Coffee Drip

Single Serve Coffee Makers – We’ve Come A Long Way Baby

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:03:07 +0000

If you are considering a Single Serve Coffee Maker to help make your life easier then I will assure you you are making the right decision. Not only does the coffee taste great and allow you to drink different flavors for each cup but man, read this exerp below from a book I found that discribes what methods to use for the perfect cup. Thank God for innovation!

A most frequent fault in the use of the filtration method is the failure to understand the fine degree of grinding necessary to the best results. When the grind is not sufficiently fine the extraction is, of course, weak. A fine grind (like fine cornmeal) is essential. It does not retard the flow if the filter is of right dimensions. A powdered grind (like flour) is so fine that it is apt to “mat” itself into a resisting floor.

Many users of the filtration method pour the liquid through more than once. This gains some added color, but adds undesirable element, depreciates flavor and is especially inadvisable when the grind is sufficiently fine. _One pouring_ only is recommended for the best results.

The chinaware, or glazed earthenware pot, sometimes called theFrench drip pot, with a chinaware or earthenware sieve container for the grounds at the top through which the water is poured, being free of all metal, is inviting in purity and in hygienic merit. Together with the filter bag, it is subject to the above remarks on dimensions. A chinaware sieve cannot be made as fine as a metal sieve and cannot of course hold very fine granulation as can cotton cloth. More coffee for a given strength is, therefore, required. The upper container should be wide enough, for a given quantity of coffee, as to allow an unretarded flow, and the more openings the strainer contains the better.

In any drip, filtration or percolating method the stirring of the grounds causes an over-contact of water and coffee and results in an overdrawn liquor of injured flavor. If the water does not pass through the grounds readily, the fault is as above indicated and cannot be corrected by stirring or agitation. Many complaints of bitter taste are traced to this error in the use of the filtration method.

It is not necessary to pour on the water in driblets. The water may be poured slowly, but the grounds should be kept well covered. The weight of the water helps the flow downward through the grounds. Care should be taken to keep up the temperature of the water. Set the kettle back on the stove when not pouring. If the water measured, use a small heated vessel, which fill and empty quickly without allowing the water to cool.

Coffee Makers: a Necessary Appliance in Almost Every Household

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:53:09 +0000

Coffee makers come in a variety of styles, variety of sizes, and have many different convenience options. Nothing starts a day off better than a hot, fresh brewed cup of your favorite coffee and nothing can spoil a day faster than a bad cup of coffee. The coffee maker you choose can make all the difference.

There are three basic types of coffee makers: percolating, French press, and automatic drip. A percolating coffee maker uses boiling water to brew the coffee grounds to extract the coffee flavor. This method of making coffee tends to give you a tarry, bitter cup of coffee, but there are many people who prefer their coffee made this way.

A French press coffee maker has a glass carafe and requires coarse grounds. To make coffee using a French press, you would place the grounds in the bottom of the carafe and pour water at the desired temperature over them. After allowing the grounds to steep or brew for 3 – 6 minutes (depending on taste), the press (basically a mesh filter on a stick) is used to compress the grounds to the bottom of the carafe and the coffee is ready to pour. The French press gives you a stronger, bolder, more aromatic coffee, but you will have grounds that get through the press into your cup.

The most common type of coffee maker is an automatic drip coffee maker. This type of maker allows you to place the grounds in a filter, pour in cold water which the machine heats, and wait for the now heated water to brew through the grounds into the cup. Very few, if any, grounds get through the filter so you do not have grounds in your cup. The major drawback to this type of coffee maker is that some machines do not get the water to the correct temperature before it gets to the grounds so the brew is not as good as it can be.

There are a variety of conveniences available on automatic drip coffee makers. Some of the features include a timer, automatic shut off, pod compatible, and types of filters. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to put the coffee grounds into your machine at night and have a fresh brewed cup of coffee when your alarm goes off? You can choose and program the coffee maker to come on at a certain time. You will just need to remember to change the settings when daylight savings time begins and ends.

