Coffee, Anyone?

I bought a Keurig coffee machine a month ago ( oK the wife came home with it), I like it.....A LOT. I burn through more coffee now than ever, basically becuase it takes just 30 seconds to get a cup "O" Joe, or Tea or Cocoa. I buy online and it averages .40 a cup, not bad IMO. The Varieties of coffee available are extensive and quite good. I've always liked the high pressure & super heated forced water systems. This works on that principle and does a good job of it.

Is it more of an espresso type beverage or true coffee? I've not tried any of the pod/pressure type machines. My uncle has a Lavazza Espresso Point machine that uses pods and brews a pretty decent espresso.

Only problem with the pod machines is that you're locked into a particular type/style of pod which can limit variety and drive up cost. But, you sure can't beat the convenience!

My method is a little more labor intensive - first I have to go roast the beans at least a day beforehand, and then warm up the machine, grind the beans, etc.

This is getting way to sophisticated for me...I'm clinging to my relic of a vacuum pot over here...

I've used a Krups with a gold filter for years. Last year I bought a Mellita 1:1 pod machine. Makes very good coffee and tea, makes it quickly and everyone raves about the flavor, so I guess it was a good $28 investment!

europachris wrote:Is it more of an espresso type beverage or true coffee? I've not tried any of the pod/pressure type machines. My uncle has a Lavazza Espresso Point machine that uses pods and brews a pretty decent espresso.

Only problem with the pod machines is that you're locked into a particular type/style of pod which can limit variety and drive up cost. But, you sure can't beat the convenience!

My method is a little more labor intensive - first I have to go roast the beans at least a day beforehand, and then warm up the machine, grind the beans, etc.

Kinda sorta, but not really.
I bought (Ok, ok..the wife) bought an optional cup with a screen where you add your own favorite coffee or Tea, or Cocoa, so you really aren't locked into anything anymore.

I had to retire my Sunbeam Coffeemaster about 2 years ago, the gasket finally failed and I got tired of searching eBay for old coffeemakers that might have a good gasket. I reverted to using a Corningware stove top percolator, which needs to be watched and timed. Today one of my friends who knows of my fascination with vacuum coffee makers, the Coffeemaster in particular, came up with a website from a company that reproduces the gasket:
http://www.dayseal.com/
So I ordered one and well see, hopefully my C30C will be operating once more. http://baharris.org/coffee/History.htm

Very cool machines, every one! It's been a lonnnng time since I used a vac maker, so long I can't remember the make, but it does seem the gasket died and that was the end. It's good to know there's plenty of backup if I miss making coffee some Saturday morning.

That's a classic, Rob!

I remember the smaller model, my parents had one.

If you have cash you don't know what to do with...

http://www.bodum.com/us/en-us/shop/detail/1208-01/

But you have to babysit it until the water is sent up to the top.
The trend towards the drip coffeemakers is partly due to the fact that once you start it you can walk away. The Sunbeam Coffeemaster works that way, once you start it everything happens automatically. Sort of like an EFM.

I have three perculators. One is an expensive Faber Ware electric perulator, I have a fancy electric, Art Deco electric perculator from the early 20's, it has the matching sugar and creamer vessels to go with it. (this gets used when I have company) AND I have a stove top perculator to make coffee on the base burner. No drip coffee machine shall ever enter this house hold.