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34. Dunkin Donuts coffee is WAY better than Starbucks.

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 07:23 AM

Jan 2013

Have you had either recently? For "fast food" coffee, nothing beats DD. Starbucks, on the other hand, is the worst I've had, apart from some gas station coffee. I've had cups that I had to throw out after a few sips.

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Coffee 101: Brewing devices [View all] Major Nikon Jan 2013 OP

Great post from an equally passionate coffee person! NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 #1

I'm currently enjoying a Costa Rican single origin Major Nikon Jan 2013 #2

cool...when I get time, I will jot down my current green bean holdings... NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 #3

I roasted my own coffee for a while Major Nikon Jan 2013 #4

well I am a low class folgers/yard sale drip bum Kali Jan 2013 #5

Even Folgers is getting expensive Major Nikon Jan 2013 #7

Safeway had it for $8 or 9 for the hair over 2 lb "can" the last month or so off and on Kali Jan 2013 #10

Better coffee doesn't get you more caffeine Major Nikon Jan 2013 #12

In fact, "cheap" coffee is usually much higher in caffiene Spike89 Jan 2013 #18

Believe it or not, many roasted blends made especially for espresso will include some robusta beans Major Nikon Jan 2013 #19

Yeah, I drink enough that robusta beans aren't an option Spike89 Jan 2013 #22

I'm a French press fan ismnotwasm Jan 2013 #6

That's an excellent way to do it Major Nikon Jan 2013 #8

How about ultra-simple stovetop espresso makers -- are they just espresso percolators? MiddleFingerMom Jan 2013 #9

Ah yes, Moka pots Major Nikon Jan 2013 #13

Great thread. CanSocDem Jan 2013 #46

My favorite brewing device is this: IcyPeas Jan 2013 #11

I have one and love it Major Nikon Jan 2013 #14

Another "low class" pipi_k Jan 2013 #15

Donut shop coffee is generally very good Major Nikon Jan 2013 #16

Dunkin Donuts coffee is WAY better than Starbucks. harmonicon Jan 2013 #34

I drink both from time to time Major Nikon Jan 2013 #37

I meant prepared cups of coffee from them. harmonicon Jan 2013 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jan 2013 #49

DD is just more consistent. harmonicon Jan 2013 #50

BRAVO!!!!!!! Taverner Jan 2013 #17

I hate coffee. But I loooove the smell, with one exception. kcass1954 Jan 2013 #20

you forgot Nespresso, they make it so easy and quick to make perfect fresh tasting espresso bettyellen Jan 2013 #21

I didn't mention it because I have no experience with them Major Nikon Jan 2013 #26

on the downside, they only make expresso. on the other hand is super fresh and delish. bettyellen Jan 2013 #33

That's not much of a down side really Major Nikon Jan 2013 #42

yep. I LOVE it. they sell a frother too, but I just warm the milk in my micro while it heats. bettyellen Jan 2013 #53

Moka Pot. Period. Lex Jan 2013 #23

Most every home when I was young had a small hand held coffee ground strainer Kaleva Jan 2013 #24

I like my Keurig coffee maker Kingofalldems Jan 2013 #25

I'm sure you're not Major Nikon Jan 2013 #27

I like mine, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #31

tldr pokerfan Jan 2013 #28

What a great post! oregonjen Jan 2013 #29

Most good coffee roasters will offer decaf Major Nikon Jan 2013 #32

Percolator coffee is an experience. It requires you to have patience A Simple Game Jan 2013 #30

The biggest problems I have with the percolator is over temperature and over extraction Major Nikon Jan 2013 #41

If all you want is the taste of a good cup of coffee, there is little need A Simple Game Jan 2013 #51

I just recently heard about the egg thing, but heard a different reason. harmonicon Jan 2013 #35

I just assumed my grandmother did it to hold down the grounds Major Nikon Jan 2013 #40

Ha! I do love that explanation. harmonicon Jan 2013 #44

Ok. My curiosity got the better of me, and it turns out we're already on the internet. harmonicon Jan 2013 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jan 2013 #36

I do know of the Clover Major Nikon Jan 2013 #39

Drip and French press... GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #43

I love my French presses. Fortinbras Armstrong Jan 2013 #47

When it comes to coffee, I have more experience than y'all amateurs! pink-o Jan 2013 #48

GREAT TOPIC! Thanks, Major Nikon. vanlassie Jan 2013 #52

kick tabbycat31 Jan 2014 #54

It depends on what you want Major Nikon Jan 2014 #55

I'm looking at it for my parents house tabbycat31 Jan 2014 #56

We bought one for the in-laws Major Nikon Jan 2014 #57