View entire thread: Need advice about using a cheap espresso machine!
Posted by Chammy on 2006-02-08 19:20:44 Post Subject: Need advice about using a cheap espresso machine!
Well I had posted about using one earlier and was shot down because the model I have does not produce real esspresso, which to my dissapointment has found that out. Well , like I said, I have the Mr. Coffee machine, and I cant afford a 1000 dollar one so I guess its back to Starbucks. Can anyone maybe give me some tips on making the best out of a cheap model "espresso machine" ? 
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Posted by Chammy on 2006-02-08 19:20:44 Post Subject: Need advice about using a cheap espresso machine!
Well I had posted about using one earlier and was shot down because the model I have does not produce real esspresso, which to my dissapointment has found that out. Well , like I said, I have the Mr. Coffee machine, and I cant afford a 1000 dollar one so I guess its back to Starbucks. Can anyone maybe give me some tips on making the best out of a cheap model "espresso machine" ?
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View entire thread: Buying a new machine - Please Help! -
Posted by klv on 2006-12-06 16:54:48 Post Subject: Buying a new machine - Please Help! -
Hi,
I'm a coffee lover eventhough I'm not an expert. But I can tell when I like a coffe or not hehe. I've been using a Sarbucks barista for expressos and capuccinos and a standard "Mr. Coffee" machine for daily cofee.
I've been doing my homework to find a real coffee machine for everyday and found 2 options. The technivorm has won on excelency of coffee flavor. The only flaw is that it will make my counter look like a laboratory. Te second option is the Capresso which i've read that makes the best (home made) coffee and has better design.
Does anyone have an opinion on those or how would you decide?
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741
http://www.technivorm.com/home.html
Capresso MT500 Plus
http://www.capresso.com/prod_makers_mt500.html
A third contender would be the Capresso ST600 wich is newer tha the 500 but have not found enough reviews of this one.
http://www.capresso.com/prod_makers_st600.html
Any help would be welcomed.
Thanks!!!
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Posted by klv on 2006-12-06 16:54:48 Post Subject: Buying a new machine - Please Help! -
Hi,
I'm a coffee lover eventhough I'm not an expert. But I can tell when I like a coffe or not hehe. I've been using a Sarbucks barista for expressos and capuccinos and a standard "Mr. Coffee" machine for daily cofee.
I've been doing my homework to find a real coffee machine for everyday and found 2 options. The technivorm has won on excelency of coffee flavor. The only flaw is that it will make my counter look like a laboratory. Te second option is the Capresso which i've read that makes the best (home made) coffee and has better design.
Does anyone have an opinion on those or how would you decide?
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741
http://www.technivorm.com/home.html
Capresso MT500 Plus
http://www.capresso.com/prod_makers_mt500.html
A third contender would be the Capresso ST600 wich is newer tha the 500 but have not found enough reviews of this one.
http://www.capresso.com/prod_makers_st600.html
Any help would be welcomed.
Thanks!!!
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View entire thread: Trying To Make Good Coffee...Not Succeeding
Posted by cafemakers on 2006-06-16 12:45:21 Post Subject: Re: Trying To Make Good Coffee...Not Succeeding
Hi. I'm a newbie here and I hope someone can help me out. I just bought a Mr. Coffee machine for work and some ground dunkin donuts coffee figuring it would taste great.
Based on a couple of the clues in the original message of what could possibly be wrong, I'm not so certain that this is entirely a process-related problem.
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Posted by cafemakers on 2006-06-16 12:45:21 Post Subject: Re: Trying To Make Good Coffee...Not Succeeding
Hi. I'm a newbie here and I hope someone can help me out. I just bought a Mr. Coffee machine for work and some ground dunkin donuts coffee figuring it would taste great.
Based on a couple of the clues in the original message of what could possibly be wrong, I'm not so certain that this is entirely a process-related problem.
