Myshkin Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I do use a drip machine generally, though I've tried some of the alternatives. What you're describing sounds absurdly weak, though. My coffee maker (and most, I think) are very wrong about what constitutes "1 cup" of coffee; I use small (maybe 6oz?) coffee cups and what my coffee maker considers "2 cups" is about one of those. So my "10 cup" coffee maker really produces about 5 cups if I fill it all the way. Usually I don't, usually I make 4 cups (2 real cups) of coffee if it's just me drinking it. Coffee scoops aren't standardized, but I think mine is at least 1 tbsp. I use 1:1 on those in coffee maker terms, so if my goal is 2 "real" cups of coffee, I use 4 scoops of whole beans and 4 of what my coffee maker considers cups of water. It's fairly strong as coffee goes but nothing unreasonable. And good beans. Zeke's 4 lyfe. For every coffee maker I've even owned 2 cups as measured by the machine = one cup of coffee. I think a mistake many people make is thinking that a coffee scoop = 1tbs. A scoop designed for whole beans should be 2 tbs. Proper coffee should be made with one slightly rounded scoop of beans for every cup of coffee (2 cups by the machine's silly standards). And don't bullshit the grind; a course grind will make weak coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summah Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I usually drink botz now, which is a big spoonful (I'm not sure exactly more than a tablespoon though) of very finely ground coffee in a mug and hot water, after a few minutes the grounds usually stay mostly at the bottom. Some people add sugar to the grounds before adding water, I don't, but sometimes I add spices like cardamom. If I have guests sometimes I'll make this in a special pot on a stove (for Turkish/Arabic coffee, which is basically what this is), but that's more time consuming and can be messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanteGabriel Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 For every coffee maker I've even owned 2 cups as measured by the machine = one cup of coffee. I think a mistake many people make is thinking that a coffee scoop = 1tbs. A scoop designed for whole beans should be 2 tbs. Proper coffee should be made with one slightly rounded scoop of beans for every cup of coffee (2 cups by the machine's silly standards). And don't bullshit the grind; a course grind will make weak coffee. Yeah, it's bizarre and frustrating that there are such nonsensical variations of what constitutes a "cup" of coffee on coffee makers. I've had coffee makers that range from "one cup" being 4 ounces to 5.5. And then of course my coffee grinder has its own setting -- you pick a number of "cups" to grind for. I've worked out so far that one unit of measurement from my grinder makes for about 6 ounces of water, so I pick the number I want on the grinder and just measure the water to match. Luckily our new fridge's water dispenser keeps a reasonably accurate count of the ounces of water it has dispensed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seli Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 ...And don't bullshit the grind; a course grind will make weak coffee. Not necessarily, that depends on exposure/seeping time and water to coffee ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pepper Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 My coffee is the instant variety. I boil water in my despised electric kettle then pour it over the weird looking grounds. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myshkin Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Not necessarily, that depends on exposure/seeping time and water to coffee ratio. I meant specifically for a common drip coffee maker. My coffee is the instant variety. I boil water in my despised electric kettle then pour it over the weird looking groups. I like it. You are an awful human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seli Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 My coffee is the instant variety. I boil water in my despised electric kettle then pour it over the weird looking groups. I like it. Poor poor person. *Shudders* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pepper Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I meant specifically for a common drip coffee maker. You are an awful human. Poor poor person. *Shudders* I'm just glad I haven't sunk so low that I warm my water in the microwave. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I do not like coffee. But I like porters ans stouts? What's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Who Swears Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Sis, the odd cup of tea or caffeinated soda will ease the headache. Hang in there. :( Thanks LV! It's actually not that bad today, and I don't have a hangover either which is a surprise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seli Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'm just glad I haven't sunk so low that I warm my water in the microwave. :pI could almost live with a microwave to heat water, but instant coffee? Life is too precious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamSongs Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 My coffee is the instant variety. I boil water in my despised electric kettle then pour it over the weird looking grounds. I like it. :o I am at a loss for words.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Previous thread discussion about biscuits - we talked about chocolate digestives and tim tams. Forgot to mention - Cadbury fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myshkin Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Previous thread discussion about biscuits - we talked about chocolate digestives and tim tams. Forgot to mention - Cadbury fingers! Cadbury makes stuff besides chocolate eggs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I do not like coffee. But I like porters ans stouts? What's up with that?Dude, bourbon in the coffee, problem solved. You can thank me later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinDonner Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Cadbury makes stuff besides chocolate eggs?You, ser, are a heretic and a philistine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lany Freelove Cassandra Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I love the smell of coffee, but hate the taste. just one of those weird things, I guess. Love tea though, all kinds of different blends. This thread reminded me that there are GoT inspired blends and now I want them. Actually, there are a lot of blends at that site I'd like to try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I could almost live with a microwave to heat water, but instant coffee? Life is too precious Too true. Every second not spent carefully measuring out unground beans is a second wasted. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Cadbury makes stuff besides chocolate eggs?Nothing else that matters, except fruit and nut bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 You savages should be measuring your coffee by weight, goddammit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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