Making Coffee

[Usufruct]

So, I started drinking coffee a few months ago, and I'm freaking hooked. The thing is, I don't make my own coffee yet, and I really want to. I spend $1.60 every morning on my favorite mug of Mocha Joe's Colombian Narino Reserva coffee. It tastes good.

So, I need a coffee grinder. My dad recommended this one, and it looks good to me. I have been told that I want a Burr grinder, and not a blade grinder?

I'll also probably want some kind of coffee maker, I suppose. Or just those funnel things you put the coffee in and pour hot water over? Bear with me, I really don't know what I'm doing.

Any advice on what to buy, or tips on how to make a good cup of coffee would be greatly appreciated!

[Jigga-Scrooge]

i like coffee.

[Arbedark]

In England we just buy coffee granules...and add hot water in a cup...then add sugar or milk to taste...simple as...

[Usufruct]

In England we just buy coffee granules...and add hot water in a cup...then add sugar or milk to taste...simple as...

Coffee granules, hmm? Isn't that like... instant coffee?

[ragnar_ii]

Coffee granules, hmm? Isn't that like... instant coffee?

Yes, yes, yes and yes.

[maccool]

Grind only what you're planning on using, use fresh water, store beans in the airtight container. I use a drip coffee maker for everyday coffee and a french (err, freedom) press for special coffee time.

Finding the right bean is a matter of personal choice. I prefer Kona, but it's super spendy at $20+/lb. For everyday drinking I use a run of the mill dark roast. If you use instant coffee, you hate America. If you drink decaf, you hate America. If you put anything in your coffee - other than whiskey, you hate America.

[Arbedark]

If you use instant coffee, you hate America.

Damn straight. And I LOVE instant coffee.

[Usufruct]

Grind only what you're planning on using, use fresh water, store beans in the airtight container. I use a drip coffee maker for everyday coffee and a french (err, freedom) press for special coffee time.

Finding the right bean is a matter of personal choice. I prefer Kona, but it's super spendy at $20+/lb. For everyday drinking I use a run of the mill dark roast. If you use instant coffee, you hate America. If you drink decaf, you hate America. If you put anything in your coffee - other than whiskey, you hate America.

I like my coffee like I like my women - dragged through the Andes in a burlap sack. I drink it black both because I like it better, and because I'm trying to be a little healthy. Sort of. My logic is that if I don't put cream in my coffee, I can continue eating microwavable burritos.

[Drosselmeier]

You don't have to grind your own coffee. It tastes and smells better, but it's too much work. Buy coarse ground coffee and use a french press. Do not use percolators or drip brewer thingies or your coffee will taste burnt. In short, don't use anything with any form of heater.

[skihard]

hey Usu if you want to get into your own coffee then you really need one of these my wife got me one for christmas 2 years ago and it beyond awesome. You can probably do a search and find it cheaper of with better shipping options.

As far as a grinder is concerned the biggest most important thing isn’t weather its burr or blade (although this is important) but that it has a “side scraper”. This little feature makes sure that the coffee doesn’t just swirl around the outside but instead is kicked back into the center so that the grind is even. I have no suggestions because mine is a small one and not made for grind an entire pot’s worth of coffee.