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In reply to the discussion: Coffee lovers only: PLEASE tell me the best coffee making device! [View all]Stinky The Clown
(68,312 posts)60. Any vacuum coffee maker
You can make it as strong or as weak as you wish. The taste is clear as a crystal bell.
http://www.espressozone.com/bodum-santos-stovetop-vacuum-coffee-maker?gclid=CO6Q1fHUlsUCFZIdgQodVrcANw
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Yes, the coffee press, a decent quality one, is great. As said, press slowly and be patient and let
underahedgerow
Apr 2015
#49
Arabic Coffee is even another animal... oddly, Turks drink much more Tea than coffee
JCMach1
Apr 2015
#97
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
That's what I use too and it makes really, really good coffee. I like the French
OregonBlue
Apr 2015
#93
Nespresso has some very reasonable models available and often have good sales....
bettyellen
Apr 2015
#74
that's my issue. While I make espresso drinks with a Nespresso machine, I use a simple "pour over
hlthe2b
Apr 2015
#12
Yes. Chemex is a pour over system and has long gotten top rankings among the "experts"
hlthe2b
Apr 2015
#18
They make good coffee. Totally underrated in the brewing game. I love my press as well
TheKentuckian
Apr 2015
#133
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
That's true. I can even tolerate drip coffee if the beans are Jamaican Blue Mountain. n/t
Ms. Toad
Apr 2015
#117
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
Keurig is horrible for anything more than a 4 oz cup...comes out way too watery
brooklynite
Apr 2015
#67
A regular coffee maker is perfect for any household that drinks more than 2 cups per day.
Quantess
Apr 2015
#63
Stop! You're making me long for the Keys & Key West. We had cuban coffee almost every morning
appalachiablue
Apr 2015
#82
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
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