On Thu, 9 Jan 2020 14:57:14 -0700, graham > wrote:

>On 2020-01-09 2:16 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:

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>> I generally draw Columbian Supremo beans from the bin. I've never
>> bought beans pre-bagged. Years and years ago I used to mix a couple
>> different kinds but haven't done that in a great while. Every once
>> in a while Costco will have Starbucks beans on sale. Tried them once
>> and didn't see a need to try again. Our coffee gets ground
>> immediately before the hot water is poured on. Pour hot water to fill
>> the filter, let stand 30 seconds to wake up the beans and then pour
>> the rest of the hot water into the filter. The coffee is consumed
>> within the half hour.
>> Janet US
>>
>Janet, I have a Cuisinart programmable, drip coffee maker that grinds
>the beans first and the carafe is vacuum insulated so that the coffee is
>hot all day. Contrary to what Boron has found, I haven't been able to
>detect any obvious deterioration in flavour over the course of a day. I
>have it near the sink and fill the reservoir with the faucet hose so the
>only lifting is when you pour yourself a cup. You can set it to brew I
>once thought of getting a Nespresso as my sister has one but prefer the
>Cuisinart.
>I've had mine for several years so the design may have changed a bit. It
>is similar to: http://tiny.cc/iwjiiz
>You can fill the reservoir with enough water to make anywhere from 2 to
>12 cups and set the grind control for the right amount of beans as well
>as 3 levels of strength.
>Graham

that's nice. Doesn't use much real estate either. thx.
Janet US