So my coffee maker broke this morning...

[noisyturtle]

I don't know what could have gone wrong

[Dgsbllx]

Living Soldering Thread should be able to help you out.

Did it go with a bang  ?

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Looks like it fell off a cliff or something... or did it explode?

[SpAmRaY]

That's the last time you forget to water the cat first.

[noisyturtle]

Looks like it fell off a cliff or something... or did it explode?

Well, it started it's auto run and then stopped when it got to the brewing part. As I was trying to figure out what was wrong it tipped and fell off the counter, then in a half asleep coffeeless rage I proceeded to stomp it into the floor. Not one of my proudest moments at all.

[nubbinator]

Oh, I figured you were still half asleep and thought it was a toilet and dropped a cherry bomb in it.

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Looks like it fell off a cliff or something... or did it explode?

Well, it started it's auto run and then stopped when it got to the brewing part. As I was trying to figure out what was wrong it tipped and fell off the counter, then in a half asleep coffeeless rage I proceeded to stomp it into the floor. Not one of my proudest moments at all.

May not have been a proud moment for you, but it's completely understandable.

I don't care who you are, starting a day off with a broken coffee maker and no coffee is just horrible. I would have raged too, and Vulcans have total control over their emotions. )

[tp4tissue]

Looks like it fell off a cliff or something... or did it explode?

Well, it started it's auto run and then stopped when it got to the brewing part. As I was trying to figure out what was wrong it tipped and fell off the counter, then in a half asleep coffeeless rage I proceeded to stomp it into the floor. Not one of my proudest moments at all.

Uh........ rage-quitting like that is unhealthy...

[IvanIvanovich]

Replace it with a French press... they are basically failure proof.

[The_Beast]

Replace it with a French press... they are basically failure proof.

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Cept when the glass breaks....



....get an aeropress

[nubbinator]

Nah, get a Chemex:

[The_Beast]

Nah, get a Chemex:

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Looks even more breaky than the french press....

[esoomenona]

What does a Chemex do differently than a coffee maker?

[IvanIvanovich]

Just boil the grounds in a saucepan!

[The_Beast]

What does a Chemex do differently than a coffee maker?

It's all about the filter, not the glass thingy

Just boil the grounds in a saucepan!

Gotta strain it with your teeth too!

[tp4tissue]

+ 1 for french press...  solid performance.. not likely to break at all..  even when you drop it... the bodum ones have pretty good quality glass.

[Tym]

I hear Starbucks is pretty popular over there...

[jwaz]

+ 1 for french press...  solid performance.. not likely to break at all..  even when you drop it... the bodum ones have pretty good quality glass.

Yeah... I've "casually" broken at least 6-7

[paicrai]

That sucks... On the plus side you may avoid the heroin-like caffeine addiction.

[tp4tissue]

+ 1 for french press...  solid performance.. not likely to break at all..  even when you drop it... the bodum ones have pretty good quality glass.

Yeah... I've "casually" broken at least 6-7

how though.. drops?

[esoomenona]

So putting different filters in a coffee maker would be the same thing?

[smknjoe]

Instant coffee.

1.Heat your water in the microwave for 1.5 min.
2. Stir in your coffee

It's a real pain the ass.

[The_Beast]

So putting different filters in a coffee maker would be the same thing?

Ok, it's mostly about the filter. But the ability to control the pour pattern and water temp are another advantage of the chemex

[Puddsy]

Instant coffee.

1.Heat your water in the microwave for 1.5 min.
2. Stir in your coffee

It's a real pain the ass.

When you heat water in a microwave, it can get super-heated and explode

[Michael]

Was this related to the non-winning of the EK raffle somehow?

[Puddsy]

Was this related to the non-winning of the EK raffle somehow?

Pls no more drama.

[smknjoe]

Instant coffee.

1.Heat your water in the microwave for 1.5 min.
2. Stir in your coffee

It's a real pain the ass.

When you heat water in a microwave, it can get super-heated and explode

Not in your coffee mug or open dish.

I have had that happen with steam that had no way to escape and pressure built up. Stick an egg in microwave and duck for cover!

[noisyturtle]

Open to suggestions on what to replace it with. Something that can make 2 cups in less than 6-7 minutes. I have an old Mr. Coffee but it really ruins the taste. What I loved about the recently deceased was the timer setting so the coffee was already waiting as soon as I rolled out of bed in the morning.

[tp4tissue]

Open to suggestions on what to replace it with. Something that can make 2 cups in less than 6-7 minutes. I have an old Mr. Coffee but it really ruins the taste. What I loved about the recently deceased was the timer setting so the coffee was already waiting as soon as I rolled out of bed in the morning.

just go on amazon... buy something that's $500... that's where all the really snazzy stuff is.

[noisyturtle]

Open to suggestions on what to replace it with. Something that can make 2 cups in less than 6-7 minutes. I have an old Mr. Coffee but it really ruins the taste. What I loved about the recently deceased was the timer setting so the coffee was already waiting as soon as I rolled out of bed in the morning.

just go on amazon... buy something that's $500... that's where all the really snazzy stuff is.

Beyond the budget my friend.

[Malphas]

What about a moka pot?

[pichu23]

Do what a normal working person would do. Go to Starbucks. 

[smknjoe]

Seriously, what's wrong with instant coffee? You can even get it from Starbucks if Nescafe isn't up your alley. It's what the majority of Europeans use at home from what I hear.

French presses are nice but a hassle. Grinding beans, waiting for water to boil.
Coffee makers in general are a pain in the ass. Cleaning, filters.
 Keurigs are trendy, but expensive and a pain to clean. I gave mine away.

