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Camping and Coffee ....I have an old fashioned percolator type coffee pot that is used for camping out ?

I am used to the new drip type coffeemakers ....so how long do I leave the coffee...percolate over the fire ??? I want to make a GOOD cup of coffee.

Put enough water in the pot to fill it to just below the basket. There is usually a mark on the outside (and inside) of the pot marking this level and indicating how many cups it will make.. Put the basket and stem into the pot and add one medium teaspoon of coffee per cup of water. I usually add just one additional spoonful "for the pot." (There are some people who add a pinch of salt or an egg shell to take some of the acidic flavor away. You might want to wait on this until you learn how to use the pot.) There should be a top to place on the basket to distribute the water as it percolates.
Place the pot on a hot fire and keep an eye on it as it heats. When the water is hot enough that it begins to boil inside the pot, as evidenced by the water bubbling up into the glass top on the lid. At this point, move the pot to the outside edge of the fire to allow the water to simmer and keep bubbling up into the glass. This slowly boiling water will pass up through the stem and out onto the basket lid. If you leave the pot on the hot fire, it will boil the water at a too rapid rate and it will cause the water (and coffee) to overflow through the pot's spout. Once you move the pot, Let it brew like this for just about seven minutes. That's the time I use. Take the pot off the fire and let the grounds settle a couple of minutes, then remove the basket (carefully, as it might be hot) and discard the grounds. Don't try to reuse them a second time! If you like your coffee stronger or weaker, adjust the time up or down accordingly a little at a time until it's just right.
Suggest you try a few pots at home first to try it and learn.
Other campers will be jealous when the aroma of freshly brewing coffee wafts through the area!

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does bunn make a coffee maker for the home with an automatic warmer shut off?

I would love to have a bunn coffee maker for my home. I am spoiled with my cheapo coffee pot's automatic shut off. I have been looking around online and cant seem to find a reasonably priced bunn for the home with the auto shut off. can anyone help?

The Bunn home coffee makers are designed in such a way that you are supposed to leave them on all the time (unless you are planning not to use your coffee maker for several days). Here is a link for a page that explains very clearly how a typical Bunn home coffee maker works:

http://www.espresso-machines-and-coffee-makers.com/bunn-home-coffee-maker.html

You will also find a useful summary of what users like and dislike most about Bunn coffee makers.

If you want to read more about the individual models then have a look at this:

http://www.espresso-machines-and-coffee-makers.com/bunn-home-coffee-makers.html

Hope this helps.

~~Yes you could. I would put the oil in a glass bowl and set in on the warming plate. Or even a coffee cup would work.~~

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The Hamilton Beach Brew Station 12 Cup Coffee Maker is unique amongst coffee makers. This coffee maker has no carafe, instead the coffee is self contained within the unit and is released into your cup by pressing on a dispenser. A great idea it is, but Hamilton Beach needs to engineer this product as it failed ten days after we purchased one. Please continue reading for all the details.

Our Braun coffee maker served us well for over six years. Thousands of coffee potfuls later, it failed to work one morning and we knew it was time to shop for a new one. As we strolled the aisles of our local BJ's we realized that Braun was not a brand that they carried. Nevertheless our attention was drawn to a unique looking product, the Hamilton Beach Brew Station 12 Cup Coffee Maker, and we soon carried it off and brought it home.

What is so special about this particular product? No carafe! Yes, coffee brews within the main unit and then is released into your cup by pressing on a dispenser, much like the type you find at some coffee stores. The advantage is obvious: you can get coffee with one hand while not worrying that you will break the carafe. An excellent idea!

This particular model holds standard sized coffee filters and has an internal warming tray to keep the coffee warm. Indeed, we felt that the unit kept coffee hotter longer than most units we had owned in the past. For several days we enjoyed hot, fresh brewed coffee and we believed that we made a wise decision in purchasing the product.

Our interest in the product was short-lived, however. One of the oddest features about the unit was the double push of the on/brew button to get the unit started. Much like the double click of your computer's mouse to open a file, users must do the same thing to the round push button located on the front of the machine. No toggling on/off switch to deal with here! Unfortunately, one recent morning the switch did not work. Sure, the light came on, but coffee was not dispensed. My wife and I redid the process at least a dozen times before we realized that the machine was not going to work. The water was in the unit, the coffee was seated properly in the filter, and the light switch came on. Still, no coffee was brewing.

