Daseal
05-21-2012, 03:57 PM
Keruigs are good. I have one and like it, but when it dies my next coffee maker will be another pot. When you first get the coffee maker the K-Cups are delicious, but after a while it loses the taste.
Definitely de-scale (white vinegar) it once a month to keep it from getting too much sediment in it and to help keep the tracks clean! Overall, a great product to make coffee quick. The lower the setting you brew on, the better it tastes.
Duffman003
05-21-2012, 03:58 PM
EkoBrew Reusable Single-Cup Packs Deal of the Day | Groupon Abilene, TX (http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-ekobrew-packs?utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=1225267&utm_source=rvs)
You can get this so you can brew whatever coffee you want in your kurig
mlmpetert
05-21-2012, 10:41 PM
Since we are talking about coffee does anyone have a recommendation for a french press style coffe maker? I drink a lot of coffee at work and would like to do so at home when im off, but i dont want a full blow coffee maker. French press seems easy and doesnt take much space. Should i just get a cheap one or are the nice ones worth it?
Monkeydad
05-22-2012, 10:07 AM
EkoBrew Reusable Single-Cup Packs Deal of the Day | Groupon Abilene, TX (http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-ekobrew-packs?utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=1225267&utm_source=rvs)
You can get this so you can brew whatever coffee you want in your kurig
Now that's a nice product.
Monkeydad
05-22-2012, 10:14 AM
Here's the coffee maker I have...I LOVE IT. Hamilton Beach BrewStation.
It dispenses one cup at a time and there's no glass pot to break and scrub. I use a permanent filter instead of paper disposable ones. Keeps the coffee HOT for 2 hours after brewing then if you want to extend the heating time, just tap a button and 2 more hours. Coffee stays tasting fresh too, no burner to scorch it.
Think I paid about $70 for it several years ago. I have the 12-cup version with programmable timer, they make a 6-cup too.
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/04/00/94/47/0004009447665_300X300.jpg
Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 47454 BrewStation Deluxe 12-Cup Coffeemaker: Kitchen & Dining (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A1FFJK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000GHLMI6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=18A6X2BE0PJ3CQ1CXS18)
Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 48465 Brewstation Summit Ultra 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker: Kitchen & Dining (http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-48465-Brewstation-Programmable/dp/B001R4LK1Q/ref=pd_sbs_k_1)
Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 48464 Brewstation Summit 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker: Kitchen & Dining (http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-48464-Brewstation-Programmable/dp/B001K66LPQ/ref=pd_sim_k_1)
6-cup version:
Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 48274 Brew Station 6-Cup Coffeemaker, Black: Kitchen & Dining (http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-48274-Station-Coffeemaker/dp/B000Z4RKYU/ref=pd_sim_k_6)
^ I had that one before the Keurig. I'd buy one again.
mredskins
05-22-2012, 11:14 AM
I bought the Keurig last night. the iced coffee came out really good and the Donut shop coffee was good too.
I bought the Keurig last night. the iced coffee came out really good and the Donut shop coffee was good too.
Donut shop is good stuff, one of my favs
mredskins
05-22-2012, 11:36 AM
Donut shop is good stuff, one of my favs
Yeah I was surprised with it. Really good actually.
mlmpetert
06-19-2012, 02:43 PM
I was orginally looking into french presses but decided to get this instead:
How to make espresso using Moka pot - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r5Ev96jO4k&feature=fvwrel)
I will highly recommend it. I really didnt want a counter top coffee maker and the french press seemed kind of cumbersome; you have to boil the water separately and then let it stew and then press it. Too much dicken around type nonsense for me.
With a "moka pot" you just put water in the bottom, coffee in the metal "filter" piece, screw it together and put it on the stove. No dicken around.
I orginally saw one at the store but it was too small so i ordered mine online. In guess in Italy a cup equals about 2 oz (maybe less), so i bought the 9 cup one which is the perfect size for me. I would recommend getting no smaller than the 6 cup.
However the coffee it makes is really stong, but also really good. I guess its is susposed to be like non-presurized expresso, if that makes sense. Ive read that many people water it down, or just drink less.
It would also be perfect for camping and stuff.
This is the one i have:
Amazon.com: Bialetti Moka Express 9-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker: Kitchen & Dining (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CFSS5/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000CF3Q6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1YG754TBMG5RDXJN64W8)