Coffee Lovers Thread - Blu-ray Forum

JasonR · 01-25-2012, 03:48 AM

This thread concerns deep love for coffee. Love for single origin or well blended, manual dripped or pressed, burr ground coffee.

Many people are using Chemex or Hario pour over/drippers. I am still hung up on my French press. I want to get into manual drip, but do French press at work for convenience.

I use a nice Bodum burr grinder, and press. I think this is a nice start, with the option to get into manual drip.

I am in love with Intelligentsia, Paradise, Ritual, Kaldis, and Goshen beans. Mainly because that is what I can get really fresh and the beans are great.

I need a nice electric kettle, any recommendations?

Beta Man · 01-25-2012, 08:34 PM

I use a Capresso (I think it's called) grinder.

Basically as long as it's a CONICAL BURR GRINDER, you're alright. The discs ones aren't bad, but conical burr grinders are the best. (Anything else is just a coffee chopper!!!)

EDIT:

I've never heard of anyone refer to "French Press" in terms of convenience!!!

I have a crappy (Cuisinart) manual-drip maker, but it keeps working like a champ, so I haven't felt the need to replace it. It does a seemingly good-enough job, but obviously the taste is very different from French Press (but I prefer it to French-press for a "To-Go" mug of coffee in the car etc.)

Waboman · 01-25-2012, 10:27 PM

I loves me a good cup(s) o' Joe in the morning. I prefer a darker, more flavorful roast. There's a local coffee shop not too far from me that roasts their own beans several times a week. Good stuff.

I like the idea of a French Press. But in the morning, it's all about convenience. I use the Capresso MT500 coffee maker

[Show spoiler]

and the KitchenAid Pro Line burr grinder.

[Show spoiler]

They make a mighty fine pot of gold, if I do say so, myself.

JasonR · 01-26-2012, 10:44 PM

French press is fairly simple for me. Dump in grounds and water, wait, drink. Cleanup can be a pain though. Is manual drip quite a bit easier? Do you use an electric kettle? I need something for work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I use a Capresso (I think it's called) grinder.

Basically as long as it's a CONICAL BURR GRINDER, you're alright. The discs ones aren't bad, but conical burr grinders are the best. (Anything else is just a coffee chopper!!!)

EDIT:

I've never heard of anyone refer to "French Press" in terms of convenience!!!

I have a crappy (Cuisinart) manual-drip maker, but it keeps working like a champ, so I haven't felt the need to replace it. It does a seemingly good-enough job, but obviously the taste is very different from French Press (but I prefer it to French-press for a "To-Go" mug of coffee in the car etc.)

hidef al · 01-31-2013, 12:17 AM

I'm starting to love these singled served flavored coffees and cappuccinos.

Dubstar · 12-10-2013, 04:17 PM

a friend and I are pretty hooked on Nespresso as of lately.

I'm diggin' the hazelnut flavor

Batman1980 · 12-10-2013, 04:18 PM

I drink at least one cup of coffee a day, always try to have some sugar free French vanilla cappuccino with my breakfast.

ppdeandwyane · 07-13-2016, 04:57 AM

I love coffee.

Ever since I came to the US. I was struggling to adopt to American style coffee (you know, the one that is server in a huge 300-500 ml+ cup full of flavors, sugar, milk etc. that destroy the taste and smell of original coffee, not to mention that there is too much water and the coffee is not too strong). I ended up visiting Starbucks too often, and you know that an Espresso is over $2 and Doppio Espresso is $2.56 as of today.
Nesspresso Espresso Maker is a fast and convenient way to enjoy espresso. This machine is very small and it is super easy to fill the water well. I like how fast it brews it is about half of the time of the Keurig. Although do not confuse this as an alternative to a Keurig. The Nesspresso steams the pods. It is a very load machine.

malja316 · 07-13-2016, 05:05 AM

Definitely into coffee like my fellow posters above me...

I use a Keurig for all my coffee needs, rarely buy coffee to go from 7-Eleven or Dunkin Donuts ever since I bought my machine around 5 years ago...never cared for Starbucks...

I dig Newman's extra bold Keurig cups, I get a 100 pack for $47 plus tax from Costco. I also enjoy the 7-Eleven Keurig cups, especially the Columbian flavor. I also enjoy Folgers Gourmet Supreme that I buy in the container...I will stock up on Folgers when the big container is 7-8 bucks in the store...

