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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2023 18:03:52 GMT -5
Pour-Over Coffee Is a Hassle. Can a $699 Machine Make Mornings Easier? The latest release from Balmuda, a trendy kitchen appliance company, is part of a growing class of coffee machines that attempt to simulate the abilities of a practiced barista at the press of a button ,IN PURSUIT of the perfect cup of coffee, Dorothy Weinstein has tried almost every method of brewing. The 62-year-old adjunct professor of clinical research and leadership based in Bethesda, Md., has reached one firm conclusion: No drip machine, AeroPress, Keurig, percolator, French press or moka pot can compare to the $7 plastic Melitta pour-over cone she began using in college. To get the best results with such a device, or the ubiquitous hourglass-shaped Chemex, you must heat the water yourself, precisely weigh, then grind your coffee—and then stream the heated water over those grounds with finesse. Good as the resulting coffee is, the process can be a hassle, especially in the morning.“I wanted something automated to make my life easier,” said Weinstein of her quest for an alternative.“It’s really hard to boil water!” Last year, she decided to splurge on one of a growing class of machines that promise pour-over-quality joe with press-a-button convenience: the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 ($350). Though pricey, the Ottomatic might seem a bargain compared to similar machines that range from $645 to $799, including: the Ratio Eight, which debuted in 2012; the xBloom, released last year; and the Brew by Balmuda, new this May. www.wsj.com/articles/automatic-coffee-makers-balmuda-the-brew-review-56a93d45?mod=life_work_lead_pos5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2023 18:04:30 GMT -5
The constant quest to find the most expensive way to make a simple cup of coffee!
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Post by John on Jul 1, 2023 18:19:31 GMT -5
I love coffee and appreciate a great cup of dark roast, but not to the point of paying that much for a coffee maker. I get by with my $12 coffee maker and the coffee is just fine.
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Post by raven on Jul 4, 2023 7:16:25 GMT -5
That's a big no from me. I like my coffee but that's a bit much.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2023 7:19:33 GMT -5
I saw another one where you freeze this metal ball and then your espresso pours over the metal ball and somehow that quick temp change makes it more flavorful. But then in the same article they make the espresso, then put in the milk, cream, flavoring, etc so it's so dilute with other flavors like that matters! lol
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Post by deyana on Jul 4, 2023 22:38:19 GMT -5
My son bought this one. I was shocked at how much it cost. Over $800. He likes making coffee from the fresh ground beans.
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Post by deyana on Jul 4, 2023 22:40:30 GMT -5
Me, I just have a $50 coffee machine. It works just fine. My Keurig just sits on the shelf now.
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Post by John on Jul 5, 2023 1:26:30 GMT -5
My son bought this one. I was shocked at how much it cost. Over $800. He likes making coffee from the fresh ground beans. I can understand that. Fresh ground beans are the way to go for the best coffee, but not at that price.
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Post by deyana on Jul 5, 2023 18:42:55 GMT -5
John, I agree, coffee from freshly ground beans is heavenly.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2023 5:51:53 GMT -5
My son bought this one. I was shocked at how much it cost. Over $800. He likes making coffee from the fresh ground beans. My daughter works part time as a barista and she wants one of those too. I mean, why not? If you can afford it and makes some things in life feel more luxurious and fun, go for it. Seems like a lot of work to me when I just like a simple black cup of coffee. lol
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2023 9:47:08 GMT -5
I like coffee, simply made is good enough for me.
Was never interested in special coffee.
Probably couldn't tell the difference anyway.
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Post by deyana on Jul 6, 2023 12:15:56 GMT -5
My son bought this one. I was shocked at how much it cost. Over $800. He likes making coffee from the fresh ground beans. My daughter works part time as a barista and she wants one of those too. I mean, why not? If you can afford it and makes some things in life feel more luxurious and fun, go for it. Seems like a lot of work to me when I just like a simple black cup of coffee. lol Yeah, I guess if you can afford it, why not? I can afford it, but I'm just cheap I guess! And it does seem like quite a bit or work as well.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2023 20:03:25 GMT -5
Tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition And yawn and stretch and try to come to life.
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Post by John on Jul 12, 2023 20:39:02 GMT -5
There are truck stops with coffee makers that look like this and it automatically grinds the coffee as you want it. Isn't that what this does? I think the cheaper alternative is to grind your own coffee with a traditional grinder and then use a percolator. I would think that would taste as good, but it is more work.
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Post by deyana on Jul 13, 2023 21:15:56 GMT -5
There are truck stops with coffee makers that look like this and it automatically grinds the coffee as you want it. Isn't that what this does? I think the cheaper alternative is to grind your own coffee with a traditional grinder and then use a percolator. I would think that would taste as good, but it is more work. My son's machine does more than just grind the beans though. Some of those fu fu fancy things as well.
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Post by deyana on Jul 13, 2023 21:18:04 GMT -5
They let you dream Just a watch 'em shatter You're just a step on the boss man's ladder But you got dreams he'll never take away
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2023 21:54:23 GMT -5
There are truck stops with coffee makers that look like this and it automatically grinds the coffee as you want it. Isn't that what this does? I think the cheaper alternative is to grind your own coffee with a traditional grinder and then use a percolator. I would think that would taste as good, but it is more work. My son's machine does more than just grind the beans though. Some of those fu fu fancy things as well. Fu fu fancy!
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Post by deyana on Jul 13, 2023 22:06:55 GMT -5
Well I dunno what the frick you call them! Those foamy coffee things...
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Post by John on Jul 13, 2023 22:46:33 GMT -5
Well I dunno what the frick you call them! Those foamy coffee things... Are you talking about cappuccino machines? I just prefer a good cup of black dark roast coffee.
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Post by apple on Jul 13, 2023 22:52:50 GMT -5
Well I dunno what the frick you call them! Those foamy coffee things... Are you talking about cappuccino machines? I just prefer a good cup of black dark roast coffee. Same here. I never buy coffee at coffee shops I fill up my togo cup in the morning. I do enjoy espresso, which I also make at home.
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