Coffee Makers

[daviiiiiid]

I love my Nespresso machine. makes really awesome espresso, and espresso based drinks

[0xffff]

Thanks again for all the replies. I think we'll give the Aeropress a try. It's cheap enough that if we don't like it we'll explore other options.

I followed this guy's French Press instructions for amazing results. Here is a video and instruction set for using the Aeropress. I may go get one today to try it out.. this has got me all jazzed.


http://timwendelboe.no/resources/bre...ide/aeropress/

[Dwight10]

You can try Senseo HD7810/65 Coffee Maker, Its another cheap coffee maker which can make better coffee with nice grind and flavor. Its only for $15.78.

[jackie999]

You can try Senseo HD7810/65 Coffee Maker, Its another cheap coffee maker which can make better coffee with nice grind and flavor. Its only for $15.78.

Post a link to where you see the Senseo HD7810 for $15.78 please.

[Astin]

Re: Aeropress: I used one at work for years (before we got a decent machine here), and it works fine. But you're generally making an Americano out of it, not regular coffee. Especially if you're doing more than one cup. There are plenty of videos and how-tos out there on how to use the Aeropress beyond regular to improve the cup.

At home, I use a french press for regular coffee. You can control water temperature, strength, etc, much easier. But you'll need a grinder that cuts a uniform coarse grind, not sure if they manual grinder has the necessary adjustments for that.

If you stick with a drip machine, get a permanent filter to replace the paper ones, and find a machine that gets to the proper temperature for brewed coffee, especially since you're home roasting. The low temp on most drip machines is to hide the stale flavour of store-bought ground coffee (ie.- Maxwell House, Folger's, etc.). This has the side-effect of not letting fresh coffee brew properly, losing its complexity and flavour.

[laihama]

Paper filters absorb the oils from coffee. Use permanent ones instead.

I once read a recommendation to use paper filters because it absorbs oils. That is, it absorbs the oils responsible for the bitterness. Meh, it goes to show that people are guessing about the reasons. If there are good and bad coffee oils, then the paper is absorbing both. Just use slightly more grounds when compared to a permanent filter. As they say, adjust to taste.

[laihama]

Move over Aeropress. The latest fad is the Coffee Siphon. More info: http://coffeegeek.com/guides/siphoncoffee/

[LttlScamp]

Bonavita BV1800 or Bonavita BV1800TH.

Considered as good or better than the Technivorms. Solid 204F brew temp needed for good extraction. The cheap ones barely hit 180. And almost half the price. $150 for the TH.

Assuming you're looking for a simple automatic drip machine.

Stay away from any espresso machines under $500. Thats a whole different world than coffee makers. Or any grinder for espresso under $400. Otherwise stick with pods. My opinion. But check out coffeegeeks.com for more info than you'll ever want to read :p

[ippon]

Move over Aeropress. The latest fad is the Coffee Siphon. More info: http://coffeegeek.com/guides/siphoncoffee/

there's a place in tokyo that makes their ramen broth made to order the same way. crazy.

[mjl_toronto]

Move over Aeropress. The latest fad is the Coffee Siphon. More info: http://coffeegeek.com/guides/siphoncoffee/

That's the simpler version of a clover (i.e. mechanical vs. automatic/electronic). IMO, neither will never replace an Aeropress or French Press 'cuz they are way too complicated for home use. But they are neat if purchasing coffee at specialty coffee shops. Starbucks charges about $4 for their clover brewed coffee. Only worth it if it's the 100% Kona purchased with a free drink card! =)

[jayt90]

That's the simpler version of a clover (i.e. mechanical vs. automatic/electronic). IMO, neither will never replace an Aeropress or French Press 'cuz they are way too complicated for home use. But they are neat if purchasing coffee at specialty coffee shops. Starbucks charges about $4 for their clover brewed coffee. Only worth it if it's the 100% Kona purchased with a free drink card! =)

That is a simple vacuum pot, no Clover. Widely available by Cory in hardware stores, 60 years ago. Easy to find on eBay for $20.

[mjl_toronto]

That is a simple vacuum pot, no Clover. Widely available by Cory in hardware stores, 60 years ago. Easy to find on eBay for $20.

Clover is a fancy vacuum pot/siphon. I wasn't insinuating that clover came first. I was simply making a statement that it's the simple version, which IMO is better. Less things to break.

[oneAzoss]

Does anyone have any experience using a permanent filter on a AeroPress?

[milhaus]

Bonavita BV1800 or Bonavita BV1800TH.

Considered as good or better than the Technivorms. Solid 204F brew temp needed for good extraction. The cheap ones barely hit 180. And almost half the price. $150 for the TH.
Assuming you're looking for a simple automatic drip machine.

I don't know many who consider the Bonavita better than the Technivorms, but they are a good compromise and the best auto dripper for the money. The Technivorms can be had - twice a year - for about $225 from Williams Sonoma (during their 25% off electrics sale).

Short of a Clover, the best drip coffee I've had has been made in a Hario V60 Dripper, with a temp controlled Breville kettle at highest setting, with a paper cone (wet before using - and not the metal filter), and using a goose necked kettle to control the pour. This sounds complicated, but it isn't really once you get down to it. Takes you about 2 minutes to make a cup, but it's smoother than anything coming out of a drip machine, including the Technivorm or the Bonavita, and better than a french press or Aeropress.

[sonic]

was considering buying this.... any reviews?

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...13ea42d0d5en02

is it a good price or can i find better?

Hmmm....am also considering this....since i dont have any kind of coffee maker . (hamilton beach)

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...ff2baeffd6en02