[AbsoluteZero]

Call me a blasphemer all you want but it's nice to try out the flavored creamers once and a while.

Bought a bottle of Almond Joy-flavored creamer the other day. Good stuff.

[Extollere]

As much as I enjoy coffee, lately it's really been fucking with me. Does anybody know of a type of coffee (or even, a method of brewing), that won't fuck with my stomach and digestion as much? Outside of diluting the coffee or brewing it weaker (which would compromise how I enjoy coffee) I'm not really sure what to do.

[LuFel]

i enjoy with this:

[TimeKillr]

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is the best. Hawaiian Kona is pretty awesome too.

Blue Mountain is awesome but expensive. I only drink that at home and I refuse to give any to people I know can't appreciate coffee...

[Draft]

French press for me.

In fact, it's probably time to step up my game. The grinder I use now is an el-cheapo model from Target or whatever. Does the job, but research shows the grind is a critical part of the coffee making process and this thing is strictly entry level.

I've been considering picking up one of these heavy duty monsters:

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-...0929290&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-565-I...0929290&sr=1-6

http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Bistro-E...929290&sr=1-11

http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BCG45...929290&sr=1-19

Don't really know what makes a good burr grinder, though.

[ravien56]

French press for me. In fact, it's probably time to step up my game. The grinder I use now is an el-cheapo model from Target or whatever. Does the job, but research shows the grind is a critical part of the coffee making process and this thing is strictly entry level. I've been considering picking up one of these heavy duty monsters: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-...0929290&sr=1-3 http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-565-I...0929290&sr=1-6 http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Bistro-E...929290&sr=1-11 http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BCG45...929290&sr=1-19 Don't really know what makes a good burr grinder, though.

I use French press often and was looking into getting a burr grinder but I ended up with just a shitty blade grinder:/ Way too expensive, need to drop at least $100 for a decent grinder, need to get the beans to a course grind for French press but I'm planning on getting one in a couple months. Keep us updated if you do drop the cash for one and impressions please:D

Just saw some of the links you posted, damn I wish amazon.com shipped to Canada:(

[Aquavelvaman]

http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Bistro-E...929290&sr=1-11

This one is the one I've had my eye on. Note that the non-black colors are $20 cheaper for some reason.

[Snake]

Bought a bottle of Almond Joy-flavored creamer the other day. Good stuff.

Why must you bring this temptation to mine eyes?

Now I've got to try this.

[-Yeti]

Oh man, I'm a Barista so I'm an expert on Coffee. :P

Seriously though, I just enjoy a good old cup of Beans and Brews' French Roast. So good.

Also the Caramel Creme Frappe with one shot os Espresso is heavenly. If you're ever in Utah and in the Salt Lake Valley, you must go to Beans and Brews.

[swoon]

French press for me. In fact, it's probably time to step up my game. The grinder I use now is an el-cheapo model from Target or whatever. Does the job, but research shows the grind is a critical part of the coffee making process and this thing is strictly entry level. I've been considering picking up one of these heavy duty monsters: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-...0929290&sr=1-3

i have this one and the plastic container is a huge bummer because of static build up. huge mess almost every time. i would avoid any of those other grinders if if they have a plastic container for the grind.

[Thoraxes]

As much as I enjoy coffee, lately it's really been fucking with me. Does anybody know of a type of coffee (or even, a method of brewing), that won't fuck with my stomach and digestion as much? Outside of diluting the coffee or brewing it weaker (which would compromise how I enjoy coffee) I'm not really sure what to do.

If i'm not mistaken, decaf usually solves a ton of problems for a lot of people I know at least, though that ruins half the fun for me at least.
Also, some antacid medicine would probably help somewhat, as it's probably causing ulcer-like syndromes i'd guess.

[DJ_Lae]

I almost bought a Bodum Bistro when our grinder died - then I realized that as nice as it would be, my girlfriend and I drink different coffee and brew it different ways, and swapping beans and changing grind settings on a burr grinder is a pain in the ass.

