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In reply to the discussion: Coffee 101: Brewing devices [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)42. That's not much of a down side really
If you just add hot water to espresso, you get an Americano which is at least somewhat similar to drip brewed coffee and many people prefer it to drip brewed coffee.
You can also heat up milk in the microwave to around 140-160 degrees F and get a variation on the Cafe au Lait. If you take that same milk and put it through a milk frothing device (or just put it in a sealed container and shake the hell out of it) you can get a poor man's latte or cappuccino.
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cool...when I get time, I will jot down my current green bean holdings...
NRaleighLiberal
Jan 2013
#3
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
Believe it or not, many roasted blends made especially for espresso will include some robusta beans
Major Nikon
Jan 2013
#19
How about ultra-simple stovetop espresso makers -- are they just espresso percolators?
MiddleFingerMom
Jan 2013
#9
you forgot Nespresso, they make it so easy and quick to make perfect fresh tasting espresso
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#21
on the downside, they only make expresso. on the other hand is super fresh and delish.
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#33
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
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
Ok. My curiosity got the better of me, and it turns out we're already on the internet.
harmonicon
Jan 2013
#45