Coffee

[Dahlia]

We used those big coffee machines for many years . Used coffee beans. The machine ground the beans the programmable menu had differnt choices like mocha , espresso etc. and a milk frother/warmer. It was a pain to clean . After a few years gears and grinder gets wonky. Went thr 4-5 machines.
After each cup had to empty out the coffee grounds. Take apart the frother and fill with beans. 10 minutes.
Then following YouTube instructions maintenance to take them apart and clean gears , grinder , water reservoir bean compartment.

Now I use The Nija coffee espresso machine with milk frother and use coffee pods. No mess no fuss. Now it takes less than a minute for a coffee mocha. Just pop in the pod add white chocolate syrup then coffe added from the ninja - pod , froth milk heated in micro wave. And,… Boom in and out of the kitchen in less than 2 minutes. No complicated clean up. Easy Peasy.

I usually just use a French press to make my coffee and I grind fresh beans daily. It is easy and fast to rinse out after use and it makes delicious coffee! If I am only making one cup of coffee I will sometimes use my small espresso maker.

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

Smart move @Dahlia. Just using coffee press.
I regret using the big machines but sometimes these decisions are not only for me to make. If ya get my drift.

 

[digitS']

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

I order coffee from Hawaii . Since a visit to the state and to the coffee plantations , tasting their coffee’s ….. I have been obsessed with Kona coffee. Not bitter , harsh just smooth . Makes a great cuppuccino or mocha. I never drank coffee until Kona coffee . Been hooked ever since.

I cannot seem to find any coffee in stores or coffee shops that are not bitter once brewed.
Anyone have a special coffee that is not bitter?

 

[digitS']

Blue

Mountain

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

Blue

Mountain

Ok blue mtn.. looked on Amazon they have several blends in pods . Which roast or blend do you recommend.
I generally prefer a light roast. Not as bitter as dark. I haven’t tried Jamaican coffee. It’s worth a try , time to order new pods any way. Thanks.

 

[digitS']

No coffee connoisseur – I certainly didn't take my 2 cups each day very far.

And, too mild is not my choice. Still, too often coffee upset my stomach. MD told me to stop, any and all. It was too much of a sacrifice.

Whole bean? What I did was work out a compromise with Colombian and Coffig (roasted and ground figs) at 50:50. Some almond milk ... I'm content .

Steve

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

Coffig never heard of that. Something new every day. Ground dogs mmm… sounds healtnker if you have to go that route.

 

[Dahlia]

I order coffee from Hawaii . Since a visit to the state and to the coffee plantations , tasting their coffee’s ….. I have been obsessed with Kona coffee. Not bitter , harsh just smooth . Makes a great cuppuccino or mocha. I never drank coffee until Kona coffee . Been hooked ever since.

I cannot seem to find any coffee in stores or coffee shops that are not bitter once brewed.
Anyone have a special coffee that is not bitter?

My kids love Hammerhead Coffee; Roast: Whatcom Dark or Velvet Elvis. I'm not very particular with coffee as long as it's organic. I just drink organic coffee from Trader Joe's or the organics brand from Safeway. Pretty boring! Lol

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

Oh hey ..hi @Dahlia good info nice to know will check on the brands. Haven’t heard of it .Thanx