked into a cup of hot water like tea bags. The coffee always turned out tasting harsh and bitter.
Can you make a suggestion at work and see if they can change the coffee that they provide for the staff? Maybe it's the brand or the type of coffee maker that's causing the terrible coffee.
I hope you can find something that can help you get through your day. There is nothing worse than having to drink unbearable tasting coffee.
Rose
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Posted by PinkRose on 2008-07-23 08:47:21 Post Subject:
Hello stoneisman
About five years ago when I was working at a place that didn't provide coffee of any kind, I found a nice little item that really helped me avoid resorting to instant coffee. It's the small Black and Decker Cup at a Time coffee maker. It's great because you can use your own ground coffee and brew one cup at a time right at your desk. Although it comes with a filter basket, I used small paper coffee filters and I just tossed the wet grounds without making a mess.
This is the link to it at Amazon. com
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-DCM7 ... 866&sr=8-2
I also tried several kinds of the pre-packaged coffee bags (like Folgers, etc.) that get dunked into a cup of hot water like tea bags. The coffee always turned out tasting harsh and bitter.
Can you make a suggestion at work and see if they can change the coffee that they provide for the staff? Maybe it's the brand or the type of coffee maker that's causing the terrible coffee.
I hope you can find something that can help you get through your day. There is nothing worse than having to drink unbearable tasting coffee.
Rose
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View entire thread: bunn filter question
Posted by pberm1962 on 2007-02-02 10:31:44 Post Subject: bunn filter question
I''m trying to purchase the bunn brand name filters for my new bunn nhb coffee maker . are they the bunbcf100 filters or the 1000 count- 1000bun filter? thanks,Paul
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Posted by pberm1962 on 2007-02-02 10:31:44 Post Subject: bunn filter question
I''m trying to purchase the bunn brand name filters for my new bunn nhb coffee maker . are they the bunbcf100 filters or the 1000 count- 1000bun filter? thanks,Paul
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View entire thread: Need new equipment
Posted by claytonl on 2007-10-30 14:50:12 Post Subject: Need new equipment
I am looking for a replacement for my coffee maker at my office. I used to have a nice, albeit cheap, machine that brewed into a glass lined thermal carafe. My wife went to clean it, and the lining shattered. She was kind enough to replace it, but with a stainless steel lined thermal carafe. This does not keep my coffee warm enough for long enough. By mid-morning I am sipping luke warm brew. I have searched the internet, but cannot find anything but steel lined. Does anyone have any suggestions on what equipment I should look into?
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Posted by claytonl on 2007-10-30 14:50:12 Post Subject: Need new equipment
I am looking for a replacement for my coffee maker at my office. I used to have a nice, albeit cheap, machine that brewed into a glass lined thermal carafe. My wife went to clean it, and the lining shattered. She was kind enough to replace it, but with a stainless steel lined thermal carafe. This does not keep my coffee warm enough for long enough. By mid-morning I am sipping luke warm brew. I have searched the internet, but cannot find anything but steel lined. Does anyone have any suggestions on what equipment I should look into?
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View entire thread: Travel coffee maker 12V
Posted by Mollbergs on 2006-04-29 10:54:28 Post Subject: Travel coffee maker 12V
What is the best travel 12V coffee maker for the car? I been trying to find one here but it seems hard to get hold of them.
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Posted by Mollbergs on 2006-04-29 10:54:28 Post Subject: Travel coffee maker 12V
What is the best travel 12V coffee maker for the car? I been trying to find one here but it seems hard to get hold of them.
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View entire thread: PR: World Barista Championship sets sponsor announcement
Posted by cafemakers on 2008-07-16 03:07:49 Post Subject: PR: World Barista Championship sets sponsor announcement
LONDON (July 16, 2008) The World Barista Championship (WBC) will announce the official espresso machine and coffee grinder sponsors for its 2009 2011 competitions on August 29, 2008 at 1:00 PM GMT. The live announcement will be broadcast from the International Coffee Organization headquarters in London on the WBCs website at http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com.
Once every 3 years, leading manufacturers of commercial coffee machines vie for the prestigious opportunity to have their equipment featured as the official tools used by national barista champions from around the world at the annual World Barista Championship. All candidates considered for equipment sponsorship must meet exacting technical standards set and tested by the WBC, but only one supplier from each category may prevail as the official sponsor.
In the most recent contest held this June in Copenhagen, national barista champions from 51 countries converged to compete for the title of worlds top coffee maker in front of a live audience of several hundred spectators and thousands of online viewers.
Each competitor prepared 4 espressos, 4 cappuccinos and 4 original signature drinks of their own creation for a panel of experienced WBC judges. Seven judges, including one head judge, 4 sensory judges and 2 technical judges evaluated the taste of beverages served, cleanliness, creativity, technical skill and overall presentation of the competitors.
Next years World Barista Championship will be held April 16-19, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A. in conjunction with the 2009 Specialty Coffee Association of America Annual Symposium and Exposition.
About World Barista Championship UK Ltd.
World Barista Championship UK Ltd is jointly owned and operated by the Specialty Coffee Associations of America and Europe. The first WBC competition took place in Monte Carlo in October 2000 and has since held annual competitions Miami, Oslo, Boston, Trieste, Seattle, Berne, Tokyo and Copenhagen. The organizations next event will be held in Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A., April 16-19, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com.
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Posted by cafemakers on 2008-07-16 03:07:49 Post Subject: PR: World Barista Championship sets sponsor announcement
LONDON (July 16, 2008) The World Barista Championship (WBC) will announce the official espresso machine and coffee grinder sponsors for its 2009 2011 competitions on August 29, 2008 at 1:00 PM GMT. The live announcement will be broadcast from the International Coffee Organization headquarters in London on the WBCs website at http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com.
Once every 3 years, leading manufacturers of commercial coffee machines vie for the prestigious opportunity to have their equipment featured as the official tools used by national barista champions from around the world at the annual World Barista Championship. All candidates considered for equipment sponsorship must meet exacting technical standards set and tested by the WBC, but only one supplier from each category may prevail as the official sponsor.
In the most recent contest held this June in Copenhagen, national barista champions from 51 countries converged to compete for the title of worlds top coffee maker in front of a live audience of several hundred spectators and thousands of online viewers.
Each competitor prepared 4 espressos, 4 cappuccinos and 4 original signature drinks of their own creation for a panel of experienced WBC judges. Seven judges, including one head judge, 4 sensory judges and 2 technical judges evaluated the taste of beverages served, cleanliness, creativity, technical skill and overall presentation of the competitors.
Next years World Barista Championship will be held April 16-19, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A. in conjunction with the 2009 Specialty Coffee Association of America Annual Symposium and Exposition.
About World Barista Championship UK Ltd.
World Barista Championship UK Ltd is jointly owned and operated by the Specialty Coffee Associations of America and Europe. The first WBC competition took place in Monte Carlo in October 2000 and has since held annual competitions Miami, Oslo, Boston, Trieste, Seattle, Berne, Tokyo and Copenhagen. The organizations next event will be held in Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A., April 16-19, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com.
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View entire thread: Left the coffee maker on
Posted by shahyan on 2006-02-18 00:25:14 Post Subject: Left the coffee maker on
I know this is pretty stupid, but I left the coffee maker on this evening while leaving for my parents' house. Well, this coffee maker doesn't have an "auto-off" feature as far as I know. I am about 200 miles from my apartment. Should I be worried and should I go down and turn it off? I am planning to stay here for about 2 days. I will be back there on Monday. Can this wait?
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Posted by shahyan on 2006-02-18 00:25:14 Post Subject: Left the coffee maker on
I know this is pretty stupid, but I left the coffee maker on this evening while leaving for my parents' house. Well, this coffee maker doesn't have an "auto-off" feature as far as I know. I am about 200 miles from my apartment. Should I be worried and should I go down and turn it off? I am planning to stay here for about 2 days. I will be back there on Monday. Can this wait?
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View entire thread: Gaggia Carezza 35004 or 35008 Espresso Machine
Posted by morticredo on 2007-09-25 14:22:27 Post Subject: Gaggia Carezza 35004 or 35008 Espresso Machine
I was reading reviews on Amazon and I would like to buy a Gaggia. I read a ''good, bad, and ugly'' list there, as well, and he mentioned both the 35004 and the 35008. They both seem to have exactly the same features, and they look the same, except one is silver, one is white, and the 35004 is $40 cheaper. If anyone can help me decide which, or has any other suggestion on what machine ($250 or under), let me know.
Oh, I am also very new at this (I bought a $60 Krups burnt-concentrated coffee maker (it was supposed to be an espresso maker) about eight months ago), and, on the Gaggia website, it says the Carezza is under manuals. Do I actually have to push down on a tamper (?)?
I feel like an idiot
Thanks
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Posted by morticredo on 2007-09-25 14:22:27 Post Subject: Gaggia Carezza 35004 or 35008 Espresso Machine
I was reading reviews on Amazon and I would like to buy a Gaggia. I read a ''good, bad, and ugly'' list there, as well, and he mentioned both the 35004 and the 35008. They both seem to have exactly the same features, and they look the same, except one is silver, one is white, and the 35004 is $40 cheaper. If anyone can help me decide which, or has any other suggestion on what machine ($250 or under), let me know.
Oh, I am also very new at this (I bought a $60 Krups burnt-concentrated coffee maker (it was supposed to be an espresso maker) about eight months ago), and, on the Gaggia website, it says the Carezza is under manuals. Do I actually have to push down on a tamper (?)?
I feel like an idiot
Thanks
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View entire thread: How Does Melitta Manual Drip Stand up to Chemex?
Posted by manual_drip_brewer on 2008-06-08 18:19:24 Post Subject: How Does Melitta Manual Drip Stand up to Chemex?
I just got a chemex manual drip coffee maker. I''ve never had such good coffee. I want to bring a manual drip brewer to work, but would rather not spend the money for a chemex if a melitta will do a good job. Anyone out there use am old fashioned Melitta cone manual drip?
PS, Since posting this I went into a thrift shop to look for melitta cone and I found a 6 cup CHEMEX for $3.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by manual_drip_brewer on 2008-06-08 18:19:24 Post Subject: How Does Melitta Manual Drip Stand up to Chemex?
I just got a chemex manual drip coffee maker. I''ve never had such good coffee. I want to bring a manual drip brewer to work, but would rather not spend the money for a chemex if a melitta will do a good job. Anyone out there use am old fashioned Melitta cone manual drip?
