Comments on: 5 basics to a great cup of coffee http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/ Unique tips: photography, cooking, coffee, parenting and more... Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:10:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Coffee: Top 3 Reasons Why Burr Grinders Are Better Than Blade Grinders http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-73 Coffee: Top 3 Reasons Why Burr Grinders Are Better Than Blade Grinders Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:51:31 +0000 http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-73 [...] ground coffee beans go a long way toward brewing a quality cup of drip coffee or cup of pressure brewed, crema coffee.  Following are the top 3 reasons why burr grinders are [...] […] ground coffee beans go a long way toward brewing a quality cup of drip coffee or cup of pressure brewed, crema coffee.  Following are the top 3 reasons why burr grinders are […]

]]> By: Chris http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-71 Chris Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:50:19 +0000 http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-71 Jim - Thanks for the comment, and I couldn't agree with you more. Jim - Thanks for the comment, and I couldn’t agree with you more.

]]> By: Jim Buddell http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-70 Jim Buddell Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:16:17 +0000 http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-70 Why would you want to ruin a good cup of coffee with cream/sugar, etc? If your coffee doesn't taste good, try another brand of coffee. The idea of covering up the nasty taste of coffee with sugary crapola is a laugh. I drink coffee because I like the taste of the coffee. If I wanted a milkshake, I'd go to Mickey D's and get one. Give me a cup of Columbia Supremo, Kona, or Celebes Blue, and I'm a happy camper. Why would you want to ruin a good cup of coffee with cream/sugar, etc? If your coffee doesn’t taste good, try another brand of coffee. The idea of covering up the nasty taste of coffee with sugary crapola is a laugh. I drink coffee because I like the taste of the coffee. If I wanted a milkshake, I’d go to Mickey D’s and get one. Give me a cup of Columbia Supremo, Kona, or Celebes Blue, and I’m a happy camper.

]]> By: Chris http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-50 Chris Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:12:48 +0000 http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-50 Thanks, Jon. Great points re: the old pipes and the hot plate. Thanks, Jon. Great points re: the old pipes and the hot plate.

]]> By: Jon Russell http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-48 Jon Russell Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:08:34 +0000 http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-48 Good post. I will try your recommendations, especially the removal of the basket just after brewing. I agree about the water. I find that tap water from most of the Sacramento region is just fine. Sometimes you may be better off with bottled or filtered water your water tastes different because of a very specific reason, such as an older house with old non-copper pipes. I would also recommend that if your brand of coffee maker has a hot plate that you turn it off after 10 minutes, otherwise, you will continue to cook the coffee. Transfer to an insulated carafe or thermos. Good post. I will try your recommendations, especially the removal of the basket just after brewing.

I agree about the water. I find that tap water from most of the Sacramento region is just fine. Sometimes you may be better off with bottled or filtered water your water tastes different because of a very specific reason, such as an older house with old non-copper pipes.

I would also recommend that if your brand of coffee maker has a hot plate that you turn it off after 10 minutes, otherwise, you will continue to cook the coffee. Transfer to an insulated carafe or thermos.

]]> By: Espresso Machines: Types and functions - Which is the right one for you? http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-41 Espresso Machines: Types and functions - Which is the right one for you? Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:28:33 +0000 http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-41 [...] years, I have always put forth the effort to prepare coffee the right way.  This is true for both brewed coffee, as well as your conventional cafe variety beverages: cafe latte, cafe au lait, cafe mocha, [...] […] years, I have always put forth the effort to prepare coffee the right way.  This is true for both brewed coffee, as well as your conventional cafe variety beverages: cafe latte, cafe au lait, cafe mocha, […]

]]> By: Poll: Starbucks v. Peets - The Coffee War? http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-35 Poll: Starbucks v. Peets - The Coffee War? Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:52:59 +0000 http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-35 [...] clear that true coffee connoisseur’s appreciate the Peets difference when it comes to a quality cup of coffee.  What do you [...] […] clear that true coffee connoisseur’s appreciate the Peets difference when it comes to a quality cup of coffee.  What do you […]

]]> By: Review: Capresso MT500 Coffee Maker http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-5 Review: Capresso MT500 Coffee Maker Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:42:47 +0000 http://clawblog.com/2008/01/06/5-basics-to-a-great-cup-of-coffee/#comment-5 [...] that in mind, the coffee maker plays an important role, as do the tips I alluded to in my post on 5 basics to a great cup of coffee.  I have tried them all over the years: Krups, Braun, Cuisinart, Gevalia, etc., but the one that [...] […] that in mind, the coffee maker plays an important role, as do the tips I alluded to in my post on 5 basics to a great cup of coffee.  I have tried them all over the years: Krups, Braun, Cuisinart, Gevalia, etc., but the one that […]

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