In summation, the Hamilton Beach Brew Station 12 Cup Coffee Maker is an excellent idea, but the button is a bad idea. It would be better to replace the switch with something that works the first time and everytime thereafter. Fortunately for us we were able to return the item to BJ's where we received a full cash refund. Hamilton Beach has a great idea, but their engineering leaves something to be desired.

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I'm looking for the canister for this coffee maker Hamilton Beach?

I'm looking for a replacement canister for this coffee maker Hamilton Beach BrewStation 47454 Coffee Maker. The part that holds the coffee.

Look at their website http://www.hamiltonbeach.com

Or call them here is the info from their contact page:

http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/contact-us/contact-us.php

USA

1-800-851-8900 (all products except microwaves and water dispensers)
1-800-488-5080 (microwaves and water dispensers only)

Canada

1-800-267-2826 (all products except microwaves and water dispensers)
1-800-488-5080 (microwaves and water dispensers only)

Mexico

01 800 71 16 100 (all products)

Send a fax:

1-800-230-4708 (toll-free within the United States)

Write a letter:

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
360 Page Road
Washington, NC 27889

You can also send an email via their website:
Email: (Please allow 3 business days for a response)
For all products except microwaves and water dispensers:

http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/contact-us/contact-form.php

This was all simple information that you could have found with very, very minimal effort.

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Coffee is a common beverage that many people consider a daily staple. It helps to start their day or round out their night. Enjoying a good cup of coffee can be relaxing, stimulating, rejuvenating and simply delicious. If you are a regular coffee drinker you may already know that the taste and quality of the coffee you drink has everything to do with what you add to your coffee before you drink but most important, how the coffee is made.

Many coffee preparers believe that one of the best ways to prepare coffee is to grind the beans right at the time the coffee is to be made, preserving the fullest flavor of the bean by not cutting it until the last minute. Others indicate that it is the type of coffee maker selected that determines the greatest flavor.

Perhaps the most common are automatic drip coffee makers. These inexpensive machines allow you to place a coffee filter inside the basket and coffee grounds go into the filter, which is made out of paper. Cold water is then filtered through the coffee system and drips into the glass carafe, which is seated on a warming plate. Some variations on the automatic drip coffee makers include those which have no carafe and allow one cup to be poured directly at a time, keeping the rest inside the maker.

Percolator coffee makers are often the preferred choice for companies and institutions where large amounts of coffee are needed at once. Percolators can make as many as 24 cups of coffee in the larger makers while some smaller ones may make just a single serving. Coffee is made via a circulating method where hot water is boiled as it runs over the grounds repeatedly. This method tends to make very strong coffee that is sometimes bitter tasting.

Stovetop espresso coffee makers work where a funnel filter filled with coffee is placed in a boiler that has water in it. With a top fitted on tighter, the entire assembly is placed on a stove burner or can go over an open fire. As the boiler is heated, the coffee brews. This type of coffee maker has no way to stay warm other than the external heat that is continuously applied, which can cause the coffee to burn.

Automatic espresso coffee makers have become increasingly popular over the years. Variations include those that are semi-automatic, fully automatic and super automatic. The most sophisticated models not only grind the coffee beans, but they also eject the used grounds when the brewing is complete. These makers are the preference of those who love bold, rich taste in coffee.

Vacuum coffee makers are probably the least popular of the styles mentioned here. This is a coffee maker that is somewhat complex and works with two containers and a siphoning system. Although brewing only takes a few minutes, those who invest in vacuum coffee makers are sometimes fascinated with the process not because it is fast but because the maker turns the water into a vapor then into coffee.

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Stainless Steel coffee pots?

Hi All, This is one for the coffee fanatics here. Do stainless steel coffee pots add a flavor to the coffee? I've used an SS vacuum coffee mug once or twice and found that it seems to add a tang to the coffee that's in it. The reason I'm asking is that I'm considering buying a Bodum French Press in either stainless or glass. Anybody got an opinion?
Thanks

Whenever you buy a SS coffee brewer, it's recommended to make a waste brew. This will place a coating on the SS container to protect the flavor of the next batch. To clean the container, just rinse with warm water & wipe with a cloth or paper towel. I bought a SS Moka pot and the directions included with it actually told you to do this. It is even more important on aluminum models as they affect the flavor more than SS versions. Plus it protects the aluminum from corrosion.

Making a dead/waste brew is the only time I'll ever use preground coffee, if I have any around.

Every now and then you'll have to properly wash the pot. Just make a new waste batch to prime the pot after it's clean.

It's kind of like curing cast iron pots before you use them.

