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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 3, 2019 15:04:43 GMT -5
Nescafe is the number one selling coffee in the world. Douwe Egberts isn't bad, but it isn't as good as Nescafe and it costs more.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2019 15:23:58 GMT -5
Nescafe has become one of the biggest food conglomerates in the world.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 3, 2019 16:03:24 GMT -5
Nescafe has become one of the biggest food conglomerates in the world. Nestle, one of the the world's most evil food empires, is the Parent company. They are known for price fixing baby formula and selling sub standard formula in Africa that caused thousands of infant deaths. The main deal is that they sent people to developing countries to "educate" the populace on the wonders of their infant formula. The mothers believed the hype and used formula instead of breast feeding. About the same time as their milk dried up the mothers found that they couldn't afford the formula. So they diluted it to make it go further with predictable consequences; starving babies. They also manipulate the price of chocolate worldwide and they are buying up all of the private water supplies that they can get their hands on. They planned to control the world's supply of drinking water before 2025. I believe that plan has been put on hold because of the publicity. Good instant coffee though. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2019 16:27:04 GMT -5
I do enjoy some drip brewed or French press Cafe Bustello every now and then.
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Post by monbla256 on Sept 3, 2019 17:14:11 GMT -5
I do enjoy some drip brewed or French press Cafe Bustello every now and then.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2019 18:33:38 GMT -5
I have heard some describe Cafe Bustelo as bitter. I have no idea how they could find it so. I find it rich, smooth and consistently delicious.
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Post by Stearmandriver on Sept 3, 2019 21:10:06 GMT -5
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Post by Mac on Sept 3, 2019 21:12:42 GMT -5
Thanks guys on the Bunn tip. It makes a lot of sense, because with a commercial brewer, the coffee does not stay in the pot long enough to get the burnt taste in a commercial application. My wife burns through some big cups of coffee, so I think that the copper penny trick makes a lot of sense for that on a normal weekend morning. With a more leisurely pace, with a long morning of sipping coffee, reheating makes sense. Our Bunn machines had a control for the heat. The factory setting was 205 degrees. It was adjusted to 160 and it didn't burn the coffee for at least a couple of hours. The pot never lasted that long. Wow the factory really screwed up. 205º is perfect for the brew water, and 160º is a good setting for the heat pad. They should never be the same.
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Post by Mac on Sept 3, 2019 21:14:11 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 3, 2019 21:32:08 GMT -5
Our Bunn machines had a control for the heat. The factory setting was 205 degrees. It was adjusted to 160 and it didn't burn the coffee for at least a couple of hours. The pot never lasted that long. Wow the factory really screwed up. 205º is perfect for the brew water, and 160º is a good setting for the heat pad. They should never be the same.
Well, I measured the temp of the coffee with a lab thermometer after the pot had cooked halfway down. The service guy didn't know it had a heat control. The pot (entiometor) wasn't set, it was Maxed out. |
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Post by Stearmandriver on Sept 3, 2019 21:35:17 GMT -5
Stear: If you put the URL in your post into the image frame, it'll show like this: Thanks. I'm usually on the mobile display when I'm on here; no button for img tags. Dunno why I never think to just type them myself... |
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 4, 2019 10:50:23 GMT -5
French Press or the Breville Nespresso, a gift from my daughter. Obviously, the Nespresso is easier, and the cost is about .75 a cup. Way better than Star*ucks.
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Post by glassjapan on Sept 4, 2019 21:19:19 GMT -5
If it's just me drinking, I'll do a pour-over with a Kalita wave or a Chemex. Two or more then I'll go with a french press. If all else fails, a good flat bottom drip, especially if it's a few people drinking.
As far as coffee, I'll do mail order from roasters from around the county. Counter Culture, Olympia, Klatch and Ceremony coffee roasters all are excellent company with great coffees. Plus they'll get beans in my hands that are 2 or 3 days from being roasted.
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Post by longtom on Sept 5, 2019 9:40:15 GMT -5
I have heard some describe Cafe Bustelo as bitter. I have no idea how they could find it so. I find it rich, smooth and consistently delicious. Bustelo is a good mild Cuban coffee. Pilon is bit stronger. I prefer Naviera - made in Tampa with chicory so you can have good strong cup without OD'ing on caffeine. These are my three favorites when using my stovetop espresso maker ("moka" pot).
NESPRESSO is my primary go-to.
(I lived in Tampa next to a Cuban cafeteria for a few years, and got addicted to Cafe con Leche. It is still my mainstay but these days I leave out all the sugar.)
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Post by Mac on Sept 5, 2019 10:25:28 GMT -5
Am I a snob about coffee because I avoid instant coffees and have a high quality home espresso machine? Maybe.
Drink what you like and like what you drink, as in smoke what you like.....
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Post by trailboss on Sept 5, 2019 10:44:05 GMT -5
If I think of a coffee snob, I don’t take it as a pejorative term.. even though to some, it comes off as a negative.