[nubbinator]

Instant coffee is fine if you surgically remove your tongue.   And just because Europeans like it doesn't mean it's good.

[smknjoe]

Instant coffee is nothing more than dehydrated coffee and/or ground coffee. As much cream and sugar most people put in their coffee they can't tell the difference anyway. The only way taste would really matter is if you drank it black.

[tp4tissue]

Instant coffee is fine if you surgically remove your tongue.   And just because Europeans like it doesn't mean it's good.

what's the difference between instant coffee and those keurig packs.. I'm not a connoisseur yet.. but.. it doesn't seem like "good" instant coffee is technologically unfeasible.. 

[smknjoe]

Instant coffee is fine if you surgically remove your tongue.   And just because Europeans like it doesn't mean it's good.

what's the difference between instant coffee and those keurig packs.. I'm not a connoisseur yet.. but.. it doesn't seem like "good" instant coffee is technologically unfeasible.. 

There isn't a big difference. And Starbucks makes some instant coffee that's really quite good.

[pichu23]

I'm more of a caramel macchiato person but recently started to love the pumpkin spice latte.
Not a heavy coffee drinker I am.

[nubbinator]

Instant coffee is nothing more than dehydrated coffee and/or ground coffee. As much cream and sugar most people put in their coffee they can't tell the difference anyway. The only way taste would really matter is if you drank it black.

Black is the only way to drink it.  I'd argue the reason most people add so much sugar and cream is because they use such bad coffee or brew it terribly.

[smknjoe]

Instant coffee is nothing more than dehydrated coffee and/or ground coffee. As much cream and sugar most people put in their coffee they can't tell the difference anyway. The only way taste would really matter is if you drank it black.

Black is the only way to drink it.  I'd argue the reason most people add so much sugar and cream is because they use such bad coffee or brew it terribly.

I can't argue with that Nub. I used to be quite the coffee snob because of that, but these days I'm just happy to get a little caffeine fix and not think too much about it.

[JoeC]

I hear Starbucks is pretty popular over there...

Do what a normal working person would do. Go to Starbucks. 

Instant coffee is fine if you surgically remove your tongue.   And just because Europeans like it doesn't mean it's good.

what's the difference between instant coffee and those keurig packs.. I'm not a connoisseur yet.. but.. it doesn't seem like "good" instant coffee is technologically unfeasible.. 

There isn't a big difference. And Starbucks makes some instant coffee that's really quite good.

[inteli722]

I'm afraid I'll get either laughed out or branded a heretic, but I do like my Keurig, especially if you find coffee you like (Which is the worst part of it).

[Badwrench]

I have this one and love it.  http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-1200-Central-Programmable-Coffeemaker/dp/B00005IBX9/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1383799157&sr=8-6&keywords=coffee+maker  I don't use the timer function as I grind my beans right before I brew.  The 4 cup option makes a quick cup.  10 cups in about 5-7 min.  It also has a a charcoal filter in the water area. 

I use a press at work.  The giant coffee maker at work makes the worst coffee I have ever tasted.  Doesn't matter if I put my own grind in it.  Always tastes burnt and bitter. 

[dustinhxc]

holy CRAP 

[noisyturtle]

I have this one and love it.  http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-1200-Central-Programmable-Coffeemaker/dp/B00005IBX9/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1383799157&sr=8-6&keywords=coffee+maker  I don't use the timer function as I grind my beans right before I brew.  The 4 cup option makes a quick cup.  10 cups in about 5-7 min.  It also has a a charcoal filter in the water area. 

I use a press at work.  The giant coffee maker at work makes the worst coffee I have ever tasted.  Doesn't matter if I put my own grind in it.  Always tastes burnt and bitter. 

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-650BC-Thermal-Automatic-Coffeemaker/dp/B001G8Y2WW/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1383805385&sr=1-4 is the one that died on me today, after only 6 months.

[demik]

probably has to do with the 16 marijuanas you smoked.

16!

[HPE1000]

I drink coffee frequently and I almost always drink it black, I get just about any kind of peets coffee. I am thinking about getting a french press, right now I use a singe serve bun coffee maker that can do normal coffee and pods (i dont use the pods) it is pretty good but I think I want to try a french press for when I can wait more than the minute or two it takes to make coffee with my maker.

[iri]

Seriously, what's wrong with instant coffee? You can even get it from Starbucks if Nescafe isn't up your alley. It's what the majority of Europeans use at home from what I hear.

yuckity yuck.
never heard that.

[Badwrench]

I have this one and love it.  http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-1200-Central-Programmable-Coffeemaker/dp/B00005IBX9/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1383799157&sr=8-6&keywords=coffee+maker  I don't use the timer function as I grind my beans right before I brew.  The 4 cup option makes a quick cup.  10 cups in about 5-7 min.  It also has a a charcoal filter in the water area. 

I use a press at work.  The giant coffee maker at work makes the worst coffee I have ever tasted.  Doesn't matter if I put my own grind in it.  Always tastes burnt and bitter. 

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-650BC-Thermal-Automatic-Coffeemaker/dp/B001G8Y2WW/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1383805385&sr=1-4 is the one that died on me today, after only 6 months.

That sucks.  Mine has been going strong with daily use for over 2 years.  The same one that my wife took over 5 years ago that we had is also still going.  It comes in pink if that helps. 

[mashby]

Nah, get a Chemex:

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I got a Chemex about two years ago and I love it. That would be my recommendation too.