Comments on: Does Your Coffee Cup Affect the Taste? http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html Talk About Coffee is a must visit site for all coffee lovers :)) Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:34:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brent http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-95033 Brent Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:49:44 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-95033 Christopher - Thanks for the tip - local Starbucks didn't have the tumbler so I ordered on line, looking forward to having hot, pure tasting coffee. Hey I'm brand new to this site - just curious what kinds of coffees others have found that you really enjoy. I'm a big fan of Peet's and use their home delivery service now. What has anyone else here discovered worth checking out? Christopher –

Thanks for the tip – local Starbucks didn’t have the tumbler so I ordered on line, looking forward to having hot, pure tasting coffee.

Hey I’m brand new to this site – just curious what kinds of coffees others have found that you really enjoy. I’m a big fan of Peet’s and use their home delivery service now. What has anyone else here discovered worth checking out?

]]> By: Christopher Rushlau http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-94776 Christopher Rushlau Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:51 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-94776 High Wave makes all-ceramic travel mugs, over the internet. Starbucks has one now in shops, double-wall, 12 oz. High Wave makes all-ceramic travel mugs, over the internet. Starbucks has one now in shops, double-wall, 12 oz.

]]> By: Brent http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-94768 Brent Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:04:17 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-94768 YES to Cal Watkins comments - thank you for the validation. I want a mug that will keep my coffee hot, but I don't like my current stainless steel mug, because I can taste the metal. Does anyone know where I can actually buy a glass or ceramic lined travel mug, so I can enjoy hot coffee without affecting the taste. YES to Cal Watkins comments – thank you for the validation. I want a mug that will keep my coffee hot, but I don’t like my current stainless steel mug, because I can taste the metal. Does anyone know where I can actually buy a glass or ceramic lined travel mug, so I can enjoy hot coffee without affecting the taste.

]]> By: Christopher Rushlau http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-82804 Christopher Rushlau Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:29:52 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-82804 Ceramic is better because it does not react chemically with the coffee. The main idea, then, is that coffee is a chemical. I read the Aeropress instructions, and the two points there are the ten seconds of stirring, and the lower temperature (175 degrees, for less "acidity and bitterness"). One point against is the doubling of the normal amount of dry coffee used (four tablespoons for 10 ozs. instead of two; two scoops instead of one), but that is also applicable to Dunkin Donuts and perhaps for many coffee lovers. I.e., one way to make a cup of coffee have more coffee flavor is to use more coffee. Thanks. Stir for ten seconds, which opens to the general point of longer dwell time of contact between grounds and hot water. Slightly cooler water. Ceramic is better because it does not react chemically with the coffee. The main idea, then, is that coffee is a chemical. I read the Aeropress instructions, and the two points there are the ten seconds of stirring, and the lower temperature (175 degrees, for less “acidity and bitterness”). One point against is the doubling of the normal amount of dry coffee used (four tablespoons for 10 ozs. instead of two; two scoops instead of one), but that is also applicable to Dunkin Donuts and perhaps for many coffee lovers. I.e., one way to make a cup of coffee have more coffee flavor is to use more coffee.
Thanks. Stir for ten seconds, which opens to the general point of longer dwell time of contact between grounds and hot water. Slightly cooler water.

]]> By: jaypetoskeymi http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-82412 jaypetoskeymi Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:25:11 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-82412 Best cup of coffee bar none is from a little device called the Aeropress. It brews one expresso cup around 5oz at a time. and is alot better than the french press. Drink it from ceramic cups. Use bottled water and decent coffee. 25 dollars you will never go back to drip coffee. Thanks Best cup of coffee bar none is from a little device called the Aeropress. It brews one expresso cup around 5oz at a time. and is alot better than the french press. Drink it from ceramic cups. Use bottled water and decent coffee. 25 dollars you will never go back to drip coffee. Thanks

]]> By: AlexMMR http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-35516 AlexMMR Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:43:47 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-35516 A stoneware pottery mug. Definitely. Coffee is a personal experience if you use a quality handmade mug every morning. A stoneware pottery mug. Definitely. Coffee is a personal experience if you use a quality handmade mug every morning.

