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50. DD is just more consistent.

Reply to seaglass (Reply #49)

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 09:35 PM

Jan 2013

Starbucks is sometimes fine, but sometimes it's burnt beyond recognition.

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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