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[quote=Monkeydad;917836]There's one at my office that I used a few times. Honestly, I don't like the coffee it makes from the K-Cups. I drink the stuff we brew with an "old fashioned" pot...much better tasting to me.

It's flashy and cool to watch, but the K-cups are expensive ($0.50 to $1.00 a cup depending on what you get) and I'm not thrilled with the taste. You can get Folgers K-cups for about a quarter each but Folgers tastes like crap and gives me stomach aches.[/quote]
I am trying to get my wife off her $2.25 a day habit of drinking Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. It is a ridiculous waste of money.

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I have one and I have mixed reviews. Let me start by saying I make the worse coffee in the world so you my entire coffee drinking life I have gone out to purchase my coffee. I got a Keurig for christmas and I can now make a decent cup of coffee. You have to really experiment with different coffee but I have found a bold coffee that I brew two 8oz cups (thats two small cup brew cycles into on 16 oz cup) and its perfect to for me. I think the coffe from the Keurig has a bitter taste which could be from the quick brewing but it could just be from the coffee I have tried. When I have company they seem to enjoy picking out a brand/flavor and I get a positive review from them.

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i'm happy w the cheap coffee, like liquor, i can't tell much of a difference

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I'm a Keurig fan, yeah the k-cups are more expensive than regular coffee but on the other hand you don't end up wasting half a pot either. If you shop around you can find good deals, Target usually sells 18 packs for $8.99. Not bad considering most grocery stores sell 12 packs for the same price.

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I too think k-cups suck. I just think the coffee they produce sucks and its always weak. We have one at work and i never use it. The one we have only gives you 5/8th of a cup on the full cup high setting. Im guessing it can be adjusted or calibrated but no one here has ever done it.

I think they are nice to have for company or if you only want a small cup of coffee but if you tried to make iced coffe you would have to use at least 2 k-cups to get 10+ ounces and for it not to taste watered down.

That said its as convenient as it gets and you dont waste coffe like Matty said.

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[quote=mlmpetert;917849]I too think k-cups suck. I just think the coffee they produce sucks and its always weak. We have one at work and i never use it. The one we have only gives you 5/8th of a cup on the full cup high setting. Im guessing it can be adjusted or calibrated but no one here has ever done it.

[B]I think they are nice to have for company or if you only want a small cup of coffee but if you tried to make iced coffe you would have to use at least 2 k-cups to get 10+ ounces and for it not to taste watered down.
[/B]
That said its as convenient as it gets and you dont waste coffe like Matty said.[/quote]

I thought that too but the B70 makes up to 12oz and if you pour it over ice you should easily have a 16 oz cup of it.

I will buy one give it 30 days if it sucks it can hit the road.

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[quote=mlmpetert;917849]I too think k-cups suck. I just think the coffee they produce sucks and its always weak. We have one at work and i never use it. [B]The one we have only gives you 5/8th of a cup on the full cup high setting. Im guessing it can be adjusted or calibrated but no one here has ever done it. [/B]

I think they are nice to have for company or if you only want a small cup of coffee but if you tried to make iced coffe you would have to use at least 2 k-cups to get 10+ ounces and for it not to taste watered down.

That said its as convenient as it gets and you dont waste coffe like Matty said.[/quote]

It probably just needs to be cleaned. Running some white vinegar through the system once a month keeps it working great.

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[quote=Mattyk;917848]I'm a [B]Keurig [/B]fan, yeah the k-cups are more expensive than regular coffee but on the other hand you don't end up wasting half a pot either. If you shop around you can find good deals, Target usually sells 18 packs for $8.99. Not bad considering most grocery stores sell 12 packs for the same price.[/quote]Yeah, I've had mine for about two years and I really like it. I usually only have one cup of coffee in the morning so it's perfect for me.
I usually get my k-cups at Bed, Bath, & Beyond, because they have a ton of options and if you use one of the coupons that you always get in the mail, which never actually expire despite what is written on them, you save like $2 a box.

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[quote=Mattyk;917859]It probably just needs to be cleaned. Running some white vinegar through the system once a month keeps it working great.[/quote]


Its only a few months old and has been like that since we first got it. Maybe its broken? It gives you just enough coffee that if you run water through it twice on the low setting it fills the cup to the brim so you cant add anything to it or walk with it.

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[quote=mlmpetert;917863]Its only a few months old and has been like that since we first got it. Maybe its broken? It gives you just enough coffee that if you run water through it twice on the low setting it fills the cup to the brim so you cant add anything to it or walk with it.[/quote]

Yeah sounds like something might be wrong with it then.

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Keruigs are good. I have one and like it, but when it dies my next coffee maker will be another pot. When you first get the coffee maker the K-Cups are delicious, but after a while it loses the taste.

