Reccomend a coffee maker

Buy a cheap grinder, then a coffee maker.
Preferably french press.

Grinders are cheap and have several uses.

I know people who have had problems with the grinder/maker combos.

Boil water

Pour in and let it brew for about 3 minutes I think

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Buy a cheap grinder, then a coffee maker.
Preferably french press.

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This.

I have this grinder: LINK

And this French Press that I keep at work: LINK

French press coffee:

1 / heat water to between 195-200 degrees (I have an electric kettle with a thermometer at work I use). You can also use a regular tea kettle on the stove and get the water to just about boiling. *too hot of water will extract too many oils and make your coffee greasy

2 / fill bottom of French press with coffee grinds.. 4 heaping spoonfulls per 8 cups, and a pinch of fine sea salt (grind to a powdery consistency, not rough like regular ground coffee - this will keep you from having specks of grinds in your finished cup)

3 / pour hot water over grinds, leaving an inch of space at the top for the lid.

4 / place lid on with the plate and plunger all the way up

5 / let steep for 4-5 minutes

6 / press down slowly until all the grinds are resting firmly under the plate on the bottom of the jar

I love the french press, but some mornings I need a big gulp.

I also have a Cuisinart that is self dispensing, no carafe.

Nice to have both options, especially with company.

I've had ever kind out there and the Cusinart seems to work and hold up and the carafe doesn't spill everywhere when you pour. Plus it has a timer, which is the most important thing for me because I want to open my eyes and pour, not make and wait in the morning.

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I've had ever kind out there and the Cusinart seems to work and hold up and the carafe doesn't spill everywhere when you pour.

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Agreed. The carafe is sturdy and like you said it pours well with no spillage. I do have a grinder/maker combo Cusinart coffee machine at home that I use but the grinder on the top broke some time ago. i would be weary to buy that again.

Don't buy a cheap grinder or an in-pot grinder if you ever want to make espresso....better to buy an entry level burr grinder with adjustable grind, like the Virtuoso by Baratza. Different coffee making methods require different grinds.

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Don't buy a cheap grinder or an in-pot grinder if you ever want to make espresso

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That's a good point. I outsource my epresso.

BUNN.... this is best coffee maker I've ever used


It holds a reservoir at the ideal temperature, brews quickly and easily. I swear the coffee comes out better than any brewer I've had. I used to have the cuisinart grinder/brewer with thermal carafe, and this thing blows it away flavor wise. The only drawback with the BUNN is the carafe itself. It pours great and is easy to use; however, it holds heat like aluminum.

One thing to keep in mind is that if you don't use it often, then this brewer isn't for you. Reservoir machines require frequent use; you have to drain and refill them if not used for more than three days. I guess this isn't totally necessary, but I'm sure it has something to do with standing water and other things.

Get a separate grinder if you absolutely need one, but I find it unnecessary. I buy my coffee at orleans coffee exchange LINK, and I pick it ground to my liking. By the way, this is the best coffee around imo. They service all the high end restaurants here, and their creole chicory is phenomenal

Keurig, no brainer