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MannyGoldstein

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40. I use the Aero Press at work,

Mon Apr 27, 2015, 09:29 AM

Apr 2015

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in lieu of the pot of drip mud that sits on the heater all day. Very good invention. As you say, great coffee, simple to clean.

At home we have a Saeco super automatic espresso maker. Press a button and it grinds the beans and makes espresso (or an Americano a.k.a. cup of coffee, if you set the pour long). Steaming wand to froth milk. Expensive to buy, but over the 15 trouble-free years we've had it the price works out to maybe $30 per year, and it's reduced Starbucks' revenues by many thousands of dollars.

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Coffee lovers only: PLEASE tell me the best coffee making device! [View all] Bonobo Apr 2015 OP

French press, hands down. QC Apr 2015 #1

yep DrDan Apr 2015 #4

What about coffee grounds in my coffee? Bonobo Apr 2015 #6

The press filters that out. QC Apr 2015 #11

Okay, thanks. Bonobo Apr 2015 #16

I'm not sure about that. I go through a lot of coffee QC Apr 2015 #23

"Press" slowly JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2015 #14

Gotcha! nt Bonobo Apr 2015 #17

Yes, the coffee press, a decent quality one, is great. As said, press slowly and be patient and let underahedgerow Apr 2015 #49

Good tip. Thanks. merrily Apr 2015 #79

But, but Turkish coffee JCMach1 Apr 2015 #54

Be sure not to call it that if your host is Armenian. merrily Apr 2015 #80

Arabic Coffee is even another animal... oddly, Turks drink much more Tea than coffee JCMach1 Apr 2015 #97

You will get grounds in your coffee using a French press Major Nikon Apr 2015 #124

Treat it like home brew beer jberryhill Apr 2015 #128

You still have to throw away some grounds JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2015 #10

I bring water to a boil in a pyrex measuring cup in the microwave. merrily Apr 2015 #81

Listen to QC, French Press. No waste, can make it as strong as you like. KittyWampus Apr 2015 #32

Love my French press.... CherokeeDem Apr 2015 #46

Stirred 50 times according to a boss I had. applegrove Apr 2015 #130

"Coffee" is still a generic term... brooklynite Apr 2015 #2

I like espresso but not sure I can splurge for the expense of an espresso maker. nt Bonobo Apr 2015 #5

I posted down thread - this is the old fashioned italian kitchen way to make espresso JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #21

I gave my daughter one of those for xmas! woodsprite Apr 2015 #58

My husband gets his from this lady up in Newark JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #73

Oooh, like Mirto? :) woodsprite Apr 2015 #76

I think you can JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #87

That's what I use too and it makes really, really good coffee. I like the French OregonBlue Apr 2015 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author eShirl Apr 2015 #22

Nespresso has some very reasonable models available and often have good sales.... bettyellen Apr 2015 #74

I drink enough of the stuff to MAKE it worth it. Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #121

aeropress Jesus Malverde Apr 2015 #136

Thanks! nt Bonobo Apr 2015 #138

that's my issue. While I make espresso drinks with a Nespresso machine, I use a simple "pour over hlthe2b Apr 2015 #12

I finally broke down & bought a commercial Avantco maker.. SoCalDem Apr 2015 #3

Is that an espresso maker? nt Bonobo Apr 2015 #9

Nope...just a reliable, sturdy 12 cup coffeemaker SoCalDem Apr 2015 #41

a tad off topic but you might like this old thread steve2470 Apr 2015 #7

French press. I also have an abiding fondness for Chemex cali Apr 2015 #8

Yes. Chemex is a pour over system and has long gotten top rankings among the "experts" hlthe2b Apr 2015 #18

My $40 Mr Coffee Expresso Maker does just fine. 99Forever Apr 2015 #13

Yes --Mr. Coffee. If you're a good shopper, you may find one for less. Trillo Apr 2015 #94

Italian Bialetti Moka Pot Ichingcarpenter Apr 2015 #15

+1 tammywammy Apr 2015 #27

Thanks for telling me about this. Xyzse Apr 2015 #72

Bialetti..... Segami Apr 2015 #19

I came in to recommend the Bialetti also Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #61

Weekends I like my JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #20

A cone and a filter. It's cheap too. roody Apr 2015 #24

That's what I use spinbaby Apr 2015 #96

The Aero Press. Hands down. $29.00. vanlassie Apr 2015 #25

I use the Aero Press at work, MannyGoldstein Apr 2015 #40

French press is good, but it depends how awake you are in the morning OKNancy Apr 2015 #26

There is no "best"... TreasonousBastard Apr 2015 #28

I like the old fashioned percolator. procon Apr 2015 #29

You beat me to it. Ms. Toad Apr 2015 #116

I use a filter in the basket and it helps with the grounds a lot. TheKentuckian Apr 2015 #129

It's been a while since i used my percolator - Ms. Toad Apr 2015 #132

They make good coffee. Totally underrated in the brewing game. I love my press as well TheKentuckian Apr 2015 #133

krups mocha brew Kilgore Apr 2015 #30

French Press here too. Bodum is a good brand. nt onehandle Apr 2015 #31

Aeropress. Best of all worlds. corkhead Apr 2015 #33

Makes one cup at a time? Bonobo Apr 2015 #37

filters are about a $.01 each and I make a 12 oz cup at a time and make it relatively strong. corkhead Apr 2015 #44

Oh yes, winetourdriver Apr 2015 #34

Gold Filter Wilms Apr 2015 #35

After reading all these posts, I'm vacillating wildly! Bonobo Apr 2015 #36

It came down to this for me Kilgore Apr 2015 #45

I have become very attached to my DiLonghi expresso maker, however, bemildred Apr 2015 #38

