[NM08SRT8]

Ive been interested.. Had the original version from Cuisinart from Costco and it worked fine. Being one of those yards th at always wants the latest and greatest, I returned it in anticipation that something else new was coming out.. Walah...

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[The Red Baron]

You really can't say that you're a "coffee lover" if you use one of those. Burr grinder + French press all the way baby! And of course good beans, not some mystery liquid whatevethinggiethatsbeensittingontheshelfformonths .

[NM08SRT8]

I don't think there is a set standard of what you can use or not use to be considered a coffee lover. because you like using a manual method doesn't make you any more of a coffee lover than someone else who doesn't..

For the record, I settled on a Technivorm Moccamaster

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[The Red Baron]

Originally Posted by NM08SRT8

I don't think there is a set standard of what you can use or not use to be considered a coffee lover. because you like using a manual method doesn't make you any more of a coffee lover than someone else who doesn't..

For the record, I settled on a Technivorm Moccamaster

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I wasn't trying to be all snobby or anything, but you were asking the "coffee lovers" about a unit that uses pods. I think most coffee lovers would agree that quality and freshness of the beans--the only ingredient in coffee other than water--is the most important part of coffee. Pods are far from it. That's like asking hamburger lovers about their opinion on a burger with really crappy beef.

Coffee beans can last years, but once roasted, they start degenerating fast just like anything else that is cooked. Even in airtight container, they start losing flavor, oil comes out to the surface and start going stale, etc. Once ground, there's a whole lot more surface area so the rate of degeneration is exponential. So the ideal thing to do is buy fresh beans from your local roaster or cafe every week or two and only grind them right before brewing. The coffee in pods are grounded before they even go in the pods, often with preservatives, often with flavoring agents, and who knows how long they've been sitting in the warehouse or stores?

By the way, the real coffee machine you settled on looks very respectable and now I want one too.