[SUBuddha]

[quote author=Boston Card link=topic=9866.msg88272#msg88272 date=1398110203]
If you are going to invest money, invest in a good grinder, not a good coffee maker.  An electric kettle plus a chemex or other funnel system is all you need for good coffee.

That seems to be the opinion of the coffeegnati.  Do you have a recommendation for a coffee grinder?  I don't want to spend too much money because I only make it myself on the weekends, but I do want to make great coffee after a week of drinking mediocre but convenient and free Keurig-made coffee.
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Publius-
Invest in a good burr grinder. Blade grinders have improved and I use one, simply because my wife cannot tell the difference in the taste (she puts flavored creamer in her coffee, sacrilege in my family). Burr grinders grind the beans between 2 plates of burrs and result in a more even grind, and hence a more consistent cup of coffee. Any burr grinder worth the money will allow you to adjust the grind for your preferred brewing method.

If you are only making it for yourself, and on weekends, get a french press. They, in my experience, produce one of the best cups of coffee. An added bonus to a press is you can still make your coffee if you have it ground and access to a gas stove even when the power is out.

Who knew my time as a manager for Starbucks would result in information worth sharing. :)

[SUBuddha]

[quote author=Boston Card link=topic=9866.msg88272#msg88272 date=1398110203]
If you are going to invest money, invest in a good grinder, not a good coffee maker.  An electric kettle plus a chemex or other funnel system is all you need for good coffee.

That seems to be the opinion of the coffeegnati.  Do you have a recommendation for a coffee grinder?  I don't want to spend too much money because I only make it myself on the weekends, but I do want to make great coffee after a week of drinking mediocre but convenient and free Keurig-made coffee.
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Publius-
Invest in a good burr grinder. Blade grinders have improved and I use one, simply because my wife cannot tell the difference in the taste (she puts flavored creamer in her coffee, sacrilege in my family). Burr grinders grind the beans between 2 plates of burrs and result in a more even grind, and hence a more consistent cup of coffee. Any burr grinder worth the money will allow you to adjust the grind for your preferred brewing method.

If you are only making it for yourself, and on weekends, get a french press. They, in my experience, produce one of the best cups of coffee. An added bonus to a press is you can still make your coffee if you have it ground and access to a gas stove even when the power is out.

Who knew my time as a manager for Starbucks would result in information worth sharing. :)