Let's talk coffee - what's the best way to brew it?

Best way is the french press.

I agree wholeheartedly with the French Press (I have 5 total I think).

- Invest in a legit burr grinder. They are expensive but won't heat up when grinding which damages the bean's oil.
- Buy an electrical kettle that has preset temperatures. Don't go over 200 degrees because you'll run the risk of burning your grinds,
- If you want to get fancy get a frother!

Capresso (spelling?) made my burr grinder & electric kettle.

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Capresso (spelling?) made my burr grinder & electric kettle.

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Thanks. I will look into it.

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- Buy an electrical kettle that has preset temperatures.

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This is definitely key.

Go to Sweet Maria's .
Their site will tell you every thing you want to know about coffee.
I buy my green beans there. My roaster and my burr grinder also came from them. They will take the time to answer your questions.
Your welcome.

It really depends what kind of water you have coming out of the tap. You don't necessarily need to filter it.

French press, hands down.

They are nice poeple...

I buy coffee beans from trader joes, I grind them each morning and use distilled water in my coffee maker.

I may be in the minority on this... but coffee, and I like good flavored coffee, is a means to an end rather than the destination itself.

A $15 Mr. Coffee set for 5:30 a.m. with decent (Community, 8 O'Clock, etc.) grounds is all I need to get my eyes open in the morning and out the door to work. Everything else seems like a major waste of time.

Buy a french press. Its better than anything else.