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  • L Lost User

    Christian Graus wrote:

    They will compensate for what the cows ate ?

    Yeah, at differnt times of the year the grass is different and that can infulence the way the milk frothes.

    Christian Graus wrote:

    I know what you're saying, and you're right. But, I just couldn't help it. I sold coffee for years, and we lost some big accounts to staff who just didn't care, and management who had no idea.

    Most cafe's are to coffee what Coon is to cheese. Coffee and espresso machines are a hobby for me and its a huge and expensive subject. If you talk to the guys that travel around the world to compete in barista competitions you'll realise how much effort can go into that 30ml drink

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    Christian Graus
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    Josh Gray wrote:

    Yeah, at differnt times of the year the grass is different and that can infulence the way the milk frothes

    Ah, I did know that. Clover, right ? Most of MY clients, when told that, told me all year around the clover was why they could not froth milk.

    Josh Gray wrote:

    Most cafe's are to coffee what Coon is to cheese.

    Do you mean Kraft 'Cheddar' ? :P I know exactly what you're saying, an example of my clients in Hobart - the guy who kicked me out because he found out if you made cappuccino with international roast, there was no water in it ( and that made it the best you could get ).

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      It's official. Starbucks coffee really is that bad[^].

      cheers, Chris Maunder

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      Marc Clifton
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      All I can say is, no matter how you look at it, thank God I don't drink coffee! Marc

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      • L Lost User

        Christian Graus wrote:

        They will compensate for what the cows ate ?

        Yeah, at differnt times of the year the grass is different and that can infulence the way the milk frothes.

        Christian Graus wrote:

        I know what you're saying, and you're right. But, I just couldn't help it. I sold coffee for years, and we lost some big accounts to staff who just didn't care, and management who had no idea.

        Most cafe's are to coffee what Coon is to cheese. Coffee and espresso machines are a hobby for me and its a huge and expensive subject. If you talk to the guys that travel around the world to compete in barista competitions you'll realise how much effort can go into that 30ml drink

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        Maybe you can help me then... I recently purchased a reusable filter for a auto-drip machine. The reason being that I want to reduce my non-recyclable paper consumption. The problem is the mesh isn't fine enough and grounds find there way into the carafe. Actually more like a fine coffee silt that makes the last cup unusable. I've talked to a couple of people and they've gone back to paper. Do you have a recommendation for a filter to try? Something to look for? Are they all like this?

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          It's official. Starbucks coffee really is that bad[^].

          cheers, Chris Maunder

          CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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          Lost User
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          I really don't care how my coffee tastes as long as it tastes like coffee. I microwave a cup up water, put a couple teaspoons of coffee grinds in and stir. I drink it like that, grinds and all.

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          • C Chris Maunder

            It's official. Starbucks coffee really is that bad[^].

            cheers, Chris Maunder

            CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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            brianwelsch
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            Even Waffle House serves better coffee than Starbucks. Though that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that's read the sign on the wall in WH clearly stating: "America's best coffee". :rolleyes:

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              Maybe you can help me then... I recently purchased a reusable filter for a auto-drip machine. The reason being that I want to reduce my non-recyclable paper consumption. The problem is the mesh isn't fine enough and grounds find there way into the carafe. Actually more like a fine coffee silt that makes the last cup unusable. I've talked to a couple of people and they've gone back to paper. Do you have a recommendation for a filter to try? Something to look for? Are they all like this?

              BW


              Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
              Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
              -- Neil Peart

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              Lost User
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              brianwelsch wrote:

              auto-drip machine.

              I know very little about these Im sorry. I would guess that your options are - Adjust the grind of the beans so its not as fine. This will probably make the coffee weaker, you can compensate by using more coffee but thats probably not what you want - Use two filters one inside the other and rotate one 90 degrees so the holes dont line up exactly. Again, probably not what you want to have to do Sorry I cant help more :)

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                Coffee at Starbucks? Next you'll tell me they sell ice cream at Dairy Queen... :rolleyes:

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                Have you tried the Blueberry Green Tea Frap. While, it doesn't resemble any green tea I've ever had, it is a refreshing summertime beverage. And at a mere $3.50 a pop, who could resist?

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                  brianwelsch wrote:

                  auto-drip machine.

                  I know very little about these Im sorry. I would guess that your options are - Adjust the grind of the beans so its not as fine. This will probably make the coffee weaker, you can compensate by using more coffee but thats probably not what you want - Use two filters one inside the other and rotate one 90 degrees so the holes dont line up exactly. Again, probably not what you want to have to do Sorry I cant help more :)

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                  brianwelsch
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                  Never hurts to ask. :) Thanks.

