Coffee

DrBoost wrote: Funny that Starbucks bought the company out, yet they can't sell coffee on their own merit. They have to rely on marketing and fads. I'd much rather go to a small coffee house than a Starbucks to get coffee.

This, but for anything food related.

I think that Starbucks has helped rather than hurt the "local" coffee movement. Before Starbucks exploded in popularity, 99% of coffee available in the US was diner swill. Coffee that was ground a few years ago, likely mixed with a garden variety of frass, and brewed yesterday, kept warm on a hotplate. Starbucks may be only okay, but it's still a measure above any fast food coffee, which is usually the only other option when out on the highway or in an unfamiliar small town. One way that the consumer benefits is that coffee shops have to serve even better coffee if they want to be successful.

I drink too much of it too spend much time making it. At the office, it a Bunn commercial maker and Maxwell House. At home it's usually instant mixed three times stronger than recommended. If it won't dissolve a spoon it's too weak for me. I'm not what you would call a connoisseur. Just make it strong.

I love my French Press, I don't find it bitter at all. I am curious about the aeropress though, it would be nice not to have the grit in the bottom.

I can't believe that the coffee thread has fewer posts than the thread about tea.

MitchellC wrote: I think that Starbucks has helped rather than hurt the "local" coffee movement. Before Starbucks exploded in popularity, 99% of coffee available in the US was diner swill. Coffee that was ground a few years ago, likely mixed with a garden variety of frass, and brewed yesterday, kept warm on a hotplate. Starbucks may be only okay, but it's still a measure above any fast food coffee, which is usually the only other option when out on the highway or in an unfamiliar small town. One way that the consumer benefits is that coffee shops have to serve even better coffee if they want to be successful.

Could be our general location. Florida wasn't exactly known for it's local coffee.

I used to be picky about coffee. The more I work, the more I appreciate terrible tasting swill that could double as paint thinner.

SupraWes wrote: I love my French Press, I don't find it bitter at all.

Compared to a typical drip coffee, it isn't, but the Aeropress is even better tasting, as well as quicker, easier to clean, and grit-free. I was a french press guy for a few years before I broke one and figured I'd try out this Aeropress thing.

Osterkraut wrote: Could be our general location. Florida wasn't exactly known for it's local coffee.

Gainesville has not one, but two local coffee roasters. Of course, Gainesville is a bit of a microcosm that doesn't exist anywhere else in the state, where hippies roam without fear and an e36 is practically a hooptie. We also have a plethora of genuinely good coffee shops that defies the city's footprint.

Josh wrote:

SupraWes wrote: I love my French Press, I don't find it bitter at all.

Compared to a typical drip coffee, it isn't, but the Aeropress is even better tasting, as well as quicker, easier to clean, and grit-free. I was a french press guy for a few years before I broke one and figured I'd try out this Aeropress thing.

Another vote for the Aeropress, it makes fantastic coffee. I usually just drink what is at work since I am too lazy to make it before I go but on the weekends I like a good cup from the aeropress or french press depending on how I am feeling.

Back when I was picking beans in Guatemala, we used to make fresh coffee, right off the trees I mean. That was good. This is E36 M3 but, hey, I'm in a police station.
-Verbal Kint

MitchellC wrote: I can't believe that the coffee thread has fewer posts than the thread about tea.

This board contains more civilized gentlemen than most of the internet.

On a side note French Press sounds like something you would give the hotel maid on your way out of town.

This board contains more civilized gentlemen than most of the internet.

(appreciating the hell outta this, whilst savoring my morning triple americano) Skol, y'all.

Recently I've transitioned from coffee to Red Bull. Who said motorsports advertising doesn't work?

jrw1621 wrote: Back when I was picking beans in Guatemala, we used to make fresh coffee, right off the trees I mean. That was good. This is E36 M3 but, hey, I'm in a police station. -Verbal Kint

One of my favorite movies. Thanks.

I have one of the "free" Gevalia coffee makers that se a cone filter. As long as you put good stuff in and put the coffee into something else when it is done brewing you should be good to go.

I have been getting my coffee from Aldi lately. Finely ground German coffee from close to where I lived in Germany many years ago, good stuff.

No percolator love? Maybe I just like them because we have a couple at the cabin and when I'm at the cabin I'm not at work.

The best cup of coffee I can remember having was the chicory coffee served au lait at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans.

It may have had something to do with where I was.

Yes, beignets were involved.

EvanB wrote:

Josh wrote:

SupraWes wrote: I love my French Press, I don't find it bitter at all.

Compared to a typical drip coffee, it isn't, but the Aeropress is even better tasting, as well as quicker, easier to clean, and grit-free. I was a french press guy for a few years before I broke one and figured I'd try out this Aeropress thing.

Another vote for the Aeropress, it makes fantastic coffee. I usually just drink what is at work since I am too lazy to make it before I go but on the weekends I like a good cup from the aeropress or french press depending on how I am feeling.

I keep hearing how good they are- gotta get one next time I buy coffee.

BTW, Ann Arbor has 3 roasters I know of, may have more. One happens to roast right down the street from me. yum!

We can make good coffee with a metal cone filter, but I prefer press. But I have made "poor" coffee with the press, when starting with far too hot of water.

slantvaliant wrote: The best cup of coffee I can remember having was the chicory coffee served au lait at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. It may have had something to do with where I was. Yes, beignets were involved.

BTDT. Good memories.

bastomatic wrote:

DrBoost wrote: It relies on physics so it's perfect every time

I plan on using this quote in conversation more often. Thanks

Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.

I think this song best describes me with coffee...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j55LAXY-T0E

slantvaliant wrote: The best cup of coffee I can remember having was the chicory coffee served au lait at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. It may have had something to do with where I was. Yes, beignets were involved.

I've never been, but that's the brand for the rare occasions that I do drink coffee. Cafe Du Monde in a French press mixed with some sweetened condensed milk and crushed ice. Cafe Su Da style (Vietnamese.)

So far I like my french press. Far better than a cheap coffee pot(my father refuses to spend more than $10-15 on a normal coffee maker). Maybe when it is time to replace it I might go with an aeropress or other fancy device.

As far as beans, I work at Wegmans and we roast our beans in store. But in Ithaca we also have Gimme!!! and they are a good local chain and roast in house daily.