PS, Since posting this I went into a thrift shop to look for melitta cone and I found a 6 cup CHEMEX for $3.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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View entire thread: Improve
Posted by kylock on 2006-03-26 16:36:41 Post Subject: Improve
What can i do to rise oin the ranks of coffee making, i am just a coffee maker in a cafe at the moment, what am i to do to get higher.
Well actually I live on the Isle Of Man and i work in a garden centre cafe, which makes coffees. I have been trained on how to make coffees and have been told I am a Barrista. so i was just wanting to know how i could improve. Where online there is information?
Because I am really interested in coffee trade and i do not know where to start.
thank you for any help given, will be much appreciated.
Lee xx
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Posted by kylock on 2006-03-26 16:36:41 Post Subject: Improve
What can i do to rise oin the ranks of coffee making, i am just a coffee maker in a cafe at the moment, what am i to do to get higher.
Well actually I live on the Isle Of Man and i work in a garden centre cafe, which makes coffees. I have been trained on how to make coffees and have been told I am a Barrista. so i was just wanting to know how i could improve. Where online there is information?
Because I am really interested in coffee trade and i do not know where to start.
thank you for any help given, will be much appreciated.
Lee xx
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View entire thread: So Happy to Be Moving into a Better Coffee Reality
Posted by varuscelli on 2007-02-20 12:08:38 Post Subject: So Happy to Be Moving into a Better Coffee Reality
You know, despite being someone who likes a really good cup of coffee, I have never been very assertive about making my OWN good coffee. That is, from the standpoint of having a GOOD home coffee maker and coupling that with GOOD coffee.
Just a short while back, our old coffee maker finally went out (a basic off-the-shelf, consumer-level coffee maker) and I decided to get us a nice one.
After quite a bit of research on this site and others, I decided on a Technivorm KB741. I ordered it, but wanted to surprise my wife with it, so didn't use it right away.
In the mean time, not having the old drip coffee maker anymore, I dug through the cabinets and found my wifes small press pot (a Bodum that she must have had since before we were married). After playing with it for a few days, I really started to find out what I had been missing. I was simply amazed at how good the coffee was -- and how good a coffee I could actually make when using a better method...
I must say that despite my usual ambivalent feelings going through the motions of making coffee in the old drip maker, I rather enjoyed the process of using the press pot. (And my 5-year-old daughter loved the sound of tea kettle whistling as the water came to a boil.) I think the enjoyment of using the press pot mostly came from the results and having a really good cup of coffee at the end of the process. Making the coffee didn't seem like a chore, but more of a "feel good" ritual. Hard to explain, but I'm sure folks know what I'm saying.
In any case, we now have the Technivorm up and going, too, and I have to say I'm missing the press pot just a bit. The Technivorm is a HUGE improvement over the old coffee maker, but I gotta say that the little old Bodum press pot sure made some nice coffee. I feel like I need to keep it out, too, and mix my methods when the mood hits.
Feels pretty good to be entering a new coffee reality for myself. Even my wife is saying "Wow!" to the coffee I'm making. A new door has opened, I must admit.
Next step: A nice grinder.
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Posted by varuscelli on 2007-02-20 12:08:38 Post Subject: So Happy to Be Moving into a Better Coffee Reality
You know, despite being someone who likes a really good cup of coffee, I have never been very assertive about making my OWN good coffee. That is, from the standpoint of having a GOOD home coffee maker and coupling that with GOOD coffee.
Just a short while back, our old coffee maker finally went out (a basic off-the-shelf, consumer-level coffee maker) and I decided to get us a nice one.
After quite a bit of research on this site and others, I decided on a Technivorm KB741. I ordered it, but wanted to surprise my wife with it, so didn't use it right away.
In the mean time, not having the old drip coffee maker anymore, I dug through the cabinets and found my wifes small press pot (a Bodum that she must have had since before we were married). After playing with it for a few days, I really started to find out what I had been missing. I was simply amazed at how good the coffee was -- and how good a coffee I could actually make when using a better method...
I must say that despite my usual ambivalent feelings going through the motions of making coffee in the old drip maker, I rather enjoyed the process of using the press pot. (And my 5-year-old daughter loved the sound of tea kettle whistling as the water came to a boil.) I think the enjoyment of using the press pot mostly came from the results and having a really good cup of coffee at the end of the process. Making the coffee didn't seem like a chore, but more of a "feel good" ritual. Hard to explain, but I'm sure folks know what I'm saying.
In any case, we now have the Technivorm up and going, too, and I have to say I'm missing the press pot just a bit. The Technivorm is a HUGE improvement over the old coffee maker, but I gotta say that the little old Bodum press pot sure made some nice coffee. I feel like I need to keep it out, too, and mix my methods when the mood hits.
Feels pretty good to be entering a new coffee reality for myself. Even my wife is saying "Wow!" to the coffee I'm making. A new door has opened, I must admit.
Next step: A nice grinder.
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View entire thread: Coffeemaker''s effect on coffee taste
Posted by John P on 2007-03-15 18:53:24 Post Subject:
First thing is temperature of the brewing water. If your old machine maintained a better brewing temp (196-200), that could be a world of difference. Many drip makers only brew in the 180 degree range.
Otherwise, your coffee should taste 'cleaner'.
Someone who uses this particular coffee maker may be of more assistance.
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Posted by John P on 2007-03-15 18:53:24 Post Subject:
First thing is temperature of the brewing water. If your old machine maintained a better brewing temp (196-200), that could be a world of difference. Many drip makers only brew in the 180 degree range.
Otherwise, your coffee should taste 'cleaner'.
Someone who uses this particular coffee maker may be of more assistance.
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View entire thread: How Does Melitta Manual Drip Stand up to Chemex?
Posted by coffeepotato on 2008-06-11 13:31:51 Post Subject:
Melitta can make pretty decent coffee (better than from an automatic drip coffee maker). But Chemex does make better coffee. Part of the reason why Chemex makes such a good coffee is the filter. Most ordinary paper filters absorb a lot of the oils that give the coffee its full flavor. Chemex coffee filters on the other hand are really quite special - they let through most of the goodies from your coffee while catching all the fine coffee dust.
You could try to use the Chemex filters with Melitta. It will probably take you a while to learn to fold the Chemex filters into a shape that would fit Melitta, but I think it's worth a try.
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Posted by coffeepotato on 2008-06-11 13:31:51 Post Subject:
Melitta can make pretty decent coffee (better than from an automatic drip coffee maker). But Chemex does make better coffee. Part of the reason why Chemex makes such a good coffee is the filter. Most ordinary paper filters absorb a lot of the oils that give the coffee its full flavor. Chemex coffee filters on the other hand are really quite special - they let through most of the goodies from your coffee while catching all the fine coffee dust.
You could try to use the Chemex filters with Melitta. It will probably take you a while to learn to fold the Chemex filters into a shape that would fit Melitta, but I think it's worth a try.
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View entire thread: Good College coffee Maker
Posted by cuppED on 2007-06-11 23:44:31 Post Subject: Good College coffee Maker
Well, it looks like I'll be heading back to school, grad school that is. I'm sure this has been mentioned here before but can anyone recommed a good coffee maker for an apt.
Things I'm looking for....
-Something that will hold 4 cups. I just feel that those 8 cup coffee maker machines require so much water thus, diluting the coffee; but I could be wrong.
-I really don't want one that has a pot. I would like to be able to put my cup or coffee tumbler up on the side of the machine and have the coffee pour out.
-Something affordable, but not to cheap. somewhere b/t 50-100 bucks.
-I don't think I want a machine that grinds but if it's better please tell me so.
I was taking a look at some today and found this one, what do you guys think. http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/cgi-bin/ma ... /sesent/00
What are some good brand names? I'm not looking for anything fancy, just something to get me going in the mornings and for a pick me up while I burn the midnight oil, hahaha. Thanks.
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Posted by cuppED on 2007-06-11 23:44:31 Post Subject: Good College coffee Maker
Well, it looks like I'll be heading back to school, grad school that is. I'm sure this has been mentioned here before but can anyone recommed a good coffee maker for an apt.
Things I'm looking for....
-Something that will hold 4 cups. I just feel that those 8 cup coffee maker machines require so much water thus, diluting the coffee; but I could be wrong.
-I really don't want one that has a pot. I would like to be able to put my cup or coffee tumbler up on the side of the machine and have the coffee pour out.
-Something affordable, but not to cheap. somewhere b/t 50-100 bucks.
-I don't think I want a machine that grinds but if it's better please tell me so.
I was taking a look at some today and found this one, what do you guys think. http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/cgi-bin/ma ... /sesent/00
What are some good brand names? I'm not looking for anything fancy, just something to get me going in the mornings and for a pick me up while I burn the midnight oil, hahaha. Thanks.
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Posted by wmeredi on 2007-03-15 13:21:09 Post Subject: Coffeemaker''s effect on coffee taste
I recently bought a $60 Cuisinart coffee maker (w/ water filter & goldtone permanent coffee filter), after years of brewing delicious drip coffee (Dean''s Beans) with just a carafe, a plastic cone, and paper filters. But the three or four pots that I''ve made so far with the new machine are far inferior - the taste is flat (such taste as there is). Could the charcoal water filter or the permanent coffee filter possibly affect the taste?
Thanks!
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Posted by wmeredi on 2007-03-15 13:21:09 Post Subject: Coffeemaker''s effect on coffee taste
I recently bought a $60 Cuisinart coffee maker (w/ water filter & goldtone permanent coffee filter), after years of brewing delicious drip coffee (Dean''s Beans) with just a carafe, a plastic cone, and paper filters. But the three or four pots that I''ve made so far with the new machine are far inferior - the taste is flat (such taste as there is). Could the charcoal water filter or the permanent coffee filter possibly affect the taste?
Thanks!
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View entire thread: Home coffee maker
Posted by Tweak on 2006-06-05 11:16:48 Post Subject: Home coffee maker
Hello! I'm a barista at a local coffee house. I love my job and I hope I'm good at it. But I'm totally at a loss as to what kind of home coffee maker to buy that makes a decent cup of coffee but doesn't cost an arm and a leg (barista....remember? I'm living on small town tips here)
I had a Bodum "volcano" (as my kids called it) but it recently bit the dust.
Any ideas? Thanks so much. Love this site!
Lisa
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Posted by Tweak on 2006-06-05 11:16:48 Post Subject: Home coffee maker
Hello! I'm a barista at a local coffee house. I love my job and I hope I'm good at it. But I'm totally at a loss as to what kind of home coffee maker to buy that makes a decent cup of coffee but doesn't cost an arm and a leg (barista....remember?
