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Harp
post Oct 26 2008, 06:19 PM
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What kind of coffee makers do you guys have?
I have a one-cup maker, and I love it.
You don't have to measure anything out, because it comes in these pre-packaged filter thingies. And it only takes about 1 and a half minutes to make.

 
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post Oct 26 2008, 06:25 PM
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We have three types of coffee makers in my house:

A percolator (primary)


An espresso maker


A french press


The french press is my favorite since it's so easy to use (put the coffee grounds in the bottom and then pour the right amount of water on top of it) but it's a bitch to clean out.
 
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post Oct 26 2008, 08:50 PM
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damn why are you guys tryin to be so fancy?

you're such an elitist carrie.



i have a mr.coffee.
 
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post Oct 26 2008, 08:53 PM
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LOL! It's my dad's fault. When I was in school I used a crappy $9 pyrex coffee maker. But now that I'm home, I get to have fancy coffee.
 
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post Oct 26 2008, 08:55 PM
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it's ok those things look too complicated for me to work anyway.


what kinda coffee do you guys buy?
 
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post Oct 26 2008, 09:00 PM
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^ The percolator and the french press are pretty easy. Using the percolator is like using a standard coffee maker. I've never used the espresso maker though, but it looks difficult.

We use Maxwell for the percolator, Illy for the espresso maker, and I dunno what we use for the french press. Whatever it is, it's coarse ground.
 
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post Oct 26 2008, 09:22 PM
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mine.
 
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post Oct 26 2008, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Oct 26 2008, 08:50 PM) *
i have a mr.coffee.

Ditto, with a timer. I love being able to get up and have it ready for me.
 
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post Oct 28 2008, 08:44 AM
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man it really sucked, i got some new coffee the other day but i couldn't make it becuase i didn't have any filters left. so yesterday i got some filters, i got up this morning ready to use them right. i open the bag and the shit is beans and not already ground. i didn't realize that when i bought it so now i have to get a f**king grinder and miss another morning of my coffee stubborn.gif
 
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post Oct 28 2008, 09:28 AM
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Grinding the coffee yourself is supposed to make for a better taste (pre-ground can lose its aroma and flavor after it's been opened), so don't feel too bad.
 
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post Oct 28 2008, 09:30 AM
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It's true. I used to grind coffee for my boss every morning. It smellssss sooo goood.
 
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post Oct 28 2008, 09:36 AM
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Yep, grinding is always best. You can get coffee grinders pretty cheap, JC. You might want to consider getting one or putting it on your xmas list.
 
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post Oct 28 2008, 12:05 PM
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Meh. I get Dunkin Donuts preground coffee.

Aannd, my coffeemaker's a pretty cheap Black&Decker.

I've also got a french press, though, but it's such a pain to clean out that I don't really use it.
 
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post Oct 28 2008, 12:08 PM
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I want one of those french press things now too :[
 
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post Oct 28 2008, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(----- @ Oct 28 2008, 12:05 PM) *
Meh. I get Dunkin Donuts preground coffee.

Dunkin Donutes isn't bad for preground. Not bad at all.

Weird thing though - at work they get the prepacked big pot bag of grounds and it tastes awful but at home when I brew it, it tastes ok.
 
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post Nov 19 2008, 12:25 PM
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I have a senseo coffee maker .. mmm .. so friggin easy to work
 
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post Dec 11 2008, 11:18 AM
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This is my coffee maker. I love it because I just use the pods instead of worrying about coffee beans. And it is a one cup coffee maker, which is perfect for me because I like different coffee flavors than my parents... so I can just make my own cup of whatever I want. And it brews tea too <3
 
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post Dec 11 2008, 01:25 PM
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I live in a dorm that doesn't allow electric appliances beyond the fridge+microwave. It's just a cone and you put your filter in it and brew. It goes frickin' fast and my coffee always comes out tasting very acidic/sour-ish when it cools down. I think my bag of Dunkin' Donuts preground has lost its flavor. =( When it's piping hot, it's kinda enjoyable.
 

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