Good grief
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This review was on the Amazon link to the cafetierre (no! it's not a coffee press!) posted in the coffee thread
This coffee press looks great on your table. It's elegant, and you don't have the spewing, sputtering sounds of a coffee maker. However, using it requires more work than your usual coffee maker. You must boil water in a separate pot, put coffee in the press, let coffee sit, then press the mesh filter to push the grounds down to the bottom of the pot. The coffee always remains in contact with the grounds, which results in a strong cup of coffee (especially if you don't drink it all right away). Cleaning the press is also difficult. You can't let coffee sit in the press. In order to really clean it, you must take apart the filter, which has several parts to it. I don't use my press anymore because the metal parts continue to retain some odor from previous use. Soaking it for several days helps, but who has the time for that? Bottom line: buy this for looks only. If you're looking for something that's easy to use and care for, buy a regular coffee maker.
Good grief - How difficult is it to fill and boil a kettle, rather than filling and turning on a coffee machine? Or is the extra effort of pouring the water from the kettle just too much hassle? Also cleaning it isn't a problem at all - pour out the grounds, wash the jug, unscrew the filter and wash the parts - that'd take a few seconds (and there's no reason why it can't just all go in a dishwasher) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
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Sounds like the reviewer would be happier with that heat-in-the-can nescafe. I've had a cafetiere for the best part of 20 years now, and I love it. Debbie
Yeah, the only problems I've ever known is breaking the glass jug (but those are easily replacable) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
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Yeah, the only problems I've ever known is breaking the glass jug (but those are easily replacable) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
Snap. I was using the jug to top up the radiator in my car (water, not coffee, my car isn't like me, it doesn't run on caffeine), and it broke when it slipped onto the floor. Now, if I was reviewing that on Amazon with the same critical eye as that pillock of a reviewer, I'd maybe complain that the glass didn't survive the drop onto tarmac :mad: I think it makes wonderful coffee. OK, not such a good radiator filler, but I'll forgive it that deficiency, as it wasn't actually advertised as such. Debbie
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Snap. I was using the jug to top up the radiator in my car (water, not coffee, my car isn't like me, it doesn't run on caffeine), and it broke when it slipped onto the floor. Now, if I was reviewing that on Amazon with the same critical eye as that pillock of a reviewer, I'd maybe complain that the glass didn't survive the drop onto tarmac :mad: I think it makes wonderful coffee. OK, not such a good radiator filler, but I'll forgive it that deficiency, as it wasn't actually advertised as such. Debbie
You should sue, and force them to add a "warning, will shatter if dropped onto tarmac while being used to refill a car's radiator" disclaimer on the packaging :-D -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
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You should sue, and force them to add a "warning, will shatter if dropped onto tarmac while being used to refill a car's radiator" disclaimer on the packaging :-D -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
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Nah, I just find it so amusing that people will sue someone because they themselves did something utterly stupid (and they often win) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
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This review was on the Amazon link to the cafetierre (no! it's not a coffee press!) posted in the coffee thread
This coffee press looks great on your table. It's elegant, and you don't have the spewing, sputtering sounds of a coffee maker. However, using it requires more work than your usual coffee maker. You must boil water in a separate pot, put coffee in the press, let coffee sit, then press the mesh filter to push the grounds down to the bottom of the pot. The coffee always remains in contact with the grounds, which results in a strong cup of coffee (especially if you don't drink it all right away). Cleaning the press is also difficult. You can't let coffee sit in the press. In order to really clean it, you must take apart the filter, which has several parts to it. I don't use my press anymore because the metal parts continue to retain some odor from previous use. Soaking it for several days helps, but who has the time for that? Bottom line: buy this for looks only. If you're looking for something that's easy to use and care for, buy a regular coffee maker.
