My recent input on the coffee thread has lead me to pick up one of these and try it out. This seems as simple and low $$ and maintenance as you can get, opening up the choice of "real" beans to try out. I found a 6 cup for $35.
I do like the Nes and all its pros, but I have noticed our intake going up a lot - I'm up to 2-3 in the mornings, and so therefore the cost - and that's its biggest drawback. The mrs loves it and won't budge, but I thought I'd give one of these a go. If it's not too fiddly it'll defray Nes costs and have an emergency back up for when we run out of pods, which happens. We only have a plunger and ground coffee of indeterminate decade for such occasions, so it's a big climb down.
I took note of PJs poor experiences, and I know to use the proper grind for stovetops, and not overheat it. I read only good about these, so long as you don't expect 9 bar+ espresso. I also rarely drink short black, and would top up with a little milk from the Nes frother, not a full on cup of chino. So I'm thinking as long as I don't overheat it, I shouldn't get bitter coffee. That may be easier said than done.
I've picked up some stovetop ground Espresso from Brew Ha because it's handy, and I know it's been ground today. Will give it a go. Any tips appreciated.
I do like the Nes and all its pros, but I have noticed our intake going up a lot - I'm up to 2-3 in the mornings, and so therefore the cost - and that's its biggest drawback. The mrs loves it and won't budge, but I thought I'd give one of these a go. If it's not too fiddly it'll defray Nes costs and have an emergency back up for when we run out of pods, which happens. We only have a plunger and ground coffee of indeterminate decade for such occasions, so it's a big climb down.
I took note of PJs poor experiences, and I know to use the proper grind for stovetops, and not overheat it. I read only good about these, so long as you don't expect 9 bar+ espresso. I also rarely drink short black, and would top up with a little milk from the Nes frother, not a full on cup of chino. So I'm thinking as long as I don't overheat it, I shouldn't get bitter coffee. That may be easier said than done.
I've picked up some stovetop ground Espresso from Brew Ha because it's handy, and I know it's been ground today. Will give it a go. Any tips appreciated.
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