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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Jan. 2007 ~ Mar. 2007: Buyers Banter: Coffee Machines users admin

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Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 10:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
I think this may have been discussed before -- or maybe not. Anyone have one of those home coffee machines that use pods such as Flavia, Senseo, etc. Likes and dislikes about them? One you would recommend? I've been thinking about it . . . .

Kaili
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 7:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaili a private message Print Post    
My cousin & his wife have one. They made me coffee. It was too weak for my taste, but I don't know if that's just how they made it or how it is. I am particular about coffee. I set my coffee machine to "strong" and grind up a lot very fine- Cameron's Intense French (the beans are almost jet black and very oily). The pods tasted to me like gas station coffee and I haven't found many gas stations whose coffee I really care for.

Why have you been thinking about getting one? Not wanting to make a whole pot, not wanting to deal with grinds...?

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
I don't drink a lot of coffee. Like the idea of different "fancy" coffee drinks.

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
I had a Gevalia one and gave it away. I think gas station coffee pretty much described it. I thought it was bitter but then thought it probably was just the pods (Gevalia pods). The one I had you could use two pods at a time if you liked it stronger. It also had tea pods available. The lady I gave it to likes it very much though and I know one other lady who had one who also liked it but she flavored her coffee up with syrups and creams.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 5:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
The problem with the pods is, well... you can't adjust the strength of them. Although I supposed you could adjust the amount of water you put into the machine, yes?

I have one of those coffee makers that grinds the beans just before it brews. I am so spoiled (although the thing sometimes scares the heck outta me if I've got it set to go off before I wake up -- no need for an alarm clock any more!).

If you like "fancy" coffee drinks, why not just buy a good regular coffee pot (even one of the four cup guys)? And then buy some of the flavorings like they use in a coffee house. You can even buy a handheld steamer, to froth up/heat up milk to add to your coffee.

Of course, I've got an espresso maker, but I never do anything fancy other than a good strong cup of espresso or a cappuccino. I rarely if ever do flavored drinks unless I just need a quick pick me up during the work day (when an International Coffee break works just fine! <grin>).

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 6:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
I actually like fairly weak coffee, and have always resisted getting one of these because I assumed the coffee would be too strong. I'd like it if they were actually kind of weak....

Tera
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08-10-2000

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 9:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tera a private message Print Post    
I have the Black & Decker Home Cafe and absolutely love it.

It uses coffee pods and pressure brews a 7, 9, or 14 oz. cup of joe. The instructions suggest using 2 pods for the 14 oz. but I use just 1 and have a perfect cup of coffee every day.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 9:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
I just got a French press for Christmas! :-) I love, love, love sumatra coffee, and when it is fresh ground and then prepared in the press, it is absolutely to die for. I'm learning to re-adjust my coffee grinder (I had it set at extra fine for the drip coffee maker), but the screen on the Bodum press is excellent, so I haven't had to compromise too much. :-)

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 10:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
I'm going to Teachmichigan's for coffee next. I love really good coffee.

The Gevalia I had also made 8 oz., 12 oz. or 16 oz. cups and it recommended 2 pods for 16 oz. I think it would be like any coffee; you have to experiment with brands to find the ones you like best.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
My best suggestion is to fly to San Antonio every day and visit Cool Beans Coffee for your best tasting morning coffee Of course, I am exaggerating - a little bit - about the daily flight, not the coffee

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 6:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
:-) Come anytime...the pot is usually put on around 7:15 AM, but if I know ahead of time, it can be made earlier! :-)

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 6:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
That's okay, Teachmichigan. I am most definitely not an early morning person so no worries. Someday maybe I'll be rich enough to come visit all of you.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
color, my husband has one i gave him for Christmas a couple of years ago and he loves it. he has a Melitta One To One. he especially loves the flavored pods.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Shucks -- I hope you're buying those lottery tickets so you can start planning these trips soon. My DH doesn't even drink coffee, so a coffee buddy would be fun! :-)

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 9:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
No lottery here, dang it. I wish. What are my chances anyway? 1 in 1000000000000000000000?