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re: Who here hates coffee but loves espresso/lattes/cappuccinos?
Posted on 9/1/23 at 9:49 am to Joshjrn
Posted on 9/1/23 at 9:49 am to Joshjrn
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You answered your own question without realizing it. However you're currently making regular coffee is wrong. Something is fricked in your ground size/water temperature/steep time ratio. If your coffee is bitter, it's one or more of too small/too hot/too long, respectively. The espresso machine is doing the work for you, fixing your mistake(s).
It has nothing to do with how I make coffee, because I don’t make coffee. I don’t care where I try it, work, McD, Starbucks, or my wife’s Kurig machine, I just don’t like the taste of it.
This post was edited on 9/1/23 at 9:50 am
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Posted on 9/1/23 at 10:25 am to theantiquetiger
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It has nothing to do with how I make coffee, because I don’t make coffee. I don’t care where I try it, work, McD, Starbucks, or my wife’s Kurig machine, I just don’t like the taste of it.
Well, unless you work for a coffee roaster, etc., I doubt many work places make decent coffee. Kurig machines generally suck. I've heard McD has good coffee, but I don't know that I've ever had it, and don't intend to go out of my way for it. As for Starbucks, I tend to stick to their espresso-based drinks.
Posted on 9/1/23 at 6:13 pm to theantiquetiger
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It has nothing to do with how I make coffee, because I don’t make coffee. I don’t care where I try it, work, McD, Starbucks, or my wife’s Kurig machine, I just don’t like the taste of it.
Both Starbucks and McDonald’s are known for having burnt, bitter coffee. And Kurigs are known for just being terrible.
Now, you’re welcome to continue believing that there something magical about the espresso process that turns something you hate into something you love while using the same ingredient, or you can take a bit of advice from people who know more about making coffee than you do. Your call, really. Not going to affect the rest of us in the least
This post was edited on 9/1/23 at 10:45 pm
Posted on 9/1/23 at 6:26 pm to Joshjrn
quote:I also find it difficult to believe that someone has never been able to find a non-espresso based coffee that they find palatable but somehow stumbled into delicious espresso on beginner pull #1.
Now, you’re welcome to continue believe that there something magical about the espresso process that turns something you hate into something you love while using the same ingredient, or you can take a bit of advice from people who know more about making coffee than you do.
Posted on 9/1/23 at 6:32 pm to Joshjrn
Homie is using a $100 espresso machine with preground CCs beans too
Posted on 9/1/23 at 7:08 pm to Louie T
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I also find it difficult to believe that someone has never been able to find a non-espresso based coffee that they find palatable but somehow stumbled into delicious espresso on beginner pull #1.
True. There is a lot of bad espresso out there.
Posted on 9/1/23 at 7:10 pm to bluebarracuda
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Homie is using a $100 espresso machine with preground CCs beans too
Right. Not to cast too many aspersions on him, but let’s just say that theantiquetiger is a certain kind of poster.
Posted on 9/1/23 at 10:43 pm to bluebarracuda
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Homie is using a $100 espresso machine with preground CCs beans too
Many, many moons ago, I bought a low to mid level machine on sale for about $125. For every solid pull, I had about a half dozen that were either bullshite blonde rivers or overpacked such that it didn't have the pressure to move through, requiring me to abort the pull and have pressurized coffee water explode all over me when I spun it out.
I threw it away after about a month
Posted on 9/2/23 at 2:41 pm to theantiquetiger
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I recently got an espresso machine and it’s a game changer. Just a plain espresso (no sweetener) is simply amazing.
Yep, I use an espresso machine and also cold brew coffee for larger portions.
Posted on 9/2/23 at 3:40 pm to theantiquetiger
If you put sugar in your coffee, you’re a dildo.
Posted on 9/2/23 at 6:50 pm to Louie T
I agree with Louie T.
Posted on 9/2/23 at 7:19 pm to Sherman Klump
OP should post a video of him pulling a shot
Posted on 9/3/23 at 12:56 am to Joshjrn
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I bought a low to mid level machine on sale for about $125.
I just asked the Romans I was working with what the best capsule machine was (it was Nespresso original.)
I traveled a lot, and knew my ex-wife would never follow a "process" to make coffee, and needed to have a one stop shop to keep her arse from getting coffee outside the house every day. I believed the Italians.
Not that it's pertinent to your particular post, but if one is going to put frothed milk into it, you probably want some of the stronger versions of Nespresso originals (above 8+ in intensity). An advantage to the original line is that you can get off brand coffee that appeals to your style (a lot of Latinos like Cafe Bustelo, etc.)
Posted on 9/3/23 at 12:53 pm to theantiquetiger
What do you have to say for yourself? This was an embarrassing thread and should never happen again.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 4:43 pm to Joshjrn
I think some people are brought up thinking coffee should be loaded with sugar and creamer, and it ruins it. I didn't start coffee until my mid 30s, when I had black coffee in Brazil. Adding anything makes it suck, just burnt beans for me. Fresh grind and either french press or the Oxo we have makes a great cup. When I get it outside the house, pour overs are the only way to go. I can deal with the standard stuff from coffee shops when that's all there is, but when it's a fresh pour over, you can tell.
Posted on 9/5/23 at 6:28 am to bluebarracuda
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I don't dislike regular coffee, but it's too damn hot these days to drink it.
I drink cold brew out of the fridge this time of year. Bring on the haters but hot coffee before heading outside in overalls is not enjoyable.
Posted on 9/6/23 at 5:44 am to theantiquetiger
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That’s just it, I don’t want sugar in my coffee drink, and with espressos/lattes, you don’t need it.
You do realize that milk has sugar in it right?
Posted on 9/6/23 at 8:22 pm to theantiquetiger
Try City Roots Coffee on government street. Best coffee in town by a mile. I also don't like sugar in my coffees, just dairy products. I typically go with one of their cold specialty coffees.
Posted on 9/6/23 at 9:06 pm to theantiquetiger
I concur. Regular brewed coffee tastes awful compared to fresh roasted beans in an espresso machine. Nothing compares to the flavor extracted via pressure
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