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Unread 11-11-2011, 02:00 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by TheWriteAlex View Post
Dunkin Donuts coffee tastes like total ass. I had it for the first time last month, and it was burnt and artificial. So disgusting. I can't believe how people drink that shit. Well, actually I can: caffeine. I don't drink coffee for caffeine. Caffeine doesn't affect me much, so I'm really just in it for the taste and for the art of creating a good espresso.

From my research so far, it appears that low temperatures are actually better at extracting flavor from the coffee beans without turning the brew acidic. That's probably a reason why Kurig tastes better than other machines. They at least involved some science in their design. But for me, it's still plastic, auto junk.

Have you ever tried using a French press?
yup. it's all about water temperature, the timing, roasting, storage, blends, etc.

Among all "common" coffee machines out there, Keurig does rank high but by my standard - it ranks low. IMO - it tastes... empty. the smell and taste are very short-lived. how disappointing. Keurig uses plastic container while Nespresso uses metal containers which is why this tastes the best.
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