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To make a perfect cup of coffee every time you need:

- A Drip coffee maker

- A Stainless steel or gold mesh coffee filter, brown unbleached paper if you are insistent on paper

- A stash of vinegar and baking soda for cleaning

- A good quality whole bean coffee bean not the 1.99 a pound kind

- Fresh clean filtered water

- 30 minutes of you time (start to finish)

If you want a perfect cup of coffee, instant is not going to be in your vocabulary. To make an absolute unadulterated cup of coffee you need a little time and a few essential ingredients.

First off, almost any drip coffee maker will work. The 19.99 one all the way to the 99.99 ones all do the same thing. They heat the water and siphon it over coffee grounds. As the water is soaked into the coffee, picking up the flavor it is then drained through a filter into a glass pot. Honestly the coffee pot is not what makes the cup of coffee. If what you are looking for is the best tasting cup of coffee for your money and time, here is how to do it yourself.

A clean glass coffee pot is what you need to start off with. To clean this well, you need to place about ¼ cup of baking soda into the glass pot and with your fingers add a few drops of water. Use your fingers to spread the baking soda all over the pot, up the sides and such. After you have used this as a mild abrasive, add 1 cup of vinegar. Swirl and swish allowing the baking soda and vinegar to bubble away. Next, use a clean cloth to wash the inside of the glass pot. Now, rinse well under hot water. When you think it has been thoroughly rinsed, give it one more good rinse. We are trying to make sure our pot is clean with no residues of soaps, coffee oils, or vinegar and baking soda. A clean pot will make a lot of difference. No more washing the pot once a week, or just running it under the water and calling it good.

Second step to a great cup of coffee is the filter you use. Most of us buy the cheap white 150 for 1.25 coffee filters. Why are they cheap? Because, they are not good. Not only are they paper, but they add chlorine and bleach, and starches to your coffee. How are you supposed to have a good cup of coffee if you add those things to it. I recommend a metal strainer. Gold mesh or stainless steel is good. These are a little more expensive, but are not disposable so you can reuse them for a good long time. Average cost for these run 12.99-19.99. Clean these the same as the coffee pot. Rinse well!

Third step to a great cup of coffee is using good filtered water. I am not saying you need to use bottled water. But getting a Brita filter and filtering your water before brewing will take the extra minerals and chlorine and any other extras often found in tap water. Since coffee is mainly water that is heated and flavored doesn't it make sense to use good quality clean water?

And of course the last step to a great cup of coffee is using a good whole bean coffee. No, coffee that is sitting on the shelf at Safeway will not do. You need to buy coffee beans from a good small company that buys their coffee in small batches, that are roasted daily or weekly. Only then can you be sure that the coffee you are getting is fresh. Choosing coffee this way runs about $12 a pound. But remember this is whole bean, you are getting a lot of coffee for the price. Grinding your own coffee bean at home is the best way to assure your very own perfect cup of coffee.

One more tip, do not reheat your brewed coffee, or leave it on for hours and hours. Brew only enough coffee that you will drink within the hour or so. Reheating and micro waving coffee just breaks the coffee down even faster. Yes, coffee does break down. When this happens you end up with a strong, sour taste. Not the perfect cup if you ask me. How do you brew just a few cups of coffee at a time? For every 6 ounces of water you add to your pot, add only 2 tablespoons of fresh ground coffee beans to the filter. When putting the ground coffee beans into the filter make sure it is level and spread evenly across the bottom of the filter. This assures even brewing. You now have no excuse to not enjoy your own perfect cup of coffee.

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I have asthma.If i drink from a smokers cup will i go home throwing up the next day?Or eat from their items?

One day i went 2 my friends house and i noticed her mom smokes.I ate at their house.Then i came home the next day throwing up at 3:00 in the morning about 8 times,everything i ate.I went 2 the doctors and they said it was a stomach virus.So i went back 2 her house and ate there.It happened again.So i think my asthma has something 2 do with her mom smoking.Now when i go over her house i don't eat from there cause i'm afriad i might thrown up again.But he thing is i'm scraed that i might a disease maybe.And i can never eat from a smoker's house again.

asthma has nothing to do with eating or drinking. if the mom is smoking around you then you might have a problem, however you should know that asthma is a chronic condition characterized by some degree of inflammation that's present in the air passages of the lungs of a person with asthma. i think your becoming ill may have more to do with the cleanliness of the place. you dont have to worry about sharing anything with a smoker (except of course if you share a cigarette haha)
you could also be worrying yourself unduly and have caused yourself to have a stress reaction to going to this person's house which has manifested itself by your vomiting...
dont worry about it. dont hang out with someone who is smoking if you're asthmatic but you can go to their house and eat and drink there too. it has no effect on your asthma.