I'm living on small town tips here)I had a Bodum "volcano" (as my kids called it) but it recently bit the dust.
Any ideas? Thanks so much. Love this site!
Lisa
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View entire thread: Selecting The Best Coffee Grind For Your Coffee Maker
Posted by essentialwonders on 2007-09-03 14:28:42 Post Subject: Selecting The Best Coffee Grind For Your Coffee Maker
Hey Folks,
We see allot of coffee drinkers are unsure about what grind they should use with there coffee maker. So, we have written a guide which explains the different types of grinds and what types of machines they should be used in.
http://www.essentialwonders.com/servlet ... offee/Page
This information is free so enjoy, any questions feel free to post here or on our blog.
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Posted by essentialwonders on 2007-09-03 14:28:42 Post Subject: Selecting The Best Coffee Grind For Your Coffee Maker
Hey Folks,
We see allot of coffee drinkers are unsure about what grind they should use with there coffee maker. So, we have written a guide which explains the different types of grinds and what types of machines they should be used in.
http://www.essentialwonders.com/servlet ... offee/Page
This information is free so enjoy, any questions feel free to post here or on our blog.
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View entire thread: Recommend a Single or Double Cup Machine???
Posted by transfuture on 2006-10-04 10:54:58 Post Subject: Recommend a Single or Double Cup Machine???
Hi,
We have a small office. At most there are three of us working here at a time and we're all "good coffee" addicts. I would LOVE to find a good single or double cup coffee maker that doesn't use pods. I've had "pod coffee" before and it's good, but to me the cons out weigh the positives:
- the pods are expensive
- packaging is wasteful (right?)
- limited in my selection of coffee
Can someone recommend a coffee maker that meets my needs? I'm almost ready to just start making espresso in the morning, but I drink them too fast!
Cheers!
Joe
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Posted by transfuture on 2006-10-04 10:54:58 Post Subject: Recommend a Single or Double Cup Machine???
Hi,
We have a small office. At most there are three of us working here at a time and we're all "good coffee" addicts. I would LOVE to find a good single or double cup coffee maker that doesn't use pods. I've had "pod coffee" before and it's good, but to me the cons out weigh the positives:
- the pods are expensive
- packaging is wasteful (right?)
- limited in my selection of coffee
Can someone recommend a coffee maker that meets my needs? I'm almost ready to just start making espresso in the morning, but I drink them too fast!
Cheers!
Joe
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View entire thread: ..For Sale.. Bunn ICB Automatic Brewer
Posted by essentialwonders on 2008-05-15 08:14:45 Post Subject:
Is the coffee maker still for sale?
Thanks
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Posted by essentialwonders on 2008-05-15 08:14:45 Post Subject:
Is the coffee maker still for sale?
Thanks
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View entire thread: ..For Sale.. Bunn ICB Automatic Brewer
Posted by MrBeans on 2008-05-15 11:42:55 Post Subject:
SOLD
Is the coffee maker still for sale?
Thanks
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Posted by MrBeans on 2008-05-15 11:42:55 Post Subject:
SOLD
Is the coffee maker still for sale?
Thanks
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View entire thread: Home coffee maker
Posted by mrgnomer on 2006-06-09 21:52:19 Post Subject: Re: Home coffee maker
Hello! I'm a barista at a local coffee house. I love my job and I hope I'm good at it. But I'm totally at a loss as to what kind of home coffee maker to buy that makes a decent cup of coffee but doesn't cost an arm and a leg (barista....remember? I'm living on small town tips here)
I had a Bodum "volcano" (as my kids called it) but it recently bit the dust.
Any ideas? Thanks so much. Love this site!
Lisa
How about a french press or a vacuum press or even one of those new Aerobie Aeropresses? I don't know if there's any automatic drip machines that can ensure full grind saturation and proper water temp and steep for an extraction that comes close to what you can do manually. Manual brewers are cheaper as well and the only electricity you'll need is for the kettle.
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Posted by mrgnomer on 2006-06-09 21:52:19 Post Subject: Re: Home coffee maker
Hello! I'm a barista at a local coffee house. I love my job and I hope I'm good at it. But I'm totally at a loss as to what kind of home coffee maker to buy that makes a decent cup of coffee but doesn't cost an arm and a leg (barista....remember?
I'm living on small town tips here)I had a Bodum "volcano" (as my kids called it) but it recently bit the dust.
Any ideas? Thanks so much. Love this site!
Lisa
How about a french press or a vacuum press or even one of those new Aerobie Aeropresses? I don't know if there's any automatic drip machines that can ensure full grind saturation and proper water temp and steep for an extraction that comes close to what you can do manually. Manual brewers are cheaper as well and the only electricity you'll need is for the kettle.
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View entire thread: The Bucket List
Posted by PinkRose on 2008-08-19 12:41:44 Post Subject:
Hello,
I was wondering the same thing. That coffee maker looked great. Actually, I thought it was something they created just for the movie.
I tried to do an on-line search for the coffee maker in The Bucket List, but I didn't come up with anything useful.
I hope someone on this coffee forum can answer your question.
Rose
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Posted by PinkRose on 2008-08-19 12:41:44 Post Subject:
Hello,
I was wondering the same thing. That coffee maker looked great. Actually, I thought it was something they created just for the movie.
I tried to do an on-line search for the coffee maker in The Bucket List, but I didn't come up with anything useful.
I hope someone on this coffee forum can answer your question.
Rose
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View entire thread: Too much hardware
Posted by ad47uk on 2006-02-14 04:39:51 Post Subject: Too much hardware
Hi there peoples from all around the world.
I am new to this forum, and I love coffee.
I have had a quick look though these forums and have noticed that there is so much choice in grinders and any other bits of equipment. Some of them I never heard off.
At the moment, I use a small coffee grinder, which seems to do the job and a little expresso coffee maker, which have also got a coffee filter system stuck on as well. I mainly use the expresso part, because I can grind the coffee, and just make enough for me.
there is nothing worse than using a coffee filter and having the coffee kept warm on a hot plate for hours.
Do I really need any of this other hardware? I buy my beans from a small cafe, called the Coffee bean in my home town. Ok, I know a lot of people on here will buy green beans and roast them, but at the moment, I can not see myself doing that due to cost and time. I would love to try it mind you.
Anyway, hi to you all, I think this is the only forum about coffee on the net, I may learn a bit more about coffee and the different types or some of the different types.
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Posted by ad47uk on 2006-02-14 04:39:51 Post Subject: Too much hardware
Hi there peoples from all around the world.
I am new to this forum, and I love coffee.
I have had a quick look though these forums and have noticed that there is so much choice in grinders and any other bits of equipment. Some of them I never heard off.
At the moment, I use a small coffee grinder, which seems to do the job and a little expresso coffee maker, which have also got a coffee filter system stuck on as well. I mainly use the expresso part, because I can grind the coffee, and just make enough for me.
there is nothing worse than using a coffee filter and having the coffee kept warm on a hot plate for hours.
Do I really need any of this other hardware? I buy my beans from a small cafe, called the Coffee bean in my home town. Ok, I know a lot of people on here will buy green beans and roast them, but at the moment, I can not see myself doing that due to cost and time. I would love to try it mind you.
Anyway, hi to you all, I think this is the only forum about coffee on the net, I may learn a bit more about coffee and the different types or some of the different types.
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View entire thread: What beans have the highest caffeine content
Posted by dragon49 on 2007-06-12 20:40:17 Post Subject: What beans have the highest caffeine content
I have a normal drip coffee maker. What beans have the highest caffeine content?
Thanks
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Posted by dragon49 on 2007-06-12 20:40:17 Post Subject: What beans have the highest caffeine content
I have a normal drip coffee maker. What beans have the highest caffeine content?
Thanks
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View entire thread: ..........For Sale...equipment
Posted by MrBeans on 2008-01-17 12:00:53 Post Subject: ..........For Sale...equipment
True refrigerator T49 49Cu Ft.
Kenmore Elite Upright Freezer 21.4 Cu Ft.
Ice O Matic Ice maker, ICE220HA1 ( is connected to filtration system, filtration is not included )
Franke Evolution super automatic espresso machine, connected to filtration system, plus it is connected to its own water softener, filtration is not included.
Bunn coffee maker, Infusion series.
Conveyor Toaster
JVC Digital Amplifier, with Bose surround sound 5.1 (might be able to sell separate)
Under counter Delfield Refrigerator Model UC4048 ( I got it used, but works perfect)
Display Fridge (same as what Starbucks use) Structural Concepts Model HOU3852R
Condiment Bar
Tables and Chairs (manufactured by the same company supply Starbucks)
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Posted by MrBeans on 2008-01-17 12:00:53 Post Subject: ..........For Sale...equipment
True refrigerator T49 49Cu Ft.
Kenmore Elite Upright Freezer 21.4 Cu Ft.
Ice O Matic Ice maker, ICE220HA1 ( is connected to filtration system, filtration is not included )
Franke Evolution super automatic espresso machine, connected to filtration system, plus it is connected to its own water softener, filtration is not included.
Bunn coffee maker, Infusion series.
Conveyor Toaster
JVC Digital Amplifier, with Bose surround sound 5.1 (might be able to sell separate)
Under counter Delfield Refrigerator Model UC4048 ( I got it used, but works perfect)
Display Fridge (same as what Starbucks use) Structural Concepts Model HOU3852R
Condiment Bar
Tables and Chairs (manufactured by the same company supply Starbucks)
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View entire thread: Drinking coffee problem
Posted by Anonymous on 2004-10-10 04:49:57 Post Subject: Drinking coffee problem
Hi everyone,
I am a coffee maker designer who work in New York. I would like to design a new coffee maker. Anyway, I try to do a survey and get some suggestions here.
Do you have any problem when you use the coffee maker?
Do you have any suggestion to improve your coffee maker?
your opinion is so important to me so that I can design a "prefect" coffee maker. Thanks....
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Posted by Anonymous on 2004-10-10 04:49:57 Post Subject: Drinking coffee problem
Hi everyone,
I am a coffee maker designer who work in New York. I would like to design a new coffee maker. Anyway, I try to do a survey and get some suggestions here.
Do you have any problem when you use the coffee maker?
Do you have any suggestion to improve your coffee maker?
your opinion is so important to me so that I can design a "prefect" coffee maker. Thanks....
