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alrighty, this is kind of random but, is there any magic blindy secret for pouring coffee from one of those, coffee pot things? I'm either afraid I'm going to burn my fingers, (which I did yesterday) or spill some (which I did this morning.)
Lol, is it just a trial and error thing, or what?
Trial and error the bane of our lives smile hmmm I'd practise pouring a little at a time with lukewarm coffee or even water,tedious yes, but it's better than a scalding,until you feel confident that you can judge the ammount. Have you 1 of those depth indicators which bleep when the cup is full, that would come in handy when measuring the ammount you have poured, avoiding a scalding when you lift the mug..and if it's any consolation guess who has just recovered from a scalding pouring pasta.sheepish grin.
I agree with everything Goblin said. The liquid level indicators are good, and some folks aren't comfortable with putting their finger in the cup, and others aren't comfortable when we do that. You can also hear the change in the sound when you pour, and maybe you can judge by the weight as well. I really like the idea of practicing with cold or lukewarm water. I always pour over a sink when its available, too.
Lou
Use the liquid level indicator, you can order them online for less then $10. I've never burned my self while using one.
I don't drink coffee but I hve one of those plastic tea pots. You put water in, put them on their little stand and they heat the water for you. They're not even hot on the outside, the plastic is a great insolator, and pouring is easy because they have a very good spout. I'm not sure what the brand is but I can find out. I'd imagine they have coffee pots like that too.
cheers
-B
There are also coffee pots with spikets that allow you to just put the cup under and pull on it.
now that blake, is an ingenious idea. as for the liquid leval indicators, will try those too. thanks
Why Yes, certainly! Cala I should be most pleased to have you pour me a cup of freshly hot brewed coffee and let us share in conversation delightful.
cala,,, that's why I make instant, microwavable cafe au lait! lol ok ok, so that doesn't satiate my caffeine addiction... Lol, I usually just pour over a sink so I don't make a mess, but to tell if it's full, the sound of the coffee gets duller.
Now, blake, you must tell me more aout this coffeepot, it sounds simply perfect!
blake's got it right, I used to own one of those...but since I broke that...well, dropped it while moving it...I use a regular pot. I only pour for myself so I use my finger, never seem to have too many problems, unless you count taking the pot a bit forcefully and spilling it that way
…my goodness a little bit upset now are we Yankee…here allow me to take this sudsey dishcloth…here pick up that cup and saucer of yours…there now…here allow me to wipe the table… o.k. Yankee, table cloth just like new… these plastic covered with the nice fleecey soft backed ones are so nice to keep clean.
I also have a coffee maker that allows me to make either one or two travel type cups, which are around 16 ounces or so. Easy to use, plus I don't have to worry about leftover coffee in the pot. The cups just sit under a little spout, as the coffee is made and is placed in the cup or cups for you.
lol, but my grandma says that coffee despensor thing blake was talking about only makes one cup? I dunno.
and as for pouring over the sink, my aim sucks at 5:30 in the morning so... yeah. but this stuff helps yall
and nallym, instant coffee sucks yankee balls.
Greetings Blind Bandit,
Sorry for changing the subject slightly but did anyone tried Greek or Turkish or Cypriot coffee? It's the same thing basically just with different names.
You have to make this coffee on the hob.
I am not exactly sure how you make it. I will have to find a recepy on the internet and post it. But i find it difficult poring it as well.
The cups used for this coffe are the little once. Similar to the once used for espreso.
I miss the coffee from home when i am in England. At my university the only thing we have in the kitchen is a microwave so i can't learn to make my own at the moment.
Strange university. I don't understand why they don't have aven or hob.
actually, the coffee pot I'm referring to, comes in several different flavors. No pun intended. I think there's a 6, 10 and a 12 cup.
Ok as promissed a recipe for Greek coffee so you will understand why i find it difficult.
If anyone knows any tips of how to make it easier let me know.
Greek coffee is always served black, in small and thick cups. It is made in a briki, a tall, small container with a long handle and a lip, made out of copper,
aluminium or stainless steel.
METHOD
Greek coffee is easy to make. First, measure the required cups of water into the briki. The measure should be one of the cups that the coffee is going to
be served in. It is advisable not to make more than 3-4 small cups of coffee at a time.
Greek coffee can be made in four different ways. He can be sketos (without sugar, strong and bitter), metrios (medium, usually with one teaspoonful of sugar),
glykys or vari glykos (almost honey-sweet) and glykys vrastos - sweet but boiled more then once so it loses most of its froth. Depending on which art of
Greek Coffee you like, measure and add into the briki the coffee, a teaspoonful of coffee per cup, and the sugar. For a medium coffee the best balance
is to add the same amount of sugar as coffee. Put the briki on a low heat and stir its contents a little, until the coffee is diluted in the water. Hold
the briki by the handle all the time as it boils so quickly and spills everywhere. Watch it starting to rise with a bubbly foam. Let it rise - and don't
panic! - until it reaches the lips of the briki and then immediately withdraw from the heat. Once the coffee has been made, let it stand for one minute
to allow the coffee grounds to settle at the bottom of the briki. Pour a little in each cup, to distribute the froth in all the cups. Then proceed and
just fill them up to the brim.
Greek coffee is never stirred once it has been made and served and is drunk slowly. Serve it together with a glass of cold water.
Greetings Nikos,
Yes i like the sketos also. I started having sugar but i reduced it gradually and now i enjoy it without any.
Probaply i will have to wait untill christmas to enjoy a cup.
To All Good Holiday Cheer
Not a coffee drinker but do drink hot tea. I don't have one of those liquid level indicators but just use the tip of my finger. I don't usualy actually have to put my finger directly into the cup as I can feel the steam rising and can tell when the cup is full enough.
yeah blake, I'll definetly look for one. do they have a specific name, or are they just, those coffee pot things. lol
I like the sound of that Nikos and Sketos sounds similar to espresso
hmm. God, that's been so long ago...
googling...
Results:
Hamilton Beach 47454 BrewStation Deluxe 12-Cup Coffeemaker
Cuisinart Coffee On Demand 12-Cup Coffeemaker
That's pretty much all I could find.
thanks!
Well all goodness Fellows, Nikos and Goblin, this is truly a fine Coffee House that Cala also known as Haunted, has here started…oh and Yankee, Thank You, you are such the dear sweet Man to be a pourin’ me a cup of that nicely hot freshly prepared brew of coffee that Ms. Cala set to a goin’….and Yankee did you hear all the latest rage over there at quick-notes-a-plenty… for Sharky handed onto Cala The Rolled Up Tightly Coiled Leather Whip…that was just after, and I think you had already left but you know I smaked that hmmmmm, well Cala will tell ya later…IF she remembers…anyhow, THAT one lady…you know the one who wears a cap and goes by cousin…well, *Shy look … I was so upset I smaked her up along side the *speech trails off… I mean to tell ya, what she did to dear Cala!! The nerve of *shrudders
lol, very confusing conny
and yes, cala's coffee house.
The best way I've found, although ninety-five percent of the time my coffee is luke-warm when I finally get to it is the faster you pour, within reason, the less you spill. Once your finger is in place, for god's sake, don't move it. I did that and scalded my finger enough I had to put aloe vera on it to ease the pain.
Other than that, try what they've said.