[Sans-Culotte]

I actually thought that for a number of years I made good coffee. I actually do, just not as good as a K-cup machine. I have used a grinder for years. I have a French Press, but the coffee didn't taste as strong as I like it (my wife and I like coffee that borders on espresso), and there is a lot of cleanup involved. I usually made drip coffee, but it gets old eventually due to constant heating.

I recently bought a new K-cup machine called iCoffee. This machine features a rotating needle that ensures that all the grounds in the K-cup are utilized. It is actually compared to a French Press in the style of coffee it makes. Fortunately, I have found several K-cups that have the flavor I look for: Peet's Major Dickason's Blend and Barista Prima Italian Roast. Even if I produce a pot that tastes as good or near it, after the first couple of cups it starts to burn. And I seldom add any flavorings or alcohols to coffee except during winter.

The only drawback to K-cups is the price. But I enjoy every single fresh cup of coffee and never throw out any more old coffee. I guess it won't be long before the government outlaws K-cups because they'll claim they create too much waste for landfills; so I'd better enjoy them while I can.

[KC Burke]

If you want an espresso like coffee out of a press you need to get a Turkish roast that is very oily after grinding and then grind it course enough that the press won’t clog. Steep and stir before lowering the press.

I also think some of the stove top espresso pots do a fair job.

[goodwithagun]

Thanks, I’ll check that out. The barista Prima Columbian is our fave. Also, I started seedlings in my used KCups after I tossed the grounds into the compost pile. Not for Mother Earth, but for my wallet lol!

[Svartalfiar]

So, long post, on phone, I won’t quote-reply like usual.

Cleanup is easy. All I do is rinse everything. Soap just doesn’t mix well with the coffee oil. Price is pretty high for Kcups thoughh.