espresso machine

[Donoroto]

Not to get an International Incident started, but whenever I have traveled to the US, the coffee has been something to suffer through until getting back home. There is truth to the ash tray flavor statement. Even Starbucks is very different up here, always found it disappointing down there.
I still love all of my American friends though

And we’d love you too if you actually exist…

Most Americans prefer coffee soup. Not as strong as coffee. And lots and lots of sugar and milk or cream.

I prefer it strong enough to melt a stainless spoon, no additives.

 

[jschein]

We actually bring a coffee maker and ground coffee on vacation. Amazing that I can put the coffee maker in my carry on. We like the stuff called fog chaser that we’ve been drinking for a long time and we also bring some Hawaiian coffee just because it tastes really freaking good.

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

I use this now only because my roasted beans went too high, this is the cheapest I can find

 

[jschein]

I use this now only because my roasted beans went too high, this is the cheapest I can find

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That’s a great price

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

this was normal

 

[Dave Y]

That’s a shot across the bow

Yeah, say that in Seattle and things could get ugly.

 

[Brew Cat]

 

[Ward Chillington]

Oh Canada.....by way of Miami!

 

[Zambi]

I mix a Brazilian type with Zambian coffee beans. Both arabica
Works for me

 

[Brew Cat]

there used to be some Tim Horton coffee shops in CT but not anymore
DD on every corner and DD kiosk in every gas station
to DDs credit it is consistent
just brewed to weak
Starbucks are around but not as popular
they burn all their beans IMO but at least they have variety
luckily a lot of independent coffee shops are starting to spring up
definitely more and more craft and garage roasters around which helps keep prices reasonable
I'm spending about $1 to $1.25 per oz for bean so about .60 a cup
I'll only buy coffee that list the roast date on the bag
I wouldn't pay a lot for old oxidized hops coffee is no different

 

[Craigerrr]

There are something like 25+ Tim Hortons stores in Cambridge, they are on every corner. Not a fan myself.

 

[Hawkbox]

I do not care for TH coffee at all, it's just unpleasant.

 

[Brewer #483009]

Once you have a 'proper' coffee machine you never want to be without one I think. It's a bit of a fluff first thing in the morning but, man, that first aroma and caffeine hit is a real heart starter.

10 years and still going strong is an excellent lifespan for a domestic appliance. The Italians seem to have really found their manufacturing mojo over the years, they make great brewing kit too!

My own machine has been with me for about eight years now. What surprised me most is how much consistency matters, not just taste but temperature and pressure, because a bad extraction ruins the mood before you even sip. I have noticed the ones that last usually have simpler internals and less fancy electronics that can break, and for more information here is a straightforward page on the Rex Royal S500 if you ever want to compare specs. Ten years is a solid run for any appliance and speaks volumes about the engineering, especially from Italian makers who have refined their approach over decades.

 

[Craigerrr]

Hmmmmmmm