Making a cup of coffee

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Straight coffee. No sugar, no cream.

 

[AgentDrazenPetrovic]

I like my coffee like I like my woman . . . black.

I like my coffee like I like my women.

Paid for and filled with cream.

 

[STOMP]

I've a Gaggia Classic espresso machine and start each day with a perfect capuchino. I steam the sugar in the milk so it blends and then add the espresso shot. If I'm camping/traveling I take it black. Either way it's a favorite part of the day

ahhhh

STOMP

 

[AgentDrazenPetrovic]

I'm thinking of a Mokka express. not sure if its good. like the traditional aspects of it.

I have one of those pod thingys.....its ok. its for coffee not espresso though (nespresso would be nice).

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I've a Gaggia Classic espresso machine and start each day with a perfect capuchino. I steam the sugar in the milk so it blends and then add the espresso shot. If I'm camping/traveling I take it black. Either way it's a favorite part of the day

ahhhh

STOMP

I have a Delonghi Magnifica Espresso Machine and almost have the exact same ritual. On weekends I have to limit how many capuchinos and espresso's I drink because it is so easy to make and taste so good.

I haven't tried adding the sugar to the milk before steaming . . . I would be concerned the steamer may get clogged . . . but I am assuming that hasn't been a problem with you?

 

[Ed O]

I don't drink coffee. I actually don't consume caffeine except if it's in conjunction with alcohol.

When I make mixed drinks, I tend to put the alcohol in first so I can see how much I'm about to consume...

Ed O.

 

[44Thrilla]

I don't drink coffee. I actually don't consume caffeine except if it's in conjunction with alcohol.

When I make mixed drinks, I tend to put the alcohol in first so I can see how much I'm about to consume...

Ed O.

Is that a picture of yourself in your avatar? If so, you look very similar to a kid I know.

 

[Ed O]

Is that a picture of yourself in your avatar? If so, you look very similar to a kid I know.

Yes. It's me. On the left.

I prefer to think I look less goofy than this in real life (see: photogenic thread elsewhere on the OT board) and I was, uh, having fun with my, uh, friend. That sometimes leads to me looking goofy.

Ed O.

 

[Masbee]

Apparently I'm weird for doing this, so I wanted to see how weird I really am.

It is a good idea to learn how to drink coffee black.

Sugar is bad for you.

Milk is bad for you. Yes, really.

Coffee - in moderation - is not bad for you. As a bonus it has antioxidants and may reduce the risk of getting Parkinson's and Diabetes.

http://men.webmd.com/features/coffee-new-health-food

To find black coffee that is less bitter, buy very fresh beans, grind them yourself just before you make the coffee, use filtered water (chlorine is no good), and use a decent coffee maker. Keep the coffee maker clean. You still have to adjust your taste to it.

Or, if you have big bucks, find a good coffee shop, order your coffee, sip it right there, hand it back if it is bitter. Tell them to try again.

 

[44Thrilla]

Everything is bad for you, I try not to concern myself with all that stuff.

 

[Denny Crane]

Flavored coffees, like Vanilla or Hazelnut, are far less bitter and I like a flavored coffee in the afternoon.

 

[Anima]

Yes. It's me. On the left.

I prefer to think I look less goofy than this in real life (see: photogenic thread elsewhere on the OT board) and I was, uh, having fun with my, uh, friend. That sometimes leads to me looking goofy.

Ed O.

You look a lot younger then I expected, for some reason I thought you were in your late 40's...

Since this thread is about coffee I should mention that nothings changed in the last eight hours out or so, I still don't like or drink coffee.

 

[Spud147]

I have never had coffee, I'm more a Mt. Dew drinker. Add a little ice, mix in a vivarin, maybe some AMP, pour in a little more sugar and I'm good to go!

Whew, now that's some caffeine flowing through your veins!

 

[Spud147]

It's a cleaner cup of coffee with less particulate getting into the final product. And because it spends only the required amount of time to saturate the grind (atmospheric pressure makes sure of that), you don't get any bitterness from overextraction. It's especially good for East African and Yemenese beans.

But, to answer your question, yes it really is that good. Science. You just can't beat it.

You can purchase a glass stovetop model or Bodum makes a halfway decent electric vacuum pot.

A few years ago there was a coffee called Celebese available. I haven't seen it in years but it was a really good African (I believe) bean. Has anybody seen it lately? I like an earthy rich and strong but smooth taste with layers of flavors. I usually take it black but if it's bitter I put cream in first and then the coffee so it mixes itself.

I'm going to have to try one of those vacuum pots.

 

[Masbee]

Everything is bad for you, I try not to concern myself with all that stuff.

That is simply not true.

If you decide not to know, don't think you know something. The truth is out there if only you will seek it.

 

[CelticKing]

For tea, I do the same thing, put some sugar and then pour the tea.

As for coffee we drink this kind of coffee. It's strong as hell sometimes, if compared to American coffee. (every country in the Balkans drinks this kind of coffee, we call it turkish coffee, not sure how the name remained, but oh well lol)

 

[44Thrilla]

That is simply not true.

If you decide not to know, don't think you know something. The truth is out there if only you will seek it.

Well, you know what I mean. Most of the stuff that I enjoy is bad for me, and I'm not that worried about it....at least not right now I'm not.