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Minnemooseus
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Message 5 of 87 (420689)
09-09-2007 1:02 AM
Reply to: Message 1 by jar
09-08-2007 10:24 PM


The cheap way and the expensive way
I generally haven't been drinking that much coffee lately.
Being on a tight budget, I've just been buying the cheapest canned pre-ground coffee at the store (which isn't as bad as it might be). I dump the coffee into a pot, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Pour from the pot through a strainer into the cup, usually with a healthy dose of sugar. Put a lid on the remaining stuff and reheat as needed. But hey, it's just starter fluid.
When I'm willing to spend +/-$34 for a 5 pound of beans, I have a friend who functions as the local distributer for Cafe Mam. Or I can go over to his house and drinks his brew. The usual variety is the Italian roast.
At home I generally brew using a Mr. Coffee espresso machine. Not at full espresso strength, just at good and strong standard. Except right now, I've living without electricity and my grinder quit working anyway.
My espresso machine is currently at work, along with a supply of the same cheap coffee that I use at home. Don't drink much coffee at work, but now and then I'll do a couple of cups.
Things could change as the weather gets colder.
Moose

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Minnemooseus
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Message 28 of 87 (420810)
09-09-2007 4:46 PM
Reply to: Message 16 by jar
09-09-2007 3:16 PM


Re: on decaf
Cafe Mam has their various roasts available in decaf or half regular / half decaf. Their decaf is by the Swiss Water Process. While there caffeinated is $32/5 pounds, the decaf is $36/5 pounds (both + shipping charges).
Plus, the Cafe Mam company is very "green".
Moose

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