[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by wrickem

Yes, because that is what it is, but about the best one I've found and could recommend...the OP asked about coffee...regular coffee but espresso would be "a plus". If they're like most people, they probably don't want espresso all of the time. I've got a 15 bar espresso machine too, but can't even imagine only drinking that all of the time or playing around with that in the morning while trying to get out the door for work!

Again the extra work amounts to rinsing the grind cup and holding a button for 12 seconds.

[dzvero]

Originally Posted by wrickem

I can't believe that only a few said Technivorm Moccamaster. It's + $9 above your budget , but it'll be $9 well spent. Looks great on the counter, easy to use even before you've had coffee, and without a doubt, makes the best coffee out of all of the coffee makers we've ever had (and we've sure had a lot!). We ripped out our expensive built in Miele coffee maker, replaced it with this and never looked back.

https://www.amazon.com/Technivorm-Mo...camaster&psc=1

Ugh , how is this a n espresso maker?

[dzvero]

https://www.krupsusa.com/BREAKFAST-A...offee-machines

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[wrickem]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Again the extra work amounts to rinsing the grind cup and holding a button for 12 seconds.

Obviously you love espresso in the morning, it seemed to me that the OP wanted a coffee maker that maybe has espresso capabilities... or maybe not. That's what I based my recommendation on. coffee. If you add up the time rinsing the grind cup, holding the button for 12 seconds and scrubbing your tongue so you don't have to leave home with espresso-tongue, I'll have already downed my coffee and been out the door

Originally Posted by dzvero

Ugh , how is this a n espresso maker?

It is not. It is a coffee maker. Did you read the title to this thread or the OP's original post?

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

I swore that I'd never own a Keurig or similar machine. But four days ago, I saw that Costco had their Keurigs marked down $25, and I succumbed (with no malice of forethought) to buying one. I had the expectation of returning it to Costco on my next shopping trip. But, the Keurig is a keeper.

My new Keurig (POS) went back to Costco tonight. Broken, of course.

No more high-tech coffee makers for me. My simple pour-over brewer, Frieling French press, and gooseneck kettle (w/thermometer) are all indestructible, fast, cheap, and make really yummy coffee.

Lesson learned.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

My new Keurig (POS) went back to Costco tonight. Broken, of course.

No more high-tech coffee makers for me. My simple pour-over brewer, Frieling French press, and gooseneck kettle (w/thermometer) are all indestructible, fast, cheap, and make really yummy coffee.

Lesson learned.

Has to be some middle ground between a pour over and marginal automatic brewer.

My biggest issue with pour overs and presses is they usually are single or double serve solutions. I want to brew at least 3 or 4 servings.

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

My biggest issue with pour overs and presses is they usually are single or double serve solutions. I want to brew at least 3 or 4 servings.

For exactly that reason, I own two sizes of Frieling presses. When I want 1-2 cups, I use the smaller one; and when I need 3-4 cups, I use the larger one.

[Red Bread]

The Freiling open spout is a weakness though if you're trying to keep things warm for longer than half an hour or so. If I need more than my 32oz Freiling, it's actually easier to just do two or more pour over batches and put them directly into an insulated carafe. Plus you don't have the mud of a press so guests are less scared.

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

The Freiling open spout is a weakness though if you're trying to keep things warm for longer than half an hour or so. If I need more than my 32oz Freiling, it's actually easier to just do two or more pour over batches and put them directly into an insulated carafe. Plus you don't have the mud of a press so guests are less scared.

Well, you might not want the grounds in a Frieling to keep brewing for that long, anyway. It could make your coffee stronger than some guests might like, no? Two tips related to premature cooling: You can try preheating your Frieling, so that it'll retain heat much longer; just fill it with very hot water for a few minutes before you begin the brew process. And, try wrapping a small towel over the spout to lock in the heat better. BTW, you may get fewer grounds in a cup – especially true for the first cup or two – if you just do a shallow plunge (try just 1-2"), and then pour slowly. There's never a reason to do a deep/full plunge, IMO.

