Forum: Coffee Discussion
02-14-2010, 06:32 PM
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
12-08-2009, 11:56 AM
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Re: Need some help - Part II
Thank you all! This could be more expensive than the cigar slope, but I have to say, myself and my family are enjoying coffee like never before. I think I am going to get one of those refurbished...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
12-07-2009, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,503
Need some help - Part II
First, thanks to everyone from "Need some help" Part I. I am currently set up with a Technivorm and a Macap M4. The Technivorm is working great, the Macap M4 I am sort of struggling with because of...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
12-01-2009, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
I am definitely going to play around with the french press. The problem is the wife gets up earlier, and gets the coffee on. Tough enough time to get her to grind ("I have to grind?"), hence the...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
Had enough points on my AMEX to get the Technivorm for free! :ss
Does anybody here recommend the Swiss Gold filters?
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
When I am ready to make the espresso machine purchase, I will most definitely be using this place....
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
It was on sale and then got another 10% off, came to $444.69.
This was such a cool experience, reminded me of how you guys helped take my cigar hobby to the next level many years ago at CS. Thank...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
Could you drop me a PM with where you found the Macap at that price? Thank you!
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
I did not realize that home roasters sold to the general public. If you know of any good ones, please let me know, I'd love to try them out.
Do you recommend a well priced daily bean for daily...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
Wow, thanks so much for the pic's! That helped a lot. I envisioned a dail with no sense of placement, but thats not the case. As long as I can find my way back and forth through a marking such as...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-30-2009, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
So there is a way to mark where you were, great. I envisioned a wheel that just spun, with no way of marking a spot that gets you what you want.
Seeing as I will be getting the machine in the...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-29-2009, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
Thank you all, I have reached my decisions.
Ordered a Technivorm Moccamaster. Also getting the Macap M-4. But if you guys and gals would help me with one last decision; stepped or non-stepped on...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
I'm thinking of going stepped because it will be used for both coffee and espresso on a pretty consistant basis. Thoughts on my loss of adjustment?
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
So the same setting can be used in a drip as in an espresso maker? Good to know........man, I'm slipping down the coffee slope.....
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
How will I be able to tell what is the right coffee grind? Taste? (damn I must sound stupid...lol)
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
I agree, totally. Stupid question; can you give me primer on what type of grind (fine I am pretty sure is for espresso) is what? For instance, when I get the grinder, how will I know the type of...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
Thank you! For the price, I'm better off with the Macap, its just that the statement that said "not for coffee use" scared me, as I will be using it for my coffee until I get the "real" espresso...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
AHhhh, ok, I think I get it. But will this be ok for my day-to-day needs pertaining to coffee from a, say, Capresso MT500? Thanks again!
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-28-2009, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 24,467
Re: Need some input
Hey guys, whats your take on this statement, I got it from the Macap Stepless M-4 write-up on Amazon:
I will be using this for coffee until the spring when I splurge on an espresso maker in...
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