1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[Coffee Nerds] What's your home setup?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Sajan, Jan 19, 2023.

  1. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 1999
    Messages:
    45,284
    Likes Received:
    31,340
    A sometimes-leaking Keurig Elite and wait for a sale on K-Cups or ground coffee. As long is it ain't dark roast, I'm good, although I'd even put up with that mess if that's all you have. Medium roast to maaaaybe medium-dark is good for me. Ain't got no time to be doin' all the 50 ways to make coffee or make it in an anti-gravity chamber and wonderin' if the water temperature is 190 degrees or 189 degrees. I'll try whatever coffee you give me, including Maxwell House and Folgers. :D
     
    Rashmon and Buck Turgidson like this.
  2. Haymitch

    Haymitch Custom Title
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2005
    Messages:
    28,004
    Likes Received:
    23,212
    I don't remember what kind of grinder I have. It's good not great, was like $80. Coffee machine is the Oxo On 9 Cup. Beans are usually the Ruta Maya decaf I buy from Costco's site.
     
  3. Ottomaton

    Ottomaton Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2000
    Messages:
    18,345
    Likes Received:
    13,732
    Anybody aeropress?
     
  4. GTI

    GTI Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2002
    Messages:
    24
    Likes Received:
    3
    Me. Got a Baratza Virtuoso to go with Aeropress. Got a 1zpresso hand grinder to go with Flare pro for the once in a while espresso.
     
    Sajan and Ottomaton like this.
  5. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    87,635
    Likes Received:
    86,309
    No, what are the benefits and downsides?
     
  6. GTI

    GTI Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2002
    Messages:
    24
    Likes Received:
    3
    It uses either small papers filter or reusable mesh filter, very forgiving on brew time, grind size, etc. and easy to clean up. You can just pop coffee grinds and filter out after making coffee and rinse a bit.

    One draw back is that it really only makes one cup at a time.
     
    Buck Turgidson likes this.
  7. JuanValdez

    JuanValdez Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 1999
    Messages:
    34,316
    Likes Received:
    13,838
    I have a breville barista express. It makes good coffee. I have always prided myself on being able drink whatever sludge was available though. I was a bit surprised and dismayed with myself when I went back to the office after the covid lockdown and found the coffee nigh undrinkable after going months on my breville. Still drinking it though.
     
  8. Sajan

    Sajan Member

    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2009
    Messages:
    8,405
    Likes Received:
    5,840
    Ya I don’t know how people drink the office coffee…
     
  9. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    87,635
    Likes Received:
    86,309
    Office coffee vs Gas Station coffee...

    whatcha got?
     
  10. CCity Zero

    CCity Zero Member

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2014
    Messages:
    7,279
    Likes Received:
    3,516
    I really need an actual lift or find a friend that has one but needs a hand/tools... Haha.

    When I rebuilt that newer Mercedes transmission I mentioned some time ago on here... I did it with jack stands, I won't be doing that again. Basically the next thing I need is a lift but waiting to build bigger garage.

    What height is your ceiling in your garage? Pretty sweet setup!
     
  11. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2003
    Messages:
    33,721
    Likes Received:
    31,392
    That **** is scary. The brand name doesn’t fill me with confidence. Props for using your garage for its designed intent while most people park in the driveway and fill their garage up with junk.

    If you get Renner’d, drop a line and I’ll come see you in the hospital.
     
    Sajan likes this.
  12. wizkid83

    wizkid83 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 20, 2002
    Messages:
    6,335
    Likes Received:
    847
    Ground coffee from Sam's club, French press, and electric kettle.

    Keep it simple
     
  13. Sajan

    Sajan Member

    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2009
    Messages:
    8,405
    Likes Received:
    5,840
    Bendpak is a solid brand.

    I used this to redo my Camry suspension. I don’t like jack stands. https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts...LYIq3EPxsPeOdX76CLoLR1lkF8xRsrGcaAs4REALw_wcB
     
    Ziggy and CCity Zero like this.
  14. Sajan

    Sajan Member

    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2009
    Messages:
    8,405
    Likes Received:
    5,840
    Gas station…if it looks like a clean place.
     
    Buck Turgidson likes this.
  15. ico4498

    ico4498 Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 1999
    Messages:
    3,555
    Likes Received:
    1,264
    once I made coffee with a frying pan & hammer. wasn't a great cup but desperation made it mighty satisfying.
     
  16. IBTL

    IBTL Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2010
    Messages:
    12,406
    Likes Received:
    12,574
    Believe it or not, I've had some of the kopi luwak (sp?) coffee. It ain't bad, brother.
     
  17. IBTL

    IBTL Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2010
    Messages:
    12,406
    Likes Received:
    12,574
    I'm a basic man when it comes to coffee though. Either my standard drip coffee machine or my Keurig.
     
  18. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 1999
    Messages:
    45,284
    Likes Received:
    31,340
    I almost bought some of that stuff on Amazon a few years ago just to try, then I discovered a lot of the stuff you buy online is fake or partially-fake or "made" by civets that are caged up for that purpose. But mostly I decided to not buy it because I said "seriously? you're going to drink poop & beans coffee and pay somebody a ransom to do it?" :D
     
    IBTL likes this.
  19. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 1999
    Messages:
    36,874
    Likes Received:
    13,268
    Yee, this is me when I use it.

     
    CCity Zero and Xerobull like this.
  20. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 1999
    Messages:
    36,874
    Likes Received:
    13,268
    That's a good question. At least 14 feet, probably taller. Maybe 18? The cars aren't exactly close to the ceiling.
     
    CCity Zero likes this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now