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View entire thread: Trying To Make Good Coffee...Not Succeeding
Posted by ACK! on 2006-06-07 19:15:00 Post Subject: Trying To Make Good Coffee...Not Succeeding
Hi. I'm a newbie here and I hope someone can help me out. I just bought a Mr. Coffee machine for work and some ground dunkin donuts coffee figuring it would taste great.
Wrong! I'm doing everything the way I'm supposed to be doing, but the coffee doesn't taste good or taste right???
Anybody have possible theories as to what I may be doing wrong???
Thanks!
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Posted by ACK! on 2006-06-07 19:15:00 Post Subject: Trying To Make Good Coffee...Not Succeeding
Hi. I'm a newbie here and I hope someone can help me out. I just bought a Mr. Coffee machine for work and some ground dunkin donuts coffee figuring it would taste great.
Wrong! I'm doing everything the way I'm supposed to be doing, but the coffee doesn't taste good or taste right???
Anybody have possible theories as to what I may be doing wrong???
Thanks!
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View entire thread: Vacuum Brewing vs. other methods
Posted by mpkelley20 on 2005-02-04 09:58:32 Post Subject:
Ok, tried my new Bodum Santos Electric Vacuum brewer last night for the first time. I used some older Blue Mountain coffee my neighbor had brought back for me this year from Jamiaca. I was not impressed with the quality and taste of this coffee the few times I tried it (way too sour and mild) but I didn't have any of my green beans roasted so this is what I had to work with.
I set the machine up, added the water and newly ground coffee and watched. The process was very enjoybale to watch and I was amazed at how this thing works. When it was done, I poured my first cup and was blown away at how good it tasted. The sourness was gone and, although still mild, the taste was delicious.
The main thing I noticed was how piping hot the coffee was. My crappy Mr. Coffee machine never got the coffee this hot. I would sometimes have to throw my cup in the microwave in order to heat it up because any adidition of cream would make the coffee luke warm. Don't have this problem anymore.
I now understand some people's complaints with the electric version of this. There is no real way to control the brewing time as everything is pre-programmed in the electric base. I guess with the stove top version, you can control when the heat is shut off which in turn releases the brew back to the lower chamber. For people wanting a stroner brew, they can keep it on the heat source longer. With the electric version, you don't have this option. I suppose I could play around with the bean grind (make it finer) but I doubt I am going to be complaining considering what I was using before.
The next big test is on Sunday when I have people over to watch the Superbowl. I will be roasting beans tonight so they will be perfect for Sunday evening. I'm sure I will be getting a lot of compliments from my friends!
Go Pats!!!!
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Posted by mpkelley20 on 2005-02-04 09:58:32 Post Subject:
Ok, tried my new Bodum Santos Electric Vacuum brewer last night for the first time. I used some older Blue Mountain coffee my neighbor had brought back for me this year from Jamiaca. I was not impressed with the quality and taste of this coffee the few times I tried it (way too sour and mild) but I didn't have any of my green beans roasted so this is what I had to work with.
I set the machine up, added the water and newly ground coffee and watched. The process was very enjoybale to watch and I was amazed at how this thing works. When it was done, I poured my first cup and was blown away at how good it tasted. The sourness was gone and, although still mild, the taste was delicious.
The main thing I noticed was how piping hot the coffee was. My crappy Mr. Coffee machine never got the coffee this hot. I would sometimes have to throw my cup in the microwave in order to heat it up because any adidition of cream would make the coffee luke warm. Don't have this problem anymore.
I now understand some people's complaints with the electric version of this. There is no real way to control the brewing time as everything is pre-programmed in the electric base. I guess with the stove top version, you can control when the heat is shut off which in turn releases the brew back to the lower chamber. For people wanting a stroner brew, they can keep it on the heat source longer. With the electric version, you don't have this option. I suppose I could play around with the bean grind (make it finer) but I doubt I am going to be complaining considering what I was using before.
The next big test is on Sunday when I have people over to watch the Superbowl. I will be roasting beans tonight so they will be perfect for Sunday evening. I'm sure I will be getting a lot of compliments from my friends!
Go Pats!!!!
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