]]> By: Cal Watkins http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-35280 Cal Watkins Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:43:48 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-35280 Or what I wish would happen! I actually found a "double walled" ceramic cup shaped like a "to-go" cup - great idea - but - it had a lid made of a flexible silicone material - I could smell the silicone as I was drinking the coffee! Yuck. Also glass walled thermos coffee - I can taste some bitter taste also - maybe its the plastic lids used to seal the thermos....ahh tribulations of a coffee person... - I have used a bit of salt on the grounds before brewing also - I find it tends to smooth out the coffee..Usually only do this when making large urns of coffee for groups... Or what I wish would happen! I actually found a “double walled” ceramic cup shaped like a “to-go” cup – great idea – but – it had a lid made of a flexible silicone material – I could smell the silicone as I was drinking the coffee! Yuck. Also glass walled thermos coffee – I can taste some bitter taste also – maybe its the plastic lids used to seal the thermos….ahh tribulations of a coffee person… – I have used a bit of salt on the grounds before brewing also – I find it tends to smooth out the coffee..Usually only do this when making large urns of coffee for groups…

]]> By: Christopher Rushlau http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-35276 Christopher Rushlau Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:10:41 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-35276 I may have said it above, but "eccentric" provoked me: I think many coffee-drinkers don't know/like the taste of coffee. Like beer drinkers who don't like the taste of beer. If you're paying attention, you're by definition not eccentric. You're centered on what's happening. I may have said it above, but “eccentric” provoked me: I think many coffee-drinkers don’t know/like the taste of coffee. Like beer drinkers who don’t like the taste of beer.
If you’re paying attention, you’re by definition not eccentric. You’re centered on what’s happening.

]]> By: Cal Watkins http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-35275 Cal Watkins Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:58:28 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-35275 As some of the previous commenters eluded to - a stainless steel type cup and/or pot definitely for some reason puts a metallic taste or effect to the coffee. Unfortunately Stainless steel vessels are the rage although some places are selling Ceramic mugs and travel mugs which is a great option - Unfortunately - again they miss the point by including them with plastic or silicone lids which add an unfortunate taste to a good coffee. I am surprised that more "experts" don't notice this - especially the high end coffee experts... I say only glass or ceramic should touch coffee at all....including the lids and pots and muggs...but I guess I am an eccentric minority.... As some of the previous commenters eluded to – a stainless steel type cup and/or pot definitely for some reason puts a metallic taste or effect to the coffee. Unfortunately Stainless steel vessels are the rage although some places are selling Ceramic mugs and travel mugs which is a great option – Unfortunately – again they miss the point by including them with plastic or silicone lids which add an unfortunate taste to a good coffee. I am surprised that more “experts” don’t notice this – especially the high end coffee experts…
I say only glass or ceramic should touch coffee at all….including the lids and pots and muggs…but I guess I am an eccentric minority….

]]> By: micheal http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-34363 micheal Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:10:56 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-34363 the best cup of coffee when you open up the screwtop lid . out of a thermos vacuum sealed for several hours in the glass insulated chamber.but it has to be unwashed out and after several brewings dont wash it.just pour out whats left and put the lid back on. then the next day brew your coffee in it let it set for 2-3 hours. then you'l have the best cup. the best cup of coffee when you open up the screwtop lid . out of a thermos vacuum sealed for several hours in the glass insulated chamber.but it has to be unwashed out and after several brewings dont wash it.just pour out whats left and put the lid back on. then the next day brew your coffee in it let it set for 2-3 hours. then you’l have the best cup.

]]> By: Christopher Rushlau http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-14913 Christopher Rushlau Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:33:48 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-14913 That case might involve "hunger is the best cook", where your taste buds were on double-overtime. Another case, more likely, of the observer's condition altering the observation has to do with putting salt in the coffee pot. My Swedish relatives in Nebraska did this. "Just tradition"? Lately I wonder if my running out of salt in my body (serious bicyclists get this, I got it from jogging in Iraq in 100 degree weather, it's why they make Gatorade: electrlyte drinks) makes coffee taste bitter? Some days my coffee tastes bitter and other days it tastes great, when the process seemed identical. Why would salt (a basic flavor) affect bitterness (likewise)? No idea. Just suggesting a test: next time the coffee tastes bitter for no reason (no six hours in a steel thermos, e.g.), add a dash of salt and see what happens. That case might involve “hunger is the best cook”, where your taste buds were on double-overtime.
Another case, more likely, of the observer’s condition altering the observation has to do with putting salt in the coffee pot. My Swedish relatives in Nebraska did this. “Just tradition”? Lately I wonder if my running out of salt in my body (serious bicyclists get this, I got it from jogging in Iraq in 100 degree weather, it’s why they make Gatorade: electrlyte drinks) makes coffee taste bitter? Some days my coffee tastes bitter and other days it tastes great, when the process seemed identical. Why would salt (a basic flavor) affect bitterness (likewise)? No idea. Just suggesting a test: next time the coffee tastes bitter for no reason (no six hours in a steel thermos, e.g.), add a dash of salt and see what happens.