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View entire thread: Gaggia E90 - looking for a owner's manual
Posted by j3hu on 2004-04-15 08:31:34 Post Subject: drip-o-laton
My father bought a Drip-O-Laton "better drip coffee maker" at a garage sale but we can't figure out how it works. I am looking for any info or a website for it. It was made in Massillon OH. Thanks for any info you can offer.
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Posted by j3hu on 2004-04-15 08:31:34 Post Subject: drip-o-laton
My father bought a Drip-O-Laton "better drip coffee maker" at a garage sale but we can't figure out how it works. I am looking for any info or a website for it. It was made in Massillon OH. Thanks for any info you can offer.
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View entire thread: Espresso vs Drip Coffee
Posted by FXAdam on 2006-12-17 15:23:51 Post Subject: Espresso vs Drip Coffee
Hello,
I have been roasting beans for holiday gifts this year and ended up roasting some espresso blends for some people and some solo varities for the regular coffee drinkers. Personally I drink coffee at home because I don't have an espresso machine, but I thought I should brew a pot with the espresso blends so I have a better idea what I am giving people. The resulting coffee was a lighter flavor than I find I get when using single variety beans.
What I am wondering is whether the beans used in espresso blends are selected to be at their optimum when they are used to make espresso and are not suited to being made in a "normal" coffee maker?
A further question would be if anyone can tell me what the difference is between the way that an espresso machine extracts the various flavors and oils etc from the coffee grounds and the way a coffee maker does it? I don't have much espresso experience so I am not really sure what is going on inside the machine.
Thanks.
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Posted by FXAdam on 2006-12-17 15:23:51 Post Subject: Espresso vs Drip Coffee
Hello,
I have been roasting beans for holiday gifts this year and ended up roasting some espresso blends for some people and some solo varities for the regular coffee drinkers. Personally I drink coffee at home because I don't have an espresso machine, but I thought I should brew a pot with the espresso blends so I have a better idea what I am giving people. The resulting coffee was a lighter flavor than I find I get when using single variety beans.
What I am wondering is whether the beans used in espresso blends are selected to be at their optimum when they are used to make espresso and are not suited to being made in a "normal" coffee maker?
A further question would be if anyone can tell me what the difference is between the way that an espresso machine extracts the various flavors and oils etc from the coffee grounds and the way a coffee maker does it? I don't have much espresso experience so I am not really sure what is going on inside the machine.
Thanks.
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View entire thread: HELP! I need a new coffee maker
Posted by CCafe on 2005-12-18 07:27:11 Post Subject:
You don't need a $700 coffee maker to produce good coffee. I've been pretty happy with Capresso's CoffeeTeam Luxe and at $199.99 it's not quite out of the ballpark. It does all the work, the only thing required of you is to dump the grounds and clean the basket. Other then that you can program it to make how ever much you require. The only problem is the brewer might still be bigger then you are wanting.
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Posted by CCafe on 2005-12-18 07:27:11 Post Subject:
You don't need a $700 coffee maker to produce good coffee. I've been pretty happy with Capresso's CoffeeTeam Luxe and at $199.99 it's not quite out of the ballpark. It does all the work, the only thing required of you is to dump the grounds and clean the basket. Other then that you can program it to make how ever much you require. The only problem is the brewer might still be bigger then you are wanting.
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View entire thread: Questions from a Rookie
Posted by MrBox on 2006-09-12 14:16:07 Post Subject:
If you have the money buy a burr grinder. If not a regular grinder should do fine for you.
Find a Whole Bean espresso roast: there really is no comparision between whole bean fresh coffee and pre-ground
You are correct about pre-warming your machine. This should be done.
if it hasn't been used in a while. I do the same w/ my drip coffee maker
JM
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Posted by MrBox on 2006-09-12 14:16:07 Post Subject:
If you have the money buy a burr grinder. If not a regular grinder should do fine for you.
Find a Whole Bean espresso roast: there really is no comparision between whole bean fresh coffee and pre-ground
You are correct about pre-warming your machine. This should be done.
if it hasn't been used in a while. I do the same w/ my drip coffee maker
JM
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View entire thread: My husband bought me a J-C E8 from Williams Sonoma for Xmas
Posted by chad1f on 2006-01-09 08:47:27 Post Subject: E8
We just got a super-auto for Christmas also. We first bought a DeLonghi EAM3200 from Sam's Club. But we were very disappointed in the frother on this machine. We ended up taking it back and got a E8 from William-Sonoma. So far we really like it. it is very easy to use and we have not been unhappy with the results. I think you will find that you get a much better flavor from your coffee in this machine than you will in your drip coffee maker.
I have only been using the E8 for a little under a week so I still have a lot to learn but so far so very, very good.
Good luck and hope you like it.
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Posted by chad1f on 2006-01-09 08:47:27 Post Subject: E8
We just got a super-auto for Christmas also. We first bought a DeLonghi EAM3200 from Sam's Club. But we were very disappointed in the frother on this machine. We ended up taking it back and got a E8 from William-Sonoma. So far we really like it. it is very easy to use and we have not been unhappy with the results. I think you will find that you get a much better flavor from your coffee in this machine than you will in your drip coffee maker.
I have only been using the E8 for a little under a week so I still have a lot to learn but so far so very, very good.Good luck and hope you like it.
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View entire thread: recommendation for coffee brewer
Posted by suern22 on 2005-01-06 18:37:16 Post Subject: recommendation for coffee brewer
I am interested in buying a new coffee maker and would appreciate recommendations. I am interested in one that does not scorch the coffee, is priced between $50-100 and has other nice features. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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Posted by suern22 on 2005-01-06 18:37:16 Post Subject: recommendation for coffee brewer
I am interested in buying a new coffee maker and would appreciate recommendations. I am interested in one that does not scorch the coffee, is priced between $50-100 and has other nice features. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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View entire thread: bitter coffee HELP!
Posted by paulc35 on 2007-02-01 12:41:14 Post Subject: Bunn
The Coffee Maker is definetly one of the most important ingredients..Water Temp, The internal plumbing of the coffee maker..is it aluminum,Stainless Steel...Contact time, but anyway My las to makers where Cuisinart, & Capresso...Loved them both. I went back and bought a bunn, which I hadn't owned one in over 10 yrs...Man I was in for a surprise...You have to use more coffee and I don't believe the temp is even close to 200 degrees that they claim and I took one back and got another..The Bunn is more expensive and the Carafe,Lid,Housing have all went ele cheapo..I went back to my storage building and got My Cuisinart Brew Central....It had developed a little problem with the cleaning mode that is why I bought the bunn...Never again...I can vouch for the Cuisinart,
or Capresso they are both great machines..
YMMV
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Posted by paulc35 on 2007-02-01 12:41:14 Post Subject: Bunn
The Coffee Maker is definetly one of the most important ingredients..Water Temp, The internal plumbing of the coffee maker..is it aluminum,Stainless Steel...Contact time, but anyway My las to makers where Cuisinart, & Capresso...Loved them both. I went back and bought a bunn, which I hadn't owned one in over 10 yrs...Man I was in for a surprise...You have to use more coffee and I don't believe the temp is even close to 200 degrees that they claim and I took one back and got another..The Bunn is more expensive and the Carafe,Lid,Housing have all went ele cheapo..I went back to my storage building and got My Cuisinart Brew Central....It had developed a little problem with the cleaning mode that is why I bought the bunn...Never again...I can vouch for the Cuisinart,
or Capresso they are both great machines..
YMMV
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View entire thread: Help!! Get Coffee from an Espresso Machine ?!?
Posted by AayJay on 2007-12-12 00:24:36 Post Subject: Help!! Get Coffee from an Espresso Machine ?!?
Hi all,
Can one make a good cup of "normal strength" coffee from any expresso machine?
That way I could ditch the coffee maker since there is no room on my counter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Posted by AayJay on 2007-12-12 00:24:36 Post Subject: Help!! Get Coffee from an Espresso Machine ?!?
Hi all,
Can one make a good cup of "normal strength" coffee from any expresso machine?
That way I could ditch the coffee maker since there is no room on my counter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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View entire thread: Roma Espresso
Posted by DavidSD on 2004-05-24 19:16:59 Post Subject: Roma Espresso
I just bought the best espresso machine ever! I just got the Lavazza Espresso Point from www.romaespresso.com. It makes the best coffee ever. I am so happy with this machine we should start a club. Outside of a major espresso machine like a Pasquini, I have never seen a small machine with such good espresso making capabilities!
I am a happy coffee maker in San Diego!
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Posted by DavidSD on 2004-05-24 19:16:59 Post Subject: Roma Espresso
I just bought the best espresso machine ever! I just got the Lavazza Espresso Point from www.romaespresso.com. It makes the best coffee ever. I am so happy with this machine we should start a club
. Outside of a major espresso machine like a Pasquini, I have never seen a small machine with such good espresso making capabilities! I am a happy coffee maker in San Diego!
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View entire thread: What Brand Espresso Machine?
Posted by shikinr on 2006-11-08 23:11:51 Post Subject: Good, cheap, coffee machines
I could recommend you this coffee machine that is below $50 and it has a lot of great customer reviews. It is the Black & Decker coffee maker with travel mug. I find this useful if you need a coffee drink on your way to work.
But since you said that you drink at least 4-6 cups, i suggest you get the Braun KF600 coffee maker, but it is less than $100. A bit pricey for a coffee maker.
Ii'll check back and see if i can find more.
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Posted by shikinr on 2006-11-08 23:11:51 Post Subject: Good, cheap, coffee machines
I could recommend you this coffee machine that is below $50 and it has a lot of great customer reviews. It is the Black & Decker coffee maker with travel mug. I find this useful if you need a coffee drink on your way to work.
But since you said that you drink at least 4-6 cups, i suggest you get the Braun KF600 coffee maker, but it is less than $100. A bit pricey for a coffee maker.
Ii'll check back and see if i can find more.
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View entire thread: Cuisinart Brew Central?
Posted by paulc35 on 2007-01-28 21:40:36 Post Subject: Cuisinart Brew Central 1200
This has been one of the best coffee makers I have ever had. (Bunn,Capresso,Krups) My brew central was having a little problem with the cleaning mode and I thought I would go back and buy a Bunn BTX with the thermal carafe because I had always like the Bunns in the past.
