Shankster Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I was recently introduced to some locally roasted coffee that was prepared in a French Press. I was a Star Bucks "bandwagon" fan after living in Washington for 2 years and seeing them on every corner. I've since been checking out small coffee roasters, and EVERYTHING gets pressed. How do you take your coffee? - Alan cksurfdude, Rickp and Camcmart 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I live in Washington, and Starbucks is the last place I would go for coffee. There are so many other baristas in every town that are better. I am fond of Panache coffee beans. At home I use a Technivorm Moccamaster, grinding beans with a burr grinder. On the weekends I add my own Baileys recipe to my cup. Yum! dang3rtown, Shankster and silver & black 3 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Yeah, I know there are better places now. But it's hard to avoid them, they are literally on every corner. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I'm planning on buy an espresso machine sometime in the future, so that's my preferred coffee. At the moment I'm suffering through a Keurig. Jiro, Shankster and Jmikecpa 3 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour X Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpc2828 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Starbucks blows, way way better coffee out there, take a look at https://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com As far as brewing method as KennyB mentioned the technivorm is one of your best options. I'm an espresso drinker mainly and have been using a Rancillo Silvia machine for probably the last 15+ years and a Rancillo Rocky grinder for just as long, to this day they still make the exact same machine, it's a beast and easily serviceable with all parts available. Check out https://www.wholelattelove.com for all your coffee equipment needs, they are by far the best for anything coffee. Coffee is like golf there are many ways to do it, many different tastes and for sure a way of life. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kenny B, Jiro, Peaksy68 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 There is a co-op in town that has plenty of "craft coffee", but it has to be French Pressed. There is no other way to drink it, it's the best! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I've never had any other way than at a coffee house out of a machine, dripped, or out of our Nespresso maker... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Shankster and silver & black 2 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 I've never had any other way than at a coffee house out of a machine, dripped, or out of our Nespresso maker... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Spent the $17 on a French Press, from amazon. You'll thank me later. Or do one better and find it locally! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KEM4TQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1494680136&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=french+press&dpPl=1&dpID=412ZEcLF3bL&ref=plSrch - Alan PMookie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaksy68 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I'm more than a little obsessed with coffee. Fresh roasted and ground beans are the key to good coffee, whatever brew/extraction method you use. Rule of thumb, roasted beans, use within 3 weeks, ground, 30 seconds. Most of the flavour comes from the volatile compounds in the beans, which lose flavour rapidly when ground. Get your grind right for whatever method you are using, espresso much finer than French press. Regardless of how good your beans or machine is, without a good grinder, it is almost impossible to make good coffee. At home, I use a high end Vibiemme Espresso machine paired with a Compak grinder. I home roast my beans, a blend of Peruvian, Ethiopian, Mexican and Indonesian. When I'm traveling I use a Porlex hand grinder with an Aeropress, and get better coffee than most cafes. Have fun with your coffe journey, but beware, it can be more addictive (and costly) than golf. Shankster, Kansas King, dang3rtown and 4 others 7 Quote 849 Pro Evenflow Riptide 6.0 F8 3 & 5 Woods Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 TS2 7 Wood Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 MP18 MMC - Project X LZ 5.5 Zipcore Wedges 50,54,58 - Project X LZ 5.5 MLA Tour Mallet 33" Z Star Pioneer bag buggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmi15 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I buy those Keurig donut shop coffee, just regular, 1 or 2 cups a day. Nothing fancy for me Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy excourse, Shankster, Hula Rock and 1 other 4 Quote PING G425 SFT 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood PING G425 MAX 5 Wood Cobra Fly Z 3 Hybrid PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 I buy those Keurig donut shop coffee, just regular, 1 or 2 cups a day. Nothing fancy for me Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Try "fancy" I was in the same boat. Like crap Maxwell House and a cup of creamer. The little extra effort to press a cup and add just the right amount of cream... dang that's good. - Alan josmi15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 This thread explains a lot to me MmmmmmBuddy 1 Quote Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 This thread explains a lot to me Like what - Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camcmart Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I like my coffee like I like my women: light and sweet â˜•ï¸ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Shankster 1 Quote Driver: 10.5* XR16 R Flex Woods: Big Bertha V-Series 3 Wood R Flex Hybrid: 913H 21* R flex Irons: C300 4-PW R Flex Wedges: SM5 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: 2135 Cero 33" / EXO Seven S 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiro Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 My preference is French press, but if I am just making a single cup I'll do a pour over. I am pretty amazed with some of the coffee making apparatuses out there now--some of them look like a full on chemistry set Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy TWar, Kenny B and Shankster 3 Quote Launcher HB Driver 10.5* | Launcher HB 5W | Launcher HB 3H and 4H | Launcher CBX Irons 5-PW | CBX Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* | TFI 2135 Cero Putter | Q Star Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 My wife told me people who drink their black coffee "have fun drinking your burnt bean juice, I'll add a little cream because I like myself" Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rickp, Camcmart and silver & black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I have one 16oz cup every morning. Usually Starbucks dark roast with a little cream. Brew it in a Keurig from fresh roast not the K cups. Works for me. