What makes a good cup of coffee? I know most people like a fresh cup of coffee. Is it possible to have too fresh a pot of cup? Is it like tea and it's best to sit for a while? Have any of you ever had that 'bat guano coffee' or whatever? It's supposed to be the best. Do you prefer a bunch of stuff in your coffee or just black? Mocha can be good, but otherwise I just drink it black. I don't really "like" the taste all that much, but would rather just get it over with, without the frills.
I've teen told that you should let the water sit for 1 min after it's boiled for some reason I never do like.
Thankfully Melbourne has plenty of old school Italians, Greeks and Turks to keep the rest of us supplied with good coffee. You can stick the Rancilios, baby Gaggias, Saecos etc... been there, done that. Stove top percolator is the only coffee that hits the spot for me these days. I like my coffee short, black, and nasty
Fine ground imported coffee from Germany is my fav with a splash of hazelnut creamer in a VERY big cup.
For me black and thick coffee with sugar, thats it! I consider the cream and accessories an insult to pure coffee lovers.
Coffee is only as good as the beans it comes from, so stick to fresh, whole bean coffee and grind it yourself. I like a good Columbian or Breakfast blend, ground right before I brew it. I use a regular coffee pot to brew it, but from what I understand, the best cup of coffee usually comes from a French Press. Haven't tried one though. Oh, and French Vanilla creamer for sure!