Archive for February, 2010
Do you really know your Coffee Maker?
Most people think there is only one type of coffee maker. Many times the automatic coffee maker or espresso machine are the most commonly known. Of course, the choices vary with with so many choices on the market. Machines range from 1 cup coffee makers all the way to 14 cup coffee makers.
The automatic drip coffee maker is probably the most used coffee maker. This coffee maker works a little different producing coffee by heating water that in turn runs over the coffee grounds. Hot water steeps through the coffee and the filter in the bin and drips into an awaiting pot or carafe. Most of the time the coffeemakers have heating pads on the bottom to keep the coffee warm. Some models come with a thermal carafe which allows the coffee drinker to brew a pot of coffee right into the carafe for coffee on the go.
where can I find heat defuser plate for coffee pot?
Five years ago I bought a brass/copper round,thin plate to put under the carafe of an automatic coffee maker. It keeps the coffee from over cooking while it sits on the coffee makers warming plate. It works great and I want to buy some for friends; I cannot remember where I bought it and have tried every kind of store and on the web without success. Anyone know where I could find this?
have u tried sur la table or jb prince in new york (jbprince.com). my mom use to do the same thing, but i believe she brought hers in chinatown (San Francisco). she also used it on her gas stove to keep a pot of rice warm and to keep it from burning.
A stainless steal stove-top percolator/espresso maker without any plastic/silicone parts or paper filters.?
Want a "healthy" cup of coffee/espresso without the worries of troubling chemicals…
Thanks GG-pa. Which one of the products on the page you sent me is green?
What you are looking for is a "stove top peculator"
Here are some options:
http://www.google.com/products?q=stove+top+percolator&aq=f
This is the "green" way to get your morning fix.
How many scoops of starbucks coffee to water do you put in the coffee maker to make ONE cup of coffee?
Thanks!
Oh, and how many calories are in about one cup of coffee, with about 2 tablesspoons of sugar and 2 tables spoons of milk?
1 scoop per cup.
I want to use a thermal carafe on my coffee maker instead of the glass one-is this possible?
I have a Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Coffee Maker and it only stays on for 2 hours from brew time. some days my husband wakes up 4 hours before me and I am left with cold coffee. I want to get a carafe and saw that cuisinart makes coffee makers that come with a thermal carafe. Is it possible to buy a replacement carafe for that model and use it with my coffee maker (it has the hot plate on the base)? Or am I better off buying just a seperate thermal carafe to have him pour the hot coffee into? Any suggestions on a good brand? Thanks!
My coffee pot just croaked so I tossed it, and just kept the thermal carafe. I bought a new cheapo one for 9.99 with just a glass carafe until I can decide what kind I want. When I make coffee in the glass carafe, I pour boiling water into the thermal carafe, and let it sit for five minutes to get the carafe hot, then I pour the coffee in it IMMEDIATELY because letting coffee sit on the hotplate to keep it hot for even 15 minutes RUINS the taste. You’ll just have to a google search for your brand of coffeepot, and see if you can get a replacement thermal carafe. In the mean time, you should tell your husband to just make enough for him, and let you make yours later. I wouldn’t want coffee that had just been kept hot 30 minutes on the warming plate. Yuk!
Coffee lovers, these are questions for you!?
I have several questions about coffee for the Yahoo Answers Community could answer. This is a poll and information questions all in one.
1) Is there a right way to drink coffee? Is cream, milk, 1/2 & 1/2, etc bad?
2) If you have a French Press, Espresso Machine, Auto Drip Coffee Maker, or Instant Coffee; which would you use? And Why?
3) If you have a French Press, Auto Drip Coffee Maker, or Instant Coffee; Which do you use for a strong cup of coffee? And How?
4) If you have a big container of pre-grounded coffee or a small bag of whole coffee beans; Which do you use first? What do I do with the other? (All original packaging) What will air-tight containers do to coffee?
5) You have a espresso machine, pre-grounded coffee, and a coffee grinder; is it OK to fine grind the coffee and use it? Will it be better if I use coffee beans?
6) Ignoring cost, Which would you do? Brew your own coffee/espresso or Buy one at a coffee shop?
7) If you want to buy a cup of coffee/specialty drink (Iced or espresso, etc.) Where do you go: Coffee Shop or Fast Food Restaurant. Why?
Feel free to answer as many of my questions as you wish.
Some other questions or info I forgot to add.
1) Using a French Press, Is it bad to brew for a long time? How long should it take?
2) Is it bad to buy bulk coffee? (300+ cup containers of grounded coffee? If I do have it, what should I do with it?
3) So, If I have bulk coffee (Like from the question above) I can’t use it in an espresso machine? (Finely Ground the grounds.)
4) Iced coffee, is it evil? Is there a right way to make it? (I put hot coffee over a cup full of ice.) Should I use espresso or strong coffee for it?
5) If I want to make my own espresso specialty drink (Cappuccino, Latte, etc) How much milk do I use to steam per shot?
6) Steam milk, What kind of milk should I use? Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim, or Half & Half? Can I use other kinds? (Ex: Soy, Rice)
1) Good coffee is like wine, you drink it straight (Black). People started adding milk, creamer, and sugar to hide the bitter flavor of instant or canned coffee.
2) I have a French Press, Manual drip pot (hotter water than auto-drip), stove top moka pot, vac pot, and an espresso machine. I use all of them, they all have unique flavors from the same beans. Never get tired of new experiences.
3) French press & moka pot give the richest/strongest flavor after the espresso machine.
4) I use the pre-ground as a fertilizer & use the beans for coffee (although pre-ground is good for conditioning new metal coffee pots)
5) Pre-ground beans are totally terrible in an espresso machine and you NEVER regrind coffee. Fresh, fine ground (in a good burr grinder) is the only thing that should ever be used.
6) I’d never buy @ StarBucks (tried it, too burnt tasting) but I’d try small coffee shops (esp. on vacation). I roast & brew my own.
7) If I had to choose, it would have to be a coffee shop (except SB) as I would have a better chance of someone knowing what they’re doing.
Extra credit:
1) About 4 minutes, 3 on the smaller presses.
2) Ground coffee is stale coffee, especially in espresso. It makes great fertilizer, just like used grounds.
3) You can use it, but the taste will be horrible.
4) Iced coffee is very good, smooth and low in acidity. Look up the Toddy coffee maker. It steeps the grounds in water over night to make a coffee concentrate. Just add water (hot or cold) to make your coffee.
5) Cappuccino is 1/3 each espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk. A Latte is 1 shot of espresso & fill mug (8-10 oz) with steamed milk.
6) 2% milk or half and half are best for steaming. Soy tastes OK, but curdles in coffee. Skim for steamed is fine, but skim foam is too dry & flavorless.
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