Damn what a mistake. The water is suppose to be right at 200 degrees well this one isn''t and I bought it from a place that has a simple 30 day return policy, except on Bunns...Well anyway the Cuisinart is simply a wonderfull coffee maker that and the Capresso are the only ones I will use in the future. Now I know why most coffee roasters either have Capresso, or Cuisinart
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Posted by paulc35 on 2007-01-28 21:40:36 Post Subject: Cuisinart Brew Central 1200
This has been one of the best coffee makers I have ever had. (Bunn,Capresso,Krups) My brew central was having a little problem with the cleaning mode and I thought I would go back and buy a Bunn BTX with the thermal carafe because I had always like the Bunns in the past.
Damn what a mistake. The water is suppose to be right at 200 degrees well this one isn''t and I bought it from a place that has a simple 30 day return policy, except on Bunns...Well anyway the Cuisinart is simply a wonderfull coffee maker that and the Capresso are the only ones I will use in the future. Now I know why most coffee roasters either have Capresso, or Cuisinart
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View entire thread: Toddy Makers
Posted by Sassy Tiger on 2003-12-03 19:05:37 Post Subject: Toddy Makers
Has anyone ever heard of or used a Toddy coffee maker? What do you think of them? Are they really a much healthier way to drink coffee? I have tried some coffee at a friend's house made from Peets Coffee in a Toddy Maker and it didn't taste bad at all. I was looking for one but cannot find a store (except online) where they are sold.
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Posted by Sassy Tiger on 2003-12-03 19:05:37 Post Subject: Toddy Makers
Has anyone ever heard of or used a Toddy coffee maker? What do you think of them? Are they really a much healthier way to drink coffee? I have tried some coffee at a friend's house made from Peets Coffee in a Toddy Maker and it didn't taste bad at all. I was looking for one but cannot find a store (except online) where they are sold.
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View entire thread: Need urgent help making my coffee machine work!
Posted by FredChicago on 2007-09-11 15:55:43 Post Subject:
Well, it could be your water! Go buy a French Press and brew a pot and see how it tastes! If it tastes bad, it's probably your water. Get a good water filter for your kitchen and then brew your coffee. Since you've tried several different coffee beans, the other options are - the filter, coffee to water ratio, or sediment in the coffee maker which vinegar should remove. Best of luck.
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Posted by FredChicago on 2007-09-11 15:55:43 Post Subject:
Well, it could be your water! Go buy a French Press and brew a pot and see how it tastes! If it tastes bad, it's probably your water. Get a good water filter for your kitchen and then brew your coffee. Since you've tried several different coffee beans, the other options are - the filter, coffee to water ratio, or sediment in the coffee maker which vinegar should remove. Best of luck.
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View entire thread: Drinking coffee problem
Posted by phaelon56 on 2004-10-21 10:24:19 Post Subject:
The ideal coffee maker (I assume this is a drip coffee maker for home use) should have the following:
- Pre-infusion that wets and saturates the grounds with a pause afterwards before actual brewing starts.
- Adjustable brew temp control with a digital readout that allows the user to set the temp from about 190 to 205 degrees. Default should be about 200 - 203.
-Brews into a stainless steel double walled thermal carafe
- Has a brew time for a full pot of about 4 - 5 minutes.
Check the technical specs for Fetco commercial drip brewers. If someone could build a solid home brewer that did the same things on a small scale there would be a significant market provided that the retail price coudl be about $200 or soo and it was properly marketed.
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Posted by phaelon56 on 2004-10-21 10:24:19 Post Subject:
The ideal coffee maker (I assume this is a drip coffee maker for home use) should have the following:
- Pre-infusion that wets and saturates the grounds with a pause afterwards before actual brewing starts.
- Adjustable brew temp control with a digital readout that allows the user to set the temp from about 190 to 205 degrees. Default should be about 200 - 203.
-Brews into a stainless steel double walled thermal carafe
- Has a brew time for a full pot of about 4 - 5 minutes.
Check the technical specs for Fetco commercial drip brewers. If someone could build a solid home brewer that did the same things on a small scale there would be a significant market provided that the retail price coudl be about $200 or soo and it was properly marketed.
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View entire thread: French Press woes.
Posted by macchiato on 2005-02-04 05:49:48 Post Subject: French Press woes.
I have recently aquired a brand new french press after my coffee maker took a turn for the worse.
I have this issue though, I made the first cup of coffee from a fresh batch of (pre ground) coffee and it tasted great! Better then my drip ever made.
But since then(one week later) ... I have been completely unable to reproduce the results. I hope it is just the pre ground coffee prematurly going bad. but is there any other reason the coffee would suddenly decide to taste overly bitter and lack the flavor I long for?
Note: using a generic french press, with filtered water each time, and hawaiian hazelnut coffee grinds. I really long for a light hazelnut brew for relaxing sundays.
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Posted by macchiato on 2005-02-04 05:49:48 Post Subject: French Press woes.
I have recently aquired a brand new french press after my coffee maker took a turn for the worse.
I have this issue though, I made the first cup of coffee from a fresh batch of (pre ground) coffee and it tasted great! Better then my drip ever made.
But since then(one week later) ... I have been completely unable to reproduce the results. I hope it is just the pre ground coffee prematurly going bad. but is there any other reason the coffee would suddenly decide to taste overly bitter and lack the flavor I long for?
Note: using a generic french press, with filtered water each time, and hawaiian hazelnut coffee grinds. I really long for a light hazelnut brew for relaxing sundays.
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View entire thread: funny tasting espresso
Posted by JavaFlo on 2005-03-25 20:10:07 Post Subject:
Okay and here my two cents worth as well... might only cost you two cents to do it too!!
How to clean and maintain a drip coffee maker
To begin the path to cleaner, fresher, better tasting coffee, follow these simple steps:
Mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 4 cups of water.
Run the coffee pot.
Turn off the coffee pot, and let it cool down.
Run the vinegar and water mixture thru coffee maker one more time.
Run plain water through the coffee maker; let cool for another 30 minutes, repeat.
Wash the carafe and filter with soapy hot water.
That's it! Works like a dream!
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Posted by JavaFlo on 2005-03-25 20:10:07 Post Subject:
Okay and here my two cents worth as well... might only cost you two cents to do it too!!
How to clean and maintain a drip coffee maker
To begin the path to cleaner, fresher, better tasting coffee, follow these simple steps:
Mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 4 cups of water.
Run the coffee pot.
Turn off the coffee pot, and let it cool down.
Run the vinegar and water mixture thru coffee maker one more time.
Run plain water through the coffee maker; let cool for another 30 minutes, repeat.
Wash the carafe and filter with soapy hot water.
That's it! Works like a dream!
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View entire thread: from nespresso to oscar.
Posted by Denis Laird on 2005-01-21 03:42:11 Post Subject: from nespresso to oscar.
Please be gentle. I got myself a nuova for crissy. I have had a nespresso for years and played around with my own bags etc. Now I am at a loss. Do I use the single shot filter for a single shot or use the double shot filter for a single shot. How full should the filter be before tamping. Approx. how much volume of the shot should I have. What is an average time for a shot. Where is the best place to read up on extraction. I purchased a nemox grinder with the oscar so you can see I am also new to Grinding. I was thinking of asking the best coffee maker in town if I could spend some time in his shop. Would I learn anything from this or is it all try.try again.
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Posted by Denis Laird on 2005-01-21 03:42:11 Post Subject: from nespresso to oscar.
Please be gentle. I got myself a nuova for crissy. I have had a nespresso for years and played around with my own bags etc. Now I am at a loss. Do I use the single shot filter for a single shot or use the double shot filter for a single shot. How full should the filter be before tamping. Approx. how much volume of the shot should I have. What is an average time for a shot. Where is the best place to read up on extraction. I purchased a nemox grinder with the oscar so you can see I am also new to Grinding. I was thinking of asking the best coffee maker in town if I could spend some time in his shop. Would I learn anything from this or is it all try.try again.
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View entire thread: Looking for a good inexpensive coffee maker($100-150)
Posted by pjpoes on 2005-03-01 16:30:30 Post Subject: Looking for a good inexpensive coffee maker($100-150)
Hey I know this has been asked, I searched, but I figured I'd ask again. I currently own a Millita Mill and Brew and a Capressio (Model?) coffee maker, along with various French presses, vacuum pots, etc. I like my vacuum pots and French presses, but not when Im in a hurry to get to class or work. I also find them to be a pain when I have guests over and want to make coffee for everyone, as I dont own any that make more than a few cups at a time. Anyway, Im looking for a good quality electric coffee maker. I have had bad luck with coffee makers and built in grinders, the mill and brew was the first that didnt break in 6 months. I am thinking that is a bad route.
I said cheap, but I only mean compared to the insanely expensive, for my personal use, commercial units many of you recomend. Anyway I can get that commercial machine coffee taste without the investment. Seems like none of the home units I have used make a good tasting cup of coffee. I also hate the burners, but pooring it into an airpot isnt a big deal either. Any recomendations for me. My price range 100-150 dollars, or so, and I would like it to last.
I keep finding all these unusual coffee machines, which look like good quality, but I have no idea if they are. I have been tempted to try a home bunn, but I hear they arent very good compared with the commercial units, and they are a waste of money. Any thoughts?
-For refrence, I only use fresh roasted whole bean coffee from the likes of local roasters or Coffee AM, and I dont use blends(personal prefrence).
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Posted by pjpoes on 2005-03-01 16:30:30 Post Subject: Looking for a good inexpensive coffee maker($100-150)
Hey I know this has been asked, I searched, but I figured I'd ask again. I currently own a Millita Mill and Brew and a Capressio (Model?) coffee maker, along with various French presses, vacuum pots, etc. I like my vacuum pots and French presses, but not when Im in a hurry to get to class or work. I also find them to be a pain when I have guests over and want to make coffee for everyone, as I dont own any that make more than a few cups at a time. Anyway, Im looking for a good quality electric coffee maker. I have had bad luck with coffee makers and built in grinders, the mill and brew was the first that didnt break in 6 months. I am thinking that is a bad route.
I said cheap, but I only mean compared to the insanely expensive, for my personal use, commercial units many of you recomend. Anyway I can get that commercial machine coffee taste without the investment. Seems like none of the home units I have used make a good tasting cup of coffee. I also hate the burners, but pooring it into an airpot isnt a big deal either. Any recomendations for me. My price range 100-150 dollars, or so, and I would like it to last.
I keep finding all these unusual coffee machines, which look like good quality, but I have no idea if they are. I have been tempted to try a home bunn, but I hear they arent very good compared with the commercial units, and they are a waste of money. Any thoughts?
-For refrence, I only use fresh roasted whole bean coffee from the likes of local roasters or Coffee AM, and I dont use blends(personal prefrence).
