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underahedgerow

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

Mon Apr 27, 2015, 09:48 AM

Apr 2015

the grounds settle.

The guy who invented Starbucks swears that the coffee press makes the best coffee, and I totally agree!

"The chairman and CEO of Starbucks, has controversially admitted that the best way to make a cup of coffee - is not his brand's way. Howard Schultz says he uses a Bodum French press - a coffee presser brand - which results in 'the best cup of coffee known to mankind.'
" http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2130468/CEO-Starbucks-says-best-cup-coffee-known-mankind-home-simple-French-press.html

I only make coffee for myself and I like it strong, so I use 4 scoops for a single big cup. If you like a strong cuppa, then you can always use ground espresso instead of ground regular coffee. It makes a lovely flavor!

I have a Nespresso machine for my cappuccino which I make by frothing the milk with my amazing whisker that I found years ago. Then I heat the frothed up milk for about a minute in the microwave, it rises up to an absolutely perfect head and is better than any Starbucks ever made. I also use instant espresso which honestly is perfect stand-in when the capsules run out!

My secret shame however, is good quality instant coffee. I don't know why I love the stuff in the afternoon, but I do.

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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