Good grief - How difficult is it to fill and boil a kettle, rather than filling and turning on a coffee machine? Or is the extra effort of pouring the water from the kettle just too much hassle? Also cleaning it isn't a problem at all - pour out the grounds, wash the jug, unscrew the filter and wash the parts - that'd take a few seconds (and there's no reason why it can't just all go in a dishwasher) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
The main problem with this kind of cafetières is IMO standing in the quality of the ring which ensures the tightness between the mesh filter and the glass. However the taste of coffee is very good, hwich often begis to leak when going older. For me, the best coffees are made with espresso machines. Good ones are also made by what we call here "italian coffe maker"[^] (don't know if this term is international :))
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
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The main problem with this kind of cafetières is IMO standing in the quality of the ring which ensures the tightness between the mesh filter and the glass. However the taste of coffee is very good, hwich often begis to leak when going older. For me, the best coffees are made with espresso machines. Good ones are also made by what we call here "italian coffe maker"[^] (don't know if this term is international :))
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
KaЯl wrote: For me, the best coffees are made with espresso machines Discussions on Espresso coffee, FF Darjeeling, and tekky stuff... All I need to do now is to find a thread on the delights of Lindt Chocolate and I will have found my spiritual home here at CP. :cool: Debbie
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KaЯl wrote: For me, the best coffees are made with espresso machines Discussions on Espresso coffee, FF Darjeeling, and tekky stuff... All I need to do now is to find a thread on the delights of Lindt Chocolate and I will have found my spiritual home here at CP. :cool: Debbie
Mmm - Lindt Chocolate. I especially love the stuff with chunks of Pistachio in it :) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
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This review was on the Amazon link to the cafetierre (no! it's not a coffee press!) posted in the coffee thread
This coffee press looks great on your table. It's elegant, and you don't have the spewing, sputtering sounds of a coffee maker. However, using it requires more work than your usual coffee maker. You must boil water in a separate pot, put coffee in the press, let coffee sit, then press the mesh filter to push the grounds down to the bottom of the pot. The coffee always remains in contact with the grounds, which results in a strong cup of coffee (especially if you don't drink it all right away). Cleaning the press is also difficult. You can't let coffee sit in the press. In order to really clean it, you must take apart the filter, which has several parts to it. I don't use my press anymore because the metal parts continue to retain some odor from previous use. Soaking it for several days helps, but who has the time for that? Bottom line: buy this for looks only. If you're looking for something that's easy to use and care for, buy a regular coffee maker.
Good grief - How difficult is it to fill and boil a kettle, rather than filling and turning on a coffee machine? Or is the extra effort of pouring the water from the kettle just too much hassle? Also cleaning it isn't a problem at all - pour out the grounds, wash the jug, unscrew the filter and wash the parts - that'd take a few seconds (and there's no reason why it can't just all go in a dishwasher) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
benjymous wrote: Bottom line: buy this for looks only. If you're looking for something that's easy to use and care for, buy a regular coffee maker. Or walk down to the local cafe, hell maybe they'll even make a delivery. :rolleyes: BW "If you enjoy what you do, you'll never work another day in your life." - Confucius
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KaЯl wrote: For me, the best coffees are made with espresso machines Discussions on Espresso coffee, FF Darjeeling, and tekky stuff... All I need to do now is to find a thread on the delights of Lindt Chocolate and I will have found my spiritual home here at CP. :cool: Debbie
Debs wrote: the delights of Lindt Chocolate My only problem with Lindt is it becomes nauseating when eating too much :rolleyes: Debs wrote: I will have found my spiritual home here at CP Welcome Home ! :-D
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
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Nah, I just find it so amusing that people will sue someone because they themselves did something utterly stupid (and they often win) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
Like the burglar who sued a house owner after falling through the flimsy ceiling boards whilst trying to make off with some goods :laugh: - or is that just another urban legend... :rolleyes:
I knew it would end badly when I first met Chris in a Canberra alleyway and he said 'try some-it won't hurt you'... -Christian Graus on Code Project outages His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a tumble dryer. It hurt the way your tongue hurts after you accidentally staple it to he wall**-Shaun Wilde**
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This review was on the Amazon link to the cafetierre (no! it's not a coffee press!) posted in the coffee thread
This coffee press looks great on your table. It's elegant, and you don't have the spewing, sputtering sounds of a coffee maker. However, using it requires more work than your usual coffee maker. You must boil water in a separate pot, put coffee in the press, let coffee sit, then press the mesh filter to push the grounds down to the bottom of the pot. The coffee always remains in contact with the grounds, which results in a strong cup of coffee (especially if you don't drink it all right away). Cleaning the press is also difficult. You can't let coffee sit in the press. In order to really clean it, you must take apart the filter, which has several parts to it. I don't use my press anymore because the metal parts continue to retain some odor from previous use. Soaking it for several days helps, but who has the time for that? Bottom line: buy this for looks only. If you're looking for something that's easy to use and care for, buy a regular coffee maker.