PhoenixDown · 07-13-2016, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malja316

I dig Newman's extra bold Keurig cups, I get a 100 pack for $47 plus tax from Costco.

I find the Newsman's Special Blend (from costco) to be really good. Not sure if thats the same as the extra bold you are referring to tho. I just picked up Newsman's French Roast from the supermarket and that is good too if you like French Roasts.

Untreated to the Keurig, Deathwish Coffee is really good.

malja316 · 07-13-2016, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixDown

I find the Newsman's Special Blend (from costco) to be really good. Not sure if thats the same as the extra bold you are referring to tho. I just picked up Newsman's French Roast from the supermarket and that is good too if you like French Roasts.

Untreated to the Keurig, Deathwish Coffee is really good.

Yes, you are correct, Newman's changed the name to special blend...but it is still the extra bold flavor prior to the name change. So we are on the same page with that flavor....I tried the French Roast, I like it, but I dig the special blend a little bit more...that is just me tho...will keep Deathwish in mind if I ever come across that one....first time hearing of this brand...

Pequod · 09-17-2016, 12:24 AM

My folks use the base Encore model for a coffee grinder; it works very well, and I plan on buying one myself or putting it on a Christmas list within the next couple of years. We use a pretty basic pour over with hot water for our locally-purchased coffee beans after grinding them. Far better than your typical Mr. Coffee drip with some pre-ground Peet's.

dobyblue · 09-22-2016, 06:33 PM

I've been toying with a Chemex for a while now, I know my Cuisinart brewer has lots of endocrine disruptors and synthetic chemicals in the components that I don't want in my coffee but I need to save up a little more for the Chemex to get a pour kettle also and the filters.

For coffee though, this stuff is THE BOMB!

For those that don't know, here's the Chemex:

eagle20 · 10-10-2016, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Might buy one for the holidays

I love coffee

I own a Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, Keurig, Moka pot, and French press. Lately I've been trying coffee beans from local roasters and I can't wait to try more

Waboman · 11-08-2016, 06:54 PM

I've been looking at the Chemex Ottomatic.

Anyone have experience with the Technivorm? It looks pretty good too.

Waboman · 01-03-2017, 04:34 AM

I really wanted the Technivorm, but didn't want to shell out that kind of money. After doing a bunch of research I went with the Bonavita BV1900TS. Almost as good for half the price and it's SCAA certified. Plus you can use a Chemex with it and turn it into an Ottomatic.

Pequod · 09-25-2016, 01:16 AM

Yeah those Chemex doohickies are fantastic. I've been scouring my local thrift store occasionally hoping that one will pop up for a good price.

Fillary · 10-06-2016, 11:03 AM

don't like to drink but I love its smell

Alexa222 · 01-04-2017, 05:53 PM

Hi, I cannot wake up in the morning without couple of cups of coffee. I make it myself or my bf makes it for me in the cezve. It comes stronger and more flavorful.

Rodney-2187 · 06-28-2019, 01:01 AM

Green Mountain: Dark Magic is my new favorite. It's so good!

01-25-2012, 03:48 AM	#1
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Coffee Lovers Thread This thread concerns deep love for coffee. Love for single origin or well blended, manual dripped or pressed, burr ground coffee. Many people are using Chemex or Hario pour over/drippers. I am still hung up on my French press. I want to get into manual drip, but do French press at work for convenience. I use a nice Bodum burr grinder, and press. I think this is a nice start, with the option to get into manual drip. I am in love with Intelligentsia, Paradise, Ritual, Kaldis, and Goshen beans. Mainly because that is what I can get really fresh and the beans are great. I need a nice electric kettle, any recommendations? Last edited by JasonR; 01-25-2012 at 03:51 AM.

01-25-2012, 08:34 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I use a Capresso (I think it's called) grinder. Basically as long as it's a CONICAL BURR GRINDER, you're alright. The discs ones aren't bad, but conical burr grinders are the best. (Anything else is just a coffee chopper!!!) EDIT: I've never heard of anyone refer to "French Press" in terms of convenience!!! I have a crappy (Cuisinart) manual-drip maker, but it keeps working like a champ, so I haven't felt the need to replace it. It does a seemingly good-enough job, but obviously the taste is very different from French Press (but I prefer it to French-press for a "To-Go" mug of coffee in the car etc.)