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                  • B brianwelsch

                    Have you tried the Blueberry Green Tea Frap. While, it doesn't resemble any green tea I've ever had, it is a refreshing summertime beverage. And at a mere $3.50 a pop, who could resist?

                    BW


                    Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
                    Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
                    -- Neil Peart

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                    Shog9 0
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                    No. I've tried the Green Tea Frap though; it was... very green.

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                    • B brianwelsch

                      Maybe you can help me then... I recently purchased a reusable filter for a auto-drip machine. The reason being that I want to reduce my non-recyclable paper consumption. The problem is the mesh isn't fine enough and grounds find there way into the carafe. Actually more like a fine coffee silt that makes the last cup unusable. I've talked to a couple of people and they've gone back to paper. Do you have a recommendation for a filter to try? Something to look for? Are they all like this?

                      BW


                      Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
                      Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
                      -- Neil Peart

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                      Shog9 0
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                      I use one of those, and initially had the same problem. As CG suggested, i just don't grind the coffee as fine, and use more of it. Actually tastes better that way (to me at least)...

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                        I use one of those, and initially had the same problem. As CG suggested, i just don't grind the coffee as fine, and use more of it. Actually tastes better that way (to me at least)...

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                        brianwelsch
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                        Was looking at some gold mesh filters online, and they said they were made for medium grind, so I think that's probably what I'll have to do. Damn environment!

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                          I use one of those, and initially had the same problem. As CG suggested, i just don't grind the coffee as fine, and use more of it. Actually tastes better that way (to me at least)...

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                          Lost User
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                          Shog9 wrote:

                          As CG suggested

                          Bloody Aussies, they're all the same :)

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                            Shog9 wrote:

                            As CG suggested

                            Bloody Aussies, they're all the same :)

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                            Christian Graus
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                            LOL !!!

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                            • B brianwelsch

                              Never hurts to ask. :) Thanks.

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                              brianwelsch wrote:

                              Never hurts to ask

                              Try asking on the forums here[^]

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                              • B brianwelsch

                                Maybe you can help me then... I recently purchased a reusable filter for a auto-drip machine. The reason being that I want to reduce my non-recyclable paper consumption. The problem is the mesh isn't fine enough and grounds find there way into the carafe. Actually more like a fine coffee silt that makes the last cup unusable. I've talked to a couple of people and they've gone back to paper. Do you have a recommendation for a filter to try? Something to look for? Are they all like this?

                                BW


                                Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
                                Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
                                -- Neil Peart

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                                Christian Graus
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                                A drip filter machine should use medium ground coffee, anyhow ( not fine )

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                                • C Chris Maunder

                                  It's official. Starbucks coffee really is that bad[^].

                                  cheers, Chris Maunder

                                  CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                                  John M Drescher
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                                  This is news to me. I have not had a cup of coffee at McDonald's since the 80s because back then their coffee was comparable to the stuff served at your local neighborhood bar.

                                  John

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                                    This is news to me. I have not had a cup of coffee at McDonald's since the 80s because back then their coffee was comparable to the stuff served at your local neighborhood bar.

                                    John

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                                    Christian Graus
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                                    Good McDonalds coffee started in Australia, in the late 80's.

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                                    • C Chris Maunder

                                      It's official. Starbucks coffee really is that bad[^].

                                      cheers, Chris Maunder

                                      CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                                      Anna Jayne Metcalfe
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                                      LOL well I won't go into MacDonalds anyway, so it's kindof irrelevant to me. X| I've come to the conclusion that Costa seem to do better coffee than Starbucks (too sweet for my taste) and Caffe Nero (just wrong. Even Railway Station buffets are better).

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                                      • C Chris Maunder

                                        It's official. Starbucks coffee really is that bad[^].

                                        cheers, Chris Maunder

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                                        Bradml
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                                        In a word.... Wow


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                                        • C Christian Graus

                                          A drip filter machine should use medium ground coffee, anyhow ( not fine )

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                                          brianwelsch
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                                          Strange, when I replied to Shog, I never saw your reply. I was wondering why he mentioned you. Even now, your time stamp is 15 minutes after his. :suss: My grounds aren't espresso fine, but they may be finer than medium. Unfortunately, I don't have accurate control on the grinder I have.

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