Is it possible to make a really good cup of coffee with a regular coffee maker?
I have a Krups 10 cup coffee maker with the water filter in it. I have bought Dunkin, Starbucks, etc. & still cannot get that full flavor like they do. I follow the directions on the bags as far as the ratio of grounds to water. I would love any hints or help. Thanks!
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February 9, 2010
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Probably, But I don’t drink coffee.
The best coffee beans are from Israel. Find ones imported from there. Do NOT freeze your beans, but keep them tightly sealed for a maximum of 2 weeks. Use full beans and grind them before you use them. Use filtered water, and follow the directions exactly.
I don’t think a regular machine will do it like Dunkin’s or Starbucks does. I swear they put crack or something in it to make it so damn addictive! Great, it’s midnight and I’m craving a coffee! Thanks! LOL!
I only use Tim Hortons coffee and water from my Britta water filter. I also use 10% cream. 2.5 scoops for 3 ‘cups’ (i.e. 1 mug) of coffee.
We just switched to a new brand in the not so distant past for just the same reason. We switched to Archer Farms French Roast and it made a world of difference. You might like to try it too.
Your brand of coffee maker is one of the best. I feel pretty sure it is the coffee, not the machine, as it was for us. You will find you use far less coffee to get a great cup of coffee too.
its on the process of how you make your coffee.
on how many you put sugar, coffee and milk you put in order to make your coffee..
i still don’t believe that its in the coffee rather on the person who makes the coffee!!!
I sometimes blend expresso into my coffee. I use either fresh ground or Lilly brand
You can use about 3/4 regular folgers coffee or columbo supremo and 1/4 expresso
It gives a stronger yet smooth flavor.
Also I prefer using an electric peculator, the coffee comes out nice and hot
to help get rid of the bitter taste, add a little salt to the grounds before brewing
Water is the key, as well as HOW you brew it.
I have a maker that lets me choose between regular and strong.
For 12 cups, I let it start on regular for 4 cups, then shift over to strong for the last 8. It smoothes it out for a great taste
it depends on what taste you’re looking for.
you can get the freshest flavor if you buy the coffee as beans and grind them yourself. keep them in the freezer wrapped up, away from light, to preserve the flavor. grind only what you need for the day.
i love starbucks white chocolate coffee but to get the taste you need the white chocolate syrup. you can buy it on ebay. they also have different syrups that add flavor to your coffee. for the flavored coffee i notice they put A LOT of milk in it. this is the opposite of what i do at home.
that’s one thing you can try. put more coffee grounds with very little water. then add more milk to see if that gives it the strong flavor like the coffee shops. i believe they use espresso for their cappucino’s then add tons of milk.
the best coffee i’ve tasted lately is krispy kreme decaf. delish!
good luck and keep trying until you find what you like.
Possible? Hells bells…it’s the ONLY way! My guess is those expensive brews are no better than your own or could be by adjusting the ratios of coffee to water.
Starbucks and such are noted for their ‘ambience’.
Some double blind tests have been done suggesting what I’ve hinted at.
Sure, it is. It depends on what kind of flavor you like. Coffee shops always claim they have some kind of secret recipe. But who knows for sure?
i do it depends how much grinds you use. I love strong coffee so I add extra.
Dunkin donuts, and especially Starbucks, are very dark, acidic coffees. I find I have to take the scoop and count by 2′s, ex. if you have 8 cups water, first scoop count 2, second, 4, til you get to 8. And always used filtered water. I generally don’t drink Starbucks because it is way to bitter and acidic for me. I use Gevalia, which gives you a choice of coffee’s and is delivered to your house. I’ve been very happy with them.
No. Standard coffee makers do not reach a high enough temperature. Coffee should be brewed with water that is around 200 deg. fah. Most mass produced units probably don’t reach over 165. Charbucks and drunkin Dognuts use machine that get the water to the proper temp.
I only recall one machine you can purchase that get to the proper temp. It in Technivorm from Sweden I think, but sold in the U.S. also. Runs about $200.00
Is your coffee measure the same as what is called for? I use 2 scoops (2 ounces) of coffee for my Bunn. Make sure you jiggle the basket, level off the coffee in the filter so it is flat. MOST IMPORTANT, GOOD COFFEE STARTS WITH GOOD WATER! If you don’t like the flavor of your water, that’s what is wrong with the coffee. ALWAYS pour cold water into the maker. (Mine heats it up and stores it so I have coffee in 3-4 minutes but pour in COLD.) Hope this is helpful. Any other questions about this, email me.
I have never found *any* coffee make that I didn’t hate! Yuck on coffee makers!