Automatic shut off features allows you to pour a cup of coffee before the brewing cycle is complete. This is for those of you who can’t wait to have that first cup – you know who you are. Pod compatible machines are for coffee drinkers that only need one or two cups or want different flavors of coffee. Another feature to consider is a basket filter or cone filter. The cone filter contains more of the grounds giving you a cleaner brew.

Coffee makers are a necessity for anyone that loves Coffee and it can really get your day started out right.

How to Choose the Best Coffee Maker for you

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:25:29 +0000

Nearly every coffee lover would like to have the best coffee maker in their own home and office. For the serious coffee lover, even the RV must have a perfect coffee machine. But different coffee machines fit different people and different locations. For those interested in aesthetics, nearly any finish, color, and style of a coffee machine can be found.

More pragmatic variations exist in coffee machines. You can get automatic coffee machines, espresso coffee makers, French presses, vacuum coffee machines, drip coffee makers, pods, and stove top coffee makers. Additionally, nearly all of these coffee machines can specialize in producing hot or cold brewed coffee. Many coffee machines also do the coffee grinding for you.

There are hundreds of companies that have their brands on at least one type of coffee machine. Among the most common types of coffee machine makers are Sunbeam, Senseo, Saeco, Breville, Delonghi, and Jura.

In addition to coming in a variety of colors, coffee machines can be made of a variety of materials. Plastic, stainless steal, and glass are the most common materials composing coffee machines. The main material to be aware of is shatterproof glass. You want your carafe to be shatterproof glass.

If you have a giant kitchen or a large office coffee room, you will want to get a commercial coffee machine that can make twenty or more cups of coffee at one time. Many of these commercial coffee machines will also include some very nice extra features such as a thermostat, warming plate, filter, timer, and frothing system. As you might guess, a coffee machine with most of these features can be quite expensive. The main thing to remember is that the price can be adjusted downward by doing without various features. Some have found the price reasonable enough to buy one of these models for the home.

Which brings us to the closing concept of shopping within your budget among your coffee machine options. If a coffee machine doesn’t make the kind of coffee you drink the most, you probably don’t want to spend much money on it. For example, if you mostly drink cappuccino, how often will you really use your coffee machine instead of an instant cappuccino or going to the coffee shop for cappuccino? Save up and shop for a good cappuccino maker in this case as you’ll be much happier with it. You should always shop around until you can find the best coffee maker that makes the perfect coffee for you within your budget.

Try a French Press Coffee Pot For Strong Full Flavored Coffee

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:29:08 +0000

The French Press Coffee Pot has been around since the early 1900’s. All of a sudden though it seems to have grown in popularity as if it was just discovered. This is an interesting device that is composed of a “pot”, plunger and mesh filter. There is no filter and everything brews together. The pot is more like a jar than a pot. The result is a strong coffee that is full of flavor.

Where Did It Come From
It was designed by the French the initial run wasn’t so popular, there were problems with the strength of the seal on the plunger. It wasn’t until a little later in the 1930’s that things really got brewing. The original models were made of metal with stainless steel plungers, today glass bodies and stainless plungers are typically the favored designs.

Coffee Lovers
Folks that really know there stuff, not the average coffee lover but real life coffee experts all agree to really enjoy a good coffee it should be made in a French Press Coffee Pot. The reason is all of the coffees oils are experienced with a French press because there is not a paper filter to catch the oils. Brewing the coffee directly in the water allows the true flavor of the coffee to come through. It is required that the grounds used in this type of coffee pot are coarser than grounds that would be used say in a conventional drip coffee maker.

What’s Not to Like
There is an increase in sediment that results from using the French Press Coffee Pot, and the coffee doesn’t hold up as well, it gets bitter quick.

The Famous Electric Coffee Grinders

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:05:10 +0000

Coffee grinders make the freshest and flavorful coffee. Know the popular electric coffee grinders that can grind beans easily and quickly whether it is espresso, drip or percolator coffee.