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Shankster 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofPenick Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Community coffee from NOLA is the best brand I've ever had. Sent from my SM-G935P using MyGolfSpy mobile app Shankster 1 Quote Take Dead Aim Driver: PXG 0211 10.5* Fairway: Titleist 917 F3 15* Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Boxer Gold 18* Irons: MacGregor MT-86 Pro Wedges: Vokey 50/54/58 Putter: SeeMore X2 Costa del Mar Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I live in Washington, and Starbucks is the last place I would go for coffee. There are so many other baristas in every town that are better. I am fond of Panache coffee beans. At home I use a Technivorm Moccamaster, grinding beans with a burr grinder. On the weekends I add my own Baileys recipe to my cup. Yum! I almost bought a Technivorm several years ago. Everything I read said it was the best for that type of coffee maker. I told a friend about it and he bought one. And yes... it makes very good coffee. I decided to go with the AeroPress. I've been using it for probably 5 years. Actually wore out my first one and on my second one now. Makes great coffee. I feel sorry for all the Keurig drinkers out there. Do yourself a favor and throw that machine out. A new dawn awaits you. For you French Press guys.... take a look at or even try a AeroPress. And please... use fresh ground beans. Kenny B, Jiro and Shankster 3 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 I almost bought a Technivorm several years ago. Everything I read said it was the best for that type of coffee maker. I told a friend about it and he bought one. And yes... it makes very good coffee. I decided to go with the AeroPress. I've been using it for probably 5 years. Actually wore out my first one and on my second one now. Makes great coffee. I'm feel sorry for all the Keurig drinkers out there. Do yourself a favor and throw that machine out. A new dawn awaits you. For you French Press guys.... take a look at or even try a AeroPress. And please... use fresh ground beans. Second that! Auto drip coffee is for service center waiting areas. - Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 My wife is a Keurig user. So much so she bought a second one for local weekend trips. Me, no coffee for me unless it's coffee ice cream MDGolfHacker Shankster 1 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1x / Z*Star RangeFinder: Titan Elite Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Current MyGolfSpy Review - Precision Pro Titan Elite Rangefinder: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/64979-testers-announced-precision-pro-titan-elite/?do=findComment&comment=1082733 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I just drink it black, however its made...... usually 5 - 6 cups a day. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I can't stand Starbucks. Coffee always tastes burnt. French press is the way to go Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Kenny B and Shankster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 When I was traveling to Russia a lot, I was drinking g a lot of coffee just to help with the 14 hour time change. Russian coffee is like espresso and it was great. I like my coffee black. except when I put my Baileys in it on the weekends. But in Russia I had it with cream... OMG that was good! Not half 'n half; real cream! It's really the only way to drink that thick stuff. PlaidJacket, Shankster and silver & black 3 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tea and Lemonade Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 French press is too gritty for me, but I know plenty of people who enjoy it. I usually ground beans using a burr grinder and prefer the pour over method. I use a Chemex and find this to be smoother. My colleague's family owns a coffee roasting business and he brings different roasts every week for us. I prefer darker roasts because I'm not a fan of the acidity associated with lighter roasts. To each his own though! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kenny B and Shankster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfriday101 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Morning: Dunkin Doughnuts ground coffee in OXO Barista Brain coffee maker. Afternoon: Dark roast or Nespresso (only espresso maker in the office). After dinner: Cafe Richard (Perle Noire) espresso, Francis Francis espresso maker. For a change: Turkish coffee--Mehmet Efendi. Vietnamese Coffee--1 shot espresso +1 shot sweetened condensed milk. Shankster and Keyser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Morning: Dunkin Doughnuts ground coffee in OXO Barista Brain coffee maker. Afternoon: Dark roast or Nespresso (only espresso maker in the office). After dinner: Cafe Richard (Perle Noire) espresso, Francis Francis espresso maker. For a change: Turkish coffee--Mehmet Efendi. Vietnamese Coffee--1 shot espresso +1 shot sweetened condensed milk. Forgot about Vietnamese coffee. Delicious! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 When I was traveling to Russia a lot, I was drinking g a lot of coffee just to help with the 14 hour time change. Russian coffee is like espresso and it was great. I like my coffee black. except when I put my Baileys in it on the weekends. But in Russia I had it with cream... OMG that was good! Not half 'n half; real cream! It's really the only way to drink that thick stuff. Kenny besides hopefully playing some golf one day I second the Irish Cream in the coffee. I do it all the time. In fact I'm having my coffee with IC as I type. Good stuff. Below is a photo of my coffee making setup with my current grind. I buy from a Texas roaster Independance Coffee and have been pleased with their roasts. Cheers. Kenny B and Shankster 2 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 There are a ton of different brands and ways to brew it for a reason, we r all different. It's all good. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Shankster 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Kenny besides hopefully playing some golf one day I second the Irish Cream in the coffee. I do it all the time. In fact I'm having my coffee with IC as I type. Good stuff. Below is a photo of my coffee making setup with my current grind. I buy from a Texas roaster Independance Coffee and have been pleased with their roasts. Cheers. 20170514_081207.jpg 20170514_080250.jpg Nice looking set up. - Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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