01-25-2012, 10:27 PM	#3
Waboman Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:In a van down by the river 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:500 Trading Score:3	I loves me a good cup(s) o' Joe in the morning. I prefer a darker, more flavorful roast. There's a local coffee shop not too far from me that roasts their own beans several times a week. Good stuff. I like the idea of a French Press. But in the morning, it's all about convenience. I use the Capresso MT500 coffee maker [Show spoiler] and the KitchenAid Pro Line burr grinder. [Show spoiler] They make a mighty fine pot of gold, if I do say so, myself.

01-31-2013, 12:17 AM	#5
hidef al Trading Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Orange, California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1300 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:184	I'm starting to love these singled served flavored coffees and cappuccinos.

12-10-2013, 04:17 PM	#6
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	a friend and I are pretty hooked on Nespresso as of lately. I'm diggin' the hazelnut flavor

12-10-2013, 04:18 PM	#7
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I drink at least one cup of coffee a day, always try to have some sugar free French vanilla cappuccino with my breakfast.

07-13-2016, 04:57 AM	#8
ppdeandwyane Junior Member Member since:Jul 2016	I love coffee. Ever since I came to the US. I was struggling to adopt to American style coffee (you know, the one that is server in a huge 300-500 ml+ cup full of flavors, sugar, milk etc. that destroy the taste and smell of original coffee, not to mention that there is too much water and the coffee is not too strong). I ended up visiting Starbucks too often, and you know that an Espresso is over $2 and Doppio Espresso is $2.56 as of today. Nesspresso Espresso Maker is a fast and convenient way to enjoy espresso. This machine is very small and it is super easy to fill the water well. I like how fast it brews it is about half of the time of the Keurig. Although do not confuse this as an alternative to a Keurig. The Nesspresso steams the pods. It is a very load machine.

07-13-2016, 05:05 AM	#9
malja316 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Holbrook, NY 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1157 Trading Score:92	Definitely into coffee like my fellow posters above me... I use a Keurig for all my coffee needs, rarely buy coffee to go from 7-Eleven or Dunkin Donuts ever since I bought my machine around 5 years ago...never cared for Starbucks... I dig Newman's extra bold Keurig cups, I get a 100 pack for $47 plus tax from Costco. I also enjoy the 7-Eleven Keurig cups, especially the Columbian flavor. I also enjoy Folgers Gourmet Supreme that I buy in the container...I will stock up on Folgers when the big container is 7-8 bucks in the store...

09-17-2016, 12:24 AM	#12
Pequod Active Member Member since:Oct 2015 Blu-ray collection:23 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:1	My folks use the base Encore model for a coffee grinder; it works very well, and I plan on buying one myself or putting it on a Christmas list within the next couple of years. We use a pretty basic pour over with hot water for our locally-purchased coffee beans after grinding them. Far better than your typical Mr. Coffee drip with some pre-ground Peet's.

09-22-2016, 06:33 PM	#13
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I've been toying with a Chemex for a while now, I know my Cuisinart brewer has lots of endocrine disruptors and synthetic chemicals in the components that I don't want in my coffee but I need to save up a little more for the Chemex to get a pour kettle also and the filters. For coffee though, this stuff is THE BOMB! For those that don't know, here's the Chemex:

11-08-2016, 06:54 PM	#15
Waboman Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:In a van down by the river 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:500 Trading Score:3	I've been looking at the Chemex Ottomatic. Anyone have experience with the Technivorm? It looks pretty good too.

09-25-2016, 01:16 AM	#17
Pequod Active Member Member since:Oct 2015 Blu-ray collection:23 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:1	Yeah those Chemex doohickies are fantastic. I've been scouring my local thrift store occasionally hoping that one will pop up for a good price.

10-06-2016, 11:03 AM	#18
Fillary Banned Member since:Oct 2016 Location:USA	don't like to drink but I love its smell

01-04-2017, 05:53 PM	#19
Alexa222 New Member Member since:Jan 2017	Hi, I cannot wake up in the morning without couple of cups of coffee. I make it myself or my bf makes it for me in the cezve. It comes stronger and more flavorful.

06-28-2019, 01:01 AM	#20
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:366 iTunes collection:762 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	Green Mountain: Dark Magic is my new favorite. It's so good!

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