People who lived in the olden days used a crude device in the form of mortar and pestle to grind beans. The tool and method of grinding progressed as time passed. One kind of a more advanced grinder capable to grind coffee beans in minutes is an electric coffee grinder. Such grinder has a special design and offers various features that add to the pleasure of having wonderful coffee.

Cuisinart DCG-20NR Electric Coffee Grinder, Red
This red Cuisinart electric grinder smartly grinds whole beans before making a pot. It has a mini size hopper suitable to hold 2 1/2-ounce of whole beans. It is perfect for light coffee drinkers, singles, and couples.

The Cuisinart electric grinder features durable stainless steel blade assembly and bowl for best grinding of the coffee beans. The used ground beans are not difficult to empty into a brew basket or filter. It has an on and off switch.

The grinder only takes a few minutes to finish and is easy to clean afterwards. The lid is washable and the blade and bowl can be wiped clean.

This electric grinder measures 4-1/4 by 3-1/2 by 7 inches and is supported by one year and six months warranty. The cord can be tuck out of sight for a cleaner look after using.

KitchenAid BCG100OB Blade Coffee Grinder in Onyx Black
The electric blade coffee grinder in onyx black in 200-watt motor from KitchenAid is efficient in grinding coffee beans quickly. It features an oversized bowl that generously holds 4 ounces of coffee beans.

The brushed bowl and blade of the grinder are made of stainless steel. It is etched with measure reference markings and is mounted to the motor housing with a clockwise turn. Such blade mills beans effectively and quickly.

The top cover material of the grinder is made of Hi-impact polycarbonate. It is pushed down to close for accurate grinding. The grinder will automatically turn on after closing the lid, and will turn off when the lid is opened. The grinder will operate when the top cover is in place to ensure that the fingers are not exposed to the moving blades.

This sturdy attractive electric grinder is also easy to clean. The bowl and lid are both dishwasher safe and the blade can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

This KitchenAide electric grinder measures 8.5 x 4.4 x 4.4 inches and weighs 2.6 pounds. It has a one year warranty when bought.

DeLonghi DCG39 Electric Grinder
The DeLonghi DCG39 Electric Grinder is shaped like an hour glass, with gleaming black plastic and matte silver accents. It is able to hold 36 ounces of coffee beans. It uses powerful stainless steel blades to grind sufficient amount of coffee beans. It is good to brew up to twelve 5 ounce cups of espresso, percolator, or drip coffee.

The DeLonghi grinder features a dial that can be calibrated at the desired amount of ground coffee by number of cups (4 to 12 cups). The indicator light tells the grinding progress of the coffee beans. It shows whether the grind is coarse, medium, or fine. You can turn off the machine anytime the desired texture is obtained.

This grinder has a rubberized grip for a secure grasp. It has as a well rubberized feet to prevent slips during operation. It as well comes along with push-in cord storage.

The DeLonghi DCG39 Electric Grinder measures 9.1 x 5.7 x 5.5 inches and weighs 13 pounds. It is covered with a one year warranty.

Mr. Coffee Electric Coffee Grinder with Chamber Maid Cleaning System- IDS77
Mr. Coffee IDS77 Electric Coffee Grinder is a white electric coffee grinder in lustrous design able to grind 4 to 12 cups for precise brewing. It features three grind settings namely fine, medium and coarse.

The electric grinder has wide upper collar. Such collar provides enough room to pour in beans without having spills. The flip-top lid prevents the mess usually brought about from filling and emptying a coffee grinder.

The exclusive Chamber Maid cleaning system of the grinder makes fast the cleaning of coffee grounds from the walls. And the bowl-scraper known as “fingers” of the grinder is effective to dislodge coffee from the grinding area. The grinder also features a grinding chamber which can be removed to make the pouring easy. Such chamber is Dishwasher safe.

The Mr. Coffee Electric Grinder comes along with cord storage and push button controls. It measures 4-1/2 by 4 by 8 inches and has a one year limited warranty.

