Comments on: Drip Coffee Maker – How to make perfect coffee with a drip coffee maker http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html Talk About Coffee is a must visit site for all coffee lovers :)) Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:58:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris@Apple Roof Cleaning http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-92400 Chris@Apple Roof Cleaning Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:32:41 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-92400 I use just a pinch of sea salt in my water, and it seems to bring out the flavor more cleanly. I live in Tampa, and learned this trick from a Cuban Guy. I use just a pinch of sea salt in my water, and it seems to bring out the flavor more cleanly.
I live in Tampa, and learned this trick from a Cuban Guy.

]]> By: Ceil http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-83152 Ceil Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:58:41 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-83152 I grew up making coffee for my folks, using an old drip pot .. I still have the pot! I strayed and used an electric drip coffee pot for a few years, but finally came to my senses and haven't strayed since! I use CDM, cold water boiled and poured to drip slowly ... I got hooked on coffee and chicory while living in New Orleans. I live in Texas now and was elated when I found a store that carried CDM!!! I grew up making coffee for my folks, using an old drip pot .. I still have the pot! I strayed and used an electric drip coffee pot for a few years, but finally came to my senses and haven’t strayed since! I use CDM, cold water boiled and poured to drip slowly … I got hooked on coffee and chicory while living in New Orleans. I live in Texas now and was elated when I found a store that carried CDM!!!

]]> By: Meg http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-80113 Meg Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:57:41 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-80113 Bodum French Press...check!...Starbux Dark French Roast Beans...check!...Grinder...check!...prepped and ready for tomorrow mornings java! Thank You Coffee Friends for all the advice. Bodum French Press…check!…Starbux Dark French Roast Beans…check!…Grinder…check!…prepped and ready for tomorrow mornings java! Thank You Coffee Friends for all the advice.

]]> By: Meg http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-72752 Meg Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:49:13 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-72752 Cool...thanks....I was worried I'd offend Coffee Aficianados...and Keurig might be a bit weak for that morning caffeine kick I enjoy... Cool…thanks….I was worried I’d offend Coffee Aficianados…and Keurig might be a bit weak for that morning caffeine kick I enjoy…

]]> By: Tom http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-72085 Tom Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:51:17 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-72085 Hey, Yes on Keurig! People that have them love them!! Cool way to make single cup. And hot coco, tea... And different flavors of coffee. Hey, Yes on Keurig! People that have them love them!! Cool way to make single cup. And hot coco, tea… And different flavors of coffee.

]]> By: Meg http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-71224 Meg Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:32:11 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-71224 One last question....researching for a while....am I allowed to say the "K" word? Keurig.....lots of buzz....but am apprehensive....Your thoughts? One last question….researching for a while….am I allowed to say the “K” word? Keurig…..lots of buzz….but am apprehensive….Your thoughts?

]]> By: Meg http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-48447 Meg Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:17:50 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-48447 Thank you TG. looks like I have lots of studying to do....but at least now I have direction and purpose. Thank you TG. looks like I have lots of studying to do….but at least now I have direction and purpose.

]]> By: TG http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-48356 TG Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:25:28 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-48356 If you buy pre ground coffee check the grind size, (filter machines and cones say to use medium coarsely ground coffee) it should say size of grind on coffee package, or you can have starbucks grind for you when purchasing, make sure you tell them what kind of machine you are using..Ideally, you want to get a grinder of your own so you can grind right before brewing..Burr grinders are best but a simple blade grinder will work. Some have settings for coarse, medium coarse etc. I like hand grinders the best though. If you buy pre ground coffee check the grind size, (filter machines and cones say to use medium coarsely ground coffee) it should say size of grind on coffee package, or you can have starbucks grind for you when purchasing, make sure you tell them what kind of machine you are using..Ideally, you want to get a grinder of your own so you can grind right before brewing..Burr grinders are best but a simple blade grinder will work. Some have settings for coarse, medium coarse etc. I like hand grinders the best though.