A coffee snob to me has discriminating taste, and a more refined sense of taste than me.
Albeit, I still would only call someone a coffee snob amongst friends... calling the lady in line ahead of you one at Starbucks is likely to get you the evil eye at the least.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Sept 5, 2019 11:04:24 GMT -5
 I drink it black, I drink it even if it has grinds in it, I chew on the grinds, I drink it cold, I drink it all day, I drink it with breakfast, I drink it in a cup, no cup I drink it in a jar, I drink it.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 5, 2019 11:11:15 GMT -5
I am a coffee connoisseur, not a snob. I can't drink the nasty coffee at Dennys and IHOP, but I am OK with most diner coffee. I can drink a good instant coffee, but I enjoy the above average coffee in the French press. Never miss a chance at Greek or Turkish coffee. We treat ourselves regularly at home with premium coffee.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2019 11:46:34 GMT -5
Agree on IHOP worst coffee ever to me anyway. I keep a small Maxwell House instant for emergencies but instant coffee tends to be acidic and bitter. Starbucks has more than one blend and they are not all burned if they have it Komodo Dragon is very good.
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Post by monbla256 on Sept 5, 2019 13:07:17 GMT -5
If I think of a coffee snob, I don’t take it as a pejorative term.. even though to some, it comes off as a negative. A coffee snob to me has discriminating taste, and a more refined sense of taste than me. Albeit, I still would only call someone a coffee snob amongst friends... calling the lady in line ahead of you one at Starbucks is likely to get you the evil eye at the least. |
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Post by Mac on Sept 5, 2019 13:16:28 GMT -5
And coffee snobs don't hang out at Starbucks, unless it's the only game in town.
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Post by jpberg on Sept 5, 2019 15:28:11 GMT -5
I drink it black, I drink it even if it has grinds in it, I chew on the grinds, I drink it cold, I drink it all day, I drink it with breakfast, I drink it in a cup, no cup I drink it in a jar, I drink it. Brad that sounds like an over caffeinated Dr. Seuss. |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 5, 2019 16:19:47 GMT -5
If I think of a coffee snob, I don’t take it as a pejorative term.. even though to some, it comes off as a negative. A coffee snob to me has discriminating taste, and a more refined sense of taste than me. Albeit, I still would only call someone a coffee snob amongst friends... calling the lady in line ahead of you one at Starbucks is likely to get you the evil eye at the least. Which is why I explained a casual use of the term among friends....  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 5, 2019 17:53:54 GMT -5
LongTom...if you like good Cuban coffee as in an espresso or cafe con leche you can't beat "Cafe La Rica" which you should be able to find in most Walmarts. Not only is it cheap but it is as good as the old "Ideal" out of 8th St. in Miami.
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Post by longtom on Sept 5, 2019 18:50:32 GMT -5
LongTom...if you like good Cuban coffee as in an espresso or cafe con leche you can't beat " Cafe La Rica" which you should be able to find in most Walmarts. Not only is it cheap but it is as good as the old "Ideal" out of 8th St. in Miami. Thanks for the pro tip, I will check it out! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2019 18:51:07 GMT -5
Coffee.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 5, 2019 19:40:51 GMT -5
I use Cafe Bustello in a Moca Pot but enjoy it just as much in the old speckled blue enameled coffee pot. Scoop in coffee, pour in boiling water, steep, pour in a little more cold water to settle the grounds, enjoy! Sometimes, in winter, I bring the pot back to the boil point because it is cold.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 7, 2019 11:40:52 GMT -5
JP a tip for the Bunn, throw several pennies on burner pad, coffee container sits above direct heat and it doesn’t have that burnt taste, did that at Exxon, and some low life would steal the pennies, kept a big jar of pennies in my locker. Over the last few days I have experimented with Brad's suggestion. I unscrewed the sprayhead, and poured a pot of water...instant temp on the Thermapen at exactly 200 degrees. A pot sitting on the burner was at 180 degrees...the next day I used Brad's pennies method and it is a perfect 160 degrees. You can go full on geek and adjust your Bunn by opening it up and adjusting the temp..the pennies are a simple fix....in a restaurant environment 180 degree warmer sounds about right as the pot travels around the restaurant. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 7, 2019 14:38:20 GMT -5
Here's a question for the snobs...
What are your thoughts on moka pots?
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Post by trailboss on Sept 7, 2019 15:27:57 GMT -5
Here's a question for the snobs... What are your thoughts on moka pots? I had to google it....https://bluebottlecoffee.com/preparation-guides/bialetti-moka-pot The only time that I percolate coffee is when camping....and coffee always seems a bit better when camping. Great memories growing up with the percolator producing great smells. |
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I drink it black, I drink it even if it has grinds in it, I chew on the grinds, I drink it cold, I drink it all day, I drink it with breakfast, I drink it in a cup, no cup I drink it in a jar, I drink it.