She uses a more traditional drip brewer, though without a carafe for easier dispensing. I don't drink as much, and I'm down to decaf, so I do it in a french press. Ignoring how hard it is to find decent decaf, it makes the actual process of brewing coffee kind of awkward.

I will also use creamers now and then, although I will only use the ones that are made with actual cream, and they're incredibly hard to find when compared to the vegetable oil based ones.

[DJ_Lae]

As much as I enjoy coffee, lately it's really been fucking with me. Does anybody know of a type of coffee (or even, a method of brewing), that won't fuck with my stomach and digestion as much? Outside of diluting the coffee or brewing it weaker (which would compromise how I enjoy coffee) I'm not really sure what to do.

Decaf helps me a bit, although I do it more to avoid palpitations than anything.

I also find that using smaller amounts of heavier cream help take the acidic edge off - so coffee cream or somethign 20% or more (hell, even use whipping cream if you want).

Barring that, Zantac's also an option if you really love coffee.

[ravien56]

I almost bought a Bodum Bistro when our grinder died - then I realized that as nice as it would be, my girlfriend and I drink different coffee and brew it different ways, and swapping beans and changing grind settings on a burr grinder is a pain in the ass. She uses a more traditional drip brewer, though without a carafe for easier dispensing. I don't drink as much, and I'm down to decaf, so I do it in a french press. Ignoring how hard it is to find decent decaf, it makes the actual process of brewing coffee kind of awkward. I will also use creamers now and then, although I will only use the ones that are made with actual cream, and they're incredibly hard to find when compared to the vegetable oil based ones.

Big difference in taste?

[andycapps]

The only coffee maker I use is a Cuisinart one I got from my wedding. It is pretty nice for what I want it to do. It has a burner that has 3 heat settings so I generally leave it on low and then pour it in a carafe as soon as it's done brewing so it doesn't burn.

As far as coffee goes, it's generally whatever's available at the supermarket for cheap. That's for every day use. However, when I'm feeling tired or it's the weekend, I generally step up my game with some Dunkin Donuts blend or something from Jittery Joes. Jittery Joes is some of my favorite coffee I've ever had, and it's worth mail ordering, in my opinion.

Not a huge fan of Keurig makers, they're great for the convenience but the actual flavor of the quality is pretty sub-par. It's worth the extra few minutes it takes to brew a proper cup of coffee, in my opinion. What I'd like to do is get a percolator, I really like the way coffee tastes out of those.

[Juanadams]

Love me some coffee, If its really good coffee I usually drink it as close to black as possible; depending on my mood maybe a tad bit of sugar and cream.

If I have to deal with crap coffee I'll cream and sugar it up.

and rarely if I'm in the mood i'll grab a desert coffee from Starbucks.

Right now this is the coffee in my closet and I'm loving it.

[panda21]

i have this one and the plastic container is a huge bummer because of static build up. huge mess almost every time. i would avoid any of those other grinders if if they have a plastic container for the grind.

yeah i have that one too, its good and sturdy but the grains always stick to the top of it so it makes a mess when you open it.

i like to try lots of different beans but i generally come back to monsooned malabar as my favourite. taylors rich italian blend is pretty good too, and the sainsburys new york ground coffee is fairly decent.

do they sell dunkin donuts in the uk? i'd really like to try it.

[Deadly Cyclone]

What would you all recommend in K-Cups for coffee? The basic ones that I can get at the grocery store are decent, but have been looking on Amazon and they have 50 packs for $27. Any good K-cup coffee you have had?

[Confidence Man]

Try Dark Magic for K-cups.

Anyone ever use one of these home roasters? I've been tempted to try something like this, one of the only affordable options:

http://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Storeho.../dp/B004H0PLEO

[Mr_Appleby]

this:



Roasted around the corner from where I live. yes it has those wanky ads with Al Pacino http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shht9zhyFkw.

[Extollere]

Decaf helps me a bit, although I do it more to avoid palpitations than anything. I also find that using smaller amounts of heavier cream help take the acidic edge off - so coffee cream or somethign 20% or more (hell, even use whipping cream if you want). Barring that, Zantac's also an option if you really love coffee.

