Instant and brewed Coffees !!!

[BlueMaze]

I'm curious to know how everyone does their Coffees as everyone likes it different. I have my own way too, though I experiment nevertheless. Include your special methods, toppings, brands, number of shots / sugar, styles etc...

[joggerjayne]

Espresso "stove top" pot, if on my ow.

If I have a few friends over, I make a cafettiere.

If I have a lot of friends all together, I use a filter machine.

I'd like a proper "plumbed in" espresso unit, but the cost about a grand.



WHat's your "special way" Blue Maze ?

[Jugglering]

At work we (me and my two colleagues) have a fresh brew - we bought a filter machine between us (wow.. it cost all of �20, massive investment) but only two mugs in the morning each freshly made... any more and we go a bit hyper ! We really like the Douwe Egberts filter coffee and search out the bargains/offers in the supermarket.

At home (ie weekends/leave/days off) I also have a filter machine but tend to simply boil the kettle and use Carte Noir instant coffee - again only two mugs per morning for the same reasons.

I take my coffee strong, black and no sugar.

[joggerjayne]

Strong and black ... like your men, Jugglering ?

:-))

[BlueMaze]

joggerjayne: Love Expresso Macchiato, but milk without the foam for me, & topped with Cinnamon is real a treat. Agree with you on filtered, I'd mainly brew at work or if there were others to share. Otherwise instants are faster..

Jugglering: Do have strong black sometimes, but not REALLY really strong. Now that you mention it, it's worth a try. Carte Noirs seems good, how would you compare it with the usual Nescafe e.g. Gold Blend?

[heathfield]

Espresso is undoubtedly the very best method of making coffee, followed by cafetiere. After years of experience I'm of the opinion that the filter-paper type machines are a dead loss. I add scalded milk (heated till it sizzles at the edge of the pan, but not fully boiling). Douwe Egberts is a favourite, and I find that Lyons 'Original' is pretty fair too.

[mccfluff]

i go for the rombouts filter cup thingys, fill half the mug with milk and heat then add the filter and water. or i go to nearest coffee shop and get a double shot latte which is my fave

[fabemmy]

plain and simple, I use instant nescafe with milk and 2 sugars but I am more of a tea person.

[BlueMaze]

When making Instant coffee:
Whilst I heat the water, I add the coffee, sugar and milk into my mug and mix together. Then heat in microwave until milk turns a little frothy and the coffee has dissolved (takes only a short-while). Then add the boiled water. If I have to add anything else I do so with the sugar and milk.
I'm not fond of too much milk in coffee, so don't crave for Lattes although they are indeed nice.

[BlueMaze]

Now that I think about it, I wouldn't really be able to stay away from a delicious Cafe Latte or a Latte itself. They're irresistable.

Everyone: Which Coffee chain/shop's your fave or worth your money? Which do you hate?