how does coffee from percolator taste different from drip machine? i like espresso, does percolator make coffee similar to that?
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I don't think it is as rich as expresso, but it has a fuller taste than from a drip machine. I really like my Presto.
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The coffee taste smoother and does not have the acrid, bitter taste of a drip coffee maker. I don't think you can make espresso in this machine, as the two brewing methods are different. But you can make a very strong cup of coffee with it. My wife and I prefer fairly strong coffee and we use 12 cups of water and only fill the basket half full. Makes wonderful coffee.
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I don't drink espresso so can't compare. Percolator coffee is richer and tastes more equivalent to Starbucks or Cafe' coffee.
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Percolator coffee tastes richer and more satisfying in my opinion. I can't speak to the expresso question but would think coffee brand and amount used could be managed for an acceptable result.
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Honestly l´ve only used regular ground coffee, or fresh ground. I do own the Kerig coffee maker which I use for specialty coffees, but I still prefer the speculator. The temperature of the additional cups stays hot.
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There is nothing like a cup of percolator coffee. I also love stove top non- electric coffeepots. Both make the smoothest tasting coffee. Once you have a well made cup you will never want drip again. I suggest Faberware coffee makers not this one
1986735
Coffee from a percolator is supposed to be a little stronger because unlike a drip coffee pot, where the hot water just drips through the grinds once, the percolator circulates the hot water through the grinds over and over. It is not like espresso, however, where the water is forced through the grinds with pressure, causing a very intense coffee. This Presto coffee pot, in my opinion, does not make the good strong coffee I expect from a percolator. I was sorely disappointed with it.
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Hi, I bought this coffee pot, it is not an espresso maker. the coffee comes out as regular coffee, not espresso. It is more of a percolator than an espresso maker. It takes about 15 min. to make coffee. I have since purchased a real espresso maker. I was trying to save some money but ended up having to buy a real espresso maker, so spend the extra and get exactly what you want.
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These machines don't work the same as an americano coffee machine. You just need to make sure there is always water inside, it doesn't really matter how much.It all depends on how strong you want your coffee. It's not about the amount of Water but the amount of coffee and how long you want your espresso. The machine is very good quality/price, then is all about how good a "Barista" are you... http://www.rd.com/slideshows/13-things-baristas-wont-tell-you/#slideshow=slide3
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Yes, it is an electric percolator. The coffee is wonderful. I do cut my own filters for it when using the regular coffee made for regular coffee makers that drip the coffee, which is finer ground. You can either grind your own, or buy the coffee filters, and cut them round, with a hole in the center, and put that in before the coffee grounds. I use regular paper towel and cut little round filters of my own. This will solve your problem of grounds.Grounds or not, it makes the best real coffee tasting coffee ever. Karen Macey
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Hi Frank:If, cost and value and taste are your concerns, you will get far more for your dollar with the Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker. With this machine you control the flavor and number of shots. I've had many brands and they typically fail after a short time. Hands down this is the best machine yet and I use it everyday. One tip, grind beans yourself as preground is too fine and will likely block filter.Hope my feedback help! Happy brewing.
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I like the taste a little better than the automatic drip. I like my coffee a little stronger too. The Percolator takes up much less space, another plus!!
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I doubt it since even some of the espresso machines don't have much cremma either and since an espresso grind is much finer than what should be used in a percolater there could be a large amount of grinds in the coffee.
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You have to use the Nespresso's coffee pods! I have to tell you that this is Fabulous machine! I watch for the specials that they have & free shipping from time to time. That's when I stock up. The Nespresso machine & coffee are a real treat for me now that I've found my favorite flavors. I hope this helps! It is also so much easier to clean than older styles of espresso makers! I know some people may be thinking of the Keurig capsules which you can use your own coffee for that machine & they say they would rather buy them already filled.