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There are two basic types of coffee beans offered by wholesale coffee distributors, namely Arabica and Robusta. The two types of coffee are grown everywhere in the world, but true lovers of coffee tend to prefer Arabica beans to Robusta. Arabica beans produce a richly flavored coffee as well as the thickness which is the hallmark of a gourmet coffee. The finest coffees are usually grown at high altitudes in the tropics (the gourmet coffee plant needs cold but cannot tolerate frost), and Arabica coffee lends itself to high altitude conditions. On the other hand, Arabica beans are more difficult to grow, being more susceptible to diseases and producing smaller crops than Robusta, and therefore it is more expensive to produce than Robusta. Robusta coffee does not have as rich a flavor and thickness as Arabica coffee, but the Robusta plant is hardier and disease-resistant. Many companies mix the two types together to create their blends.

To produce the best coffee, the roasted beans from the wholesale coffee distributor must be ground properly. To preserve freshness, the grinding should not be done until the coffee is ready to be brewed. There are two principal types of coffee grinders on the market, namely blade grinders and burr grinders. Blade grinders come with a propeller like blade, and do not have special settings, hence does not grind the coffee uniformly. If you want a finer grind you have to grind your coffee for a considerably longer time period. Blade grinders are all right for drip coffee, but for espresso and other specialty coffees a burr grinder is needed. Burr grinders come in two types - flat burr and conical burr. The coffee beans are drawn between the burrs and crushed to a uniform size. Burr grinders have settings which allow you to create the exact grind you want. They are sine qua non for espresso and other specialty coffee grinds.

The different ways coffee can be brewed all require different grinds. Coarse grind is used in percolators and Neapolitans; and also in stovetop coffee pots to make espresso. Medium coarse grind is used in French press and other coffee makers which have stainless steel or gold filters. Medium grind is used by drip coffee makers. Fine grind is used in espresso machines. Extra fine grind is used in old-style espresso machines and in vacuum pots.

There are three main ways of serving coffee by the pound: café, espresso and latte. A latte is a mixture of espresso with steamed milk. Cappuccino, for example, usually is made of espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk. Café Breva is cappuccino made with half and half rather than whole milk. Frappe is made with ice cream rather than milk. Mocha is a type of latte or cappuccino which has chocolate syrup mixed in. Caffe Americano is made of one shot of espresso and six ounces or more of hot water. Espresso con Panna has whipped cream mixed in. Ristretto is an intensely-flavored type of espresso made by forcing less water than usual through the ground coffee. In Lungo, on the contrary, twice as much water as usual is forced through the ground coffee.

There is a lot to learn about coffee which wholesale coffee distributors [http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/roasting/ourofferings] never tell you. Enjoying coffee by the pound is both a science and an art. Knowing the different options available from your local wholesale coffee distributor is the first step to brewing perfect coffee every time.

Stovetop Percolator?

I am thinking of buying a vintage CorningWare stovetop coffeemaker. Does anyone know how this contraption works, and if it makes a good cup of coffee??

Yes they are good.
There is a place inside to put coffee grounds usually removable. You can add more grounds for stronger coffee or less for a weaker cup. There is a water line to fill with water. replace grounds container and top. Place on stove to percolate. when done enjoy coffee. Simple and delicious.

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Would you like a proper cup of coffee from a copper coffee pot or a proper cut of pot in a cup?

YES

A Proper Copper Coffee Pot

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Lots of coffee lovers these days have enjoyed the convenience of not having to leave the house to be able to drink their daily cup of fresh coffee. With the help of a brilliant thermal coffee maker, people have found the answer to their coffee longings right in their kitchens.

People who are looking to get a good thermal coffee maker for their homes are happy with the Cuisinart thermal coffee maker. Who wouldn't be? The Cuisinart coffee maker will offer you great java that you have been needing with a quality that has been proven for many years.

Regular drip coffee makers are designed with a glass carafe that sits on a hot plate. The hot plate keeps your coffee warm, but it also cooks the coffee over time. As a result, coffee consumed from a glass carafe after 30 minutes or so has a bitter, stewed and generally evil taste.

How long can you expect hot coffee from a thermal coffee maker? Alot of manufacturers claim it'll remain warm for up to two hours without affecting the taste. Our results, thus far, are that in about an hour the java no longer tastes as good as it could.

