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Posted by thezig on 2005-09-29 22:19:57 Post Subject: krups CAFE DUOMO - frother problems
hi:
We bought a krups CAFE DUOMO about 8 months ago, it's worked great, we make cappuccino all the time.
Recently it has not been frothing very well. We put about 3/4 c 1% milk in the pitcher leaving about 2 inches above for froth. It used to froth it up to the top, and there was always steam left over. now it hardly does any froth at all.
· Always clean the steam nozzle and froth attachments before use, there are no clogs that i can see. Steam does come out but presure is not as strong and it doesn't go near as long as it used to.
· We are using the same low fat milk we always have used
· We use fresh ground coffee ( ground to fine esspresso grinds ) Again we have used the same all along so it's not the grinde
Any ideas
Tnx
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Posted by thezig on 2005-09-29 22:19:57 Post Subject: krups CAFE DUOMO - frother problems
hi:
We bought a krups CAFE DUOMO about 8 months ago, it's worked great, we make cappuccino all the time.
Recently it has not been frothing very well. We put about 3/4 c 1% milk in the pitcher leaving about 2 inches above for froth. It used to froth it up to the top, and there was always steam left over. now it hardly does any froth at all.
· Always clean the steam nozzle and froth attachments before use, there are no clogs that i can see. Steam does come out but presure is not as strong and it doesn't go near as long as it used to.
· We are using the same low fat milk we always have used
· We use fresh ground coffee ( ground to fine esspresso grinds ) Again we have used the same all along so it's not the grinde
Any ideas
Tnx
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View entire thread: Ground coffee / beans in Yantai, China
Posted by rumour on 2006-06-25 21:19:20 Post Subject: Ground coffee / beans in Yantai, China
Hi all,
Being a coffee adict and currently employed in Yantai, China I need my daily coffee. And the Chinese are fond of instant coffee, which I personally very much dislike. There are a few good coffee stores around in town, but I want to have fresh ground coffee or coffee beans at home.
Does anyone have an adress (on/offline) where I can get/order the coffee?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Posted by rumour on 2006-06-25 21:19:20 Post Subject: Ground coffee / beans in Yantai, China
Hi all,
Being a coffee adict and currently employed in Yantai, China I need my daily coffee. And the Chinese are fond of instant coffee, which I personally very much dislike. There are a few good coffee stores around in town, but I want to have fresh ground coffee or coffee beans at home.
Does anyone have an adress (on/offline) where I can get/order the coffee?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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View entire thread: Chemex has no Punch
Posted by ourcoffeebarn on 2005-01-30 09:33:13 Post Subject:
I sell the Chemex and it really makes a GREAT cup of coffee. Are you using the FSU 100 unbleached prefolded chemex filter paper? These filters will filter out the sediment and the bitter taste.
The next and probably the most important question is. Are you using Fresh roasted and fresh ground coffee beans? Only grind just seconds before you brew.
Next is the coarseness of your grind, With the chemex it is recomended to only grind to about what you would consider for French Press. If you have a burr grinder this is easy to do, just set the grinder. For a blade grinder just don't grind the beans to dust, check your grounds after a few seconds of grinding.
I recomend 2oz of beans to a 10 cup pot, this is were you can adjust for your liking, more for fuller flavor or less for a lighter coffee.
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Posted by ourcoffeebarn on 2005-01-30 09:33:13 Post Subject:
I sell the Chemex and it really makes a GREAT cup of coffee. Are you using the FSU 100 unbleached prefolded chemex filter paper? These filters will filter out the sediment and the bitter taste.
The next and probably the most important question is. Are you using Fresh roasted and fresh ground coffee beans? Only grind just seconds before you brew.
Next is the coarseness of your grind, With the chemex it is recomended to only grind to about what you would consider for French Press. If you have a burr grinder this is easy to do, just set the grinder. For a blade grinder just don't grind the beans to dust, check your grounds after a few seconds of grinding.
I recomend 2oz of beans to a 10 cup pot, this is were you can adjust for your liking, more for fuller flavor or less for a lighter coffee.
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View entire thread: need an expensive burr grinder for drip coffee machine
Posted by konacoffee on 2007-03-07 09:51:15 Post Subject: oops...
oops and that title should have read INexpensive NOT expensive
I'm pretty happy with my kona blend coffee that I order on line from Hawaii and I get it ground. I know alot of you cringe at that thought but I like the taste.