How to Make Spray Dried Coffee?

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:19:59 +0000

Spray dried coffee, freeze dried coffee and liquid instant coffee are used the world over with limited appeal. But what actually is instant coffee and how are the different forms produced? The initial production process is the same for all three, but they undergo different final processes depending on the variant required.
Typically the coffee beans chosen for instant coffee production are from the lower end of the quality scale, since many of the subtle flavors and aromas of the more expensive types are lost in the production process.
Freeze dried coffee was discussed in a different article, so here we concentrate on the production of Spray Dried Coffee. Much waste product is produced in the initial brewing chambers in the form of used coffee grounds. However these days they are recycled for use in animal foods, used as organic fuels or processed as compost.
Stage One – This stage involves the production of large quantities of freshly brewed coffee using industrial bulk brewers. Freshly ground coffee is put into contact with hot water in industrial brewers until the desired degree of extraction has occurred. The process can either be the drip filter method that many use in the home or an industrial version of the coffee percolator. Much waste product is produced in the initial brewing chambers in the form of used coffee grounds. However these days they are recycled for use in animal foods, used as organic fuels or processed as compost.
Stage Two – The resulting coffee liquor liquid is then concentrated through an evaporation process where some of the volatile aroma components are removed and stored to be returned later prior to packing.
This stage produces a thick more viscous coffee liquid that is then ready for the next stage in the making of spray dried instant coffee.
Stage Three – The concentrated liquid coffee is then sent to the spray-drying tower where it is turned into powder. This is achieved by pumping the coffee concentrate through an atomizer where it is broken into small droplets. The falling droplets lose their water content rapidly as they come into contact with the drying gases. They are are suspended in the drying air and typically separated by centrifugal action.
The powdered coffee produced can however often be too fine to be easily used. Consequently it often undergoes an additional process called agglomeration, which results in a more useable and appealing product. The fine coffee particles are gathered into larger particles using a partial re-hydration process which produces a more visually tempting finished product somewhere between the consistency of powder and freeze dried coffee.
Spray dried coffee is considerably cheaper to produce that freeze dried coffee, the latter of which is considered the higher quality product. The concentrated liquid coffee is then sent to the spray-drying tower where it is turned into powder. This is achieved by pumping the coffee concentrate through an atomizer where it is broken into small droplets. The falling droplets lose their water content rapidly as they come into contact with the drying gases. They are are suspended in the drying air and typically separated by centrifugal action.

A Bunn Coffee Maker Is Best For Brewing Coffee

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:10:12 +0000

When it comes to brewing coffee for small or large crowds, the Bunn coffee maker is rated one of the best. Consumers will find a Bunn coffee maker not only in homes, but also in convenience stores, offices, hotels, and restaurants and even cruise ships. Bunn is a leading manufacturer of coffee makers in the world, with services to over ninety countries around the globe.

Bunn coffee makers are designed for home, commercial and industrial use. Their exceptional quality and sturdy design makes them a favorite with both small and large businesses. Bunn began in the coffee business in the late 1950’s, founding the Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. In the early 1960’s, Bunn was the first to introduce the paper coffee filter and the new design of ‘automatic drip’ coffeemakers.

Every so slowly, the old fashioned percolator type coffee brewer made way for the new automatic drip coffee maker that’s still in wide use today. Bunn in known for their great coffee makers, and their reputation is well regarded throughout the globe for their premium brewing and beverage equipment and customer service.

Today, Bunn designers continue to churn out new coffee makers that can create not only great coffee but also espresso and juice beverages. A Bunn coffee maker maintains a water reservoir that keeps water at an optimum brewing temperature of around 200 degrees for industrial brewers, though a home version will only heat water until it reaches the coffee basket for safer use.

A Bunn coffee maker can brew a fantastic cup of coffee in about three minutes, while most coffee makers take twice as long, or until all the water is used up, making for a more bitter tasting coffee. And with most coffee makers, but not a Bunn, water drips through the coffee in the basket unevenly, while with a Bunn coffee maker, a spray head designs gets all of the coffee saturated in order to create an even tasting brew.

