New Coffee Maker

Stevez · 12-27-2013, 10:10 AM

After some research I just placed an order for a Technivorm Moccamaster with the stainless thermos. My daily coffee maker died and I had some cash from Christmas and didn't want to over think this and drag it on forever. I have wanted one of these babies for awhile and took the plunge yesterday. Can't wait!

The Poet · 12-27-2013, 10:20 AM

Congratulations on achieving a dream. Hope it serves you well for many years.

Me, I plan to wash my old-school non-electric Asian-made percolator one of these days.

Subvet642 · 12-27-2013, 04:24 PM

I have an old-school GE percolator but I'm looking at a BUNN single brew unit that handles ground coffee, loose tea, K-cups, pouches and tea-bags.

longknocker · 12-27-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevez

After some research I just placed an order for a Technivorm Moccamaster with the stainless thermos. My daily coffee maker died and I had some cash from Christmas and didn't want to over think this and drag it on forever. I have wanted one of these babies for awhile and took the plunge yesterday. Can't wait!

I've Had One For 2 Months, Steve. Works Great After You Find The Right Combination Of Grind & Amount Of Coffee Per Pot. From All The Info I've Read, It Works Much Better To Make A Full Pot Each Time & Pour Out What You Don't Use.

Stevez · 12-27-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

I've Had One For 2 Months, Steve. Works Great After You Find The Right Combination Of Grind & Amount Of Coffee Per Pot. From All The Info I've Read, It Works Much Better To Make A Full Pot Each Time & Pour Out What You Don't Use.

Thanks Greg. I look forward to practicing!

Stevez · 01-11-2014, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

I've Had One For 2 Months, Steve. Works Great After You Find The Right Combination Of Grind & Amount Of Coffee Per Pot. From All The Info I've Read, It Works Much Better To Make A Full Pot Each Time & Pour Out What You Don't Use.

I've had this coffee maker for a couple of weeks and it is impressive. I can't say that I have found it's absolute sweet spot yet. Very good coffee for sure and no regrets. Just haven't found the combination of grind and coffee that is as good as any I've had. For example, I have a Capresso grinder and have tried multiple grind levels; best so far for a full pot has been between 5-6 on the grinder scale with a pretty full basket of coffee suing the gold filter. It's very good, but I'd like it a bit stronger. Any recommendations on different levels to try for a fuller, bolder brew?

longknocker · 01-11-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevez

I've had this coffee maker for a couple of weeks and it is impressive. I can't say that I have found it's absolute sweet spot yet. Very good coffee for sure and no regrets. Just haven't found the combination of grind and coffee that is as good as any I've had. For example, I have a Capresso grinder and have tried multiple grind levels; best so far for a full pot has been between 5-6 on the grinder scale with a pretty full basket of coffee suing the gold filter. It's very good, but I'd like it a bit stronger. Any recommendations on different levels to try for a fuller, bolder brew?

Steve: I Use A Baratza Encore Grinder @ #20 Setting Most of the time. I Prefer A weaker Cup So I Use 1Tablespoon/6Oz.Water. Most Of The "Experts" Recommend 2 Tablespoons/6Oz. 1 Tablespoon=37Gm. Of Coffee, So You Can Go From There.

longknocker · 01-12-2014, 03:44 AM

Here's A Chart That Helped Me. http://www.blackbearcoffee.com/resources/83

I Usually Put In 37Gm Of Coffee Total For A Full Pot Of Dark French Roast Gevalia & Just Made A Perfect Pot With 41GM Of "Heart" Coffee. Great Roasters, BTW!
http://www.heartroasters.com

Stevez · 01-12-2014, 11:13 AM

Thanks Greg. I'll use the chart and appreciate it.

12-27-2013, 10:10 AM	#1
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	New Coffee Maker After some research I just placed an order for a Technivorm Moccamaster with the stainless thermos. My daily coffee maker died and I had some cash from Christmas and didn't want to over think this and drag it on forever. I have wanted one of these babies for awhile and took the plunge yesterday. Can't wait!

12-27-2013, 04:24 PM	#3
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: New Coffee Maker I have an old-school GE percolator but I'm looking at a BUNN single brew unit that handles ground coffee, loose tea, K-cups, pouches and tea-bags. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

01-12-2014, 03:44 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: New Coffee Maker Here's A Chart That Helped Me. http://www.blackbearcoffee.com/resources/83 I Usually Put In 37Gm Of Coffee Total For A Full Pot Of Dark French Roast Gevalia & Just Made A Perfect Pot With 41GM Of "Heart" Coffee. Great Roasters, BTW! http://www.heartroasters.com

01-12-2014, 11:13 AM	#9
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: New Coffee Maker Thanks Greg. I'll use the chart and appreciate it.

12-27-2013, 10:20 AM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: New Coffee Maker Congratulations on achieving a dream. Hope it serves you well for many years. Me, I plan to wash my old-school non-electric Asian-made percolator one of these days. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.