]]> By: TG http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-48351 TG Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:13:51 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-48351 If you need to make a pot of coffee..There are 3 main ways. All taste different and, have different caffeine kicks, and,, all are really good.. Filter machine, French Press or Percolator. Most people use a paper filter machine because it's the easiest. If you need to make a pot of coffee..There are 3 main ways. All taste different and, have different caffeine kicks, and,, all are really good.. Filter machine, French Press or Percolator. Most people use a paper filter machine because it’s the easiest.

]]> By: TG http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-48347 TG Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:09:07 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-48347 Hi Meg... your question has an answer on YouTube. It's called "How to make a single cup of coffee with a one- cup filter cone" Nice, simple, and inexpensive. If or when you need more than one cup..Then, let's talk. Hi Meg… your question has an answer on YouTube. It’s called “How to make a single cup of coffee with a one- cup filter cone” Nice, simple, and inexpensive. If or when you need more than one cup..Then, let’s talk.

]]> By: Meg http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-47677 Meg Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:33:44 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-47677 French Press?....which brand is the best for a single (substantial) cup of coffee...and how do you use it? I've been spoiled by Starbux but refuse to pay $4 for coffee anymore. French Press?….which brand is the best for a single (substantial) cup of coffee…and how do you use it? I’ve been spoiled by Starbux but refuse to pay $4 for coffee anymore.

]]> By: TG http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-46700 TG Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:28:28 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-46700 Nifty idea putting "just off" boiling water into filter machine. Bodum, makes French Presses and recommend 7 grams, one tablespoon, one level scoop of coffee per each FOUR oz of water ounces. I personally use 1.25 tablespoons per 4 oz water. This makes full flavored. the expression used to be " plus one for the pot" so yeah, I think you have to find your own ratio. Nifty idea putting “just off” boiling water into filter machine. Bodum, makes French Presses and recommend 7 grams, one tablespoon, one level scoop of coffee per each FOUR oz of water ounces. I personally use 1.25 tablespoons per 4 oz water. This makes full flavored. the expression used to be
” plus one for the pot” so yeah, I think you have to find your own
ratio.

]]> By: Jeff Blaine http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-45807 Jeff Blaine Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:57:36 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-45807 RE: (For Larry re: Why cold water – Hot tap water contains dissolved lead.) - What if you have copper or cpvc pipes ? If there is dissolved lead in your water, you better completley change your plumbing because it is against federal law to have lead in your water or in chipping paint - Cold vs. hot ? When using hot water, I get hotter coffee coming out so it must extract the coffee flavors better right ? Cold wtaer just takes longer to perk. RE: (For Larry re: Why cold water – Hot tap water contains dissolved lead.)
- What if you have copper or cpvc pipes ? If there is dissolved lead in your water, you better completley change your plumbing because it is against federal law to have lead in your water or in chipping paint

- Cold vs. hot ? When using hot water, I get hotter coffee coming out so it must extract the coffee flavors better right ? Cold wtaer just takes longer to perk.

]]> By: Becky http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-12248 Becky Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-12248 If you don't have the option to take your glass carafe off of the burner, place 3 pennies between the burner and the carafe. This prevents scorching of the coffee. If you don’t have the option to take your glass carafe off of the burner, place 3 pennies between the burner and the carafe. This prevents scorching of the coffee.

]]> By: Elzee http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-11766 Elzee Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:11:47 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-11766 One's coffee preferences are truly subjective but it seems, if it's drank black, subtle differences count more; if it's drank with milk, sugar and/or other additives, the subtleties in coffee flavor can be covered up. This may account for some of the varying opinions. A few things seem consistent - always remove your coffee pot from the heater once brewed. It seems to take only minutes to negatively affect the flavor. Microwaving coffee might be better than burning it on a heater, but it still affects the flavor so I suggest brew only what you need or, as previously mentioned, preheat a thermal carafe and pour your fresh brew in there to keep it warm longer. Fresh ground beans are definitely best but you can find decent pre-ground, vacuum sealed coffee. Buy from a store with high turnover as product will be fresher. I'd like to say otherwise, but the grind matters (it's a nuisance, but it matters). Since there are so many variables to give what each person thinks is a good cup of joe, experimentation with coffee type, quantity and grind type relative to your specific drip machine (or any coffee maker, for that matter), is the only way to know what makes "your" perfect cup. Thanks everyone for sharing. This type of sharing is helpful. One’s coffee preferences are truly subjective but it seems, if it’s drank black, subtle differences count more; if it’s drank with milk, sugar and/or other additives, the subtleties in coffee flavor can be covered up. This may account for some of the varying opinions.