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View entire thread: Running coffee through drip maker twice?
Posted by deathduck on 2008-01-21 19:16:23 Post Subject: Running coffee through drip maker twice?
Hi, when I use my coffee maker I like to only make one cup at a time. I feel the water is not in contact with the ground up beans long enough to fully extract the goods, so I was wondering:
Would it be ok to run the coffee through this thing twice? IE, make the coffee, then pour it back in the tank so it goes through the grounds again? I''m worried this will ruin my new ''mr. coffee'' maker I got for Christmas, but I really wana try it.
Has anyone ever tried this, or is it completly out of the question?
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Posted by deathduck on 2008-01-21 19:16:23 Post Subject: Running coffee through drip maker twice?
Hi, when I use my coffee maker I like to only make one cup at a time. I feel the water is not in contact with the ground up beans long enough to fully extract the goods, so I was wondering:
Would it be ok to run the coffee through this thing twice? IE, make the coffee, then pour it back in the tank so it goes through the grounds again? I''m worried this will ruin my new ''mr. coffee'' maker I got for Christmas, but I really wana try it.
Has anyone ever tried this, or is it completly out of the question?
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View entire thread: Recommend a Single or Double Cup Machine???
Posted by transfuture on 2006-10-04 17:05:25 Post Subject: Q
that's wonderful, but I want a coffee maker, not an espresso machine! And I can't find anything that does what I want without using pods...
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Posted by transfuture on 2006-10-04 17:05:25 Post Subject: Q
that's wonderful, but I want a coffee maker, not an espresso machine! And I can't find anything that does what I want without using pods...
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View entire thread: Coffee Machine for one person- 4 cup or 10 cup?
Posted by shikinr on 2006-11-09 08:02:24 Post Subject: madamelulu
madamelulu,
i found a great coffee maker for you. This coffee machine has a double vacuum insulated thermal carafe and it can make 10 cups of coffee. This machine has a cool filter basket release button and a very effective Brita water filter system.
The machine had great reviews of having no burnt coffee smells and it did not affect the taste at all. The name of this machine is the Braun KF600 Impressions. You could head on to my web log to check it out.
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Posted by shikinr on 2006-11-09 08:02:24 Post Subject: madamelulu
madamelulu,
i found a great coffee maker for you. This coffee machine has a double vacuum insulated thermal carafe and it can make 10 cups of coffee. This machine has a cool filter basket release button and a very effective Brita water filter system.
The machine had great reviews of having no burnt coffee smells and it did not affect the taste at all. The name of this machine is the Braun KF600 Impressions. You could head on to my web log to check it out.
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View entire thread: Need some advice with a very basic coffee question...
Posted by PinkRose on 2008-09-02 18:32:06 Post Subject:
Hello,
I remember when I used to get confused with the 6 oz. versus the 8 ounce cup. It can be very frustrating trying to find the right coffee and water ratio that's right for your taste. However, once you figure it out, then if you do it the same way each time, you'll be happy with the results.
I could never rely on the water level markers on the drip coffee makers that I've had. They were all very inacurrate. I finally resorted to measuring the water in a large measuring cup and pouring it in the coffee maker. I would multiply 6 x 6 ounces and measure 36 ounces of water, and pour it into the coffee maker. That way, if I wanted to have enough coffee for 4 eight-ounce mugs, (32 ounces) I'd have plenty of coffee, with a little to spare.
If you base your coffee measurements on using the 6 ounces of water per cup, then you should measure the ground coffee accordingly. If you like your coffee mild (like most restaurants serve it) then use one level tablespoon for each 6 ounce cup of water that you put into the coffee maker. If you use 36 ounces of water, then you'd use 6 level tablespoons of ground coffee. Then, if you find that the coffee is too weak, add more coffee the next time that you make it. Maybe try using 8 tablespoons of ground coffee to 36 ounces of water and see how you like it.
It will take some experimenting in order for you to get your coffee to turn out right. Also, as time goes on, you may need to make adjustments based on the kind of coffee that you use. There is a difference in taste when you use darker roast verses a lighter roasted coffee.
I know a lot of people say that when you use a drip coffee maker, you should adjust the volume of water that you use and not adjust the amount of coffee. I tried doing it that way with little success. I prefer to adjust the amount of coffee that I use rather than the amount of water.
I hope this helps you.
Good luck.
Rose
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Posted by PinkRose on 2008-09-02 18:32:06 Post Subject:
Hello,
I remember when I used to get confused with the 6 oz. versus the 8 ounce cup. It can be very frustrating trying to find the right coffee and water ratio that's right for your taste. However, once you figure it out, then if you do it the same way each time, you'll be happy with the results.
I could never rely on the water level markers on the drip coffee makers that I've had. They were all very inacurrate. I finally resorted to measuring the water in a large measuring cup and pouring it in the coffee maker. I would multiply 6 x 6 ounces and measure 36 ounces of water, and pour it into the coffee maker. That way, if I wanted to have enough coffee for 4 eight-ounce mugs, (32 ounces) I'd have plenty of coffee, with a little to spare.
If you base your coffee measurements on using the 6 ounces of water per cup, then you should measure the ground coffee accordingly. If you like your coffee mild (like most restaurants serve it) then use one level tablespoon for each 6 ounce cup of water that you put into the coffee maker. If you use 36 ounces of water, then you'd use 6 level tablespoons of ground coffee. Then, if you find that the coffee is too weak, add more coffee the next time that you make it. Maybe try using 8 tablespoons of ground coffee to 36 ounces of water and see how you like it.
It will take some experimenting in order for you to get your coffee to turn out right. Also, as time goes on, you may need to make adjustments based on the kind of coffee that you use. There is a difference in taste when you use darker roast verses a lighter roasted coffee.
I know a lot of people say that when you use a drip coffee maker, you should adjust the volume of water that you use and not adjust the amount of coffee. I tried doing it that way with little success. I prefer to adjust the amount of coffee that I use rather than the amount of water.
I hope this helps you.
Good luck.
Rose
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View entire thread: Coffee drinks pls advise
Posted by Temuri on 2008-10-14 17:39:21 Post Subject: Coffee drinks pls advise
Guys, I have a small chain of coffee shops, where I sell roasted coffee beans. I have really big choice of freshly roasted coffee 15 single origin and 15 blends, bulk tea, small tea and coffee makers. BUT I dont serve coffee in cups upto now. In some locations (especially in large supermarkets) it is clear that people ask for it and get surprised that we dont serve it, even 5 year fanatic regular customers ask us to sell it. The business is simply telling me to offer it. So I would like to ask your advice about the coffee maker or even coffee itself that could be suitable for my needs.
I need a coffee maker that could serve 100-200 cups of really good coffee -- I dont want to harm the reputation of quality coffee roaster because of bad coffee in cup. What you think it should be some single cup making machine or some bunn style with thermos. As you understand I dont want to jump in coffee drinks business, I just need a very small corner able to offer a cup of very good coffee, not espresso even, just regular but fresh coffee with some milk options maximum. No complicated espresso machines.
Any advice? Is there anything like this? Please advise shall I offer one type coffee or several ones? Thanks in advance!
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Posted by Temuri on 2008-10-14 17:39:21 Post Subject: Coffee drinks pls advise
Guys, I have a small chain of coffee shops, where I sell roasted coffee beans. I have really big choice of freshly roasted coffee 15 single origin and 15 blends, bulk tea, small tea and coffee makers. BUT I dont serve coffee in cups upto now. In some locations (especially in large supermarkets) it is clear that people ask for it and get surprised that we dont serve it, even 5 year fanatic regular customers ask us to sell it. The business is simply telling me to offer it. So I would like to ask your advice about the coffee maker or even coffee itself that could be suitable for my needs.
I need a coffee maker that could serve 100-200 cups of really good coffee -- I dont want to harm the reputation of quality coffee roaster because of bad coffee in cup. What you think it should be some single cup making machine or some bunn style with thermos. As you understand I dont want to jump in coffee drinks business, I just need a very small corner able to offer a cup of very good coffee, not espresso even, just regular but fresh coffee with some milk options maximum. No complicated espresso machines.
Any advice? Is there anything like this? Please advise shall I offer one type coffee or several ones? Thanks in advance!
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View entire thread: Lavassa Coffee Beans
Posted by Smile on 2005-06-10 03:52:14 Post Subject: Lavassa Coffee Beans
Hello, We have just brought a Gaggia Synchrony Digital Coffee Maker and are really disappointed with the taste of the beans. We tried a Lavazza Crema at Gatwick airport last week which was perfect but we can't find Lavazza Crema to buy.
We have found Lavazza Crema Aroma, Lavazza Super Crema and Lavazza Gusto. Does anybody know the differences between these beans. We only make Cappachino never expresso and have already tried Lavassa Expresso which was simply too weak in a cappacinno.
Our local pub will sell Lavassa Super Crema but it says on the packet 'Expresso'. Is this bean suitable for making cappachino.
Please help - we like a strong cappachino but are complete novices. Thank you
Smile
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Posted by Smile on 2005-06-10 03:52:14 Post Subject: Lavassa Coffee Beans
Hello, We have just brought a Gaggia Synchrony Digital Coffee Maker and are really disappointed with the taste of the beans. We tried a Lavazza Crema at Gatwick airport last week which was perfect but we can't find Lavazza Crema to buy.
We have found Lavazza Crema Aroma, Lavazza Super Crema and Lavazza Gusto. Does anybody know the differences between these beans. We only make Cappachino never expresso and have already tried Lavassa Expresso which was simply too weak in a cappacinno.
Our local pub will sell Lavassa Super Crema but it says on the packet 'Expresso'. Is this bean suitable for making cappachino.