Good grief - How difficult is it to fill and boil a kettle, rather than filling and turning on a coffee machine? Or is the extra effort of pouring the water from the kettle just too much hassle? Also cleaning it isn't a problem at all - pour out the grounds, wash the jug, unscrew the filter and wash the parts - that'd take a few seconds (and there's no reason why it can't just all go in a dishwasher) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
The big problem with Amazon ratings is you have no idea how stupid the person who wrote the review was. Look for a book called Javascript goodies on Amazon, and read the reviews. All the ones before mine are glowing, proving only that the people who bought the book are as stupid as the author is. Christian No offense, but I don't really want to encourage the creation of another VB developer. - Larry Antram 22 Oct 2002
C# will attract all comers, where VB is for IT Journalists and managers - Michael P Butler 05-12-2002
Again, you can screw up a C/C++ program just as easily as a VB program. OK, maybe not as easily, but it's certainly doable. - Jamie Nordmeyer - 15-Nov-2002 -
The main problem with this kind of cafetières is IMO standing in the quality of the ring which ensures the tightness between the mesh filter and the glass. However the taste of coffee is very good, hwich often begis to leak when going older. For me, the best coffees are made with espresso machines. Good ones are also made by what we call here "italian coffe maker"[^] (don't know if this term is international :))
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
KaЯl wrote: Good ones are also made by what we call here "italian coffe maker"[^] (don't know if this term is international :)) Percolators or stove top Percolators, they're brilliant. I need to get a new one, maybe Santa will be kind. Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "I personally love it because I can get as down and dirty as I want on the backend, while also being able to dabble with fun scripting and presentation games on the front end." - Chris Maunder 15/07/2002
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Like the burglar who sued a house owner after falling through the flimsy ceiling boards whilst trying to make off with some goods :laugh: - or is that just another urban legend... :rolleyes:
I knew it would end badly when I first met Chris in a Canberra alleyway and he said 'try some-it won't hurt you'... -Christian Graus on Code Project outages His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a tumble dryer. It hurt the way your tongue hurts after you accidentally staple it to he wall**-Shaun Wilde**
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Debs wrote: the delights of Lindt Chocolate My only problem with Lindt is it becomes nauseating when eating too much :rolleyes: Debs wrote: I will have found my spiritual home here at CP Welcome Home ! :-D
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
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You should sue, and force them to add a "warning, will shatter if dropped onto tarmac while being used to refill a car's radiator" disclaimer on the packaging :-D -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
benjymous wrote: You should sue, and force them to add a "warning, will shatter if dropped onto tarmac while being used to refill a car's radiator" disclaimer on the packaging Good idea...assuming they can find space for it under the one that reads "Warning: May contain nuts". :laugh: Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk
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I was going to reply but really, ugh, I have to press like three different buttons and select the text I want to quote and then I have to press another button and wadda wadda wadda poor me, so hard. I am definitley going back to just thinking nasty replies and then not posting them, much easier, though my head hurts sometimes so maybe I should get my mother to do it for me, she types well... I heard a lady complaining at a local fast food joint because they took 7 minutes to prepare three burgers, three packets of chips and a salad. People get sadder ever day :)
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So it was just a moderately quick food place then :rolleyes: :laugh: The tigress is here :D