To maximise the period your java stays hot, warm up the carafe before you start brewing by stirring hot liquid into it, mixing it around and then pouring it out again. This way you ensure that none of the heat of the coffee is expended on heating the glass inside of the carafe.

These days you can also purchase coffee machines that brew straight into 1 or 2 thermal coffee mugs (think Cuisinart 2 To Go Coffee Maker ). So if you need fast coffee in the AM, you may want to purchase a machine designed for 1 or 2 thermal coffee mugs.

If its style and design that want, you should look no further than the Cusinart thermal coffee maker. Design is not all this machine has to offer though. The standard of this coffee maker is top notch, in our tests, than any Braun thermal coffee maker, and Kitchenaid thermal coffee maker, any Krups or Bunn thermal coffee maker, and even better that the Capresso thermal coffee maker. The Cuisinart features hot and savoury java with full flavour from each coffee bean. We really believe that Cuisinart is the best.

Simple to get clean, the Cuisinart Thermal Grind and Brew coffee maker comes with a chrome steel thermal carafe with insulation keeping your java remain steaming and fresh longer. The lid of the carafe plays an important job in keeping the flavour and warmth locked inside with the pour-and-lock device. Among the other features for your safety and convenience in the Cuisinart are the pause and serve feature, automated shut off - so you don't have to be thinking about leaving the machine on by mistake on the way to work in your hectic mornings.

There are lots of types of Cuisinart coffee makers, but the Grind and Brew Thermal coffee maker is one of the top of the line coffee makers Cuisnart has in their line for coffee drinkers.

Read more about thermal coffee makers.

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where can I find heat defuser plate for coffee pot?

Five years ago I bought a brass/copper round,thin plate to put under the carafe of an automatic coffee maker. It keeps the coffee from over cooking while it sits on the coffee makers warming plate. It works great and I want to buy some for friends; I cannot remember where I bought it and have tried every kind of store and on the web without success. Anyone know where I could find this?

have u tried sur la table or jb prince in new york (jbprince.com). my mom use to do the same thing, but i believe she brought hers in chinatown (San Francisco). she also used it on her gas stove to keep a pot of rice warm and to keep it from burning.

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do you know arabic-turkish coffee?and how to make it,there is no machine can make it?

Coffee is prepared and served quite differently in the Middle East than in it's western counterparts. The method of preparation is commonly known as "Turkish coffee" or "Arabic coffee". In the Middle East, coffee is called ahwa, and there are other variations depending on the dialect, and they are all very similar.

When ordering coffee, or when offered coffee, be sure to tell the server or host/hostess if you would like sugar. Sugar is actually added during the preparation, not after the coffee is done. Arabic coffee can be tart and many people like to add some sugar to cut the tartness. There are several variations with sugar in Arabic coffee:

awha sada: black coffee

ahwa ariha: lightly sweetened

ahwa mazboot: medium amount of sugar

ahwaziyada: very sweet and test out which you like best.

Coffee is never served with cream or milk. There is a thick foam that is always at the top of the coffee. In many regions, if there is no foam, it is considered an insult. If you don't like the foam, you can carefully blow it back from your mouth as you sip.

Sip slowly! You may consume a lot of coffee grinds if you don't. Sipping slowly allows the grounds to settle to the bottom of the cup.

Turkish coffee is famed for the way it is made. It is prepared in an ibrik, a small coffee pot that is heated. Sugar is added during the brewing process, not after, so the need for a serving spoon is eliminated. Cream or milk is never added to Turkish coffee, and sugar is optional. It is always served in demitasse cups.
In some regions, your fortune is told by the placement of the coffee grinds left in the cup!
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup water
1 tablespoon of extra finely ground coffee (powder consistency)
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, or 1 cardamom pod
sugar (optional)
PREPARATION:
Bring water and sugar to a boil in ibrik. If you do not have an ibrik, a small saucepan will work.

Remove from heat and add coffee and cardamom.

Return saucepan to heat and allow to come to a boil
Remove from heat when coffee foams.

Again, return to heat, allowing to foam and remove from heat.

Pour into cup, and allow to sit for a few minutes for the grounds to settle to the bottom of the cup.[nt][nt]Cardamom pod may be served in cup for added flavor.
Turkish Coffee Tips
Turkish coffee must always be served with foam on top.

If you can't find finely ground Arabic coffee, you can purchase a bag of coffee at any coffeehouse and ask them to grind it for Turkish coffee. You need to have a powder-like consistency.

Do not stir after pouring into cups; the foam will collapse.

Always use cold water.

Making Turk Kahvesi