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In reply to the discussion: Coffee lovers only: PLEASE tell me the best coffee making device! [View all]bettyellen
(47,209 posts)74. Nespresso has some very reasonable models available and often have good sales....
And it works flawlessly, nothing complicated and no clean up. The capsules are aluminum and keep the expresso fresher than you could unless you were grinding it yourself. The pods don't give off that plastic smell you get with Kuerig, come in more blends and strengths than you'd ever need, and are recyclable.
The closest to it is a French press, but the grounds are always a problem you have to manage with those. Had to redo too many cups early in the AM for me to be happy with those.
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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