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I just drink one mug (sometimes two) of coffee every morning. I have three ways to make this coffee:
1. A 4-cup Mr. Coffee
2. A plastic Melitta filter holder
3. A Zojirushi hot water kettle and Maxwell house instant.
I always choose #3, instant coffee. Easy, fast, and no cleanup.
#2, Melitta filter, is my second choice but it's probably been years since I used that method.
#1, my Mr. Coffee, just sits on the countertop and collects dust.
I keep thinking I should buy a Keurig, but every time I am ready to "take the plunge", I read the reviews of various models of Keurig on Amazon. Doing that causes me to change my mind.
The Bunn Commercial line of brewers still hold up very well long term. LINK: Amazon Robot Check
Wow, $289.00 is a bit steep for my budget...
Our West Bend 54159 Classic Stainless-Steel 12-Cup Percolator (from Amazon), has made coffee at least once a day since we bought it in January 2014. I did buy one for a gift, which is still going...
walmart.com has them for $65.95, but unavailable and Amazon also out-of-them....
Old school~... ( Frieling USA double wall stainless steel french press coffee maker, no plastic parts, with patented dual screen, & German hand grinder, gooseneck teapot ~~ Been using these since forever, my set up below! My morning ritual.....
French press, boil water in pot on stove. Labor intensive? Huh?
Sometimes I use a cone filter, permanent metal filter. I boil the water, put the coffee in the pot with the boiling water, then pour through the filter.
About 3 years ago I went on a coffee kick. I tried them all. Perc (stove and electric), drip (at least two), french press, grinding my own beans, etc. You name, it I tired it. All gone now. I use a Keurig. While not a very dependable machine (on my 2nd in 3 years) I like the convenience and the various flavors. I usually drink 3 cups in the morning. First is the strongest I can buy like 9-10 on a 10. The next is less so (5-6 on a 10), then I end up with a flavored one like French Vanilla. Now I can face the day.
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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Nespresso Vertuo, does coffee or espresso, up to 14 oz. with the same size capsules, recyclable aluminum. Great varieties, convenient, and reliable machines. I especially like the Cuban coffee when it’s available.
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. They work everyday for a couple years....then get a new one....
( Frieling USA double wall stainless steel french press coffee maker, no plastic parts, with patented dual screen, & German hand grinder, gooseneck teapot ~~ Been using these since forever, my set up below! My morning ritual...
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