Love and the Coffee Machine

I love and greatly appreciate a divine cup of coffee. I crave that java fix on a daily basis. Sometimes up to three times a day. But just having some hot, dark liquid boiled to death in an ancient coffee maker won't do. Blech.

I used to have all of my coffee from instant crystals that I could just stick in hot water in the morning. I am a late sleeper, and a heavy sleeper, not inclined towards the morning hours which my job requires me to keep, so it is best if I can just roll out of bed, but on some water, and throw the crystals into it to heat.

The great thing about coffee these days is the astonishing selection. I don't care if you want it nonfat, made with cream, served over ice, or even mixed with several flavored syrups; if you crave it, somebody's got it. And if you get some good beans and your own coffee maker then you've got it.  

The key to that great cup of java is in the coffee beans. This is why some specialty cafes use coffee roasters to get the freshest flavor. Sure, you can have beans shipped in like the big chains do, but you'll be missing out.

My wife and I are serious coffee drinkers. We have our own espresso machine and coffee grinder at home (we're not quite sure where to put a coffee roaster. Yes, it's true, you can buy coffee roasters. How serious did you think you were about coffee?)

This ensures us a great cup of coffee, every time.  If you're just the cliche caffeine guzzler who hits up the local Starbucks on a regular basis, then you're not too serious. While they certainly make tons of yummy lattes and iced mochas, their coffee still comes off a truck. Not to say this is bad. It is freshly ground, but how fresh are the beans?

I never see any coffee roasters around those parts. Most big coffee chains have all of their beans roasted, packaged, and shipped in. This is certainly satisfying for some customers, but once you taste java fresh from the coffee roasters, you may have a change of heart. I luckily have a specialty shop close to where I live that sells freshly roasted coffee beans for when I wish to try something new.

This way I can examine the package and see when the coffee beans were roasted. I prefer to purchase beans that are no more than a day or two old. Now, how long do you think a lot of that pre-bagged coffee sits on the shelves at Starbucks? Well, not too long, but it's still not the freshest.

If you are interested in personal coffee roasters, or even espresso machines, you can jump into cyberspace and have a look around. It isn't difficult to find good coffee roasters for your home these days. CoffeeForLess.com has several very good ones, in all price ranges, as does Amazon's Coffee Maker Shop.

Besides, if you're a serious coffee nut like I am, it's worth the investment. I always recommend that people, who purchase coffee from chains on a daily basis, invest in a good espresso machine. This is worth its weight in gold, and pays itself off within a few months. How can you pass that up? Check out the vast spectrum of coffee roasters and espresso machines online now.

The Coffee Maker Pages:

• Reviews of Espresso Machines
  Don't you just love a piping hot shot of java? I mean an ounce of straight rich espresso. Wince hard as it races down your throat. Ahhh! Now wasn't that amazing?
  
  
• The Coffee Bean Roaster
  If you want the entire java experience including buying green or raw beans and then roasting them at home, you’ll need your own coffee bean roaster
  
  
• The Gevalia Coffee Maker
  Not only can you get the skinny on the gevalia coffee maker in addition to infinite others, but you can also compare prices and previous reviews
  
  
• Melitta Coffee Maker, For Your Personal Pleasure
  Are you the proud owner of a melita coffee maker?
  
  
• The Single Cup Coffee Maker, for When You Only Need One
  Have you purchased a single cup coffee maker yet? I truly believe that these are essential for any drip pot java nut
  
  
• Cuisinart Grind and Brew Does it All
  There are few people who don’t appreciate a really good cup of coffee. Some of us can drink the stuff even if it has been sitting in a pot for hours but most prefer the hot beverage as fresh as possible.
  
  
• A Piece of Tradition - Gaggia Coffee Maker
• The Black and Decker Coffee Maker
• The Bunn Coffee Maker