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06-20-2008, 02:08 PM
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I'm a coffee snob. I love fresh ground coffee but hate getting up in the morning to make it. I tried one of the Cuisinart grind-n-brews, but it didn't grind the beans fine enough and it was really hard to clean. A piece broke off and I took the opportunity to buy a new machine. I did a lot of research and came up with a brand called Capresso. Apparently, a former president of Krups founded the company.
I LOVE this coffee pot. It's easy, it makes a wicked good cup of coffee and it's easy to clean.
CAPRESSO
It has a timer and a hopper where the beans are stored. When the timer goes off, it grinds the amount of beans the quanity of cups you've selected and then brews the coffee. It also has a filter in the bottom of the water compartment.
Yes, the price tag is a bit steep, but I've had this pot for 2 years and I would gladly buy another one if it broke.
If I could not have this machine...I would have a Braun. It makes a great cup of coffee too. |
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06-20-2008, 04:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by InLondon
How good are the Krups machines?
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Chemex. You want a chemex. |
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06-20-2008, 07:08 PM
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No, the other London
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: KY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lettuce
Chemex. You want a chemex.
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Haven't heard of that one. I think I want a Krups actually. |
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11-29-2008, 08:23 AM
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Awesome write up ! Thanks..A lot of great thoughts!
Last edited by merliajoseph; 11-29-2008 at 08:39 AM..
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11-29-2008, 11:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SAnativegirl
Help-These things don't last long. And we do clean with vinegar once in a while. I don't drink it much but husband has to have it daily. What brand have you been happy with-doesn't need to be large. Thanks
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I only use the Chemex coffee makers. |
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11-29-2008, 12:16 PM
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My favorite is good old French press. I do use freshly groud coffee beans.
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11-29-2008, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nikkzone
My favorite is good old French press. I do use freshly groud coffee beans.
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Not a bad choice either. |
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11-29-2008, 01:27 PM
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Okay, just a bit off topic, but what really drives me nuts is people who make a big pot of coffee in the morning and then offer it to you late in the day.
I don't care how you make it, if it's not fresh, forgetaboutit!
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11-29-2008, 04:06 PM
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since my kid works for starbucks... i have their grinder and "Barista" 12cup Coffee Marker with Thermal Pot
I also use Distilled water.
I still clean the machine with a cleaner about every 3 months to get the 'ick' out of there... but i do not get calcium/lime build-up.
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11-29-2008, 11:49 PM
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Just a simple country gal.
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Location: Calif.
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I love my Farberware stainless steel perc. Clean it about once a month or so with vinegar and youre good to go. Makes the best coffee, in my opinion. But not too many people use that type, they prefer the ones with the glass carafe.
And its yukkie if its been sitting all day, yikes! Nothing wrong with making a fresh pot when company comes over.
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