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Espresso!!!
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on August 5, 2011
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Does anyone have an espresso machine that just knocks their socks off? We want to get one but we want to pay for one that actually makes good espresso.
Okay this i...
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- You have touched my heart, espresso is me and my husband's passion. :) Disclaimer: We are true coffee snobs. Seriously. Our espresso machine is plumbed in through ...
- I'd love to hear the answers to this one! We've been looking for one too and all seem to have mixed reviews. With what we spend at the coffee shop, we would end up s...
- My world traveled, super snob (and I actually say that w/ love), uncle has one from this maker: http://www.amazon.com/Rancilio-Automatic-Commercial-Espresso-Machine/dp...
Good In-home Espresso Maker
Asked by A.V. from Seattle
on July 31, 2010
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Hi ladies!
We are finally breaking down and buying a espresso maker for our home. I want one that can steam milk as well as press the espresso. Can anyone recommend...
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- We have a Senseo, which is about as close as you can get (minus the steamed milk) without spending a lot of money. We got eco-pads that are reusable and allow us to us...
- We have a Cafe Roma from Breville. It was a gift so I'm not exactly sure how much it cost, but I LOVE IT! We've had it for about 3 years (one of which I was prego, s...
- I absolutely love my Starbucks Via Venezia. It was about $200, and while it isn't the all powerful more expensive version that they sell (for $400), it has worked won...
Coffee Recommendation?
Asked by K.R. from Phoenix
on August 23, 2010
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Hi, all -
I'm a coffee lover and am having trouble finding a brand for home use that I like. We make coffee every day, and I make it pretty strong. I enjoy it, but ...
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- How are you brewing it? I find a french press produces the best results at home. I always make it stronger than suggested since I put milk in my coffee. To me, drip co...
- Ditto.. ALWAYS use bottled water or filtered water... you'll be amazed at how it changes the flavor: Espresso Machine - ILLY (sooooo yummy... silver can, red lid. ...
- might sound wierd, but the coffee I like the best for home brew is the BEST VALUE from walmart. I have tried a lot a brands (I hate foldgers)...and they have the best ...
What's Your Favorite Coffee?
Asked by J.K. from Cleveland
on September 25, 2011
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Hi ladies, just for fun question: What is your favorite brand of coffee? I am a big Starbucks fan...dark roast and the bolder the coffee is the better. I think my f...
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- I can't stand stand stand starbucks! And in reality, I like any brand of coffee because I put so much cream and splenda in it I can't really even TASTE the coffee!!! ...
- We mail-order out coffee and espresso from Counter Culture or Intelligentsia. It's awesome because it's roasted and sent to you the next day, so we don't have to buy ...
- Here in Houston we have a brand that is called Cafe Bustelo. It is awesome!! It is so rich and strong that I usually do a couple spoons of that and some Folger's so ...
What Coffee Brand?
Asked by H.K. from Gainesville
on September 22, 2011
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Okay. We quit Maxwell house over a year ago. They just got cheap with the taste and kept the price lower. We started the Folgers, and like a medium roast. I am getting...
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- We use Yuban Original. It tastes like coffee but isn't too strong and they support sustainable farming and development. It is around $10 for 33 oz. Chock full 'o Nut...
- Our favorite by far is the New Mexico Piñon coffee they sell at Costco. It has a chocolate undertone. We buy beans and grind them just before brewing. I also recommen...
- Starbucks Cafe Verona (brew at home). It is up to 8.99 a bag but I love it.
Espresso Machines - Starbucks
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on July 23, 2008
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Hi All,
My husband and I are full fledged Starbucks-aholics. One of us goes every morning. The bottom line is it makes me sick to think about how much money we spe...
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- A friend of mine got a machine from Starbucks as a gift, seemed to be more of a personal espresso machine (size of a coffee maker). I cannot remember the name of it....
- We used to have a Krups, it worked great but seemed too labor intensive to clean. They may have improved since that was nearly 10 years ago. I gave it away because w...
- I have an espresso maker from starbucks and absolutely love it. I use it everyday and could not be happier. It was on sale at starbucks when I got it and was well wort...
Coffee Drinking Mamas?
Asked by E.C. from Burlington
on February 24, 2012
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Hi everyone - I'm trying to get off the whole coffee train, but it's been REALLY hard for me. My husband and I would like to start trying for another baby soon, but ...
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- Hello, My OB said that one cup of caffeinated coffee per day was fine or I could have two cups of 1/2 caf. So, when I was ready for #2, I cut back gradually by pur...
- I allowed myself a cup a day either regular or half calf thru all 3 of my pregnancies w/no issues or problems.
- Buy really good decaf. I couldn't give up my coffee. It's a ritual. Me and my fiancee have our cup of coffee together every morning before we start our day. We w...
How Do You Make Your Coffee? Just for Fun!
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on January 24, 2011
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Everyone in my family jokes about how I make my coffee. They all say I like it so strong a spoon will stand up in it. It's true, I do! But, when I first started making...
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- Okay, nobody laugh. I use 3 TBSP of coffee for a 12-cup pot. Yep, colored water! Then I add some FF half & half and a couple tbsp of flavored creamer, and top it with...
- You are so funny! I make mine very strong as well! I always grind my own, so I do 8 heaping tablespoons of beans that I grind finely for 8 cups of coffee (we don't q...
- We used to call it Physics Coffee because I would be up until about 3:30 in the morning doing physics homework in college and we used to say we threw away the scoop. ...
Coffee - What Brand Do You Drink?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on November 25, 2011
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I don't drink coffee - my husband does - and he is SOOO NOT a coffee snob. But I try different brands and blends...I love the smell just don't like the taste.
We d...
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- I like Dunkin Donuts... which it sounds like you've tried. One thing my Dad does is to put a pinch of cinnamon in the coffe (grounds before you brew it). It makes i...
- I like dark roast coffee as well, and grind extra fine to make coffee that's nice and rich, like mud, mmm. Trader Joes French Roast, Seattles Best French Roast are my ...
- we prefer Maxwell House and usually get the South Pacific blend. I used to only drink Folgers but then my parents got me into Maxwell House and now that is all we buy....
In Search of a GOOD Decaf. Coffee
Asked by T.B. from Sacramento
on May 18, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I am an avid coffee drinker. I just found out that I am pregnant, so need to cut out some caffeine. I have been trying some decaffeinated coffees, but th...
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- giving up caffeine is hard. I have become caffeine sensitive over the years. I like Peet's Major Dickanson's (or something like that). Good luck S.
- BE CAREFUL!! Most decaf coffees are made decaf through a chemical process. starbucks and petes both ony make one decaf coffe that is water processed, so make sure yo...
- Hi T., I drink Don Francisco's Decaf blend and it can be found at Raley's/Bel Aire. (Their caffenated Cinnamon Hazlenut was how I found this delicious brand.)When ...
