What should the temperature of coffee be straight from the coffee maker? I have a machine that is less than a year old. I thought it wasn't very hot coming out so I placed a meat thermometer in it. The reading was between 145 and 150 degrees. I think water from the hot side of the tap often reaches 130 so brewed coffe at only 15-20 degrees warmer seemed really low to me.
Any good recommendations on a mchine that will brew HOT coffee? I'm sure the more expensive the better right?
Coffee is best when it's made with water that is just off boil. The hard part is finding an affordable drip maker that can heat the water that high.
You could always just buy a french press. I have a shitty drip maker when I want to set a timer and have coffee when I wake up, but if I have a few extra minutes I always use my french press (and they are super cheap too, $20 for one that makes 6 cups).
Should be just under 200 degrees (198 is the exact temp recommended from what I have read). Most drip makers that are sold to consumers are intentionally not hot enough because the manufacturers are afraid of people suing over burns. I can see three good solutions for you.
1) Coffee press-you can put water of whatever temp you want it. Good if you are only making a few cups at a time (4-5 or less). In my opinion, makes the best tasting coffee.
2) Percolator-water has to be hot enough just for the thing to work.
3) Commercial type coffee maker-probably not ideal just because of the cost, but if you are partial to drip coffee makers for some reason this is probably the only way to get a drip maker that will be hot enough.
Here's a thread from early 2007. I posted as pendejo. I've been happy with the Zojirushi for around 3 years. It's not cheap ($90 list, $70 from newegg.com) but less than half the lauded Technivorm. Brews real good coffee, keeps it warm, simple to use, and has a timer which I use for early mornings like road races or morning flights.
Of course a manual drip filter or French press will get you at least as good, probably better cup of coffee for less $$.
Oops, that thread is: http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=1820871
thanks for all the info!
I use a macchinetta (espresso stove top maker), it is very easy to use and makes good espresso.
here is a link:
http://www.fantes.com/espresso_stovetop.htm
They are quite cheap if you like espresso buy one, but make sure you buy a small one because otherwise you will waste a lot of coffee. oh and he coffee must be finely ground or else it will taste like poo.