Well I guess I figured it out... I had been using too much coffee in my ratio. The typical Melitta recommendation is 2 TBSP per 6oz, which I was following, but my grinds are usually really fine, so I reduced it by half. The coffee still tastes amazing, and I'm not having any funky side effects... so far.

I used to roll straight french press /press pot, but the Melitta has been really nice so far. The body is less pronounced, but the flavor is a bit brighter and snappier. It also helps if you let the water sit for about a minute after boiling. Not burning your coffee goes a long way to making it taste good...



Set this thing on top your cup with a #2 paper filter inside. Put the grinds in and pour hot water directly into it. All you have to do to clean up is take the filter out and toss it. No more fucking with grinds, or cleaning out my sink.

[Megalodactyl]

French Press is the way to go fro me, been using the same French press for 8 years in fact.
And i'll take mine as black as Cheney's heart thank you.

[Bolt Vanderhuge]

Heaven.

[levious]

those turkish grinders are cool as hell, are the grounds too fine for an espresso machine?

[Jeff-DSA]

I don't drink coffee, but some of my co-workers do quite a bit. Sometimes the coffee they make in the office spells absolutely terrible. I can just tell it's bad, bad stuff. My aunt and uncle are always spending tons of money on the good stuff, but they can afford it so I guess it's not too big of a deal. I just think it's crazy how much they pay for coffee.

[DTLIONS1013]

Got a bag of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee when I was in Jamaica last week. Best I've ever had

[ravien56]

Anyone here got or used a aeropress before? Ordered one yesterday, can't wait to use it along with a burr grinder. Been using a blade grinder, it works I guess but is way too inconsistent and I get too much fine powder.

[movie_club]

Well I only recently began drinking coffee and now that I am home for the summer from school I figured I should have some around the house. I bought a Bodum french press and grinder; a cheap entry into the coffee world. Hope I can make it right....

[mrklaw]

just bought a bean to cup machine. I'll mostly only use it for americanos (not a huge fan of milky coffee), but wondered what tips there are to get a good one?

I can change about three different variables and I'd like to know how they all combine

- strength of coffee. Not even sure what this affects
- grind of coffee
- length of coffee. Lowest is about 30ml, longest is 120ml. But surely a 'longer' coffee just means the water is going through for longer with potentially bitter results? If I need it long I can just dilute it with hot water (machine has a hot water spout)
- one shot or two.

My cups are about 250ml (about half a pint?)

[Jill Sandwich]

Which machine did you get?

[POWERSPHERE]

Anyone here got or used a aeropress before? Ordered one yesterday, can't wait to use it along with a burr grinder. Been using a blade grinder, it works I guess but is way too inconsistent and I get too much fine powder.

Late reply, but yeah, I have one for travelling and whilst strangers shall laugh at your coffee bong syringe, your coffee will rule. Take your time with it and it's the best.

[Kentpaul]

nothing beats a good cup of Turkish coffee.

Indeed, I try to get on every time im in turkey, but of a sandy after taste, but they hit hood.

[mrklaw]

Which machine did you get?

delonghi 5400. was on offer at comet. Not cheap, but I prefer a high upfront cost compared to expensive nespresso style capsules.

[elfinke]

Used to have one of these:



Even a poorly made, 20sec shot tasted better than anything I've ever paid $4 for. But then it shit itself and Sunbeam have easily the worst customer service I've had the misfortune of dealing with, so it went in the bin after 18 months.

Now use one of these trusty buggers (makes fabulous coffee for so little effort - set'n'forget):



in conjunction with



(yes yes it's the same brand as the machine I had difficulties with, whatever), but it's an incredible bit of gear with similar innards to much much higher end gear.)

The grinder is easily the best investment you can make, whether you're pulling shots, dripping through paper or whatever.

