Making coffee seems so simple. Ground coffee beans + water = coffee. Right? But there are many different ways to prepare coffee and each produces a distinctive taste.
Before we jump into the coffee maker, here are my April photos for my Project 365: Coffee that I am doing over on Instagram. I'd love it if you'd join me over there for a daily cup of coffee.
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Standard Drip Coffee Maker (aka Filtered Coffee)
The way most coffee is brewed in the US, hot water is poured over coffee grounds held in a filter, then coffee drips through. Programmable, easy to use, medium body, flavor and caffeine. BLACK & DECKER 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
Percolator
Percolators are available for both stovetop or electric stand alone models. The stovetop versions are great for camping. Produces a strong somewhat bitter coffee (with potential for coffee grounds in your cup). Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Yosemite 8-Cup Coffee Percolator
French Press
Mix hot water and coffee in the carafe and let steep for 5 minutes, push down on the press to hold the grounds at the bottom. Medium body, intense flavor and aroma and lots of caffeine. Bodum Brazil 3 cup French Press Coffee Maker
Cold Brew
When brewed with cold water, the coffee's oils are not changed as they are in all of the other methods. This produces a crisp, sweeter than drip brew with low acid. But, it takes 12-24 hours to brew. Country Line Cold Brew Coffee Maker - 2 Quart
Moka Pot
The moka pot uses steam like espresso makers, but the pressure is 9x lower. Stronger flavor than drip but not as strong as espresso. Bialetti 6 cup Espresso Maker
Espresso
Steam is forced through the grounds resulting in a thick strong brew. Strong flavor, high in caffeine. De'Longhi 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
The coffee maker on my wishlist
It's hard to justify the expense when I am the only one that drinks coffee in the house. But this sure would be a fun option for all of the different drinks: regular, ice, specialty. Ninja Coffee Bar Brewer
A mom can dream, can't she?
I'd love to know what your favorite coffee method is? Let me know in the comments below. I promise no snide remarks if you prefer the over priced single cup environment destroyers.
Mia White says
#7: Starbucks! ? In all honesty, I loooove my French press. Mainly I just like coffee any way I can get it!
Audrey Humaciu says
Ha ha! Not a big Starbucks fan myself, but if you enjoy it then that's what matters. 🙂
Walker says
Because the weather's so hot to where I am right now, I'd prefer cold brew! Nothing beats a cold refreshing coffee!
Audrey Humaciu says
We were hot last week and then had an odd cold spell. But I hear year on the iced coffee.
Hil says
Tassimo house over here!
Amethyst | One Sage Mama says
The Moka pot is my favorite. It's a staple in my family and the only way my grandmother knows to make coffee. Xx
Audrey Humaciu says
I don't think I have ever seen one, but it sounds like it would make a good strong brew for those hard to wake up mornings.
Sim @ Simslife.co.uk says
Lots of pictures of coffee... love it! I do love a good, strong black coffee and tend to treat myself to the good instant stuff 😉 I let it cool down to almost lukewarm temperature before I even attempt swigging it... then start on making my next cup! #FridayFivolity Sim xx
Audrey Humaciu says
I take some ribbing from folks in the UK and Australia about my year of coffee pictures. I need to remember to post other things on my Instagram account as well so people don't think that's all I do. ha ha!