I shove some coffee granules in the mug, add boiling hot water and hey presto I got me some coffee. However this method is apparently shit (so I'm told), so how do you guys brew your coffee? I'm debating with myself whether buying a coffee machine would be worthwhile, I've never looked in to what it is they exactly do. I've only assumed it's a lazy-ass way to make coffee.
I first take some whole beans and put them into my Krups grinder. Next I put the beans in my Bodum french press, let it sit for a minute or two, press, then drink.
I highly recommend the Krups grinder to any coffee fan, link below, you can also use it to grind whole spices.
If anyone is interested in a flavored whole bean coffee check out the one below, this stuff is great! My Monday coffee is 100% Kona, I'm always tired coming into work Monday and that stuff really kicks you into gear, plus it tastes great.
I use a cheap small coffee maker with a filter. It makes the perfect amount to fit in my travel mug for work. I usually drink it black, but sometimes I add some milk.
" A debate started with some friends recently. I shove some coffee granules in the mug, add boiling hot water and hey presto I got me some coffee. However this method is apparently shit (so I'm told), so how do you guys brew your coffee? I'm debating with myself whether buying a coffee machine would be worthwhile, I've never looked in to what it is they exactly do. I've only assumed it's a lazy-ass way to make coffee. "
If you are using instant coffee that is fine. But you can't brew grinded coffee that way, come on!
I used to make coffee with drip coffee maker but after watching this video on Tested.com I've been using an aeropress. Works great!
I use a Keurig K-Cup system. Quick, exact, and very easy clean up. Plus since the coffee comes in little cups, it stays fresher longer so you can have lots of various types around without having to worry they will go bad.
" I use a Keurig K-Cup system. Quick, exact, and very easy clean up. Plus since the coffee comes in little cups, it stays fresher longer so you can have lots of various types around without having to worry they will go bad. "
" I use a Keurig K-Cup system. Quick, exact, and very easy clean up. Plus since the coffee comes in little cups, it stays fresher longer so you can have lots of various types around without having to worry they will go bad. "
My suggestion to you though would be to use a French Press (also known as a coffee plunger) for convenience sake but it is paramount that you GRIND YOUR OWN BEANS!! I cannot stress that point enough. Brewing technique is quite important yes, but nothing affects the final product more than quality beans which are freshly ground.
I make most of my coffee in a french press which gives really good results. I do have an espresso machine as well which makes a stunning cup of coffee but takes a bit too much time in the morning so it's more of an evening thing. It's really good for making Irish coffees and other dessert coffees.
As a part of my job I am required to run a cafe. We used a large espresso machine to do shots from our own blend of coffee pretty much like what you would order from a Starbucks or Gloria Jeans etc. I am not much of a coffee drinker myself but since I have been in this job for a number of years I have grown accustomed to this style as I feel it is way better then percolated and obviously better then trashy instant stuff. I have since bought a mini sized espresso maker for my house so on the odd occasion I have a coffee this is the way I make it.
I use a conical burr grinder and a stainless steel insulated french press.
The major points for improving coffee 1) Buy whole bean and grind before brewing. Oxidation is very rapid after it's ground and the coffee will lose flavor very quickly. Approx 20 min. of open air exposure will make it significantly worse. That's why they have the fancy packaging for coffee in bean and grind form so that you can push air out, and the thick material helps keep out light and air.
2) Even brewing keeps the coffee smooth. Coffee releases coffee oils first, followed by all the bitterness. So if some grains are huge and others are tiny, then you don't get all the flavor out of the big grains, and overextract from the tiny grains and end up with bitterness. That's why blade grinders, while cheap, don't produce the best flavor. Just save up and get the cheapest conical burr grinder you can find(think about how much coffee you'll drink over years to come). French Press coffee need coarse grinds which can only be done with burr grinders.
3) French Pressing keeps the coffee in the water long enough to get all the flavor out. Just don't overdo it and turn it bitter, every flavor of starbucks coffee is the same "burnt" flavor because they oversteep everything. French Pressing is simple and doesn't need filters. They're pretty cheap too (I just like the insulated kind because the glass can lose some heat and I like my coffee hot). To clean them out, lay a paper towel over the sink hole, fill the press with water up to the level of the coffee grounds, shake it once and pour. The shaking unsettles the grounds into a "slurry" which leaves the press in one pour. If you overfill then you end up pouring all water and no coffee grounds, and digging that stuff out with a spoon will take forever. After pouring you just fold up the paper towel and toss it in the trash. (You don't want to clog the drain with coffee grounds, even sinks with disposals can't really handle that kind of mud)
4) Add a dash of salt(Just like 1 or 2 shakes from the salt shaker is needed for your mug). If you have any bitterness from oversteeping, salt will neutralize the bitterness. Don't worry, you don't need much, and it doesn't make the coffee "salty" it just becomes really smooth. This also helps reduce the amount of milk you'd want to add, allowing for a more powerful coffee taste. Even regular black coffee with no sugar, no milk tastes better with a little salt.
Coffee maker with filter. Drink it black. Mainly drink it for the feeling it gives me, not for the taste. That french press looks really promising, though. May need to buy one when I move.
Coffee press is the way to go. Although recently because of Tested I started using the Aeropress. Also your method is just terrible. I can't imagine drinking that coffee. Then again I have become a coffee snob.
first we just had a normal electric drip coffeemaker, but then we bought a Douwe Egberts/Philips SENSEO ( was very good coffee ) and now we have a Nescafé Dolce Gusto ( also very nice quality imo ) , but i like(d) all of them
I use a Moka pot. Have about 2-3 shots worth of espresso each morning (get mine shipped from Blue Bottle Coffee out here to Baltimore, because they have some amazing blends). I grind it fresh each morning.
It really is some of the best coffee/espresso you can get without paying for ridiculously expensive machines. Has a much richer (less watery) taste than the French Press, although people who don't drink much coffee tend to think it's too strong.
- Fill 6 cups of hot water, and boil it in a mug. - Wait till the water is boiling, then add 6 or 7 spoons of coffee powder/beans. - Move the mug so that it is barley touching the boiling-plate. - Wait for the coffee powder/beans to liquify with the hot water (no stiring).
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