French press plus a burr grinder for the beans. CBGLuthier Apr 2015 #39

Aero press! Snow Leopard Apr 2015 #42

Depends heavily on the coffee. Atman Apr 2015 #43

Hahahhaha - I was about to say that malaise Apr 2015 #83

That's true. I can even tolerate drip coffee if the beans are Jamaican Blue Mountain. n/t Ms. Toad Apr 2015 #117

Once you settle on a new device..... Paladin Apr 2015 #47

Thermos stainless steel French Press coffee maker rogerashton Apr 2015 #48

French press is very good, yet your emphasis seems to be wicked strong..so I Jefferson23 Apr 2015 #50

My experiences and opinion is that if you don't have good tasting water, the coffee will be..... dmosh42 Apr 2015 #51

My Niece bought me a French Press and it makes wicked coffee. Autumn Apr 2015 #52

The best coffeemaker is the one you like the best... JCMach1 Apr 2015 #53

Nothing that involves little plastic pre-packaged disposable cups. n/t LeftinOH Apr 2015 #55

Ask Gale Boetticher (from Breaking Bad) how to make coffee! CoffeeCat Apr 2015 #56

Keurig with a little gizmo I bought online. meaculpa2011 Apr 2015 #57

Keurig is horrible for anything more than a 4 oz cup...comes out way too watery brooklynite Apr 2015 #67

Tamp the grounds down. Ms. Toad Apr 2015 #118

I THINK I am going to go with the Aero Press. Bonobo Apr 2015 #59

AEROPRESS - Good choice sorcrow Apr 2015 #135

Any vacuum coffee maker Stinky The Clown Apr 2015 #60

French Press. The most inexpensive for the best quality, IMO. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #62

A regular coffee maker is perfect for any household that drinks more than 2 cups per day. Quantess Apr 2015 #63

French press, but also an espresso maker Prism Apr 2015 #64

This device converted me from a French press Proud Public Servant Apr 2015 #65

Thanks, PPS! RiverLover Apr 2015 #78

The one trick with it, as with any coffee, Proud Public Servant Apr 2015 #91

I "strongly" recommend the Clever Dripper too IcyPeas Apr 2015 #105

I like one-cup plastic Melitta drip cones w/ gold mesh filters ... closeupready Apr 2015 #66

For coffee strong and sweet there is always Cuban Coffee (Cafecito) TexasProgresive Apr 2015 #68

Stop! You're making me long for the Keys & Key West. We had cuban coffee almost every morning appalachiablue Apr 2015 #82

Yes yes yes! When I want a cuppa Joe, that is exactly what I use Trailrider1951 Apr 2015 #95

Fench Press cwydro Apr 2015 #69

since I make and drnk coffee by the pot, i use my Mr. Coffee hobbit709 Apr 2015 #70

I've tried them all, and it's really the coffee that makes the difference. MineralMan Apr 2015 #71

tell him to use the money NM_Birder Apr 2015 #75

good water. Hiraeth Apr 2015 #77

I am not a coffee snob but... Phentex Apr 2015 #84

... pinboy3niner Apr 2015 #90

Perfect! Phentex Apr 2015 #111

Expresso... Atman Apr 2015 #99

Mine is! Phentex Apr 2015 #112

I use a Capresso Grind and Brew The empressof all Apr 2015 #85

If you like it strong, then you wanna go Turkish Taitertots Apr 2015 #86

IMO even a cheap Mr. Coffee machine makes perfect coffee! tridim Apr 2015 #88

Same here malaise Apr 2015 #119

Moka Pot. Lex Apr 2015 #89

Thanks for the info, I might have to try this! n/t inanna Apr 2015 #113

I really enjoy mine. Lex Apr 2015 #122

In other words matt819 Apr 2015 #92

boiling water over filled filter of good grounds realFedUp Apr 2015 #98

Miele Coffee System REP Apr 2015 #100

A coffee maker. Jamastiene Apr 2015 #101

I agree the french press is the best. Avalux Apr 2015 #102

Yep. It's Kelly, who makes my lattes down at my favorite little coffee shop. nt Zorra Apr 2015 #103

find out what your limits to hassle are and plan accordingly dembotoz Apr 2015 #104

I'm on my second Bunn in 35 years! Greybnk48 Apr 2015 #106

Forget the drip! Get a BUNN!! Or go back to the stainless percolator TheNutcracker Apr 2015 #107

Another vote for Bunn landolfi Apr 2015 #108

the best coffee making device is a mason jar or a large jug or anything else that holds water fishwax Apr 2015 #109

Yes, this is very practical for the person who just wants a cup of coffee in the morning. Atman Apr 2015 #110

No one I've met who likes strong coffee can tolerate the coffee concentrate method Ms. Toad Apr 2015 #123

Whatever the device, the trick is not to boil the water. ManiacJoe Apr 2015 #114

My two favorites: Ms. Toad Apr 2015 #115

Personally, I'm a fan of your mid range pump espresso machines, combined with Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #120

I use the press or a perculator but "better" is an undefinable mood thing. TheKentuckian Apr 2015 #125

I understand that it's the rear end of a civet Scootaloo Apr 2015 #126

first step-- buy good green beans and roast them yourself.... mike_c Apr 2015 #127

I have an 8 cup french press and an electric kettle... luvspeas Apr 2015 #131

FFS lounge! Logical Apr 2015 #134

We had a drip coffee maker sakabatou Apr 2015 #137