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I have had a Tirra coffee maker (pull system) for a fe months...anyone using one? One thing I notices is the Tirra uses a rubber gromet around the filter to help keep grounds from escaping....but wouldn't this effect taste?? I am thinking of going back to a plain old french press! I see Bodum...

Hi everyone, I bought a few stovetop moka pots and have been experimenting with frothed mil. I bought a 9oz Roma frothing pitcher/cappussino creamer. The inner aerator is plastic so hopefully that is not a pain to clean, etc. I sit it on the stove to heat then move the handle/aerator up and...

Hi all, I just ordered the large 22 ounce Moka pot from Sweet Maries. She recommends the stainless steel model and I just thought the large size would be good if I want to have two 10 oz cups in the morning. I don't know if a moka pot requires more coffee than a normal brewing method however...

This stinks......I thought this would be my next investment and to hopefully replace my perculator. I wonder why it was discontinued. Does anyone have the story? Were there problems with it or just lack of interest? So, I wonder if I am stuck with a drip machine or something similar. :cry:

Hey all, I can't seem to find one travel mug that has a stainless steel interior nor a carafe when browsing local stores. I prefer stainless steel because I hate having any other material such as hard plastic touching the coffee - this always leads to a weird taste. Thanks for any ideas... Rich

Hey everyone! I ma looking for my next investement for home coffee brewing, etc. Currently I have two grinders, blade and burr (currently in use), Melitta manual drip system, Bon Jour French Press, and Farberware 8 cup percolator. Most coffee is brewed at home for me and or wife and we drick...

I can't seem to make a consistent french Press coffee at home. I recently upgraded from a $30 Cuisinart blade to a $50 Cuisinart burr grinder - not a major upgrade but the grinds are a bit more consistent. I have made incredible coffee with the French Press with both grinders but sometimes as...

Has anyone a lot of experience with good grinders under $100? Is it worth it or is it best to spend over $100? I see the Compresso 560 often compared to the Solis Mistro for less money! A friend has a $50 Braun burr grinder and it does a nice job as well. Thanks!

Hey everyone, I am going to buy one of these Aerobie coffee presses. Has anyone tried one and found it as good or better than the more traditional methods? -Rich

Hi all! Lately, I am finding manual drip to be the best method for me to make coffee at home.......the thing is.....everyone needs to drink a cup right away because it gets cold fast and the taste changes as well! For myself, I'll just use the small one cup manual drip bue is there a decent...

Has anyone heard of this? Is it worth it???? Seems cheap! http://www.melitta.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=ME+BG8B&Cat=

Hey all, anyone try one of these single cup brewing systems by Keurig? I talked to a person today while waiting for coffee at our local shop who now swears by this system. The problem I see is that it is pre-ground coffee...

I was chatting with a buddy tonight who is also a coffee nut like myself. He said he hasn't found any local roasters he likes due to the coffee all being dry, rather than shiny and slick with the natural oils. Is this a sign of better coffee or quality roasting? I haven't found that to be true...

Hey everyone, I wonder why more people just don't use a large manual drip maker in the home. In my opinion, it makes a better cup than most auto drip units I have experienced. You have more control over the components of a good cup and a manual drip unit is a heck of a lot cheaper than a good...

What is the best way to strengthen your coffee at home? It seems in my opinion that the best method is to add more grounds. I have tried over grinding for a finer grind but that doesn't always yield the best results. Lately I have moved away from the automatic drips to using a manual drip at...

Why do blade grinders get such a bad rap? I have a $30 Cuisinart blade grinder that has worked out fairly well for me. The major problem I see is making a consistent grind. When I get it right...the coffee is great. But, if I do not get it right....the coffee can be bad. I keep holding out hope...

Hey all! Anyone heard of this coffee maker? I am a huge fan of the french press process because the coffee comes out so rich and full, but this seems to refine the process and solve some problems. Worth it?????? Thanks for any comments...

What does everyone think of Green Mountain Roasters? I live just outside Philadelphia, PA so I was trying to stick with local roasters thinking it may be more fresh but am reading incredible things about GMR and they get great reviews. The Vermont Country Blend and Morning Blend get some of the...

Hey everyone! How do I know if my filter is taking out too many minerals to make good coffee? We have a $350 under sink filtration system and want to make sure I am making the best coffee at home possible. I am anal about my coffee..... :D

Hey guys! Money is a bit tight but I LOVE coffee and love having the ability to make a great cup at home. We have some nice coffee roasters and some great cafe's in the area around Philadelphia, PA and I always try to get a similar cup at home. I try to get the freshest and best tasting beans...

My wife and I brewed up some coffee in the Toddy Maker this weekend and wow is it rich, flavorful and smooth! It is a cold brew process that takes about 12 hours, but once complete you have concentrated delicious coffee for a week. Just add 1 ounce of Toddy coffee concentrate to 6 ounces of hot...

Hi Coffee lovers! A friend posed this question..... "My new stove top espresso maker makes great tasting coffee, but for some reason I don't get the caffiene high I usually get from a strong cup of coffee or espresso. I don't think I doing anything wrong. You have any idea?" Thoughts...

Anyone try coffee from Coffee Fool? http://www.thecoffeefool.com/

Hi everyone, Is it commonly known that a Perc will brew strong, yet bitter coffee? My mother in law bought us a nice Perc last year and while it is strong, the coffeee always seems bitter. Coffee always seems smoother when I have it at friends or relatives with good coffee machines. Should I...

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum. I am having a problem making coffee at home. I have been using our french press for the last 6 months or so and have been very happy with the results. We also have an under sink Apex Water filtration system which has always given us great tasting and pure...