On 1/10/2020 10:30 AM, Gary wrote:
> Terry Coombs wrote:
>> Â That depends on the roast , the grind , and how much coffee grounds
>> you use . My little 5 cup Mr C ADCM makes a great cup of coffee . Fresh
>> ground medium fine grind blend of 2 8 O'clock varieties makes coffee
>> with a rich full flavor and not bitter at all . It doesn't stay in the
>> pot long enough to get nasty ...
> I also use the 5 cup MrCoffee adcm. Actually called 4 cup but
> I fill mine right to the brim so it makes 5. Their definition
> of a "cup" is laughable though...5 ounces??? What a baby cup
> of coffee that is.
>
> Anyway, I get two full mugs of coffee from a full pot.
> I use 5 TBS of grounds in the filter. I try various kinds
> but it's all about the same. Mainly, I'm addicted to a cup
> first thing in the morning. That's all I drink anymore.
Â* I also get 2 mugs of coffee from my MrC . Couldn't tell you how much
coffee grounds , but it's a slow 8 count while I'm grinding (B&D burr
grinder) .
>
> There was a time when I ground my own beans right before
> brewing. Didn't like that. First thing in the morning, I
> just want a cup immediately. So I ground them the evening
> before so I could just turn on machine in the morning.
Â* I put the coffee on while Max eats his no-poop (long story) treat .
Then we go for a walk while it's brewing . Limbers me up and gives him
an opportunity to take care of his business . When we get home it's
coffee time .
>
> Finally tried buying pre-ground coffee and it tasted just
> as good to me. That's when I turned my coffee grinder into
> a grinder for dry ferret food to make their warm gravy
> meals. All of us were happy here. 
>
> For many years in the past, I eventually get tired of
> brewed coffee and will switch to instant for a bit.
> Maxwell House instant is on my grocery list for this morning.
> It's a nice difference for a while.
>
> Especially good since I only drink one cup or less each
> day. Many years ago, I drank the stuff all day long.
Â* I also used to drink coffee all day . I'm drinking 2 cups in the
morning these days . As far as pre-ground , I'd just as soon do without
.. Same with instant , just doesn't taste good to me .
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