Definitely de-scale (white vinegar) it once a month to keep it from getting too much sediment in it and to help keep the tracks clean! Overall, a great product to make coffee quick. The lower the setting you brew on, the better it tastes.

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[url=http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-ekobrew-packs?utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=1225267&utm_source=rvs]EkoBrew Reusable Single-Cup Packs Deal of the Day | Groupon Abilene, TX[/url]

You can get this so you can brew whatever coffee you want in your kurig

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Since we are talking about coffee does anyone have a recommendation for a french press style coffe maker? I drink a lot of coffee at work and would like to do so at home when im off, but i dont want a full blow coffee maker. French press seems easy and doesnt take much space. Should i just get a cheap one or are the nice ones worth it?

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[quote=Duffman003;917886][URL="http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-ekobrew-packs?utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=1225267&utm_source=rvs"]EkoBrew Reusable Single-Cup Packs Deal of the Day | Groupon Abilene, TX[/URL]

You can get this so you can brew whatever coffee you want in your kurig[/quote]

Now that's a nice product.

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Here's the coffee maker I have...I LOVE IT. Hamilton Beach BrewStation.

It dispenses one cup at a time and there's no glass pot to break and scrub. I use a permanent filter instead of paper disposable ones. Keeps the coffee HOT for 2 hours after brewing then if you want to extend the heating time, just tap a button and 2 more hours. Coffee stays tasting fresh too, no burner to scorch it.

Think I paid about $70 for it several years ago. I have the 12-cup version with programmable timer, they make a 6-cup too.

[IMG]http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/04/00/94/47/0004009447665_300X300.jpg[/IMG]

[URL="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A1FFJK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000GHLMI6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=18A6X2BE0PJ3CQ1CXS18"]Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 47454 BrewStation Deluxe 12-Cup Coffeemaker: Kitchen & Dining[/URL]


[URL="http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-48465-Brewstation-Programmable/dp/B001R4LK1Q/ref=pd_sbs_k_1"]Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 48465 Brewstation Summit Ultra 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker: Kitchen & Dining[/URL]

[URL="http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-48464-Brewstation-Programmable/dp/B001K66LPQ/ref=pd_sim_k_1"]Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 48464 Brewstation Summit 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker: Kitchen & Dining[/URL]


6-cup version:
[URL="http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-48274-Station-Coffeemaker/dp/B000Z4RKYU/ref=pd_sim_k_6"]Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 48274 Brew Station 6-Cup Coffeemaker, Black: Kitchen & Dining[/URL]

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^ I had that one before the Keurig. I'd buy one again.

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I bought the Keurig last night. the iced coffee came out really good and the Donut shop coffee was good too.

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[quote=mredskins;918003]I bought the Keurig last night. the iced coffee came out really good and the Donut shop coffee was good too.[/quote]

Donut shop is good stuff, one of my favs

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[quote=Mattyk;918006]Donut shop is good stuff, one of my favs[/quote]

Yeah I was surprised with it. Really good actually.

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I was orginally looking into french presses but decided to get this instead:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r5Ev96jO4k&feature=fvwrel]How to make espresso using Moka pot - YouTube[/url]

I will highly recommend it. I really didnt want a counter top coffee maker and the french press seemed kind of cumbersome; you have to boil the water separately and then let it stew and then press it. Too much dicken around type nonsense for me.

With a "moka pot" you just put water in the bottom, coffee in the metal "filter" piece, screw it together and put it on the stove. No dicken around.

I orginally saw one at the store but it was too small so i ordered mine online. In guess in Italy a cup equals about 2 oz (maybe less), so i bought the 9 cup one which is the perfect size for me. I would recommend getting no smaller than the 6 cup.

However the coffee it makes is really stong, but also really good. I guess its is susposed to be like non-presurized expresso, if that makes sense. Ive read that many people water it down, or just drink less.

It would also be perfect for camping and stuff.

This is the one i have:

[url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CFSS5/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000CF3Q6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1YG754TBMG5RDXJN64W8]Amazon.com: Bialetti Moka Express 9-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker: Kitchen & Dining[/url]

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Also i think i am going to get this thing eventually:

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR14yJT_lJs&feature=related"]Chef Tools Bialetti Mukka Express Demo - YouTube[/URL]

I do a lot of cream and no sugar to very little sugar in my coffee so i think this thing would be really nice to have. Also this thing says it makes "2 cups" but it looks much bigger then a 2 cup "moka pot" would be. So dont use this to judge size for a moka pot.