A few things seem consistent – always remove your coffee pot from the heater once brewed. It seems to take only minutes to negatively affect the flavor.

Microwaving coffee might be better than burning it on a heater, but it still affects the flavor so I suggest brew only what you need or, as previously mentioned, preheat a thermal carafe and pour your fresh brew in there to keep it warm longer.

Fresh ground beans are definitely best but you can find decent pre-ground, vacuum sealed coffee. Buy from a store with high turnover as product will be fresher.

I’d like to say otherwise, but the grind matters (it’s a nuisance, but it matters). Since there are so many variables to give what each person thinks is a good cup of joe, experimentation with coffee type, quantity and grind type relative to your specific drip machine (or any coffee maker, for that matter), is the only way to know what makes “your” perfect cup.
Thanks everyone for sharing. This type of sharing is helpful.

]]> By: R http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-11754 R Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:31:22 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-11754 For Larry re: Why cold water - Hot tap water contains dissolved lead. For Larry re: Why cold water – Hot tap water contains dissolved lead.

]]> By: Tay http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-11220 Tay Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:24:49 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-11220 I use a Hamilton Beach four cup brew station. I use 2 level tablespoons per pot of coffee. I have a cup that handily measures out 24 ounces, so four six-ounce cups. This works out to one teaspoon per cup of coffee, roughly speaking. I clean the basket and holder after every brew, and I don't use the warming feature. If my coffee gets cold, I warm it in the microwave. Say what you may, but I don't taste a difference. I use a Hamilton Beach four cup brew station. I use 2 level tablespoons per pot of coffee. I have a cup that handily measures out 24 ounces, so four six-ounce cups. This works out to one teaspoon per cup of coffee, roughly speaking. I clean the basket and holder after every brew, and I don’t use the warming feature. If my coffee gets cold, I warm it in the microwave. Say what you may, but I don’t taste a difference.

]]> By: Larry Ward http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-11171 Larry Ward Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:43:26 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-11171 Why does Mr.Coffee specify cold water? Perhaps hot water from tap from house water heater? But I have taken charcoal filtered house tap cold water customarily. However, more recently experimented with the same water heated in tea kettle to boil and filled Mr.Coffee maker with it. It certainly moves the water more rapidly through the fresh ground beans. Is there any opinions on this practice. I am not certain of a flavor distinction for better or worse. Typically used the fine side of medium grind. Why does Mr.Coffee specify cold water? Perhaps hot water from tap from house water heater? But I have taken charcoal filtered house tap cold water customarily. However, more recently experimented with the same water heated in tea kettle to boil and filled Mr.Coffee maker with it. It certainly moves the water more rapidly through the fresh ground beans. Is there any opinions on this practice. I am not certain of a flavor distinction for better or worse. Typically used the fine side of medium grind.

]]> By: Korey Rosvold http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-11106 Korey Rosvold Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:43:26 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-11106 I've started pouring boiling water into my drip machine. I don't stand near it while brewing as I'm not sure how safe this is. At last I'm brewing at 200 degrees instead of my machines 158 tempiture. Fresh beans, fresh clean water and beans ground for filter shape and type. I’ve started pouring boiling water into my drip machine. I don’t stand near it while brewing as I’m not sure how safe this is. At last I’m brewing at 200 degrees instead of my machines 158 tempiture. Fresh beans, fresh clean water and beans ground for filter shape and type.

]]> By: RON COLLINS/CANADA http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html/comment-page-1#comment-5554 RON COLLINS/CANADA Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:19:09 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-perfect-coffee-with-a-drip-coffee-maker.html#comment-5554 as for the coffee cream never more than 10% if you use to much it will taste creamey as for the coffee cream never more than 10% if you use to much it will taste creamey

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