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Fresh ground organic coffee in a French press pot. Keep in mind, though, that the press pot will not filter out the volatile oils in the coffee like the filter in a regular pot, so you need to boil the water, then let it cool for a minute or so before pouring it in the pot. Water at a full boil will leach out more oils, and you may actually see an oily film in the coffee.

@okham: Sounds interesting what kind of machine do you own?

Wow, you guys are really serious about your coffee!

I like to keep it simple:

Black coffee
9 creams
8 sugars

Perfection

@meems212: A capresso 455. We got it at Williams Sonoma on sale 5 years ago or so. It's held up well, as we make 2-4 pots a day :)

Amazon has them available:
http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-455-CoffeeTEAM-Coffeemaker-Combination/dp/B000FNEWAQ

@adadavis: I started out with a Mr. Coffee with paper filters, then I heard about the mesh filters and I had to try it. When I saw the oily film I got really excited. I prefer that oily film in my coffee, you'd have a tough time convincing me that the oils don't add to my morning cup and make it taste better.
@thumperchick: I got a french press last Christmas, the first pot I made with that made me downright giddy. I have switched to using solely the french press now and I couldn't be happier. Wouldn't be a great option if you drink more than a few cups, but if you are like me, it's perfect.

I would guess a french press is pretty awesome. I'm no coffee aficionado, but I have noticed that my coffee is much better since I got a $5 grinder from Green Mountain Coffee (thanks whoever posted that deal!). Now I buy Kivu coffee by the pound and grind it the night before in my $10 Fred Meyer special coffee maker. Best coffee I've ever made at home (and I don't buy coffee out very much). I think grinding coffee fresh makes a big difference.

@adadavis: Dang it! I should learn to not challenge people... You made that look waaaay too easy.

...I suppose I can wait a minute for it to cool...

You know, I say that, but I really don't have more than one cup a day via the french press method, and in moderation it likely won't do that much damage. But it's good to be more informed. Thanks adadavis!

I love making coffee in a Brazilian stovetop coffee maker, it makes a very strong, smoothe cup of coffee. For everyday coffee making I use a Bunn Velocity Brew NHBB makes a whole pot of very good coffee in only 3-4 minutes. For both ways I like to finely grind the beans and use a dark roast coffee.

French Press all the way, no doubt about it.

I really like my french press, but alas the wife doesn't.
I also really like my old bialetti- but it don't make much. Altho I have been seen charging the bottom with coffee or tea instead of water, in order to get a rich charge of brew that can take a milk dilution and fill the cup.
We do have the basic 10 cup drip thru, but you have to stir the grounds half way thru.
But the french press is so easy, to me. Hot water, nuke it for a minute, pour into the carafe with the grounds, and go get dressed. Come back 5 or 10 minutes later, press and pour, gooood coffee.