You probably knew everything I mentioned, but maybe some others here can learn a few handy new tricks.

[RickFLM4]

[Nuckle]

We have had the Ninja year and like it.

[earlgrey69]

I have this at my office "Capresso 465 CoffeeTeam TS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder" and we love it. Have been using it for a little over a year and we get compliments all the time from our clients.

At home I use the baratza encore grinder and do a pour over and love that as well. Pour over is a little more hands on but it is worth it.

[King Rudi]

I'm in love with my coffee maker. Five feet tall, 118 pounds, small c cups and an amazing ass that jiggles when she makes coffee. I have stopped drinking coffee but I love watching her make it.

[tcphoto]

Some people just want to push a button and watch the magic happen, I am not one of those. If you can boil water, measure coffee and use a scale then perhaps a Chemex is for you. About $80 for the Chemex, filters and coffee will get you started.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

Some people just want to push a button and watch the magic happen, I am not one of those. If you can boil water, measure coffee and use a scale then perhaps a Chemex is for you. About $80 for the Chemex, filters and coffee will get you started.

Is the Chemex even needed if going that route?

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Is the Chemex even needed if going that route?

No, any pourover will do. I use a Bee House into a thermos. I've tried glass carafes but they just cool off too fast. But if I'm honest, I dislike the paper filter and generally rotate between press and espresso. Pour over and drip are too tea like, even when heavily over dosed.

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

But if I'm honest, I dislike the paper filter and generally rotate between press and espresso. Pour over and drip are too tea like, even when heavily over dosed.

The unique Hario is my pick for a quickie one-cup pour over, but it's for emergencies only since any paper filter will inherently remove the beans' flavorful oils and leave the coffee too simple tasting.

For everyday brewing, nothing beats a Frieling double-wall stainless French press. Fast. Easy. And foolproof.

Last year, I bought, tried, and returned a pair of K-cup machines which couldn't come close to the Frieling for flavor. The cost and complexity of specialty machines don't appeal to me, either.

Here's my entire arsenal. Two sizes of the Frieling, a gooseneck kettle with thermometer, a Capresso burr grinder, and the Hario.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

The unique Hario is my pick for a quickie one-cup pour over, but it's for emergencies only since any paper filter will inherently remove the beans' flavorful oils and leave the coffee too simple tasting.

For everyday brewing, nothing beats a Frieling double-wall stainless French press. Fast. Easy. And foolproof.

Last year, I bought, tried, and returned a pair of K-cup machines which couldn't come close to the Frieling for flavor. The cost and complexity of specialty machines don't appeal to me, either.

Here's my entire arsenal. Two sizes of the Frieling, a gooseneck kettle with thermometer, a Capresso burr grinder, and the Hario.

Need an extra stainless Capresso (the one with a grounded plug)? I have one sitting around. Been using my Orphan Lido 2 for everything. The Capresso just makes me mad with espresso since I've switched over to a non pressurized basket.

I have a 36oz Frieling, I think it's 15 years old, haven't had to replace a thing. The screen is a little worn, but still going strong. I used to keep a smaller Bodum around but got mad at how bad it was and smashed it.

Rereading the last two paragraphs, it appears coffee makes me mad.

[saeyedoc]

For one cup, it's tough to beat a Clever, although you do have to boil water. It's like a melitta cone with a built in stopper that releases when you set it on your cup. Steep for 4-5 minutes and you have a full bodied cuppa free of debris.

[earlgrey69]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

Some people just want to push a button and watch the magic happen, I am not one of those. If you can boil water, measure coffee and use a scale then perhaps a Chemex is for you. About $80 for the Chemex, filters and coffee will get you started.

This is the same setup that I have. I actually keep the Chemex on one of my burners, at the lowest setting, to keep it hot.

[qba335i]

I highly recommend Breville Oracle Touch if you are willing to spend $2500.

I had Jura, Gaggia and Gaggenau machines before and like the Breville the most.

[overcoil]

https://www.ebay.com/i/263958137207?chn=ps