Best Coffee Maker

[deniseO30]

OK, baby boomer triva question... who know/remembers what "silex" coffe makers were? My aunt had one.

[sailingdog]

eww... no percolators please....

[scurvy]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

I prefer the Aeropress

That looks nice!

[Waymar83]

Agree with TDW!

Use it in a pinch. Check the other thread. there are lots of opinions, pics and links to all the coffee machines/makers possible.

[Valiente]

Originally Posted by deniseO30

Based on the raves from some sailors, I bought a coffee press. Works great! However one can make it awful strong.. kinda like expresso if too much coffee is used.

What is this "awful strong" of which you speak? I know not this term in relation to coffee.

I know I've gone overboard when either I have to start chewing it or the spoon's melted.

[tdw]

Originally Posted by Valiente

What is this "awful strong" of which you speak? I know not this term in relation to coffee.

I know I've gone overboard when either I have to start chewing it or the spoon's melted.

Almost in full agreement with you V but I do confess that Greek/Arabic coffee is just a little bit too chumpy even for me. The art of coffee making was perfected by the Italians IMHO. French not strong enough, Spanish nice try but not quite a cigar, Italian just right.

[Valiente]

I guess they discovered the perfect brewing temperature for those little pots was created when they put the tanks in reverse...

[therapy23]

Originally Posted by sailaway21

Mother Mary!
We just put this topic to bed about a week ago. It WAS discussed, at length. Please take a second a do a search, it's no further than page 3 away.

While you're looking, I'll put on a pot of joe. (g)

I just did a search for "coffee makers" and got one hit about diesel heaters............

Page 3 of what section?

Thanks.

[tdw]

Originally Posted by Valiente

I guess they discovered the perfect brewing temperature for those little pots was created when they put the tanks in reverse...

Well lets face it, the Italians are past masters at generating a load of hot air so steam would not be a big stretch. Hell, I'll forgive them for the five reverse gears in return for the art, the architecture, the cuisine, the coffee, Sophia Loren and beautiful though unreliable cars.

[jabiru]

Originally Posted by speciald

Agree with French press. We got one that is stainless steel rather than glass - won't break.

Thats what I want.Where do you get 'em andwhat size, as in how many cups?