What your favorite coffee brand and coffee machine

Hawkfan · 11-19-2020, 05:20 AM

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** · 11-19-2020, 09:23 AM

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** · 11-19-2020, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by 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.

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 · 11-19-2020, 10:56 AM

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

**ivanvernon** · 11-19-2020, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

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** · 11-19-2020, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia

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...

---------- Post added 11-19-20 at 02:32 PM ----------

Originally posted by ivanvernon

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** · 11-19-2020, 12:46 PM

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 · 11-19-2020, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

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** · 11-19-2020, 01:05 PM

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** · 11-19-2020, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

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...

---------- Post added 11-19-20 at 02:32 PM ----------

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** · 11-19-2020, 02:45 PM

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

Chris

dave_roe · 11-19-2020, 04:18 PM

I am just a simple nespresso type of coffee drinker.

The stronger the roast the better the coffee.

bobD · 11-19-2020, 10:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 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.

Stirrer ? or just a spoon....

---------- Post added 20th Nov 2020 at 05:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by MarkJerling

But in a nice friendly way!

Lickable way...

**gaweidert** · 11-20-2020, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by bobD

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** · 11-20-2020, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by 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

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.

11-19-2020, 09:23 AM	#182
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 5,556	A good cup of coffee 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.

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11-19-2020, 05:20 AM	#181
Hawkfan Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Traveling The US Posts: 313	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.

11-19-2020, 10:26 AM	#183
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,866	Originally posted by 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. 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.

11-19-2020, 10:56 AM	#184
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2,583	I'm simple. A Kuerig machine with some Kirkland Pacific Bold & a little bit of sugar.

11-19-2020, 12:25 PM	#185
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 5,556	Originally posted by ThorSanchez 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.

11-19-2020, 12:30 PM	#186
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,866	Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia 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... ---------- Post added 11-19-20 at 02:32 PM ---------- Originally posted by ivanvernon 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.

11-19-2020, 12:46 PM	#187
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,576	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.

11-19-2020, 12:57 PM	#188
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2,583	Originally posted by ThorSanchez 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.....

11-19-2020, 01:05 PM	#189
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,245	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

11-19-2020, 01:32 PM	#190
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 5,556	Originally posted by ThorSanchez 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... ---------- Post added 11-19-20 at 02:32 PM ---------- 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.

11-19-2020, 02:45 PM	#191
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 6,496	There are reusable K cups; I see them for sale everywhere. Kinda defeats the convenience factor though... Chris

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11-19-2020, 04:18 PM	#192
dave_roe Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 434	I am just a simple nespresso type of coffee drinker. The stronger the roast the better the coffee.

11-19-2020, 10:39 PM - 1 Like	#193
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,104	Originally posted by 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. Stirrer ? or just a spoon.... ---------- Post added 20th Nov 2020 at 05:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by MarkJerling But in a nice friendly way! Lickable way...

11-20-2020, 06:05 AM	#194
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,576	Originally posted by bobD 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.

11-20-2020, 06:46 AM	#195
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,780	Originally posted by 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 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.