Tell me.... When drinking fresh ground coffee at it's freshest state, are there more oils in the coffee? IE: more irritating to the stomach?
My stomach doesn't handle coffee well and I can only tolerate 1 cup in the morning. My stomach will start to burn IF I don't eat something pretty soon after.
I'm thinking more oils = more irritating. But I don't know.
Starbucks coffee - YUCK!!!! Major irritation.
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Posted by konacoffee on 2007-03-07 09:51:15 Post Subject: oops...
oops and that title should have read INexpensive NOT expensive
I'm pretty happy with my kona blend coffee that I order on line from Hawaii and I get it ground. I know alot of you cringe at that thought but I like the taste.
Tell me.... When drinking fresh ground coffee at it's freshest state, are there more oils in the coffee? IE: more irritating to the stomach?
My stomach doesn't handle coffee well and I can only tolerate 1 cup in the morning. My stomach will start to burn IF I don't eat something pretty soon after.
I'm thinking more oils = more irritating. But I don't know.
Starbucks coffee - YUCK!!!! Major irritation.
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View entire thread: Kerig Coffee Taste
Posted by JohnB on 2008-06-20 06:57:03 Post Subject:
You can buy a refillable k-cup filter for the Keurig which allows you to use fresh ground coffee of your choice. My personal favorite for brewing individual cups of coffee is the Finum filter:
http://www.harney.com/permanentfilters.html I use the large one to brew 16oz of coffee in my travel mug or the small one in a 10-12oz mug.
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Posted by JohnB on 2008-06-20 06:57:03 Post Subject:
You can buy a refillable k-cup filter for the Keurig which allows you to use fresh ground coffee of your choice. My personal favorite for brewing individual cups of coffee is the Finum filter:
http://www.harney.com/permanentfilters.html I use the large one to brew 16oz of coffee in my travel mug or the small one in a 10-12oz mug.
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View entire thread: making perfect coffee
Posted by John P on 2008-03-26 19:16:00 Post Subject:
First would be don't use a Krups.
It depends on the methodology.
The first key factor is using fresh (less than 10 days past roast date) roasted, fresh ground coffee--using an adjustable burr grinder. The "whirlybird" contraptions are not grinders, do not grind coffee, and it is not possible to make good coffee using one.
The second key factor is using a quality coffee that's been roasted properly. Not burnt.
The third key factor is having the right coffee to water ratio, which is (roughly) 2 Tablespoon (slightly rounded) per 6 oz. of water.
For each methodology it's a combination of proper water temp... always about 196-200 F, grind, and steep time.
Research the methodology whether Melitta, Chemex, Press, Vac Pot, or standard drip. Be aware that there are only a couple of drip machines capable at brewing at the proper temperature. Technivorm is the most well known of the drip brewers, and probably the best of the lot.
Each methodology will have some very specific grind and steep time to properly extract the flavors. Read. Experiment. Enjoy.
Happy coffee-ing.
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Posted by John P on 2008-03-26 19:16:00 Post Subject:
First would be don't use a Krups.
It depends on the methodology.
The first key factor is using fresh (less than 10 days past roast date) roasted, fresh ground coffee--using an adjustable burr grinder. The "whirlybird" contraptions are not grinders, do not grind coffee, and it is not possible to make good coffee using one.
The second key factor is using a quality coffee that's been roasted properly. Not burnt.
The third key factor is having the right coffee to water ratio, which is (roughly) 2 Tablespoon (slightly rounded) per 6 oz. of water.
For each methodology it's a combination of proper water temp... always about 196-200 F, grind, and steep time.
Research the methodology whether Melitta, Chemex, Press, Vac Pot, or standard drip. Be aware that there are only a couple of drip machines capable at brewing at the proper temperature. Technivorm is the most well known of the drip brewers, and probably the best of the lot.
Each methodology will have some very specific grind and steep time to properly extract the flavors. Read. Experiment. Enjoy.
Happy coffee-ing.
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View entire thread: Coffee Equipments for Dorm?
