I got my parents a 10 cup stainless Bialetti moka pot for their their very - close - together birthdays. Was totally bracing for nearly $100 usd, but found one for less than $50 online. Not what you guys are looking for, but my point is: do shop around.
And, yes, it was a well appreciated gift as their aluminum one was leaking and dripping. They might be switching to induction soon and the stainless filter baskets on moka pots are so much better built.
And, yes, it was a well appreciated gift as their aluminum one was leaking and dripping. They might be switching to induction soon and the stainless filter baskets on moka pots are so much better built.
As nice as it may be, I'm not spending $133 on a coffee pot. I know that drug paraphernalia isn't cheap, but I am.
Honestly, I'm cheap too.
I do have an rather expensive grinder and espresso machine though.
BTW, a good grinder is key to making coffee, that and good beans.
Right now, I'm using a $30 Aeropress for my morning cup, but I do use a mokka pot sometimes, and a fancy french press other times.
A Clever Coffee Dripper is another relatively cheap way to make a good cup.
Randy
The coffee makers we buy tend to last a long time, the last one lasted 10 years, this one I expect will last about as long equating to $13.30 per year or about 3.5 cents per day. The coffee, water and electricity add up to rather more than this.
It's not necessarily a bad investment to spend a bit more up front for better results and a longer service life. Spend less now, possibly spend it again in a few years.. Worse still if the results are not fully satisfactory.
It's not necessarily a bad investment to spend a bit more up front for better results and a longer service life. Spend less now, possibly spend it again in a few years.. Worse still if the results are not fully satisfactory.
FWIW: the microwave oven we bought in 1983 was still working in 2015 when we replaced it for no urgent reason. I've had drip-machines last 5 or 8 years (bypassing timers and safeties as they failed), but not 30+. Even my parents' passive (stove-top) percolators didn't go 8 years between rust-outs. While the 1983 nuke was a budget-buster, this last one was a throw-away price ($70? FULL-size.)
The answer is obvious.
1)Remove the large heatsink from your Class A amp.
2)Insert your coffee pot in its place.
3)One album side later, your 16oz of water is a nice 205 degrees. Nothing wasted.
Of course, Papa would probably take it further with an espresso machine. Use the heating element for the load and call it...
De-Latte
...I'll be running for cover now!
1)Remove the large heatsink from your Class A amp.
2)Insert your coffee pot in its place.
3)One album side later, your 16oz of water is a nice 205 degrees. Nothing wasted.
Of course, Papa would probably take it further with an espresso machine. Use the heating element for the load and call it...
De-Latte
...I'll be running for cover now!
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After many high pressure espresso machines with various spectacular failures I returned to this classic Braun KF47 that is in production for decades. A classic that just works and it brews a good cup. New version has the EU auto switchoff feature after 40 minutes. No special cups, pads, cartridges or anything remotely resembling package selling. Just ground coffee, good paper filters nr. 4 and water. Just 1 switch. Coffee ready in 2 minutes. Minimalism the good way.
It costs only 35 to 40 Euro and always ends up in the higher ranks in coffeemaker tests. It proved to be one of the more energy efficient machines with only short consumption of around 1000 W (resistive heater in brass element). I would not even think of using a microwave oven to heat up water as it is more hassle and actions than this way. BTW all parts can be bought separately so when you break something it can be ordered. Very old fashioned. I broke something of the old one and just decided to buy a new one (I paid 38 Euro shipping included) as it has the auto off feature.
It costs only 35 to 40 Euro and always ends up in the higher ranks in coffeemaker tests. It proved to be one of the more energy efficient machines with only short consumption of around 1000 W (resistive heater in brass element). I would not even think of using a microwave oven to heat up water as it is more hassle and actions than this way. BTW all parts can be bought separately so when you break something it can be ordered. Very old fashioned. I broke something of the old one and just decided to buy a new one (I paid 38 Euro shipping included) as it has the auto off feature.
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I was both surprised and delighted. I thought I was going to see some super fancy alien looking $10k coffee maker. Imagine my surprise.
If you can't trust those who roast and package it, who can you?
Why would you spend hundred bucks if it isn’t necessary ?
A high price is no guarantee for a good cup of coffee. Many even trade in coffee quality for ease of use. This explains the hype of coffee pads, Dolce Gusto, Nespresso, Senseo and fully automatic machines. Not that all of those are bad but they all create dependance on a certain system. I just know coffee companies hate it that consumers still can buy the raw material. They would rather see consumers being tightly tied to their proprietary systems.
A high price is no guarantee for a good cup of coffee. Many even trade in coffee quality for ease of use. This explains the hype of coffee pads, Dolce Gusto, Nespresso, Senseo and fully automatic machines. Not that all of those are bad but they all create dependance on a certain system. I just know coffee companies hate it that consumers still can buy the raw material. They would rather see consumers being tightly tied to their proprietary systems.
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