I think maybe a moka pot makes a form of expresso (not sure if expresso is a different type of coffee though?), while this thing makes cappuccino. Maybe expresso is 2oz in Italy, and cappuccino is like 4oz since its mixed with milk? Either way, just know that a 3 cup moka pot you can buy at the store is ridiculously small.

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I honestly want to give up coffee. I feel a salve to it at times. Everytime I quit I have to suffer through awful headaches for like a week.

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I used to use one of these

[url=http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-FCP280-8-Cup-Percolator/dp/B00004R946/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1340134661&sr=1-2&keywords=coffee+maker]Amazon.com: Farberware FCP280 8-Cup Percolator: Home & Kitchen[/url]

Makes a killer cup of coffee, but I found the quality of the actual coffee maker wasn't that great. I went through 2 of these things in just a couple of years. I guess since they started making them in China the quality has suffered.

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@Mredskins - ive never felt any withdrawls before from caffine before..... hopefully this doesnt change that for me.

@ Matty - I couldnt find any perculators i liked. If my new pot ever breaks maybe ill try that one out.

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[quote=mlmpetert;922003]Also i think i am going to get this thing eventually:

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR14yJT_lJs&feature=related"]Chef Tools Bialetti Mukka Express Demo - YouTube[/URL]

I do a lot of cream and no sugar to very little sugar in my coffee so i think this thing would be really nice to have. Also this thing says it makes "2 cups" but it looks much bigger then a 2 cup "moka pot" would be. So dont use this to judge size for a moka pot.

I think maybe a moka pot makes a form of expresso (not sure if expresso is a different type of coffee though?), while this thing makes cappuccino. Maybe expresso is 2oz in Italy, and cappuccino is like 4oz since its mixed with milk? Either way, just know that a 3 cup moka pot you can buy at the store is ridiculously small.[/quote]

I love espresso, this is the first I've heard of a moka pot. Checked it out on wiki and it says it makes something similar to espresso, but not quite.

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot]Moka pot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url]

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[quote=mredskins;922005]I honestly want to give up coffee. I feel a salve to it at times. Everytime I quit I have to suffer through awful headaches for like a week.[/quote]

I did that. Went through my own one week of hell to the point other people were asking me if I was okay because I looked like I was sick. After you get through it it's not to bad.

Granted I now still technically have caffeine but it's a very small amount that you find in decaf coffee. No where near the 3 or 4 cup minimum of coffee and diet soda I was downing everyday.

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There's nothing wrong with caffeine in moderation. Coffee has been cited as beneficial in some health areas if any of those studies can actually be trusted.

It's also a healthier alternative to pre-workout supplements that are basically chemicals with caffeine, and just as effective.

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[quote=Monkeydad;922121]There's nothing wrong with caffeine in moderation. Coffee has been cited as beneficial in some health areas if any of those studies can actually be trusted.

It's also a healthier alternative to pre-workout supplements that are basically chemicals with caffeine, and just as effective.[/quote]

I was not doing it for health reason more to unchain me from the having the ritual of making it in the morning.

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[quote=Mattyk;922044]I love espresso, this is the first I've heard of a moka pot. Checked it out on wiki and it says it makes something similar to espresso, but not quite.

[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot"]Moka pot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/URL][/quote]


There is also a moka pot made by Bialetti that has a "special valve" on it which gives the not quite espresso extra "creme":

[IMG]http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/24/92/56a5a2c008a0eaa35f5b9010.L.jpg[/IMG]

Its only avialble in the smaller sizes so its not for me, but you may want to look into it.

Also is cappuccino just espresso with milk or cream? If so that "Mukka Pot" might produce pressurized espresso if you dont put milk in the top part.

I will say this about my pot. It makes really strong coffee but its not bad tasting like strong coffee can be. Its somehow smooth tasting. That said i wouldnt mind if it was less strong.

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[quote=Monkeydad;922121]There's nothing wrong with caffeine in moderation. Coffee has been cited as beneficial in some health areas if any of those studies can actually be trusted.

It's also a healthier alternative to pre-workout supplements that are basically chemicals with caffeine, and just as effective.[/quote]


So part of the reason i wanted a french press or something like what i got is because i heard the best part of the coffee for you is the oil. Oil will aslo supposedly turn your coffee bitter much faster so thats the major turn off. But if you drink it quick or make personally sized cup the oil is susposed to be good for you.

Unfortunately i dont think my pot allows for anymore oil than a pot that uses a paper filter. So maybe a french press is the only way to get that oil.

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[quote=mlmpetert;922173]There is also a moka pot made by Bialetti that has a "special valve" on it which gives the not quite espresso extra "creme":

[IMG]http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/24/92/56a5a2c008a0eaa35f5b9010.L.jpg[/IMG]

Its only avialble in the smaller sizes so its not for me, but you may want to look into it.

