Thread: Coffee, gourmet and a coffee press

Don't forget the West bend "Poppery 2" popcorn popper, for at home roasting, just need to be able to find a used one. I've never done this but have been given some from a friend that has. Yum

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

so who else likes dark, rich and generally over priced coffee ?

Who uses a coffee press instead of the ever easy Mr. Coffee ?

I love my coffee press and spend far to much time treating each cup as if it were a science experiment LOL. But overall I can't imagine ever using anything else to brew my cup of joe ....

+1 for the coffee press. I am not a fan of dark roasts, though. I usually roast to city or full city+.

I started grinding just before making my coffee. It makes a huge difference. There is no bitterness; just good coffee.

Sometimes I will roast a few minutes before grinding. I throw the beans into a iron pot and just let them roast for a few minutes. It makes a nice air freshener.

I use a french press mostly. Sometimes I use a percolator. I really can not taste the difference. I do taste the plastic when I use a Mr Coffee or similar.

I have found Stew Leonard's and Jim's Organic Coffee to be extremely good.

I have read everyones post on this subject,I must tell you that I didnt realize coffee was such a fascinating hobby!.I love drinking my coffee and drink it 24 hours a day.Now that I have read this I think I found a new way to spend money I dont have!Thanks!

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Java junkie here...love dark roasts..full city or darker. African and Indonesian beans preferred, although some nice Brazil beans add a lot ot my espresso blend.

I collect coffee making stuff and have a device for making just about every type/method.

In the mornings, hot water over a Melitta filter holder and filter. Very fine grind (not to espresso level though). Weekends, I'll use a Chemex glass carafe or maybe a Neapolitan flip stove top.

I'm on Nutrisystem now so no cream...

But to tell the truth, I don't really miss it that much. Splenda in stead of sugar...but I only like slightly sweet coffee anyway, so no biggie.

For all things coffee, try the Coffeegeek.com...sort of the SRP for Coffee lovers.

Greg

I don't drink coffee anymore, but if any of you want the best coffee in the world try Jamacian Blue Mountain. Its expensive ($40-50 a pound) but sooooooo worth it. Gevalia has one of the best examples of it. Most overroast it.

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

I love my coffee press and spend far to much time treating each cup as if it were a science experiment LOL. But overall I can't imagine ever using anything else to brew my cup of joe ....

I used to like good coffee.

Now I get up at 4:30 for work, so Maxwell House set up in the drip the night before is good enough. My taste buds don't get up til 7:00 anyways.

To stay on topic, I love my Aeropress. I think the inverted start method gives a more rounded cup, but it is somewhat difficult to accomplish early in the morning. I've roasted my own for years. Progressed through the FreshRoast I, modded Poppery I, and now a Gene Cafe (the Behmor really looks good too). There is nothing like a good cup of fresh roasted coffee. I will not even mention my espresso set up, as that's more towards nectar than coffee.

Wayne