Coffee |OT| Taste as good as it smells

Devolution said:
=p Yeah a bunch of the local cafes (i'm in sf a lot) have this stuff (I know because they actually advertise they do) and I'm always impressed at the quality. I'm used to generic coffee or even espresso being rather bland, and I'm usually just in it for the caffeine boost. But the places that have Blue Bottle, I get caffeine and great tasting coffee, win/win.
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It is pretty incredible when you have your first really good shot of espresso and there is no bitter taste. Instead you just get black cream.
 
ravien56 said:
That filter for the keurig machine is complete shit. Every time I use it, it overfloods making a mess everywhere. Taking a look online, I'm not the only with this problem:(.
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I've never had that problem with mine. *shrugs*
 
BruceLeeRoy said:
It is pretty incredible when you have your first really good shot of espresso and there is no bitter taste. Instead you just get black cream.
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and how.

it's awesome living in NYC, so many great shops - stumptown, cafe grumpy, joe, blue bottle, abraco, etc. etc.
 
Devolution said:
Love lattes. Pete's is pretty good about making quality lattes. I like the frappuccinos you can get in bottles but Starbucks for expresso or good coffee is kind of a joke to me. I go there when I want flavored stuff in my coffee.
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Feel the same way. Starbucks does have some good syrups (don't have the syrupy taste so many others do) but if I want a coffee I'll go somewhere else.

Use a drip machine that goes straight to a carafe so as not to burn the coffee and keeps it hot for a couple hours. Have a grinder and buy cheap whole bean Vanilla Macadamia Nut coffee lately, but also like a good cup of strong black coffee.

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I end up taking my own thermos to work everyday, but I'm not really snobbish when it comes to coffee. Really can't stand Maxwell House, but will get Folger's every now and then.
 
RevoDS said:
Thread title is false. Coffee has one of the best odors in the world...but I hate its taste.
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Thread title is the truth!!

I hated it at first tho, just like beer.. 16 years later can't live without both..
 
claviertekky said:
I feel I'm one of very few people who drink coffee black. By adding sugar + creme, you're drinking coffee because of the additives.
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That's like saying people eat steak because they like the pepper and salt it's seasoned with.
 
Is the french press better than drip? Why?

I'm a huge hispanic-coffee drinker. Sometimes, it seems like I started drinking coffee since I emerged from the womb.
 
otake said:
Is the french press better than drip? Why?

I'm a huge hispanic-coffee drinker. Sometimes, it seems like I started drinking coffee since I emerged from the womb.
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I just started using mine, and I have to say the taste is a lot better. The caffeine seemed stronger, yet the bitterness is reduced a lot. It tastes pretty good even after sitting for a while (I pour it into another pot so the grounds don't sit in it).

But it seems like no matter how careful I am, grounds get into the coffee, and so I don't drink the last drop in the cup.
 
parrotbeak said:
I just started using mine, and I have to say the taste is a lot better. The caffeine seemed stronger, yet the bitterness is reduced a lot. It tastes pretty good even after sitting for a while (I pour it into another pot so the grounds don't sit in it).

But it seems like no matter how careful I am, grounds get into the coffee, and so I don't drink the last drop in the cup.
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Is it more inconvenient?

Currently, I buy starbucks verona blend whole bean coffee. I grind it every morning and use a mr. coffee to provide my drip.
 
parrotbeak said:
I bought a Mr. Coffee french press on sale yesterday for $9.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047P1EOK/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Tried it this morning and it was ok, but there's some grounds in my coffee. Is that normal? Or is it cuz this is cheap?

I've always used a perc before so not too familiar with presses.
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You just have to leave the last bit of coffee in the bottom of the cup, it will always have grounds (more like coffee powder) in it. You can minimize this with a really fancy burr grinder set to a large, even grind, but I find it easier to just not drink the last gulp.
 
Aeropress and a Capresso burr grinder for me. After discovering the Aeropress, I gave up on pretty much every other machine that was reasonably affordable, save for a French press, but the cleanup is so much easier with the Aeropress.

I prefer my coffee with no adulterants - my feeling is that if I need to cover up the taste with other stuff, I should be drinking better coffee. :P
 
otake said:
Is it more inconvenient?

Currently, I buy starbucks verona blend whole bean coffee. I grind it every morning and use a mr. coffee to provide my drip.
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It's pretty easy. I just heat up water in the microwave, dump grounds into the press, pour the hot water over it, and press it a few times. I'm not sure which is faster over all, that or the drip, although of course you can't do other things while making coffee in the press.

Washing is easier than washing a drip machine, I think, cuz the whole thing can go into the sink for a quick rinse. I've been washing it after every use since I just got it, but knowing me, I'll probably start leaving it in the sink before work, and then just rinsing it out for the next use.

It's slightly more work, but the reason I switched was because my old Mr. Coffee would sometimes not drip right and overflow. Cleaning that up was very inconvenient. It was about 10 years old, so it was sad, but I had to finally put him down this weekend.
 
sharkmuncher said:
You just have to leave the last bit of coffee in the bottom of the cup, it will always have grounds (more like coffee powder) in it. You can minimize this with a really fancy burr grinder set to a large, even grind, but I find it easier to just not drink the last gulp.
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This. I get the same thing, even with a filter on the spout of my french press. It's not an unpleasant thing, though - certainly not as bad as having actual grounds in the coffee, as it's more of a coffee sludge than anything and there's not a lot of it.

