OT: 118th Obsequious Banter Thread: February is the month of food days

[Captain Dave Poulin]

I am terminated.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I am too, but I love the planet - I use one of those reusable cups. You should try them. The generic ones can f*** up in the Keurigs, but they have one of their own that works:

K Cups

I switched from a Keruig to a Nespresso machine. It was a major upgrade imo.

 

[DancingPanther]

Girl wants an espresso machine. Any thoughts? She goes pretty hard with coffee, making her own particular drinks and whatnot. We have various syrups

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Don't you all know how easy it is to make a pour-over?

Let the record show I'm the one on the correct side of the coffee issue -- French Press.

Girl wants an espresso machine. Any thoughts? She goes pretty hard with coffee, making her own particular drinks and whatnot. We have various syrups

James Hoffmann on YouTube. <3

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

I switched from a Keruig to a Nespresso machine. It was a major upgrade imo.

When I said I was a "Keurig guy," what I meant is that I am a reusable coffee capsule guy - I'm kind of an environmental nerd, so I love the way it helps the f***ing planet. As for Keurig itself, I'm not surprised that Nespresso is an upgrade - I imagine most companies are lol.

Let the record show I'm the one on the correct side of the coffee issue -- French Press.

Do you and your ilk high-five by touching pinkies?

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Do you and your ilk high-five by touching pinkies?

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Yes, but that’s an involuntary reaction from all the caffeine.

 

[Magua]

The important thing to remember is that people who don't drink coffee are children lacking culture and sophistication. Your caffeine martyrdom does not make you "stronger."

You know who you are. We know who you are.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

When I said I was a "Keurig guy," what I meant is that I am a reusable coffee capsule guy - I'm kind of an environmental nerd, so I love the way it helps the f***ing planet. As for Keurig itself, I'm not surprised that Nespresso is an upgrade - I imagine most companies are lol.



Do you and your ilk high-five by touching pinkies?

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The Nespresso pods are recyclable. I don’t think you can get a reusable pod where you pour your own grinds in though like you can on the Keriug unfortunately.

I do use a French press though too but that’s more if I’m gonna be at the house & have multiple cups. The Nespresso I more so use for on the go.

 

[mja]

Girl wants an espresso machine. Any thoughts? She goes pretty hard with coffee, making her own particular drinks and whatnot. We have various syrups

My wife wanted one last year because she likes americanos. She absolutely hates light roasts with a passion and apparently just wants to drink watered down darker roast espresso. Who am I to judge?

Anyway, I got her a Breville Bambino + and I became something of her morning barista. If you're just looking for an entry level machine, I'd recommend it. If you want something a little fancier, take a gander at the higher end models.

Let the record show I'm the one on the correct side of the coffee issue -- French Press.



James Hoffmann on YouTube. <3

I have never been able to get into French press, which is ironic, I guess. I'm a V60 guy.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Girl wants an espresso machine. Any thoughts? She goes pretty hard with coffee, making her own particular drinks and whatnot. We have various syrups

So the Nespresso I got, I got the one with the frother. So you can make drinks like that. It has a warm or cold setting. So you can make iced ones too.

Like I make iced Carmel macchiato’s in the summer a lot & they come out pretty good in it imo. I make it pretty much just like Starbucks does for a lot cheaper lol.

 

[Embiid]

My wife wanted one last year because she likes americanos. She absolutely hates light roasts with a passion and apparently just wants to drink watered down darker roast espresso. Who am I to judge?

Anyway, I got her a Breville Bambino + and I became something of her morning barista. If you're just looking for an entry level machine, I'd recommend it. If you want something a little fancier, take a gander at the higher end models.



I have never been able to get into French press, which is ironic, I guess. I'm a V60 guy.

Breville Barista Express here....still tinkering with the right taste I want. Getting closer but still not to my liking. I have to grind some beans more instead of using pre-ground. So far Illy and Kimbo brands despite being dark roasts are not cutting it or I am doing something wrong. I bought it on Amazon but saw it at Crate and Barrel of all places for 250 less on sale......

 

[Jack Straw]

I just have a run of the mill Cuisinart drip coffee machine. Nothing fancy for me, I’m just a regular guy.

 

[mja]

Breville Barista Express here....still tinkering with the right taste I want. Getting closer but still not to my liking. I have to grind some beans more instead of using pre-ground. So far Illy and Kimbo brands despite being dark roasts are not cutting it or I am doing something wrong. I bought it on Amazon but saw it at Crate and Barrel of all places for 250 less on sale......