Also is cappuccino just espresso with milk or cream? If so that "Mukka Pot" might produce pressurized espresso if you dont put milk in the top part.

I will say this about my pot. It makes really strong coffee but its not bad tasting like strong coffee can be. Its somehow smooth tasting. That said i wouldnt mind if it was less strong.[/quote]

It's not quite espresso, but probably to the average drinker it wouldn't matter.

[quote]Moka pots are sometimes referred to as stove-top espresso makers and produce coffee with an extraction ratio similar to that of a conventional espresso machine. Depending on bean variety and grind selection, Moka pots can create a foam emulsion, known as crema. However, the maximum pressure for coffee extraction which can be achieved with a Moka pot is 1.5 bar[citation needed]. According to the Italian Espresso National Institute and the Specialty Coffee Association of America, an espresso must be made using a precise extraction pressure of 9 bar.[11][12] So, while a Moka coffee pot can produce a crema similar to espressos, different equipment is required to make a true espresso.[/quote]

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[quote=mredskins;922124]I was not doing it for health reason more to unchain me from the having the ritual of making it in the morning.[/quote]

Mine has a timer. Set it the night before.

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Anyone use laptop cooling pads and if so do they work? I got a new gaming laptop and it can get a bit hot. Graphics are amazing and the prices of games are awesome. Sucks that not everything is compatible with the 360 windows controller but thats beside the point. Either way after about 20 to 30 minutes it gets relatively warm. Not blistering hot but seeing as how it's new and I freak out about everything I want the best for my baby.

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[quote=Dirtbag59;931991]Anyone use laptop cooling pads and if so do they work? I got a new gaming laptop and it can get a bit hot. Graphics are amazing and the prices of games are awesome. Sucks that not everything is compatible with the 360 windows controller but thats beside the point. Either way after about 20 to 30 minutes it gets relatively warm. Not blistering hot but seeing as how it's new and I freak out about everything I want the best for my baby.[/quote]check out targus pads, easy usb connect, light weight, good quality. you can touch one at a bestbuy before you order it from amazon.

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I use a laptop pad, it's extremely cheap, flimsy, makes loud noises when it starts and half the time the fans don't work. I did buy it at Micro Center for 10 bucks though, so that's to be expected. I honestly don't know whether the more expensive models are worth it, but when I got my laptop I felt I needed one because Toshiba's have a rep for overheating.

And you know what the funny thing is? I didn't even know who it was made by but after a quick glance at it and an online search, I found it for 28 bucks at Walmart.com.

PS don't buy this one.

[url=http://www.walmart.com/ip/Inland-Notebook-Cooling-Pad/10363879]Inland Notebook Cooling Pad: Computers : Walmart.com[/url]

And you know what you can't tell from the picture? The usb wire that connects to your laptop is exposed (i actually taped all the excess wire to the back of the pad) on top of the fact that the slightest jolt will cause one of the fans to stop working, or for it to make this loud noise that sounds like something's broken for like 5 minutes.

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[quote=mlmpetert;922175]So part of the reason i wanted a french press or something like what i got is because i heard the best part of the coffee for you is the oil. Oil will aslo supposedly turn your coffee bitter much faster so thats the major turn off. But if you drink it quick or make personally sized cup the oil is susposed to be good for you.

Unfortunately i dont think my pot allows for anymore oil than a pot that uses a paper filter. So maybe a french press is the only way to get that oil.[/quote]

I got this recently, it makes an amazing cup of coffee

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Brazil-French-Press-Coffee/dp/B005ADS5FO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346268480&sr=8-1&keywords=french+press]Bodum Brazil 8 cup French Press Coffee Maker,34 oz,Black: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining[/ame]

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[quote=Mattyk;935216]I got this recently, it makes an amazing cup of coffee

[url=http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Brazil-French-Press-Coffee/dp/B005ADS5FO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346268480&sr=8-1&keywords=french+press]Bodum Brazil 8 cup French Press Coffee Maker,34 oz,Black: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining[/url][/quote]matty, what's the deal w the shop link in your sig? should we be buying our jerseys there? will it truly aid the warpath?

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[quote=los panda;935234]matty, what's the deal w the shop link in your sig? should we be buying our jerseys there? will it truly aid the warpath?[/quote]

We get a 10% cut of sales. It's not much but it helps. Got a check last month for $7, woo-hoo!

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I have pretty good oral hygeine; however, ive never been able to bring myself to floss on a consitant basis. Im happy to say these things have changed that:

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[quote=mlmpetert;955910]I have pretty good oral hygeine; however, ive never been able to bring myself to floss on a consitant basis. Im happy to say these things have changed that:

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Dude got use Plackers; they are made from Kevlar.

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