Do you love coffee?

[N_LaRUE]

Somebody gave me a packet of Big Boy coffee. I'm guessing it's what they use at the restaurants. It doesn't say how many ounces on the package, so how much water should I use to brew it?

What are you using? To brew the coffee.

 

[Laura Knotek]

What are you using? To brew the coffee.

A drip coffee maker.

 

[N_LaRUE]

A drip coffee maker.

I did a search on the internet as I never heard of them. If you have the box of individual packages they're 6oz each.

http://shop.bigboy.com/products/big-boy-gourmet-coffee

The only time I have drip filter coffee is at work when it's free or in Finland. Finland loves their coffee.... for the caffeine.

 

[Laura Knotek]

I did a search on the internet as I never heard of them. If you have the box of individual packages they're 6oz each.

Big Boy Gourmet Coffee | Big Boy Restaurants

The only time I have drip filter coffee is at work when it's free or in Finland. Finland loves their coffee.... for the caffeine.

Thanks! That answers my question. :smile: I have one single package.

Popular Mechanics mentions the following: "If you're still using a Mr. Coffee, then run one brew cycle with just water—no coffee—to saturate the filter. This will remove the filter's papery taste, as well as eliminate surface irregularities and dry spots, allowing the brewing water to soak the grounds more evenly. Now run a second brew cycle with the coffee." Is this true?

I do plan to get a French press.

 

[N_LaRUE]

Thanks! That answers my question. I have one single package.

Popular Mechanics mentions the following: "If you're still using a Mr. Coffee, then run one brew cycle with just water?no coffee?to saturate the filter. This will remove the filter's papery taste, as well as eliminate surface irregularities and dry spots, allowing the brewing water to soak the grounds more evenly. Now run a second brew cycle with the coffee." Is this true?

I do plan to get a French press.

French press is what I use at home most of the time. My espresso machine some times.

I really like seeing a crema at the top when I use a French press.

You can get a milk frother and have cappuccinos.

 

[palandri]

French press is what I use at home most of the time. My espresso machine some times.

I really like seeing a crema at the top when I use a French press.

You can get a milk frother and have cappuccinos.

Those are pretty common in France. A lot of our rentals have had them for making coffee. I think they call it a сafeti?re ? piston. Nespresso is also pretty popular in France.

Stateside, you either find a drip coffee maker or Keurig machines.

 

[N_LaRUE]

Thanks! That answers my question. :smile: I have one single package.

Popular Mechanics mentions the following: "If you're still using a Mr. Coffee, then run one brew cycle with just water—no coffee—to saturate the filter. This will remove the filter's papery taste, as well as eliminate surface irregularities and dry spots, allowing the brewing water to soak the grounds more evenly. Now run a second brew cycle with the coffee." Is this true?

I do plan to get a French press.

I've never used a paper filter with my French Press, if that's what they're referring to.... ?

The presses I use have a mesh filter with a spring. This allows the crema to be filtered through and still leave the taste of the coffee oils. If you use paper you'll lose those notes as it gets trapped in the paper.

The only reason you may want to use a paper filter is due to the ground being too fine. When using a French press you need a loose ground, like a medium to coarse ground. Not a fine ground, that goes through the wire mesh and ends up in your coffee. In which case their description makes sense to soak the paper filter first.

If you're going to go French press buy a quality one. The most important part is the mesh and spring. Ensure the one you buy you can get a replacements as the spring and mesh eventually wear out.

 

[N_LaRUE]

Those are pretty common in France. A lot of our rentals have had them for making coffee. I think they call it a сafeti?re ? piston. Nespresso is also pretty popular in France.

Stateside, you either find a drip coffee maker or Keurig machines.

They're fairly common in the EU. Along with Nespresso machines. Drip filters are also common.

 

[Laura Knotek]

I've never used a paper filter with my French Press, if that's what they're referring to.... ?

The presses I use have a mesh filter with a spring. This allows the crema to be filtered through and still leave the taste of the coffee oils. If you use paper you'll lose those notes as it gets trapped in the paper.

The only reason you may want to use a paper filter is due to the ground being too fine. When using a French press you need a loose ground, like a medium to coarse ground. Not a fine ground, that goes through the wire mesh and ends up in your coffee. In which case their description makes sense to soak the paper filter first.

If you're going to go French press buy a quality one. The most important part is the mesh and spring. Ensure the one you buy you can get a replacements as the spring and mesh eventually wear out.

They're saying that if one uses a drip coffee maker that the coffee will taste better if plain water is run through the filter. Then add coffee to the wet filter and brew the coffee.

I've never done that, and I wondered if that makes coffee taste better when brewed in a drip coffee maker.

I wouldn't use any filters with a French press. They don't either.

 

[N_LaRUE]

They're saying that if one uses a drip coffee maker that the coffee will taste better if plain water is run through the filter. Then add coffee to the wet filter and brew the coffee.

I've never done that, and I wondered if that makes coffee taste better when brewed in a drip coffee maker.

I wouldn't use any filters with a French press. They don't either.

I mustn't have read that correctly.

I think I've heard of it before but I don't drink filter on a regular basis so I wouldn't know for sure.

The coffee books I read all dissed filter coffee. Though I've run into gourmet coffee shops using a filter system.

I'm into the pure coffee taste myself so I try to avoid filters. I often find filter coffee lacking something.

There are filters for French presses. Just so you know I'm not loopy. I'd never use one, though I can see the appeal.

http://www.roastmasters.com/french-press-filters.html

 

[BBerryPowerUser]

I did not start drinking coffee until I was about 30. Over the next few years, I ramped-up to about 1 pot a day. Sometimes more.

I became ill about 4 years ago and one of the things I have to watch now is caffeine. UGH. So I'm back to about 1 cup a day. I really should give it up, but I can't quite shake the urge to have a cup in the morning.

My days of heavy dark rich coffee and most Espresso drinks are over unfortunately. I can still do a Latte if that is my only cup of the day.

I used to be one hellava aficionado when it came to coffee. French Press, yes. Made my own Espresso drinks. Savored every drop. Now, I can't indulge like I used to because of health reasons. But I suppose it's all for the best. I guess 1 cup a day is better than no cups. And moderation of coffee just like chocolate is probably a good thing. That's what I keep telling myself, anyway.

 

[worldspy99]

https://us.jura.com/en/homeproducts/machines/GIGA-5-Alu-UL-13623
Decided to take this sucker for a spin at work.

 

[worldspy99]

Cappuccino

 

[worldspy99]

Cappuccino in London Heathrow Terminal 5 at Wagamama.

 

[worldspy99]

Cappuccino at the lounge in Kuala Lumpur airport.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Cappuccino in London Heathrow Terminal 5 at Wagamama.

Cappuccino at the lounge in Kuala Lumpur airport.

Ooh! Those are pretty! :smile:

 

[worldspy99]

Ooh! Those are pretty! :smile:

Thank you. There are a few more. I'll dig them up and post them. I love cappuccinos!

 

[worldspy99]

Here's one from Chromatic Coffee in Santa Clara.
Chromatic Coffee, San Jose, California, Coffee Roaster

 

[worldspy99]

Forgot to take a picture today of the latte macchiato.

 

[John Walter1]

Re: Do you like coffee ��?

Wow...amazing. Looks delicious.