What is the difference between this and the Valhalla Java Ground Coffee? Which is preferred, and why?
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I'm not sure because I actually just started buying this coffee and I just purchased my second bag so I haven't tried the other one
329063
I use a fine grind like you'd get when you buy ground coffee from the store. Hope this helps.
1424008
I am not sure what you want to know. Standard ground coffee is not always consistent in the grind and will have some of the grounds more of a powder consistency so when using a wire reusable basket you will see that the power will go into the pot (ie silt or sludge) which is different when using a paper filter that catches the finer coffee grounds. With this machine I recommend you get a course ground coffee or ground the beans yourself to a less power type grind consistency. This machine is great and works wonderfully with less grounds needed for your coffee but its filter is the wire reusable type and so a specific grind would work better and provide less of what people are calling the silt or sludge. I am not sure what you want to know. Standard ground coffee is not always consistent in the grind and will have some of the grounds more of a powder consistency so when using a wire reusable basket you will see that the power will go into the pot (ie silt or sludge) which is different when using a paper filter that catches the finer coffee grounds. With this machine I recommend you get a course ground coffee or ground the beans yourself to a less power type grind consistency. This machine is great and works wonderfully with less grounds needed for your coffee but its filter is the wire... » Read More I am not sure what you want to know. Standard ground coffee is not always consistent in the grind and will have some of the grounds more of a powder consistency so when using a wire reusable basket you will see that the power will go into the pot (ie silt or sludge) which is different when using a paper filter that catches the finer coffee grounds. With this machine I recommend you get a course ground coffee or ground the beans yourself to a less power type grind consistency. This machine is great and works wonderfully with less grounds needed for your coffee but its filter is the wire reusable type and so a specific grind would work better and provide less of what people are calling the silt or sludge. « Show Less
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2600 definitely has a 14 cups vs 12 for the 260 and has the Extreme brew which does brew the coffee faster than my old Mr. Coffee did. Would have bought the 2600 myself but it was not stocked where i bought it (plus i had a $50 gift card to boot so i put it to good use). Don't think you can go wrong with either one.
916939
tassimo hands down. better coffee, smaller system, cuter packaging. also, tassimo t'discs (with some work) are recyclable whereas the k'cupss are not.
728977
The coffee I received was ground. I use it in a regular drop coffee machine. You can buy this whole bean as well.
898275
Vue Cup is slightly different and fits the Vue. The advantage of the Vue is you can press a button for a stronger cup of coffee.I think it's a better cup.
2018164
Definitely the V2 if you want to be able to use regular K-cups with your V700 machine. The difference between the V1 and V2 is that the V2 gives you the option of using regular K-cups as well as being able to use your own ground coffee. With the V1 you can only use your own ground coffee but not regular K-cups. I've used my V2 often with the K-cups and it works beautifully.
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Thank you for the advice! I've tested 2 of the included samples using 9-10oz and using the pulse button and it's not to bad... like I said I'm pretty bland when it comes to my coffee :) I bet a 12gram pod and maybe using pulse will be perfect! There aren't any reusable pods yet for this machine that would let me use my own ground coffee are there?
858168
I cannot say how it directly compares. I viewed a youtube video on the i Roast2. It appears to me that they are very similar. Both use air to circulate the beans. The SR500 has low, medium and high temperature settings. There is also a variable fan speed control for regulating how much the beans circulate. as well as a setting for the cooling cycle. For my coffee taste this has been a good first roaster for me. I have to use it outside because it will set off my smoke detector. I usually start out with the fan on high and the temperature control on low for the first two minutes, then turn it to high and slow down the fan speed once the beans circulate freely. Hope his helps. I cannot say how it directly compares. I viewed a youtube video on the i Roast2. It appears to me that they are very similar. Both use air to circulate the beans. The SR500 has low, medium and high temperature settings. There is also a variable fan speed control for regulating how much the beans circulate. as well as a setting for the cooling cycle. For my coffee taste this has been a good first roaster for me. I have to use it outside because it will set off my smoke detector. I usually start out with the fan on high and the temperature control on low for the first two minutes, then turn... » Read More I cannot say how it directly compares. I viewed a youtube video on the i Roast2. It appears to me that they are very similar. Both use air to circulate the beans. The SR500 has low, medium and high temperature settings. There is also a variable fan speed control for regulating how much the beans circulate. as well as a setting for the cooling cycle. For my coffee taste this has been a good first roaster for me. I have to use it outside because it will set off my smoke detector. I usually start out with the fan on high and the temperature control on low for the first two minutes, then turn it to high and slow down the fan speed once the beans circulate freely. Hope his helps. « Show Less
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Essentially, this is a more sturdy version. I broke the glass version on the second use by accidentally dropping it. This one will hold up for a long time. I haven't noticed any differences in taste. Some might claim there is a difference in heat conductance which may very well be true. That said, I don't see it translating to a significantly different cup of coffee.
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It depends what kind of coffee you usually prefer. I like a darker roast than most people drink, so I use a medium-dark roast from a local coffee house (Caribou Coffee, Obsidian). If you are comparing to Starbucks, they usually use their Kenya blend for their espresso drinks. Start with your favorite bean, grind it medium-fine (not as fine as espresso, but not as coarse as for drip brewing). The grind matters greatly. If it's too fine, it can clog the filter and cause problems with brewing. If it's too coarse, you don't get the best flavor extraction. I hope this helps.
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It doesn't exactly taste the same. The smallest size will give you a more robust or stronger brew. But to be honest we use the large setting and it tastes like a standard cup of coffee, not weak like you might think. I use the small cup when I mix or blend two diffetent kcups like coco and French roast.
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If you read the guest barista blog on prima coffee, his testing showed that the end result tasted the same. I purchased my stainless dripper based on that since I wouldn't have to worry about dropping and breaking it. Here's a link https://prima-coffee.com/blog/kalita-wave-guest-barista-review-part-two. Between the 2, the glass should retain heat better than the stainless.
859698
Not sure which the standard is. We use the standard . We alway grind course. My Husband likes his coffee gritty ........... So I am not a good person to ask I guess sorry : (
1581598
I don't know the difference, but the KitchenAid coffee grinder that we received is great. It is fast in grinding coffee with a touch of a switch.
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I think Columbian. It's good coffee - especially for the price. Reminds me of coffee you get in a diner.