A small tradeoff for better tasting coffee.
 
otake said:
Is it more inconvenient?

Currently, I buy starbucks verona blend whole bean coffee. I grind it every morning and use a mr. coffee to provide my drip.
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I think a french press is easier than a drip, just because it seems easier to clean. I just rinse it after I use it and throw it in the dishwasher about once a week. Other than that, I just heat up water (ideally to ~195°F, I normally boil then let it sit for a minute) in a hot pot and pour it on the grounds, let sit for 3:00 to 3:30, press and pour.
 
question about bean-to-cup machines. There are a couple of delonghi ones on amazon for 'reasonable' prices (still expensive but manageable) - the ESAM4200 and ESAM5400. other than the number being bigger, is the 5400 noticably better? Its only slightly more expensive (has been recently reduced by a lot) but I have no idea how to understand the differences - specs look almost identical

links delonghi 4200

delonghi 5400
 
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Attention fellow Keurig users! Starbucks K-Cups are coming this fall! Announced today.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42005462/ns/business-consumer_news/

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. say they have reached a deal that will bring single-cup Starbucks coffee and Tazo tea pods to Keurig users.

Starbucks has been looking to beef up its presence in the fast-growing single-cup coffee market and Green Mountain is considered one of its leaders. Rumors swirled last month that the two were in potential partnership talks.

The agreement announced Thursday between the Seattle coffee chain and the single-serve coffee brew maker provides for the manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of the pods for Green Mountain's Keurig single-cup brewing system.

Terms were not disclosed.

The companies plan to make the K-Cup portion packs available at food, drug, mass, club, specialty and department store retailers in the U.S. and Canada starting in the fall.
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Smision said:
what are coffee's health benefits/risks? I drink at least two cups in the morning. I'm not sure I feel the caffeine anymore...
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Some study that said regular coffee consumption can help battle alzheimers.
 
Smision said:
what are coffee's health benefits/risks? I drink at least two cups in the morning. I'm not sure I feel the caffeine anymore...
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Risks are that caffeine is almost as bad as alcohol for you, it has been linked to cancers and other diseases. Drink moderately and limit your sugars.
 
Is there a cost/benefit analysis of the whole K-cup thing?

Like, how many cups of coffee you get out of a can of Bustelo or a pack of coffee from Starbucks, versus a box of K cups? I love the Keurig machine here @ work, and I am interested in getting that as my coffee maker at home, but I am not interested in spending like $50 for only 25 8 ounce cups of coffee. :x
 
captmcblack said:
Is there a cost/benefit analysis of the whole K-cup thing?

Like, how many cups of coffee you get out of a can of Bustelo or a pack of coffee from Starbucks, versus a box of K cups? I love the Keurig machine here @ work, and I am interested in getting that as my coffee maker at home, but I am not interested in spending like $50 for only 25 8 ounce cups of coffee. :x
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I'm not sure if they're that much. I know there are places online that sell them in bulk for a discount.

Part of the benefit is making a cup of coffee in 30 seconds as opposed to making a whole cup.
 
CrankyJay said:
I'm not sure if they're that much. I know there are places online that sell them in bulk for a discount.

Part of the benefit is making a cup of coffee in 30 seconds as opposed to making a whole cup.
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lol, I know...I'm just trying to justify the thing. I wish there was a device that could make both a single K-cup, and brew a pot of coffee if I want to make varied-size cups for multiple people at once.

I need to just stop fronting and buy some random Mr. Coffee machine so I can just drink my Cafe Bustelo and relax.
 
the_painted_bird said:
Risks are that caffeine is almost as bad as alcohol for you, it has been linked to cancers and other diseases. Drink moderately and limit your sugars.
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Whoa whoa whoa, cite that shit. I have read caffeine has everything from no discernible long term effects to it is good for you.

Other studies suggest coffee consumption reduces the risk of being affected by Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, cirrhosis of the liver,[91] and gout. A longitudinal study in 2009 showed that those who consumed a moderate amount of coffee or tea (3–5 cups per day) at midlife were less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer's disease in late-life compared with those who drank little coffee or avoided it altogether.[92]
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gblues said:
Coffee that ain't worth drinking black ain't worth drinking period.
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I agree with this, in a way. I don't drink my coffee black, but I prefer to use cream/milk and natural sugar/sweetener (all depending on what I feel like) as extensions of an already great-tasting brew, not as blankets for bad flavor.

Then again, I usually settle for whatever's available anyway. I'm picky, but I'm not THAT picky. I really just don't enjoy the weak stuff.
 
Wow, I didn't know coffee had that kind of benefit! My family has a history of Parkison's disease and Alzheimer's disease. I am glad I love drinking tons of coffee and tea now.
 
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Have a few of these in our break room at work, except all employees have their own mugs. My favorite:

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1 Sweet n Low and a splash of milk
 
I have one 8-ounce cup of coffee 3 or so times during the workweek.

