Thread: Coffee Enthusiasts

Been drinking French Press coffee for a long time and current coffee is Lavazza which just works great and has great crema even though it is pre-ground/vac'd.

Been using this:

http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155.../dp/B000F49XXG

Espresso Maker and it does really well for the not-too serious approach to coffee/espresso.

Lately I've started drinking coffee with just a bit of real butter and I was really surprised... Salty taste from the butter plays with the nuttiness of the beans and the cream in the butter works similar to regular cream though the oil does slick/float on top. Best added ingredient I've found in a while for French Press Coffee.

I really like the dark, rich flavor of black coffee and sugar in/with coffee just takes the flavor in all the wrong directions. Definitely going to have to check into roasting my own beans and Pour-Overs.

Check out the bulletproof coffee regimen if you like the flavor of butter in your brew.
The two go hand in hand and are a good change up now and then. There's a whole health plan that goes with it which I didn't take to seriously but it is a good change up.

https://www.bulletproofexec.com/bull...coffee-recipe/

Originally Posted by Prahston

Been drinking French Press coffee for a long time and current coffee is Lavazza which just works great and has great crema even though it is pre-ground/vac'd.

Been using this:

http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155.../dp/B000F49XXG

Espresso Maker and it does really well for the not-too serious approach to coffee/espresso.

Lately I've started drinking coffee with just a bit of real butter and I was really surprised... Salty taste from the butter plays with the nuttiness of the beans and the cream in the butter works similar to regular cream though the oil does slick/float on top. Best added ingredient I've found in a while for French Press Coffee.

I really like the dark, rich flavor of black coffee and sugar in/with coffee just takes the flavor in all the wrong directions. Definitely going to have to check into roasting my own beans and Pour-Overs.

I literally gag if I taste coffee with sugar in it...I usually prefer black but will have just a drop or two of cream sometimes.

I've always wanted to try the butter thing, and thank to MikeB52's post above, think I'll give it a try...

I LOVE (as in REALLY LOVE) my coffee. I have friends in Vietnam who send me a regular care package that keeps me stocked with my favorite brew. IMHO some of the best coffee in the world comes from Đắk Lắk Province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

My son swears by the full on bulletproof routine when he's training for tuff mudder in the spring. We buy it all from onit Cept the butter. Can get that local.
Definitely an energy as well as overall boost feeling while on the program.
Good luck phrank, let us know your thoughts.

Nice and simple today : Tim Hortons regular roast in a French press.

My espresso machine has died. It has had a decent life for such a cheap machine as i think it was 7 + years old. Wife has said too bad (doesn't drink coffee) so french press it is for a while. Anyone have any recommendations on a decent cheaper machine.

Originally Posted by eddy79

My espresso machine has died. It has had a decent life for such a cheap machine as i think it was 7 + years old. Wife has said too bad (doesn't drink coffee) so french press it is for a while. Anyone have any recommendations on a decent cheaper machine.

Can't go wrong with this simple rig for the price assuming you can grind still.
http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Brazil-F...RD0EWRMQ777DSJ

Good luck.

Originally Posted by eddy79

My espresso machine has died. It has had a decent life for such a cheap machine as i think it was 7 + years old. Wife has said too bad (doesn't drink coffee) so french press it is for a while. Anyone have any recommendations on a decent cheaper machine.

I've been using a Gaggia Pure for a couple years. It's not the fastest machine if you need to make several drinks, but it works for my regular morning espresso. You can get a refurb for $120. https://www.wholelattelove.com/produ...resso-machine\

I have not had luck finding anything cheaper. I tried a similarly priced Breville and it was terrible.

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Can't go wrong with this simple rig for the price assuming you can grind still.
Amazon.com: Bodum Brazil 8-Cup French Press Coffee Maker, 34-Ounce, Black: Kitchen & Dining

Mike I actually have 3 french presses. 1 large, 1 small and 1 travel cup. They are my go to atm but miss espressos. Just isn't the same.
Good luck.

Originally Posted by wrxguyusa

I've been using a Gaggia Pure for a couple years. It's not the fastest machine if you need to make several drinks, but it works for my regular morning espresso. You can get a refurb for $120. https://www.wholelattelove.com/produ...resso-machine\

I have not had luck finding anything cheaper. I tried a similarly priced Breville and it was terrible.

Have read some terrible reviews about the breville machines. Postage to Aus would make that double at least but will see if anything available locally.

Cheers for your advice guys. Got fresh beans today which I haven't done in years as I had a stockpile of stuff given to me. So much better. The other stuff is getting tossed.