After a few other big plans pass by in the next 12 months, I'm grabbing one of these bad boys:



I've had the pleasure of using her once or twice, and she is just superb :D

[m0ngo]

Can anyone recommend a good turkish coffee? (I'm in the UK)

[sharkmuncher]

Figured I'd post my morning coffee ritual, because who doesn't enjoy a well made cup of coffee. After this, I have officially decided that this method produces some of the best coffee one can make at home. It's all about the inverted aeropress method.

Measure out 19-20 g of coffee beans, roasted locally.

Add 400mL cold filtered water to pyrex and microwave 2:19 to reach 175°F.

Grind beans and add to inverted aeropress

Pour in water, stir, and steep for 2 minutes. (mmmm nice creamy froth there. Smells so good)

Invert, press into mug, top off with water and enjoy.

It might take a bit longer that drip, but once you get a ritual going, it really can't be beat.

[Dice]

I like lattes but espresso machines are a pain in the ass, so I use a french press. I fill my mug with filtered water until it touches the tip of my thumb which is curled over the rim. I microwave that on high for 2m10sec while I put 3 rounded table spoons of coffee grounds into the french press.

Locally roasted coffee is better but Meijer is easier to access so I'm fine with their unflavored gold selection coffees. I've found the best is to take their cosa rica high grown and mix it with seattle's best #2. Anyway, then I brew it for 5 minutes, stir and press. I pour it in a large glass which I fill the rest of the way with whole milk. Even though the coffee is brewed really strong, it still has more water in the mix than espresso, but it is close enough to a real latte that I am satisfied.

[bob page]

I've recently started using a french press instead of my standard coffee maker- such a big improvement in taste.

As far as beans go, I don't know how people can stand the Folgers/Maxwell House standard-fare crap.

Here are some great choices:


http://www.cafegrumpy.com/shop/#ecwi...roduct=4398860


http://gorillacoffee.com/#/shop

[otake]

I drink cafe cibales from Puerto Rico or Cafe Verona from starbucks. I need to get a french press.

[Spasm]

I adore my keurig machine. The French Press cups I have are wonderful.

Me too. I can't wait till the Dunkin k-cups come out.

[sharkmuncher]

Me too. I can't wait till the Dunkin k-cups come out.

Use this
Add your own Dunkin' coffee
DIY Dunkin' k-cups?

[LivetoFollow]

Use this Add your own Dunkin' coffee DIY Dunkin' k-cups?

NO DON'T!

This is the only option: Solofill K-Cup

The Keurig brand makes very weak coffee and doesn't get all the grinds!!! Trust me, buy this instead!

[Vinci]

NO DON'T! This is the only option: Solofill K-Cup The Keurig brand makes very weak coffee and doesn't get all the grinds!!! Trust me, buy this instead!

This is what I've got. Pretty awesome, honestly.

[MechDX]

Sam's Club coffee. Really good and inexpensive.



Cuisinart 12 cup Grind n Brew



Soooooo good.

[alekth]

At home I'm more of a black tea person, but at parents' place or in the city I always get espresso. No sugar, cream etc.

In winter an Irish coffee is not bad though.

[Opus Angelorum]

Coffee has one of the best odors in the world...but I hate its taste.

Yes! I thought I was the only person like this. I adore the smell, but it always tastes horrific.

[GiJoccin]

I've recently started using a french press instead of my standard coffee maker- such a big improvement in taste. As far as beans go, I don't know how people can stand the Folgers/Maxwell House standard-fare crap. Here are some great choices:

are you from NY?

I've been drinking Grumpy coffee in a french press all week myself - about to change over to some Ecco or Counter Culture when I run out

[lethial]

Black is the only way to drink coffee. You can take your soy latte 7 stirs to the right 5 stirs to the left with cinnamon rim shit and go straight to hell.

[Tkawsome]

Maybe I'm the only one, but I love the hell out of these.

[IMG]http://i51.************/2jflw4.jpg[/IMG]

They say to add water, but it tastes like crap that way. Add milk and it's pretty much the best thing ever.

[Dice]

They say to add water, but it tastes like crap that way. Add milk and it's pretty much the best thing ever.

Tastes more like tea than coffee to me, and they are also expensive.