Sometimes, if I'm waiting for my girlfriend by her school or killing time in a Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts, I'll have a second small cup of coffee (usually an iced latte).

Very recently, I've enjoyed an infrequent hot cup with breakfast on a Saturday or Sunday morning.

I don't drink much coffee - but I know I enjoy it when I do drink it.

Heh, this thread has me looking for a coffee machine on Amazon now...what's the best Keurig machine for the home? What's a good drip machine I can make a good pot of coffee with (4 to 8 cups, nothing bigger)?
 
the_painted_bird said:
Risks are that caffeine is almost as bad as alcohol for you, it has been linked to cancers and other diseases. Drink moderately and limit your sugars.
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WTF are you talking about?
I need a source.

The caffeine in coffee has been linked to cancer of the liver, bladder, kidney, and pancreas. But the research on the carcinogenicity of caffeine to support these claims was often anecdotal or fraught with inaccuracies and remains difficult to duplicate and validate.
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To explore the other side of this issue, there are some studies lately that showed some evidence that caffeine may be anticarcinogenic and actually helpful in treating cancer. When caffeine is given in combination with radiation therapy or anticancer drugs, the effectiveness of these treatments seems to increase. Caffeine appears to prevent cancer cells from repairing themselves, hence making them more liable to destruction by radiation and drugs and less likely to spread quickly. But don’t jump the gun , caffeine is not a cancer cure. More research and work needs to be done in these area as well.
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Man we really don't know shit about our bodies. "Eggs will kill you!"
 
Smision said:
if that's moderate, then I'm happy. I thought I was a heavy drinker for having 2 to 3 cups in the morning.
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If that's a US stat, I wouldn't go with average = healthy.

I drink 2-3 also, but eventually would like to cut down to irregular drinking. It changes your brain chemistry in ways we don't understand, probably not permanently but all the time that you drink daily. I've been off completely one year out of the last 10, and I know it feels fine once you're there. It's mainly the office that keeps me hooked, cuz it is always there when I'm feeling tired or irritable.

Here's a good and easy to read explanation of what we know caffeine does:

http://lifehacker.com/#!5585217/what-caffeine-actually-does-to-your-brain
 
so my parents got a Keurig for christmas and my dad always talks of how it is the best thing ever. one of my friends that I hang out with also claims how awesome it is. now I have never had a full cup of coffee in my life, usually just a half cup then im done which I have only done about 3 times. its not that I dont like coffee I just dont really ever feel like drinking it. well im sick today and wanted a warm beverage for my throat and cold so I decided to give this thing a shot. currently sitting here with a cup and I am pleasantly surprised. I may have to branch out and try some different kinds because all my dad drinks is straight black and my mom uses it for tea.
 
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This trio helps me through the day. The Elektra Micro Casa a Leva costed me a pretty buck but I love that machine. I usually order espresso beans from a brand called Blanche Dael based in Limburg (The Netherlands). They import beans then burn them couple of times over and ship them immediately so the beans are still warm when I receive them. "Cafe 1878" and "Caffe Ristretto" taste exceptionally well, if you like strong espressos like me. I don't like added 'flavors' like many nespressos have, I stay away from anything that mentions hints of fruitiness, caramel, nuts, or chocolate.
 
I love coffee and drink several cups a day, but no, I actually don't think it tastes quite as good as it smells. It tastes great, for sure, but that smell is simply amazing. No taste can live up to that.

When at home, I usually just drink it black or with a little milk (don't have a fancy espresso machine or anything like that, just a regular coffee maker). Never ever any sugar, that makes it taste horrible.

If I'm at a café (that's what we call coffee shops here) I'll usually go for a cappuccino.
 
Anyone know a good place to buy Kona or the Kauai Coffee online and have it show up fresh that isn't too expensive? Just ran out of my supply from my December trip to Kauai, came back with a suitcase full of the stuff haha.
 
Milky coffee or Frappucino.

The only way. I hate the taste of dark/black/strong coffee.

It all smells amazing though.
 
95% of the time it's pre-ground in a drip maker. the other 5% of the time it's fresh ground in a press pot. 100% of the time the press pot is better.

also coffee is a lot like bacon. The taste is fantastic, but nothing beats the smell.

cold brewed iced coffee is so amazing.
 
Was just wondering, with a French press, if you keep the grounds in there for 3 minutes as opposed to 4, is there a big difference in the taste? I usually go 3:30 before I press down.
 
Espresso, maybe during the weekend. I use a Nespresso machine to do it.


For regular coffee, I use a Moccamaster with Nordqvist Classic coffee.
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Of course, it tastes best with a lussekatt (saffron bun).:D
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Apenheul said:
I stay away from anything that mentions hints of fruitiness, caramel, nuts, or chocolate.
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It's silly, and impossible, to avoid all beans that have "hints" of flavors in them. That's just the flavor of the bean and the way it was roasted. It's next to impossible to get a shot of espresso that doesn't have a sweet or fruity taste to it, and if it doesn't have a sweetness to it then somebody did something wrong.

Pre-flavored beans, however, are awful, I absolutely agree. A proper roast can be life changing.
 
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