Coffee Makers (CostCo, cost, eating, making)

[BlueWillowPlate]

We've had this machine for about 6 years.
It grinds the beans and makes espresso or cappuccino.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d132/Capresesalad/Solis.jpg (broken link)

[case44]

I still have my Mr Coffee four-cup coffee maker. It's quick, and it still does a fine job of making fresh-brewed coffee.

[KathrynAragon]

And while you're at it, what are your favorite beverages to make in your brewer of choice?

I just bought the Bunn My Cafe single brewer - I was going to go for a Keurig, but after researching and reading a lot of reviews, I decided to buy the Bunn.

BUNN SingleCup MultiUse Home Coffee Brewer MCU - Best Buy

You know what I love about it? I love that you can use the Keurig style cups, the pods, ground coffee, loose tea, teabags, or just get you some piping hot water and use it for something else.

I just made my first cup of brew in it and I am THRILLED. It feels very solid. The components fit together well and feel substantial. And the water is HOT, HOT, HOT. I really like that.

I tried a Keurig Kahlua and it was delicious.

These usually retail for about $159 but they are on sale at Lowes right now for $111. I thought that was a good price. Also, I have a Bunn coffee maker (twelve cup) and I've had it over a year and it's my favorite coffee maker EVER. So...Bunn has won me over completely now.

So - share! Espresso machines, tea infusers, french presses, you name it - share what you love and why!

[gentlearts]

We have had them all. We now have a $21. Mr. Coffee. They all make coffee, and they all give out after awhile, so why not go cheap? One thing we will never be without is a $20. coffee bean grinder.

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by gentlearts

We have had them all. We now have a $21. Mr. Coffee. They all make coffee, and they all give out after awhile, so why not go cheap? One thing we will never be without is a $20. coffee bean grinder.

Well, I've had cheap and I've had expensive and everything in between. Hot beverages are a very big deal to me - especially in the wintertime. And I drink several cups of coffee every morning.

Many coffee makers don't get or keep the coffee warm enough to suit me - and in my experience, this especially applies to inexpensive ones. But then I paid an arm and a leg for a Cuisinart one that didn't even have a carafe and that one was great...but it died in about a year. Thought it was a fluke, bought another one, and it died a year later too.

We bought the Bunn 12 cup, 3 minute one about a year ago and it's not "sexy" looking or even high tech, but it makes a quick, piping hot pot of coffee in three minutes, so there you have it. It was a mid range one as far as price goes.

I really like the little Keurig cups - just tried out two (so I'm up for awhile - LOL!) - the Kahlua and then the Chai Latte. YUM - both were excellent! Loving this new toy!

[lubby]

Keurig is what we have and I love the Newman's own extra bold coffee. My other favorites are:

Emeril's big easy bold
Donut shop
Timothy's midnight magic
Folgers's black silk
Barista prima Columbian
even the store brand of Extra bold is good

I don't recommend hot chocolate K cups unless you run a few cycles of water through after you use one. They clog the machine.

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by lubby

Keurig is what we have and I love the Newman's own extra bold coffee. My other favorites are:

Emeril's big easy bold
Donut shop
Timothy's midnight magic
Folgers's black silk
Barista prima Columbian
even the store brand of Extra bold is good

I don't recommend hot chocolate K cups unless you run a few cycles of water through after you use one. They clog the machine.

I've heard that before too.

[Bulldogdad]

Winner, winner chicken dinner-

Mine.

Amazon.com: Bodum 1308-16 Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot: Kitchen & Dining

[jasper12]

I considered a Kuerig, but really, how much for a machine that heats water, and pours it over tea/coffee? And the cups? Forget it.

I do fine with a tea kettle to heat water, and make tea. While the water heats, I have time to putter in the kitchen, rinse the sink, unload the dishwasher...

We have an old Mr. Coffee, works fine. When it breaks, I will go to Wal Mart and get another one.

[Emeraldmaiden]

We love our Keurig. Especially me, since it means I don't have to drink 2-hour old coffee every day. DH gets up too darned early!

We don't use the disposable K-cups, though, but the reusables with our own coffee.