Posted by equus007 on 2006-08-02 19:25:45 Post Subject: coffee woes
Peet's has suprisingly good drip coffee though their espresso sucks just as bad as any other A&G coffee house. Try a few of their blends in the shop and if you don't like any of them why not order some from one of the lovely roasters on this site. Many can get you fresh ground coffee if you promise to be nice to them. They are old men who can't resist needy kids. Just make sure you specify you are using a french press so you can get the right grind. I'm really suprised that the only shop around there is Peet's. Looks like a pretty ripe market.
Whole beans are always better. For a french press you need a fairly coarse grind and can do a decent job with a standard blade grinder with practice. They cost about 15$. Burr grinders are real nice but they are too costly for the budget you have.
Enjoy
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Posted by equus007 on 2006-08-02 19:25:45 Post Subject: coffee woes
Peet's has suprisingly good drip coffee though their espresso sucks just as bad as any other A&G coffee house. Try a few of their blends in the shop and if you don't like any of them why not order some from one of the lovely roasters on this site. Many can get you fresh ground coffee if you promise to be nice to them. They are old men who can't resist needy kids. Just make sure you specify you are using a french press so you can get the right grind. I'm really suprised that the only shop around there is Peet's. Looks like a pretty ripe market.
Whole beans are always better. For a french press you need a fairly coarse grind and can do a decent job with a standard blade grinder with practice. They cost about 15$. Burr grinders are real nice but they are too costly for the budget you have.
Enjoy
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View entire thread: french press 101?
Posted by John P on 2007-01-13 20:26:24 Post Subject:
This are the brewing instructions I give to people when they buy our whole bean coffee.
Using an adjustable burr grinder, grind 1 slightly rounded Tablespoon fresh ground coffee, per 4-6 ounces of water.
Heat water to just below boiling (~197-200 degrees F). Using an adjustable burr grinder, coarse grind only as much coffee as needed. Measure coffee into the press. Pour hot water over the grounds, making sure to saturate all of them. Start timer. We recommend about 4 minutes depending on grind, and coffee. Finer grind=less time. The top of the coffee will rise or “bloom”, stir a few times, put top on press and wait. Timer goes off...Press immediately, and serve.
If you are making more than one cup, pour immediately into a thermal carafe. Do not allow coffee to sit in the press-pot. The grounds will continue to cook, destroying the flavorful notes of the coffee you have just perfectly brewed. Experiment with grind and steep time to produce the perfect cup!
Some people stir slightly after the coffee has finished blooming. You can grind finer/coarser depending on what size holes you have in your press pot. If there are TOO many grounds, try grinding a little coarser. The oils are normal... also dependant on the roast of the beans you are using.
IMHO one of the best ways to prepare a wonderful coffee.
John Piquet
caffe d'bolla
Salt Lake City, UT
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Posted by John P on 2007-01-13 20:26:24 Post Subject:
This are the brewing instructions I give to people when they buy our whole bean coffee.
Using an adjustable burr grinder, grind 1 slightly rounded Tablespoon fresh ground coffee, per 4-6 ounces of water.
Heat water to just below boiling (~197-200 degrees F). Using an adjustable burr grinder, coarse grind only as much coffee as needed. Measure coffee into the press. Pour hot water over the grounds, making sure to saturate all of them. Start timer. We recommend about 4 minutes depending on grind, and coffee. Finer grind=less time. The top of the coffee will rise or “bloom”, stir a few times, put top on press and wait. Timer goes off...Press immediately, and serve.
If you are making more than one cup, pour immediately into a thermal carafe. Do not allow coffee to sit in the press-pot. The grounds will continue to cook, destroying the flavorful notes of the coffee you have just perfectly brewed. Experiment with grind and steep time to produce the perfect cup!
Some people stir slightly after the coffee has finished blooming. You can grind finer/coarser depending on what size holes you have in your press pot. If there are TOO many grounds, try grinding a little coarser. The oils are normal... also dependant on the roast of the beans you are using.
IMHO one of the best ways to prepare a wonderful coffee.
John Piquet
caffe d'bolla
Salt Lake City, UT
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View entire thread: mobile coffee shop
Posted by javalover on 2004-10-17 09:01:34 Post Subject: mobile coffee shop
HI,
I'm new to this forum and would like some help with an idea!
My wife and I are thinking of starting a coffee shop using
a concessions trailer.
we would take this trailer to local festivals in NY state.
We would serve most of the items a regular coffee shop would like
espresso,lattes,chai and fresh ground coffee.
Maybe even roast our own beans at some point.
