Recommend me a coffee-making machine

[fvgazi]

The paper tests people who drank a quart of french press coffee daily for 6 months. Serum LDL levels get raised by about 10% intially but return to baseline over the course of the 6 months. Enzymes that produce LDLs get raised by about 10% persistently, but return to baseline after cessation of french press coffee consumption. There's obviously some sort of homeostatic mechanism taking the increased LDLs out of circulation, it's not clear whether it's through normal metabolism or by deposition in the arteries though.

But yes, french press coffee is likely to be safe in small doses. A quart is 4 cups, which is a pretty significant amount. One or two cups a week is likely to have a negligible effect on cholesterol.

There's no way I would take the time out of my day to brew it that way 7x a week. Probably just on my days off. That's like 1 quart a week. I'm back to being psyched on it!

[s1mplehumar]

I HIGHLY recommend Technivorm Brewers. I've tested probably close to 2 dozen drip brewers, and I've yet to find any other device (for drip) to trump a Technivorm. For starters:

-Consistent water temperature to brew basket. Optimal range of 197.6 - 204.8 F. Most brewers reach around 178-185 at best. This results in duller flavors and incomplete extraction of all essential flavors, nuances, etc. Still, I don't recommend any drip brewer for maximum extraction and flavor. I reserve that crown for presses and pour over methods.

-No pumps, no valves, no goofy internal components. Only a basic well-crafted all copper heating element to consistently boil the water.

-9-hole sprayhead ensures ample infusion of grounds. Lots of hot water contacting the grounds faster.

-It brews fast! I wanna say roughly 5 minutes for 10 cups.

The only caveat, no timer. Truly coffee should be brewed and immediately enjoyed. Expect a fresh cup to go stale after about 15 minutes.

This is the model I own: Thermal carafe models are also available, but again, I just don't see the point in storing coffee for extended periods. It's meant to be enjoyed immediately while still fresh.

I roast, grind, and brew from scratch. All green, single-origin lots.

Let me know if you have any questions. Coffee is a great passion of mine!

[Hobie-wan]

There's no way I would take the time out of my day to brew it that way 7x a week. Probably just on my days off. That's like 1 quart a week. I'm back to being psyched on it!

Pardon? Coffee presses are dirt simple. Pour in coffee grounds, pour in boiling water, wait a few minutes, push down the plunger and pour. I generally just rinse the grounds out on a daily basis and only really wash it occasionally. No more difficult than a drip coffee maker.