Please help - we like a strong cappachino but are complete novices. Thank you
Smile
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View entire thread: Need some coffee advice
Posted by Jake on 2004-12-02 19:12:36 Post Subject: Need some coffee advice
Buying my mother a Technivorm for christmas. I do not drink coffee but have been reading these forums and find this coffee discussion quite interesting. My mother is a morning coffee drinker, after about 10:00 am she is through with the brew. She has been drinking foldgers breakfast blend. I have heard her say though in the past it just does not seem to be as good as it used to be. SHe does not have a roaster or grinder. I was thinking of ordering her some different coffee to go with her new coffee maker. I have seen post on all kinds here, Indonesian,Kona, Jamacian,African, Australian. Hoping you folks could help me pick out maybe a couple of types of coffee for her. Had just about settled on Gloria Jeans before I found this forum. Anyway, thanks in advance for the advice. Oh yea, I had e-mailed terroir but have not recieved a reply. Sounds like a good supplier, but open for all suggestions
Thanks again
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Posted by Jake on 2004-12-02 19:12:36 Post Subject: Need some coffee advice
Buying my mother a Technivorm for christmas. I do not drink coffee but have been reading these forums and find this coffee discussion quite interesting. My mother is a morning coffee drinker, after about 10:00 am she is through with the brew. She has been drinking foldgers breakfast blend. I have heard her say though in the past it just does not seem to be as good as it used to be. SHe does not have a roaster or grinder. I was thinking of ordering her some different coffee to go with her new coffee maker. I have seen post on all kinds here, Indonesian,Kona, Jamacian,African, Australian. Hoping you folks could help me pick out maybe a couple of types of coffee for her. Had just about settled on Gloria Jeans before I found this forum. Anyway, thanks in advance for the advice. Oh yea, I had e-mailed terroir but have not recieved a reply. Sounds like a good supplier, but open for all suggestions
Thanks again
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View entire thread: Technivorm KBT-741 Strange Pour Examples (Photos)
Posted by varuscelli on 2007-02-23 16:29:13 Post Subject: Technivorm KBT-741 Strange Pour Examples (Photos)
OK, I've brought this up on another forum and want to get opinions/feedback here, too.
I'm having a bit of difficulty adjusting to pouring coffee from the new-style carafe that came with my recently purchased Technivorm KBT-741. I've tried pouring with and without the lid, with the lid adjusted to various numbers of turns, etc., and when I'm not getting what I consider too slow a pour, I'm getting a very erratic pour. "Wide swath" pours and "split stream" pours, etc. And it seems to vary quite a bit with the fullness of the carafe. The more full the carafe, the better the pour, but as the carafe level goes down, so does the quality of the pour.
In any case, I've taken some photos and want to see what people might think about them (or what other owners of this style of carafe might have to say about the carafe).
I don't know if it's my technique, this particular carafe, or just the way the new-style carafe works.
As it stands, I love the way the KBT-741 makes coffee. It's fantastic. But even though the carafe is usable, I'd have to give the one in my possession low marks on ease of pouring. (And there are no notes on the carafe in the literature I received with the coffee maker. It shows only the old-style carafe, so if there's anything special the user needs to know about the new-style carafe, it's not addressed in the very brief manual.)
Here are some photos of the carafe "pour" both with and without the lid attached. (These are some of the worst, but easily duplicated, pour examples. I can make it pour better, but then it pours very slowly and takes about 10 seconds or so to fill up a cup, which seems a long amount of time to fill one cup of coffee.)
http://www.ruscelli.com/images/tv_pour_01a.jpg
http://www.ruscelli.com/images/tv_pour_03a.jpg
http://www.ruscelli.com/images/tv_pour_02a.jpg
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Posted by varuscelli on 2007-02-23 16:29:13 Post Subject: Technivorm KBT-741 Strange Pour Examples (Photos)
OK, I've brought this up on another forum and want to get opinions/feedback here, too.
I'm having a bit of difficulty adjusting to pouring coffee from the new-style carafe that came with my recently purchased Technivorm KBT-741. I've tried pouring with and without the lid, with the lid adjusted to various numbers of turns, etc., and when I'm not getting what I consider too slow a pour, I'm getting a very erratic pour. "Wide swath" pours and "split stream" pours, etc. And it seems to vary quite a bit with the fullness of the carafe. The more full the carafe, the better the pour, but as the carafe level goes down, so does the quality of the pour.
In any case, I've taken some photos and want to see what people might think about them (or what other owners of this style of carafe might have to say about the carafe).
I don't know if it's my technique, this particular carafe, or just the way the new-style carafe works.
As it stands, I love the way the KBT-741 makes coffee. It's fantastic. But even though the carafe is usable, I'd have to give the one in my possession low marks on ease of pouring. (And there are no notes on the carafe in the literature I received with the coffee maker. It shows only the old-style carafe, so if there's anything special the user needs to know about the new-style carafe, it's not addressed in the very brief manual.)
Here are some photos of the carafe "pour" both with and without the lid attached. (These are some of the worst, but easily duplicated, pour examples. I can make it pour better, but then it pours very slowly and takes about 10 seconds or so to fill up a cup, which seems a long amount of time to fill one cup of coffee.)
http://www.ruscelli.com/images/tv_pour_01a.jpg
http://www.ruscelli.com/images/tv_pour_03a.jpg
http://www.ruscelli.com/images/tv_pour_02a.jpg
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View entire thread: BEST FRENCH PRESS
Posted by cuppED on 2008-07-06 23:15:02 Post Subject: BEST FRENCH PRESS
What are some affordable French Presses no more than $30?
How long does the coffee stay heated/warm in a french press?
In need of some sort of coffee maker, I left my at home and these long nights of grad school studying are killing me. I really don't want to buy a regular coffee maker b/c I only want to brew around 3 cups or so and I also need something POTENT, hahaha. Thanks in advance.
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Posted by cuppED on 2008-07-06 23:15:02 Post Subject: BEST FRENCH PRESS
What are some affordable French Presses no more than $30?
How long does the coffee stay heated/warm in a french press?
In need of some sort of coffee maker, I left my at home and these long nights of grad school studying are killing me. I really don't want to buy a regular coffee maker b/c I only want to brew around 3 cups or so and I also need something POTENT, hahaha. Thanks in advance.
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View entire thread: Your input much appreciated. Designing new machine
Posted by SVTruong on 2008-02-27 17:30:01 Post Subject: Your input much appreciated. Designing new machine
I was recently assigned a new project to design a coffee brewer for a brand wanting to gain a bigger footprint in this industry. I have done some research and I think I have found a niche that would suit many busy couples nicely.
The machine will be a his and her grind and brew machine. Instead of a carafe there will be two matching (12-14oz) thermal travel mugs. Instead of one hopper, there will be three removable hoppers (2 for beans, and 1 for already ground beans). The machine will be fairly small and have a footprint no wider than 10 inches.
Some other added features include:
-a removable water reservoir
-warming plate
-backlit LCD display for programming and clock
-water filter
-reusable goldtone filter
We are also experimenting with the option to maybe to swap out the filter to fit a 62mm pod in there. Easy to remove shoot, hoppers, and filter basket will make cleaning a breeze as well.
Of course none of the above is finalized so there is a lot of room for change/improvement. The benchmarks we were given were the Cuisinart 700bc/900bc and the Krups KM700. I've read some concerns about the longevity of a grinder/brewer. It will be a burr grinder and the build quality will definitely be superb. The brand is a quality brand and this will be priced very competitively.
So... what features are important for everybody? What do you want in your coffee maker? What''s wrong with the machines you use now? What can I add or take away from the above?
Thanks in advance for viewing.
-STruong
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Posted by SVTruong on 2008-02-27 17:30:01 Post Subject: Your input much appreciated. Designing new machine
I was recently assigned a new project to design a coffee brewer for a brand wanting to gain a bigger footprint in this industry. I have done some research and I think I have found a niche that would suit many busy couples nicely.
The machine will be a his and her grind and brew machine. Instead of a carafe there will be two matching (12-14oz) thermal travel mugs. Instead of one hopper, there will be three removable hoppers (2 for beans, and 1 for already ground beans). The machine will be fairly small and have a footprint no wider than 10 inches.
Some other added features include:
-a removable water reservoir
-warming plate
-backlit LCD display for programming and clock
-water filter
-reusable goldtone filter
We are also experimenting with the option to maybe to swap out the filter to fit a 62mm pod in there. Easy to remove shoot, hoppers, and filter basket will make cleaning a breeze as well.
Of course none of the above is finalized so there is a lot of room for change/improvement. The benchmarks we were given were the Cuisinart 700bc/900bc and the Krups KM700. I've read some concerns about the longevity of a grinder/brewer. It will be a burr grinder and the build quality will definitely be superb. The brand is a quality brand and this will be priced very competitively.
So... what features are important for everybody? What do you want in your coffee maker? What''s wrong with the machines you use now? What can I add or take away from the above?
Thanks in advance for viewing.
-STruong
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View entire thread: Beautiful and funky coffee trailer FOR SALE!!
Posted by joasis on 2008-04-16 15:13:54 Post Subject: Beautiful and funky coffee trailer FOR SALE!!
Coffee trailer for sale: has a large water tank or can be hooked up to a water supply, refrigerator, sink, outlets, on board generator or can be hooked up to electrical source, coffee maker, grinder, espresso machine, cash register...everything must go!!
Pictures and specs available upon request.
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Posted by joasis on 2008-04-16 15:13:54 Post Subject: Beautiful and funky coffee trailer FOR SALE!!
Coffee trailer for sale: has a large water tank or can be hooked up to a water supply, refrigerator, sink, outlets, on board generator or can be hooked up to electrical source, coffee maker, grinder, espresso machine, cash register...everything must go!!
Pictures and specs available upon request.
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View entire thread: Coffee Grounds
Posted by espressogirl on 2008-10-16 21:49:04 Post Subject: Re: Coffee Grounds
Used coffee grounds are popularly associated to gardening due to the nutrients available in them, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
However, they can also be used in personal care. Personally, I would use coffee grounds as an exfoliant. If I happen to wash my hands in a sink near some coffee maker, then I'd use the grounds to scrub my hands. The effect is pleasant, as the skin feels softer.
Some home-made soaps recipes can be tweaked incorporating coffee grounds for that added scrubbing action. Some also thrown in coffee butter to add a fresh scent of coffee as well.
I have given away used coffee grounds to friends and family and they all love the things they could do with it.
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Posted by espressogirl on 2008-10-16 21:49:04 Post Subject: Re: Coffee Grounds
Used coffee grounds are popularly associated to gardening due to the nutrients available in them, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
However, they can also be used in personal care. Personally, I would use coffee grounds as an exfoliant. If I happen to wash my hands in a sink near some coffee maker, then I'd use the grounds to scrub my hands. The effect is pleasant, as the skin feels softer.
Some home-made soaps recipes can be tweaked incorporating coffee grounds for that added scrubbing action. Some also thrown in coffee butter to add a fresh scent of coffee as well.
I have given away used coffee grounds to friends and family and they all love the things they could do with it.
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View entire thread: The best espresso maker and other misc advice...
Posted by bbiizziieebee on 2005-08-20 01:09:17 Post Subject: The best espresso maker and other misc advice...
OK lets get to it!