Has any one out there tried this before?
Would like input from anyone out there!
thanks,
alan
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Posted by javalover on 2004-10-17 09:01:34 Post Subject: mobile coffee shop
HI,
I'm new to this forum and would like some help with an idea!
My wife and I are thinking of starting a coffee shop using
a concessions trailer.
we would take this trailer to local festivals in NY state.
We would serve most of the items a regular coffee shop would like
espresso,lattes,chai and fresh ground coffee.
Maybe even roast our own beans at some point.
Has any one out there tried this before?
Would like input from anyone out there!
thanks,
alan
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View entire thread: what am I doing wrong?
Posted by mike79 on 2006-03-08 07:46:50 Post Subject: what am I doing wrong?
Probably ever since I have been making coffee (for over five years now), I can never seem to make consistently great cups of coffee. In my current days of making coffee, I make sure everything is clean (wash coffee maker parts every day), use Deer Park spring water, and fresh ground D&D coffee. I store the coffee at room temperature and each time I reseal I evacuate the air through the one-way valve in the bag. I have recently cleaned the coffee maker with the powder cleaner in the store (claims it's better than vinegar), but even that seems to makes no difference.
I have to say that when I first bought this coffee maker, the coffee was great. But it seems as time goes on the coffee is tasting like skunk. I'm really dumbfounded as to why my coffee is tasting like this, after all I'm using good spring water, clean parts, and fresh ground coffee (I grind to a medium granularity). How the heck does D&D make great cups of coffee every day?
I appreciate your advice!
Thanks,
Mike
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Posted by mike79 on 2006-03-08 07:46:50 Post Subject: what am I doing wrong?
Probably ever since I have been making coffee (for over five years now), I can never seem to make consistently great cups of coffee. In my current days of making coffee, I make sure everything is clean (wash coffee maker parts every day), use Deer Park spring water, and fresh ground D&D coffee. I store the coffee at room temperature and each time I reseal I evacuate the air through the one-way valve in the bag. I have recently cleaned the coffee maker with the powder cleaner in the store (claims it's better than vinegar), but even that seems to makes no difference.
I have to say that when I first bought this coffee maker, the coffee was great. But it seems as time goes on the coffee is tasting like skunk. I'm really dumbfounded as to why my coffee is tasting like this, after all I'm using good spring water, clean parts, and fresh ground coffee (I grind to a medium granularity). How the heck does D&D make great cups of coffee every day?
I appreciate your advice!
Thanks,
Mike
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View entire thread: what am I doing wrong?
Posted by mrgnomer on 2006-03-28 17:50:27 Post Subject: Re: what am I doing wrong?
I have to say that when I first bought this coffee maker, the coffee was great. But it seems as time goes on the coffee is tasting like skunk. I'm really dumbfounded as to why my coffee is tasting like this, after all I'm using good spring water, clean parts, and fresh ground coffee (I grind to a medium granularity). How the heck does D&D make great cups of coffee every day?
I appreciate your advice!
Thanks,
Mike
As far as I know good coffee is about getting certain variables into an ideal brewing range. Grind needs to be uniform, beans need to be fresh roasted, water temperature needs to be what, 195F to 205F, the grounds need to be fully saturated and the steep time needs to be sufficient to draw out the coffee from the bean. If any of the variables are way off the coffee will reflect that.
Automatic drip machines are notoriously poor at saturation and brew temperature. The best way I know of is to go manual: a kettle and a french press or a vacuum press paired with good fresh beans and a good grinder will make better coffee than any coffee shop out there short of a shop that roasts their own and is very concientious about quality.
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Posted by mrgnomer on 2006-03-28 17:50:27 Post Subject: Re: what am I doing wrong?
I have to say that when I first bought this coffee maker, the coffee was great. But it seems as time goes on the coffee is tasting like skunk. I'm really dumbfounded as to why my coffee is tasting like this, after all I'm using good spring water, clean parts, and fresh ground coffee (I grind to a medium granularity). How the heck does D&D make great cups of coffee every day?
I appreciate your advice!
Thanks,
Mike
As far as I know good coffee is about getting certain variables into an ideal brewing range. Grind needs to be uniform, beans need to be fresh roasted, water temperature needs to be what, 195F to 205F, the grounds need to be fully saturated and the steep time needs to be sufficient to draw out the coffee from the bean. If any of the variables are way off the coffee will reflect that.