Even if you don’t know anything about different coffee makers, a coffee drinker will be able to taste the difference between coffee brewed in a cheap coffee maker and a Bunn coffee maker.

The home version of a Bunn coffee maker offers a simple black or white design in a moderately sized coffee maker that will hold about ten cups of coffee. It comes with a sliding lid for easy access to the coffee and water reservoir, and will brew the full pot of coffee in about three minutes.

A stainless steel water reservoir keeps the internal temperature of the water at an ideal temperature for a great pot of coffee. A switch will turn the heat off in the reservoir while a warming plate keeps coffee warm without scalding. For a great cup of coffee every time you brew, try a Bunn coffee maker. Moderately priced and designed in a variety of styles and models,

Bunn coffee maker manufacturers have dedicated themselves to coffee for decades. For the best cup of coffee you’ve tasted in a long time, try a cup from a Bunn coffee maker.

5 Tips on How to Make a Better Cup of Coffee

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:43:48 +0000

Tip 1: Start Your Brewing With A Fresh Filted-Cold-Water.

Coffee is 98% water so it only make sense to use filtered water. if you use tap water, keep a gallon jug of it in the refrigerator. If there are any sediments or impurities, they will settle to the bottom of the colder water. The best temperature to brew coffee is between 195 and 205 degrees F. If you use an electric coffee pot, it should heat the water to the proper temperature. So, the better the water, the better the coffee.

Tip 2: Your Coffee Grinds.

Avoid using pre-ground coffee if possible. The flavor oils evaporate quickly after the coffee is ground leaving the taste stale or weak. Think about how long that pre-ground coffee can or bag was sitting on the grocers shelf. Try using whole bean coffee and grind it using either a burr or blade grinder. A medium grind is usually the best grind. If you are using a blade grinder for brewed coffee, you should grind the beans for about 15 to 20 seconds. A burr grinder should have settings for each brew method.

Tip 3: Measuring Your Coffee.

Let’s do away with a popular myth that using more or less coffee will make your brew stronger or weaker. The intensity of your coffee starts with the beans itself, how they were grown, harvested and roasted. If you want a strong cup of coffee pick a bean that is strong and if you want a light cup, pick a bean that is light. As far measuring is concerned, typically you would use 2 level tablespoons of ground beans or 2 heaping tablespoon of whole beans for every 6 ounces of water.

Tip 4: Brewing Your Coffee.

For electric drip coffee makers be sure to use the gold-tone coffee filters in place of the white paper filters. The paper filters leave an after taste and can absorb the coffee’s oils. If you use the white paper filter, rinse it first in hot water to help remove the taste of the paper. Coffer taste the freshest and best if drank within the first 20 minutes of brewing.

Tip 5: Storing Your Coffee.

A cool, dry place is the best way to store your coffee. Store your coffee in a sealed container or a jar with metal clamps. Many people think a refrigerator or freezer is a good place to store coffee, but they are too moist inside and can taint your coffee beans with the odors of food.

Popular Single Serve Coffee Pod Machine

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:25:26 +0000

A coffee pod machine is used in brewing instant coffee. Single serving coffee pod machines are now being developed to make brewing more convenient and simpler.

A coffee pod maker takes lesser time to brew and is easy to clean. There is small room for mistakes with this machine.

Coffe pod machines are basically made of sealable plastic rods with small paper filters inside. Pods are placed in the machine and locked in place. Switch it on the water heats.

Some of the companies that offer coffee pod machines are: Melitta, Briel, Bunn, Keurig, Juan Valdez and Senseo. Colors include: green, yellow, black, orange, chrome, red and stainless steel. The price of a pod machine starts at $50.