]]> By: Erica http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-14870 Erica Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:39:07 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-14870 I just got back from a camping trip. I use an insulated french press. I made a cup for my daughter in a paper cup. It was one of the best cups of coffee I've had in a long time. My theory is the temp. and the seep time that causes the bitterness. I have made cups of coffee like this one before at home, but I cant replicate it on purpose. I just got back from a camping trip. I use an insulated french press. I made a cup for my daughter in a paper cup. It was one of the best cups of coffee I’ve had in a long time. My theory is the temp. and the seep time that causes the bitterness. I have made cups of coffee like this one before at home, but I cant replicate it on purpose.

]]> By: Brad http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-12203 Brad Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:27:48 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-12203 Just be careful where your coffee mugs are made; referring to coffee mugs where a glaze has been used. Several countries around the the world do not practice the same safety standards as North America when it comes to lead safe glazes which are common place here. Just be careful where your coffee mugs are made; referring to coffee mugs where a glaze has been used. Several countries around the the world do not practice the same safety standards as North America when it comes to lead safe glazes which are common place here.

]]> By: Christopher Rushlau http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-11598 Christopher Rushlau Tue, 17 May 2011 14:15:49 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-11598 Hence, the saying, "Wake up and smell the coffee." Hence, the saying, “Wake up and smell the coffee.”

]]> By: Global Peace http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-11593 Global Peace Mon, 16 May 2011 14:23:29 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-11593 Thanks for sharing this interesting information. While some people can tell the difference between different mugs, I believe many people don 't notice it at all. Thanks for sharing this interesting information. While some people can tell the difference between different mugs, I believe many people don ‘t notice it at all.

]]> By: david http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-11237 david Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:10:47 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-11237 ...not only the cup changes the taste but (and my wife says I'm nuts) I hate to have a metal spoon placed in my cup - I can tell. …not only the cup changes the taste but (and my wife says I’m nuts) I hate to have a metal spoon placed in my cup – I can tell.

]]> By: Elisa http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-5301 Elisa Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:22:35 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-5301 Bought a coffee pot 2yrs ago that grinds the beans & then brews the coffee from the grounds all in the same pot. Tried several brands of coffee bean even ground coffee. It has a distinct oily & bitter taste. Every pot, every time no matter what I changed including the mug I drank it from. Used tap water, bottled water, pitcher filtered water, cleaned it out 5 times with vinegar...nothing changed. I hate to buy another coffee pot then get the same results. I have used this coffee pot about 10 times & it has sat for a year 1/2. Would it still be ok to use if cleaned well? Bought a coffee pot 2yrs ago that grinds the beans & then brews the coffee from the grounds all in the same pot. Tried several brands of coffee bean even ground coffee. It has a distinct oily & bitter taste. Every pot, every time no matter what I changed including the mug I drank it from. Used tap water, bottled water, pitcher filtered water, cleaned it out 5 times with vinegar…nothing changed. I hate to buy another coffee pot then get the same results. I have used this coffee pot about 10 times & it has sat for a year 1/2. Would it still be ok to use if cleaned well?

]]> By: Loveda Davis http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-4963 Loveda Davis Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:58:37 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-4963 Disgusting chemical taste. Changed coffee (several brands) and still get chemical taste. Not everytime with every pot, one ever 6 to 10 pots or so...can't figure it out. I have a Mr. Coffee purchased about 1 yr ago...made by sunbeam in China model FTX 41 Disgusting chemical taste. Changed coffee (several brands) and still get chemical taste. Not everytime with every pot, one ever 6 to 10 pots or so…can’t figure it out. I have a Mr. Coffee purchased about 1 yr ago…made by sunbeam in China model FTX 41

]]> By: Patty Flynn http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-4903 Patty Flynn Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:03:59 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-4903 Check what country your coffee pot was made.....Who knows what was used in the manufacturing of it? Its not the coffee its the pot. Check what country your coffee pot was made…..Who knows what was used in the manufacturing of it? Its not the coffee its the pot.

]]> By: Pauline Moore http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html/comment-page-1#comment-4756 Pauline Moore Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:57:01 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/does-your-coffee-cup-affect-the-taste.html#comment-4756 I bought a new pot, disgusting chemical taste, changed coffee brands three times, still same disgusting taste and SMELL. I took pot back, bought another (different brand), sixty uses later the new pot still has a chemical taste, although not as bad. It's cause for concern, obviously leaching out of the material the coffee maker was made of.For all we know it may be deadly. I bought a new pot, disgusting chemical taste, changed coffee brands three times, still same disgusting taste and SMELL. I took pot back, bought another (different brand), sixty uses later the new pot still has a chemical taste, although not as bad.
It’s cause for concern, obviously leaching out of the material the coffee maker was made of.For all we know it may be deadly.

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