Automatic drip machines are notoriously poor at saturation and brew temperature. The best way I know of is to go manual: a kettle and a french press or a vacuum press paired with good fresh beans and a good grinder will make better coffee than any coffee shop out there short of a shop that roasts their own and is very concientious about quality.
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View entire thread: Simple Techniques
Posted by aabreetech on 2003-11-05 23:41:48 Post Subject: French press debate
Do you grind your own or do you buy it ground? If you grind your own then you have a grinder. A French press requires a very good grinder to make the grounds uniform in size so you don't get the sediment in your coffee. If you have your coffee ground, remember. Coffee starts to oxidize after 4 hr's of being ground. Oils evaporate. Smell fresh ground coffee and then smell it 2 days later. Big difference. French presses are good products, but they don't compare to a good coffee maker! Look at the sediment in your French press. I don't have any in mine. How long have you had your French press? Is it still in good shape?
My coffee team is going on 4 years old this Christmas. Same one! How many French presses have you bought in 4 years? I like the first cup in a French press, but that’s the only one I like. The rest taste bitter and colder.
In my opinion.
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Posted by aabreetech on 2003-11-05 23:41:48 Post Subject: French press debate
Do you grind your own or do you buy it ground? If you grind your own then you have a grinder. A French press requires a very good grinder to make the grounds uniform in size so you don't get the sediment in your coffee. If you have your coffee ground, remember. Coffee starts to oxidize after 4 hr's of being ground. Oils evaporate. Smell fresh ground coffee and then smell it 2 days later. Big difference. French presses are good products, but they don't compare to a good coffee maker! Look at the sediment in your French press. I don't have any in mine. How long have you had your French press? Is it still in good shape?
My coffee team is going on 4 years old this Christmas. Same one! How many French presses have you bought in 4 years? I like the first cup in a French press, but that’s the only one I like. The rest taste bitter and colder.
In my opinion.
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View entire thread: Dunkin Donuts coffee
Posted by caffe biscotto on 2008-04-21 13:09:41 Post Subject:
I've seen it in several nearby grocery stores here in Mass.
Even small drug stores now carry DuDo coffee. I used to be a big fan of their fresh ground coffee when my ex's daughter worked there.
They must water it down at their shops, it's better to buy the grounds and make it yourself.
BTW - Again, I shouldn't have generalized anyone in this forum to say "the general consensus is......" Truth is, this forum carries all types and they're all excellent peeps for sure.
Welcome to the madness and the coffee information database that is Coffeeforums, rcjian!
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Posted by caffe biscotto on 2008-04-21 13:09:41 Post Subject:
I've seen it in several nearby grocery stores here in Mass.
Even small drug stores now carry DuDo coffee. I used to be a big fan of their fresh ground coffee when my ex's daughter worked there.
They must water it down at their shops, it's better to buy the grounds and make it yourself.
BTW - Again, I shouldn't have generalized anyone in this forum to say "the general consensus is......" Truth is, this forum carries all types and they're all excellent peeps for sure.
Welcome to the madness and the coffee information database that is Coffeeforums, rcjian!
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View entire thread: Whats the strongest coffee???
Posted by leasmom on 2006-04-04 13:49:00 Post Subject: Stronger in taste or caffeine
In flavor and in Caffeine. I am typical of most Americans who go to the grocery store and buy store bought coffee. I have tried coffees that are supposed to be bold, but they are weak, so I'm trying to now switch to the fresh ground coffees. I've ventured into a coffee house and bought fresh ground coffee before and now I am going to start buying fresh bean coffee because I noticed the taste was better and the caffeine amount was stronger, but I need stronger to wake me up and to satisfiy my taste buds, I'm just not sure of what to buy.
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Posted by leasmom on 2006-04-04 13:49:00 Post Subject: Stronger in taste or caffeine
In flavor and in Caffeine. I am typical of most Americans who go to the grocery store and buy store bought coffee. I have tried coffees that are supposed to be bold, but they are weak, so I'm trying to now switch to the fresh ground coffees. I've ventured into a coffee house and bought fresh ground coffee before and now I am going to start buying fresh bean coffee because I noticed the taste was better and the caffeine amount was stronger, but I need stronger to wake me up and to satisfiy my taste buds, I'm just not sure of what to buy.
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