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The Aeropress does not make espresso, despite the implication of the name. It's simply a portable drip coffeemaker, where you assist the drip by pressing *some* of the coffee through a paper filter by hand. The coffee begins dripping through the filter immediately after you add hot water. In that respect I find it pretty inferior to the french press, which won't filter the coffee until you're ready. A French press is carried in two pieces rather than five (six if you count the stir paddle) with the Aeropress. The paper filter also filters out a lot of the most flavorful parts of the coffee (unlike the French press and unlike true espresso, which has no paper filter). The Aeropress does not make espresso, despite the implication of the name. It's simply a portable drip coffeemaker, where you assist the drip by pressing *some* of the coffee through a paper filter by hand. The coffee begins dripping through the filter immediately after you add hot water. In that respect I find it pretty inferior to the french press, which won't filter the coffee until you're ready. A French press is carried in two pieces rather than five (six if you count the stir paddle) with the Aeropress. The paper filter also filters out a lot of the most flavorful parts of the coffee... » Read More The Aeropress does not make espresso, despite the implication of the name. It's simply a portable drip coffeemaker, where you assist the drip by pressing *some* of the coffee through a paper filter by hand. The coffee begins dripping through the filter immediately after you add hot water. In that respect I find it pretty inferior to the french press, which won't filter the coffee until you're ready. A French press is carried in two pieces rather than five (six if you count the stir paddle) with the Aeropress. The paper filter also filters out a lot of the most flavorful parts of the coffee (unlike the French press and unlike true espresso, which has no paper filter). « Show Less
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There are big differences in the machines. The Keurig is essentially a *coffee* machine. It makes a standard cup of coffee. Yes, it can do flavors, and there are dozens and dozens of different varieties, but it is pretty much limited to straight coffee. (There's a hot cocoa K-cup, but it's made by Green Mountain. You know how famous Green Mountain is for their hot cocoa? They're not. There's a reason.) With that much variety, you're just about assured of finding a coffee to your taste. The brewing cycle is optimized for straight coffee (though there is some flexibility there). Temperature is sometimes an issue; some people find the coffee not quite hot enough. The Tassimo, on the other hand, has far fewer varieties of coffee, but a much greater range of beverage TYPES. It makes latte, cappuccino (regular or skinny), espresso, chai tea lattes, hot chocolate, black and green teas. It makes a nice three-level latte macchiato. The temperature of the finished product is higher, and it has Starbucks pods that taste very much like the real thing. But in general, it probably does not do straight coffee quite as well as a Keurig, and there are certainly many fewer bean types, roast types, and flavors for the Tassimo. We finally decided on a Tassimo, and we love it. And that's something you'll generally find to be true no matter what you buy. It's been our experience that unless you're a coffee connoisseur (in which case, neither machine beats the more labor-intensive brewing methods), you will probably be happy with either machine.
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I must differ with Jacqueline. Espresso is a type of coffee, made by pushing hot water through finely ground beans at high pressure. Often people will refer to an espresso roast as a relatively dark roasted bean, but this need not be the case. Certainly if you use espresso roasted beans in a drip coffee maker, you just get dark coffee, not espresso.
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hm-m-m, I believe there is a difference between the two in taste. But we've never tried to brew Starbucks espresso at home, so it's unfair to compare if prepared in different machines.
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They both are strong and good for espresso, but they have different taste. You may try which one you better like.
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I think it's up to you...that's pretty much the Capresso way! This is our experience, having had their other more upscale models for years. If it helps, we use "drip" or "perk" (percolator)". Buy a little of each and see what resonates for the strength you like, that is what we did,
650035
Not sure about espresso. Just use drip. But i will say that the second time i ordered it tasted different. Not as fresh
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I like my coffee really strong so I use espresso (fine) grind. I've noticed regular grind makes for a little weaker coffee.
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If you like the taste of coffee in a drip coffee pot you will love the deep taste of coffee made in a percolator. Its not just hot water dumped over the grounds its boiling water so it gives the deep taste to coffee.