Four of the most popular single-serving pod-based machines on the market today are as follows:
1. Braun – TASSIMO Machine
The Braun TASSIMO is a revolutionary coffee machine that uses the T-Disc system. It can make ready-to-drink hot beverages in just 60 seconds. Braun Tassimo is very easy to use and handy. It can be manually adjusted, providing different strengths and cup sizes. Tassimo is an ideal coffee machine for dinner parties. It has a large water tank that can be filled up with one liter of water.

The T-disc system of Braun Tassimo can read a barcode on the disc and start working on it. The pod uses a small-brewing chamber which can feature a unique inverse flow. The drink is then poured from disc into the cup.
Leading brands of T-Discs are Twinings, Kenco and Suchard. All of these can be used to make a cup of coffee, tea, espresso, decaffeinated coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate and caffe crema.

2. Philips SENSEO Coffee Machine
Philips Senseo coffee makers come with a layer of froth that helps retain the taste and warmth of coffee. It can produce one or two cups. The machine comes in three colors of white, black and blue. Senseo coffee maker will take only a minute to brew a coffee. The setting can be tweaked depending on how much coffee you want to make.

Philips Senseo, on the other hand, combines a patented brewing system. It automatically combines the right balance of water and coffee. The brewing system was developed in conjunction with Douwe Egberts which exclusively uses Senseo coffee pods. Pods come in mild, medium, dark roast and decaffeinated blends.

3. The Black & Decker Home Café System GT300
Black and Decker GT300 is a much improved quality of the Black and Decker Home Café System. This GT300 can brew different kinds of pod brands. It features:
? Removable drip-tray
? Fits a larger-size mugs
? One touch cleaning
? 34 oz reservoir and a 14 oz can for brewing
? Specialty 3 sets pod holder
? Works with 7 to 11 gram pod in the single pod holder
? Can use two 7 gram pods in the double pod holder

4. Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System
Keurig B60 is a 1500-watt single cup brewing system that uses patented K-cups. It has a programmable backlit LCD display with an on/off timer and a digital clock. It also features a removable drip tray and temperature controls.

In the past years, many coffee companies and manufacturers continue to make single serving coffee pod machines. Popular brands offer innovative features at your fingertips. Single-serve coffee pod machines provide a convenient way of enjoying coffee at its best.

Review of the Krups XP7225 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:05:27 +0000

The Krups XP7225 is a fully automatic compact espresso machine that combines technological innovation with an easy to use interface to deliver perfect results in the cup every time.

At the touch of a button the XP7225 grinds, tamps and brews delicious espresso and pressured brewed coffee. The steam wand allows you to easily froth your milk for cappuccinos and lattes. It also includes a hot water wand for quick teas and other beverages.

The Krups XP7225 uses a patented brewing system that includes a professional quality conical bur grinder.It has a stainless steel lined thermal block heating system and a fifteen bar pump. All of these components are designed around an integrated brew chamber making it the most compact machine available on the market today. they also helps to deliver the ideal constant temperature.

It has a bright led display screen with a simple, easy to understand menu which is easy to navigate and customize as well as touch button activation. The Krups fully automatic espresso machine also comes pre-programmed, which takes the guessing out of what settings to use for the perfect cup of espresso.

The dial allows you to select how much you actually want (for small, medium and larger cups) and within thirty seconds you will be enjoying espresso that tastes as if it were made at your favorite cafe by your favorite barista. You can make adjustments to the grinder, brewing temperature and many other features important to the actual making of your beverage. It self cleans and has automatic reminder prompts that tell you when to fill the water tank, get rid of the coffee grounds container as well as the drip tray and change filters.

While the product itself has all the bells and whistles, many consumers report less than desirable results when it came down to reliability. By and large, the biggest complaints were with the poor construction of the unit, with complaints of constant malfunctions, broken burr grinders and things of the sort. it’s compact size and easy to use features does not make up for the frequent manufacturing issues. If you want a great tasting cup of espresso or coffee and that’s all you care about – the Krups XP7225 is for you. If you want a great tasting cup of espresso with a reliable unit that will last for years to come – then you may want to skip past this one. Within this price range, the Delonghi ESAM3300 is the better alternative.