The Only Way To Make Espresso At Home
Many people on this fourm want a good Espresso maker, something in the 100-250 dollar rage. Lets Clear Something Up Right Now... You need to spend money on an espresso maker try 600-1000.
I would reccomend the Rancillo Silvia for the affectionado who wants the finest coffee. There is another option for those who want pretty good espress without all the work, but ill get to that later.
Other Options
Now If you can not afford to spend so much you have one of two options... A) Spend the money to buy from Starbucks every morning. or B) Drink foldgers because you dont care enough to drink good coffee. Seriously.
A Crime Most At Home Espresso Brewers Are Making
Now on to other pressing questions of the day. How about hard water problems in espresso makers? Here is Another MUST DO for espresso machines...
You need to use distilled water in the resovoir because any other type will BREAK YOUR MACHINE! How you ask? The little particles suspended in your tap(even filtered) water crystalize on the sides of the bolier inside your machine when you heat the water up. Eventually after many uses the crystals build up and block the openings to and from your boiler. No water in or out of the boiler means no coffee. USE DISTILLED WATER!
The Truth About Drip Coffee Makers
I saw a few posts asking about drip coffee makers and they raise a good point. Dp you need an expensive one for good coffee? Unlike Espresso machines when it comes to drip coffee the answer is NO.
All the machines does is strain water through your coffee. The most important fact in drip coffee, believe it or not, is the coarseness of the grind.(Actualyl that applies to espreso too, but that is a lesson for another day)
The coarser the grind the less surface area the water has to extract the oils from the coffee. If the grind is too fine, the water will extract too much of the coffee bean's oils and your coffee will become bitter.
Another factor is how long the water comes in contact with the beans, but the you don't notice the effect with drip coffee(as opposed to espresso where you not only have to worray about grind, but the pressure at which you tamp and temperature of the water, for the above reason. Now can you see why you need to spend more on a good espresso machine? LOL)
The Solution
Invest in a good grinder if anything because then you will be able to precisely control the grind to your preference. If you are going to pay for a feature on your drip coffee maker it should be a timer so you coffee can be ready when you wake up. LOL
An Aside For The Guy With The Roaster Biz
Get a few more accounts. Take Deposits(or take Bigger deposits) They will agree to your terms as long as you keep a straight face. Im dead serious.
The Solution For Lazy People Who Want To Spend Money For Good Coffee At Home (as promised from above)
Starbucks used to sell a machine that makes good coffee, but is also automatic. What I mean by automatic is that it takes the 'work' out of making espresso. It grinds it, stuffs the nozzle, tamps it down, pours the shot, and discards the waste coffee grinds all at the touch of ONE button.
A friend of mine who works at Starbucks has raved about them for so long he convinced me to get one... Unfortunately he has fallen on some hard times and needs to sell his machine - Now I know posting the link might ruffle some feathers here but check out his auction just to see the features on this thing... I think it would suit many of the readers of this board. If the idea of a shameless bribe rubs you the wrong way, I can respect that - and if that is the case I ask you to look at the features and do the best you can to ignore the fact that that particular model is up for bid.
I hope this helps some of you,
-Ryan
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Posted by bbiizziieebee on 2005-08-20 01:09:17 Post Subject: The best espresso maker and other misc advice...
OK lets get to it!
The Only Way To Make Espresso At Home
Many people on this fourm want a good Espresso maker, something in the 100-250 dollar rage. Lets Clear Something Up Right Now... You need to spend money on an espresso maker try 600-1000.
I would reccomend the Rancillo Silvia for the affectionado who wants the finest coffee. There is another option for those who want pretty good espress without all the work, but ill get to that later.
Other Options
Now If you can not afford to spend so much you have one of two options... A) Spend the money to buy from Starbucks every morning. or B) Drink foldgers because you dont care enough to drink good coffee. Seriously.
A Crime Most At Home Espresso Brewers Are Making
Now on to other pressing questions of the day. How about hard water problems in espresso makers? Here is Another MUST DO for espresso machines...
You need to use distilled water in the resovoir because any other type will BREAK YOUR MACHINE! How you ask? The little particles suspended in your tap(even filtered) water crystalize on the sides of the bolier inside your machine when you heat the water up. Eventually after many uses the crystals build up and block the openings to and from your boiler. No water in or out of the boiler means no coffee. USE DISTILLED WATER!
The Truth About Drip Coffee Makers
I saw a few posts asking about drip coffee makers and they raise a good point. Dp you need an expensive one for good coffee? Unlike Espresso machines when it comes to drip coffee the answer is NO.
All the machines does is strain water through your coffee. The most important fact in drip coffee, believe it or not, is the coarseness of the grind.(Actualyl that applies to espreso too, but that is a lesson for another day)
The coarser the grind the less surface area the water has to extract the oils from the coffee. If the grind is too fine, the water will extract too much of the coffee bean's oils and your coffee will become bitter.
Another factor is how long the water comes in contact with the beans, but the you don't notice the effect with drip coffee(as opposed to espresso where you not only have to worray about grind, but the pressure at which you tamp and temperature of the water, for the above reason. Now can you see why you need to spend more on a good espresso machine? LOL)
The Solution
Invest in a good grinder if anything because then you will be able to precisely control the grind to your preference. If you are going to pay for a feature on your drip coffee maker it should be a timer so you coffee can be ready when you wake up. LOL
An Aside For The Guy With The Roaster Biz
Get a few more accounts. Take Deposits(or take Bigger deposits) They will agree to your terms as long as you keep a straight face. Im dead serious.
The Solution For Lazy People Who Want To Spend Money For Good Coffee At Home (as promised from above)
Starbucks used to sell a machine that makes good coffee, but is also automatic. What I mean by automatic is that it takes the 'work' out of making espresso. It grinds it, stuffs the nozzle, tamps it down, pours the shot, and discards the waste coffee grinds all at the touch of ONE button.
A friend of mine who works at Starbucks has raved about them for so long he convinced me to get one... Unfortunately he has fallen on some hard times and needs to sell his machine - Now I know posting the link might ruffle some feathers here but check out his auction just to see the features on this thing... I think it would suit many of the readers of this board. If the idea of a shameless bribe rubs you the wrong way, I can respect that - and if that is the case I ask you to look at the features and do the best you can to ignore the fact that that particular model is up for bid.
I hope this helps some of you,
-Ryan
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View entire thread: Beautiful and funky coffee trailer FOR SALE!!
Posted by jmeiss on 2008-04-18 07:06:24 Post Subject: Re: Beautiful and funky coffee trailer FOR SALE!!
Coffee trailer for sale: has a large water tank or can be hooked up to a water supply, refrigerator, sink, outlets, on board generator or can be hooked up to electrical source, coffee maker, grinder, espresso maching, cash register...everything must go!!
Pictures and specs available upon request.
Sure send me a link to specs and pics....
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Posted by jmeiss on 2008-04-18 07:06:24 Post Subject: Re: Beautiful and funky coffee trailer FOR SALE!!
Coffee trailer for sale: has a large water tank or can be hooked up to a water supply, refrigerator, sink, outlets, on board generator or can be hooked up to electrical source, coffee maker, grinder, espresso maching, cash register...everything must go!!
Pictures and specs available upon request.
Sure send me a link to specs and pics....
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View entire thread: Coffee Maker Smells Like Body Odor?
Posted by FilthyRich on 2004-06-30 20:21:27 Post Subject: Coffee Maker Smells Like Body Odor?
I am not a coffee drinker, but I have a lot of respect for you guys. This forum is great. Here's my post:
I made a mysterious discovery this evening. My summer roommate is a slob and rarely cleans up after himself in the kitchen. He has left town for the week and also left a mess in the kitchen. Part of the mess is his coffee maker. I opened it up and found week-old coffee remains in the form of coagulated coffee and moldy coffee grounds. I'm used to it - no big deal. But here's the odd thing: the coffee maker carafe smells like human body odor! So I scrubbed it as hard as I could with Palmolive and my dish sponge, but the smell still remained. So I just ran it through the dishwasher on the most powerful setting with lots of Cascade Complete, and it still smells like BO!
Is this a characteristic of rotten coffee? Is it normal for old coffee or old coffee maker components to smell like body odor?
Please advise.
Thanks in advance,
The Roommate Who Cleaned Too Much
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Posted by FilthyRich on 2004-06-30 20:21:27 Post Subject: Coffee Maker Smells Like Body Odor?
I am not a coffee drinker, but I have a lot of respect for you guys. This forum is great. Here's my post:
I made a mysterious discovery this evening. My summer roommate is a slob and rarely cleans up after himself in the kitchen. He has left town for the week and also left a mess in the kitchen. Part of the mess is his coffee maker. I opened it up and found week-old coffee remains in the form of coagulated coffee and moldy coffee grounds. I'm used to it - no big deal. But here's the odd thing: the coffee maker carafe smells like human body odor! So I scrubbed it as hard as I could with Palmolive and my dish sponge, but the smell still remained. So I just ran it through the dishwasher on the most powerful setting with lots of Cascade Complete, and it still smells like BO!
Is this a characteristic of rotten coffee? Is it normal for old coffee or old coffee maker components to smell like body odor?
Please advise.
Thanks in advance,
The Roommate Who Cleaned Too Much
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View entire thread: my new bunn
Posted by stewartlittle on 2007-01-31 10:05:02 Post Subject: my new bunn
Hi,I am brand spankin new here.
Have a problem with my new Bunn coffee maker.I have the GRX and it seems to make coffee too fast.It brews in 3 minutes like it supose to,but the flavor of the coffee aint there like it was when I used my old $20 Procter-Silex.
It took it about 15 minutes to brew 12 cups,but at least it had some flavor.
Anything I can do to get more flavor out of the coffee?
If not that thing is going back.I payed $69.98 + tax for it and thought that was a good deal,but not if it makes coffee with no flavor,taste weak,watered down.
Thanks for the help
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Posted by stewartlittle on 2007-01-31 10:05:02 Post Subject: my new bunn
Hi,I am brand spankin new here.
Have a problem with my new Bunn coffee maker.I have the GRX and it seems to make coffee too fast.It brews in 3 minutes like it supose to,but the flavor of the coffee aint there like it was when I used my old $20 Procter-Silex.
It took it about 15 minutes to brew 12 cups,but at least it had some flavor.
Anything I can do to get more flavor out of the coffee?
If not that thing is going back.I payed $69.98 + tax for it and thought that was a good deal,but not if it makes coffee with no flavor,taste weak,watered down.
Thanks for the help
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