What makes the BEST cup of coffee?

[Dowding]

Dowding, it is an espresso machine. The coffee should be ground extra, extra fine and packed loosely in the strainer. Normally French Roast beans are used. The Milk steamer is for the frothy topping and takes a metal cup and a bit of practice. (I don't use my steamer, too much hassle.) BUT, if you want a cup of coffee that will get your blood pumping and kidneys jumping...it's the only way to fly!

Cheers. Does this mean I have to drink coffee by the thimbleful? I like a big cup of coffee you see, and when I set it to extra strong and leave it running to fill half a mug, it goes a bit weak and sometimes tastes like crap. Then again, I have had a couple of decent cups out of it and have even taken to having it without milk (I hate black coffee ordinarily). You're right about the blood pumping - it really does work!

[212]

Orange Coffee (valencia)

Description:
This fragrant coffee has refreshing taste thanks to orange slices. Chocolate and cinnamon makes the taste rish and bright.

Method:
Mix coffee and hot chocolate. Place one orange slice into each cup. Pour coffee mixture into cups. Top with whipped cream, and garnish with cinnamon.
Ingredients :
# 1 cup strong coffee
# 1 cup hot chocolate
# 2 orange slices
# whipped cream
# dash of cinnamon

[Dinger]

Chicory, the legend goes, was introduced in coffee during the rationing of WW2; or rather, it replaced coffee.  While many don't like its flavor, some actually enjoy the stuff, and in many places in the world you can buy "country coffee" a coffee-chicory blend.

[FUNKED1]

Tim Horton's rules.

[Frogm4n]

they have been using chicory since at least the civil war.

[Holden McGroin]

Originally posted by Frogm4n
they have been using chicory since at least the civil war.

Boy howdy, 'they' must be getting pretty old.