Help me drink something better than Keurig coffee...

[Wasz]

I find I enjoy coffee with my cigars regularly. Currently, coffee=keurig and while that works I know I'm missing out on a vast world of really good coffee. I've never made fancy coffee, I don't grind my own beans and before the keurig I used a regular drip machine. So, this is kind of a new concept for me.

I know there are some serious coffee drinkers here, so I'm hoping someone can point me in the direction of what I need to do so that I can make myself a good cup of coffee on those days when I want to take my time and make it right and enjoy a good cigar with it.

 

[apnutter]

French press is what I use. I also use a regular mr. Coffee grinder. Most recommend a burr grinder for an even grind but the El cheapo works for me. I've also read and have seen a lot of good reviews on the Aeropress.

Nothing beats a good French press with a cigar.

Get some quality beans too.

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[ChuckMejia]

Coffee grinder, cheap red popcorn machine and beans from sweet marias! Then get a cheap $5 pour over and you're set

 

[Xavier Dredo]

Chemex has become my favorite. I find it to make a cleaner cup than French press and regular drip

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[Nacho Daddy]

For a small investment you can drink excellent coffee.
Get a Bodum press,and a Krupps or Braun grinder.
Find a local roaster and experiment with blending different roasts and countries.
One day you may want to try roasting your own like I do.
I pay 5.00 a pound for beans,I can roast them light or dark,and I NEVER drink poor coffee.
My roaster cost 26.00 on ebay,I have done over 350 batches with it.

 

[Wicket]

Well just about anything will be a better cup than that Keurig . Fresh beans is the first part to a good cup even if you get a batch at a local shop. I have used many different methods to brew but 80% of the time I use my Techni Vorm and if it was the only thing I had I'd be just fine. If your drinking a cup or two a day the aeropress, french press and pour over all make a great cup and for much less than a good brewer.

 

[Wasz]

Thanks for all the help. I'm mostly thinking along the lines of a single large cup or maybe 2 cups. I'm not typically a pot of coffee guy. I know a place that roasts their own and has a large selection of coffees. To start with I think I'll grind my own and make a big cup to have with my cigar. That's what I want to get set up to do.

The french press I know of, but the chemex and aero press I'd never heard of.

 

[Wicket]

https://www.sweetmarias.com/category/brewing-equipment

 

[Wasz]

https://www.sweetmarias.com/category/brewing-equipment

Annnnd bookmark. Thank you sir

 

[jkittle99]

There is nothing better than Keurig coffee. Psychos.

 

[navyvet]

Buy one of these wasz.

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20 dollars for the whole set up holds 4-5 cups

 

[Nacho Daddy]

Keurig has done for coffee what smoking cigarettes has done for long distance running.........

get the 4 cup Bodum,good for your 2 cups or ask a friend to join you.
You will love experimenting........

 

[Cigary43]

It's a bit of experimentation with a variety of different ways to brew coffee. ...try different ways of brewing and follow your own tastes. I finally chosee FP because I can change how I make it...and once finding my perfect recipe it's making sure that I do it the same every time. I bought an ultra mesh screen that fits over my cup that I pour the coffee through ...no more sediment at all which leads to a better taste . The screen has a nice handle and making coffee is quick and easy...esp having an electronic kettle. It takes 4 minutes total to make a perfect cup of coffee
....using at least a mesh screen of 18-8 or better takes away all traces of sediment. Mine cost $5 whereas a Grosche filter can cost around $50.

 

[weedsnager]

I use an aeropress everyday and love it !

 

[Omerta]

Drink tea instead!!!!

 

[Big Tex]

Folgers instant is probably better than keurig.....


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[Smokeyou]

Buy it ground by the pound!

 

[ChuckMejia]

Drink tea instead!!!!

Bro

 

[Nacho Daddy]

If you get your grinder and Bodum,contact me for some custom roast.........
You will quickly get used to the sediment in your cup,and not toss off the last sip.

 

[D.L.Ruth]

There is nothing better than Keurig coffee.

I die a little on the inside whenever I hear someone say this lol. For one or two cups at a time a good poor over its great, I like Chemex, but it's about finding what you like. Pour over its more hands on than a drop pot but I think it's a far better cup. Although good coffee starts with fresh beans and the grind. You can get a good budget burr grinder for a decent price that will still out perform the most expensive blade grinder. I get all my stuff from either chriscoffee.com or seattlecoffeegear.com, my beans come from local roasters or local coffee shops. If you are looking for a real strong brew I think a Moka pot or aeropress is the best for that.