[Hawkfan]

We have been living in our RV since Jan and we use a Stanley 48 OZ metal French Press and a electric water kettle to heat water. I take the water off just before boil so it hits around 200 or so. We have a small electric grinder so we can use whole bean and do the grind ourselves as the French Press needs a coarser grind then all the drip pre grind found in stores. Many markets now it is hard to find more ten one or two whole bean choices. I like the Major Dickinsons Dark Roast from Peets when we see it which is rarely. Along our travels in LA, MS and FL, we are often limited to the 8 O'clock brand. It's OK, but still not a dark enough roast in my opinion. Traveling through smaller towns we are often limited to Winn Dixie which has very limited choices.

[ivanvernon]

I buy fresh Kenya AA beans, oven roast to dark roast stage, shaking every few minutes until roast is complete, grind them 20 seconds in a small blender, and make a cup of coffee using pure osmosis-filtered water. It is a good cup of coffee, and you will not need sugar and cream to cover up the taste. If anybody can make a better cup of coffee, I'm all ears because I do like a good cup of coffee.

[ThorSanchez]

I buy fresh Kenya AA beans, oven roast to dark roast stage, shaking every few minutes until roast is complete, grind them 20 seconds in a small blender, and make a cup of coffee using pure osmosis-filtered water. It is a good cup of coffee, and you will not need sugar and cream to cover up the taste. If anybody can make a better cup of coffee, I'm all ears because I do like a good cup of coffee.

How do you roast in the oven without filling your kitchen with tons of acrid smoke? I run my popcorn popper outside because even under the vent hood I get so much smoke the house smells for hours and I risk setting off the smoke detectors.

[The Squirrel Mafia]

I'm simple. A Kuerig machine with some Kirkland Pacific Bold & a little bit of sugar.

[ivanvernon]

How do you roast in the oven without filling your kitchen with tons of acrid smoke? I run my popcorn popper outside because even under the vent hood I get so much smoke the house smells for hours and I risk setting off the smoke detectors.

That is a good question. I have had no problems of odor or smoke. I did have a smoke detector go off one time when I was experimenting with a top of stove skillet roasting approach, but no problems in oven at 500 degrees.

[ThorSanchez]

I'm simple. A Kuerig machine with some Kirkland Pacific Bold & a little bit of sugar.

Even the inventor of the Keurig regrets what he's done! A billion used pods in the landfill, like a malevolent printer manufacturer the company puts DRM in the pods so you can only use theirs, and the coffee is meh. But otherwise they're awesome...

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That is a good question. I have had no problems of odor or smoke. I did have a smoke detector go off one time when I was experimenting with a top of stove skillet roasting approach, but no problems in oven at 500 degrees.

Interesting. I may have to try that. I have experimented with roasting coffee in my wood-fired pizza oven and it worked reasonably well. But that's only fired up a few times a month.

[gaweidert]

Since I drink anywhere from 0 to 5 cups of coffee a year I am not sure. It all tastes the same to me. We have an old drip coffee maker (not sure of the brand) we got as a wedding present in 1976. People seem to really like the coffee it makes.

[The Squirrel Mafia]

Even the inventor of the Keurig regrets what he's done! A billion used pods in the landfill, like a malevolent printer manufacturer the company puts DRM in the pods so you can only use theirs, and the coffee is meh. But otherwise they're awesome...

Hahaha! I love the simplicity, but yeah. The plastic pods are a nuisance. Maybe some cardboard k-cups... Hmmmmm.....

[Cerebum]

I have a dolce gusto, and a fabulous stainless steel reusable pod which works beautifully with a lovely Brazilian Sao Francisco from my local roaster. The secret is grinding for filter and just using one scoop
Cremaliciousness

[ivanvernon]

Even the inventor of the Keurig regrets what he's done! A billion used pods in the landfill, like a malevolent printer manufacturer the company puts DRM in the pods so you can only use theirs, and the coffee is meh. But otherwise they're awesome...

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Interesting. I may have to try that. I have experimented with roasting coffee in my wood-fired pizza oven and it worked reasonably well. But that's only fired up a few times a month.

Good luck.

[ChrisPlatt]

There are reusable K cups; I see them for sale everywhere.
Kinda defeats the convenience factor though...

Chris

[dave_roe]

I am just a simple nespresso type of coffee drinker.

The stronger the roast the better the coffee.

[bobD]

Since I drink anywhere from 0 to 5 cups of coffee a year I am not sure. It all tastes the same to me. We have an old drip coffee maker (not sure of the brand) we got as a wedding present in 1976. People seem to really like the coffee it makes.

Stirrer ? or just a spoon....

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But in a nice friendly way!

Lickable way...

[gaweidert]

Stirrer ? or just a spoon....

When I have it I drink it black. No wasted effort stirring it. I am just not a fan of hot drinks. It has been years since I have had a cup of tea.

[Serkevan]

I have a dolce gusto, and a fabulous stainless steel reusable pod which works beautifully with a lovely Brazilian Sao Francisco from my local roaster. The secret is grinding for filter and just using one scoop
Cremaliciousness

Yeah, if I had a Dolce Gusto (who is the crazy person who designs those THINGS, by the way? Their looks are always very... interesting ) I'd only use reusable pods.
Coincidentally, for the normal Nespresso system there are many compostable options nowadays, which is great. I'm personally a fan of Lavazza's options. Unfortunately, for the Vertuo system the DRM makes it so that the only options are Nespresso-branded so you have to trust their claims that they recicle all capsules you bring back.

I should probably wean myself off of the capsules, not only because of the environment but also because, in all honesty, Nestlé can scram.