Just read where folks are paying 15 dollars for a cup of coffee. I say how stupid can you be!
http://www.fox5ny.com/news/88961165-story
http://www.fox5ny.com/news/88961165-story
would you pay this much for a cup of Joe?
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I'm a huge coffee snob, but that's steep.
I drink pretty much only single origin fresh roasted stuff from Counter Culture, Stumptown, or Happy Mug. About $10-16 per 12 ounce bag. I prefer to brew via a V60 pour over; wife likes the moka pot.
Yes, I'll drink the Folgers at the office if need be...but at the Hungus house I'm brewing the good stuff.
I drink pretty much only single origin fresh roasted stuff from Counter Culture, Stumptown, or Happy Mug. About $10-16 per 12 ounce bag. I prefer to brew via a V60 pour over; wife likes the moka pot.
Yes, I'll drink the Folgers at the office if need be...but at the Hungus house I'm brewing the good stuff.
I feel dumber for saving all this money for nothing. Starting to think money is for idiots. You either have to waste it on foolishness or somebody else will when you die.
i saw some big sf tech people posting about this coffee maker
http://ratiocoffee.com/
definitely looks interesting, but no way it's worth the $500+
Looks like an automated Chemex pour over. Interesting, but $500 is too steep for my blood. Also, it says it "automatically" determines the correct ratio, but people have taste preferences about water to coffee ratio. I prefer 16:1, but some like 15:1 or 17:1.
Better to spend that money on a high quality burr grinder (can get manual for ~$30 or electric Bartaza Encore for ~$120) and fresh beans (roasted within at most 4 weeks) rather than the machine. I prefer manual pour over, but when I need to make a pot I have a Bonavita 1500 I use. For automated makers it helps if they're SCAA certified - you've got to get the water temp up high enough to extract correctly, and most machines don't.
Coffee is a huge rabbit hole - so many interesting things, machines, techniques, etc. It's one thing my wife and I really enjoy though. World class good coffee though can be done without breaking the bank, and even cheaper than getting a cup every day at Starbucks. Now espresso on the other hand is VERY expensive to do well at home. The moka pot makes a great espresso-like cup and IMO it's good enough for at home cappuccinos or other milk based drinks.
it's a huge rabbit hole, without a doubt. i have a keurig (for when i'm lazy or still half asleep and late for work), a couple different french presses, an aeropress (may be my favorite), had a nice bunn, etc.
i saw this article last week, might give it a shot this weekend:
Is that the stuff where the feed the beans to monkeys who then poop it out, they then grind the beans up and sell them as a premium, higher end coffee? WOW!
I heard about it on a trip to Toronto last fall.
I heard about it on a trip to Toronto last fall.
That is a real thing. I have no clue why, though.
I like fruity Ethiopians or Kenyan coffees. My wife likes more chocolate flavored Columbians or even blends. I use the Matt Perger V60 type of technique (pretty much the same as what was posted above - see video below). I like the aeropress as well, but kind of messy at times. I don't love French Press (not a fan of the fines), but I occaisionally use a moka pot (makes a strong espresso like cup) or my Bee House dripper as well. Like that article says, the ritual is nice, and it makes a fantastic cup.
reddit coffee is a great resource if anyone is interested in learning about trying great coffee. It's not hard, it's not terribly expensive, and it may be something you really enjoy.
https://vimeo.com/groups/45470/videos/46612013
In my experience, the grinder and fresh beans are the most important.
For a while I used manual grinders (Porlex mini, Hario mini mill). I recently got a Baratza encore that I love. Getting a good, uniform grind is very important.
In WV I don't recall there being any local roasters. Maybe there are some now, but I don't remember. I have a local place that sells fresh Counter Culture I use now, but if that isn't an options for beans I'd suggest Happy Mug coffee. Very affordable (like $14/lb of high quality beans), always only like 3-4 days fresh off roast.
Ignoring the obvious fun that could be had with the statement immediately before the quoted statement (and the quoted statement itself) . . .
I'm convinced the "wife/gf loves chocolate [insert beverage/foodstuff]" is a biochemical idiosyncrasy of the female gender. Not to over generalize or stereotype, but I don't think I've ever met a female that does not seek out chocolate like an Oxy-addict showing up at an out-of-state ER looking for some "pills" to get rid of the "back pain".
Strange group.
here in lexington we have nate's: http://natescoffee.com/ and magic beans https://www.magicbeanscoffee.com/ though i haven't tried any of magic beans' coffee.
nate's i'm a big fan of and not just because they sell it at north lime donuts, with their crazy ass, delicious donuts.
I think the 220V model is for Europe.
But to make good drip coffee, you do need good power to get the water to the correct temperature. That (among some other things) are what separates a Mr. Coffee machine from a Technivorm Mochamaster or a Bonavita 1900.
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I know next to nothing about coffee, but I do like style. I could see myself dropping five bills for this unit. Probably wouldn't use it much for coffee. I would just look at it.
The unit I have now is an ancient Bodum that I bought mainly because of the way it looked.
q=bodum+coffee+maker&biw=1323&bih=680&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRtKao8PLKAhWB4iYKHS1kBBQQ_AUIBygC&dpr=1#imgrc=X8lV1Aq4UBZRsM%3A
just saw this:
http://co-op.kinja.com/your-favorite-coffee-maker-is-the-bonavita-bv1800-1758555481
@-CarlHungus- in your opinion, is the bonavita 1500 worth it?
http://co-op.kinja.com/your-favorite-coffee-maker-is-the-bonavita-bv1800-1758555481
@-CarlHungus- in your opinion, is the bonavita 1500 worth it?
Bodum makes some good stuff in the coffee world.
Treat yourself to a good back of coffee from Happy Mug Coffee (whole bean). Grind it fresh right before brewing...and see how it goes. I bet it makes a difference.
Kind of depends. It won't beat a pour over but it is superior to a regular drip machine.
If you have to make 3-5 cups in the morning for you or your sig other then yes it's worth it. If you're solo then I'd prob wait on it and use the money on beans or a good burr grinder.
When I want a cup for myself I go for a V60 or my Bee House dripper. For more than that I use my bonnavita.
It's not for everyone, but at least try a cup or pour over from a 3rd wave shop before you completely give up. It's miles away from standard diner coffee or Starbucks (over roasted burnt crap or loaded with milk/sugar).