Definitely grind your own. I use a blade grinder, which is not ideal, but I'm not shelling out money for a good burr grinder when I don't think my wife will really taste the difference since she dumps a bunch of water in it, and anyway I've gotten pretty good at getting the grind right. I grew tired of La Colombe years ago but their coffees do make for a decent shot.

I just have a run of the mill Cuisinart drip coffee machine. Nothing fancy for me, I’m just a regular guy.

Heathen.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Grind your beans. I’m begging all of you. And treat yourself to some nice beans every once in a while. It doesn’t have to be Onyx or anything. Counter Culture is in grocery stores at this point (and cheaper direct from them).

(But sometimes you do need a quick cup like LoD said. Totally reasonable.)

 

[Embiid]

Definitely grind your own. I use a blade grinder, which is not ideal, but I'm not shelling out money for a good burr grinder when I don't think my wife will really taste the difference since she dumps a bunch of water in it, and anyway I've gotten pretty good at getting the grind right. I grew tired of La Colombe years ago but their coffees do make for a decent shot.



Heathen.

Yeah....I think that is the issue. Mine has that built in grinder. I think I adjusted it well enough for a double shot and my cappucinos but the grind for my espresso shot is still off. Gotta play with it more...

 

[flyershockey]

Community Coffee with Chicory is my go-to. I'm a boring ass drip coffee maker guy as well..

 

[mja]

Grind your beans. I’m begging all of you. And treat yourself to some nice beans every once in a while. It doesn’t have to be Onyx or anything. Counter Culture is in grocery stores at this point (and cheaper direct from them).

(But sometimes you do need a quick cup like LoD said. Totally reasonable.)

I've been pretty much drinking Counter Culture for my everyday cup for almost a year. It's often on sale at Whole Foods in CC, but even when it's not it's still priced very fairly.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

I've been pretty much drinking Counter Culture for my everyday cup for almost a year. It's often on sale at Whole Foods in CC, but even when it's not it's still priced very fairly.

Us too! It’s $35 for a single origin 2 pack sub from them. 32 for the blends. You set the interval. I don’t know if that’s better than WF sales, but out in OC we get gouged to the moon and back for groceries. So we sub.

 

[DancingPanther]

I hate coffee. It makes me shiver. I don't like the smell, taste, or coffee flavored things.

 

[BernieParent]

We have 2 Keurigs (1 with a frother), a Nespresso, and an espresso machine. We are a debit card reader away from being a Starbucks.

 

[flyershockey]

I hate coffee. It makes me shiver. I don't like the smell, taste, or coffee flavored things.

How do you fuel yourself?

 

[Embiid]

I've been pretty much drinking Counter Culture for my everyday cup for almost a year. It's often on sale at Whole Foods in CC, but even when it's not it's still priced very fairly.

Do you spritz your beans with a bit of water before grinding bc apparently it is supposed to make a difference. I had posted upthread about it some weeks ago.

We have 2 Keurigs (1 with a frother), a Nespresso, and an espresso machine. We are a debit card reader away from being a Starbucks.

What about the French Canadian press?

 

[mja]

Us too! It’s $35 for a single origin 2 pack sub from them. 32 for the blends. You set the interval. I don’t know if that’s better than WF sales, but out in OC we get gouged to the moon and back for groceries. So we sub.

Yeah, WF is actually cheaper, but they just have the blends. It's like 23 for a 24oz bag, and I've gotten 12oz bags for under 11 when on sale.

Do you spritz your beans with a bit of water before grinding bc apparently it is supposed to make a difference. I had posted upthread about it some weeks ago.

No, I usually only make espresso for myself if I'm making an affogato, so I wouldn't see the point. And I'm not going to that much trouble for my wife's daily 3-shot americanos.

 

[Embiid]

Yeah, WF is actually cheaper, but they just have the blends. It's like 23 for a 24oz bag, and I've gotten 12oz bags for under 11 when on sale.



No, I usually only make espresso for myself if I'm making an affogato, so I wouldn't see the point. And I'm not going to that much trouble for my wife's daily 3-shot americanos.

Spritzing seems easy enough though...cuts static. Here is the info. I'm gonna start doing it. Have my little spritzer

Study: Why a spritz of water before grinding coffee yields less waste, tastier espresso

"It turns out you can’t cut corners if you want to achieve excellence.”

arstechnica.com

 

[BernieParent]

What about the French Canadian press?