DVC Coffee Snob Thread (non snobs welcome too)

[VGCgroupie]

I have also had multiple machines, but the latest is the "Pop" version, which I don't really like. I think it was meant to be their budget model. I am thinking about getting a new one of their older-style, better quality machines. When that happens, I'm going to buy a ton of new pods.

Since it seems we have the same taste in coffee, any other recommendations are welcome! I need to do another order soon! I did like their flavored versions, I often brew one of the flavored along with a regular pod. I need more than 7.5 ounces of coffee!

Im often too cheap to buy Nespresso Brand so I buy off brands often. Peets has the best ones imo. The Starbucks branded Nespresso ones are not good.

 

[J-Dog]

Im often too cheap to buy Nespresso Brand so I buy off brands often. Peets has the best ones imo. The Starbucks branded Nespresso ones are not good.

I honestly didn't even know there were other compatible brands.

 

[Mle8308]

I have also had multiple machines, but the latest is the "Pop" version, which I don't really like. I think it was meant to be their budget model. I am thinking about getting a new one of their older-style, better quality machines. When that happens, I'm going to buy a ton of new pods.

I've had mine since the pandemic. I had a hand me down first version with the bullet looking pods, but it started to die out. I bought the new one to put in my office at work, then after about 2 weeks, we all went home! After about a year (I did go into the office one or two times each week), I brought it back to m y house. It sat for awhile and when I tried to use it again, there was some sort of clog or something. So I used good old YouTube and found a solution, it had to do with the water not being drawn into the pump because it sat for a while - even though it was basically new. Since then it's worked great! It uses the larger pods, but not the newer really big ones. I'm happy with it and will replace it when it decides it's had enough of me!

 

[CarolynFH]

One of the frequent flyers over at TUG owns and personally works a coffee farm on the Big Island, but I never tried it.

I met him on the Big Island in October and tried his coffee. Very smooth and sweet, I can actually drink it black. We bought a bag of beans and have been enjoying it as a treat on Sunday mornings.

But having been reared in New Orleans, I’m more accustomed to cafe au lait, coffee and chicory to be specific. We bring our own Community Coffee New Orleans blend when we travel, as well as a little drip pot if our accommodations won’t have one.

 

[Psymonds]

Im often too cheap to buy Nespresso Brand so I buy off brands often. Peets has the best ones imo. The Starbucks branded Nespresso ones are not good.

my BIL has a tool to re-fill pods, so custom grinds Philz for the Nespresso Virtuoso for the week. Seems like more work to me than just doing a pour over, but who am I to say. I like that I can get quick espresso in the morning. If I WFH I'll make a french press to go with it.

 

[Psymonds]

Sure. They play old school midwestern football. In fact, they'll be in my neck of the woods during Big Game Week.

I suppose that's not as bad as having a stadium from which one can see the Pacific ocean as the home venue for a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. All oceans connect, I guess.

(I am very grumpy about the demise of the Pac 12, though probably not as grumpy as the Beavs and Wazzu.)

I grew up a UW fan, went to Cal for undergrad and we have a bunch of Beavers in the family. It's been a sad time all around.

"All Coasts Conference" is my preferred nomenlature

 

[VGCgroupie]

I honestly didn't even know there were other compatible brands.

I have the older style pod machine not the new bigger fatter pod machine. They have other brands for that one at Costco, Amazon, grocery stores.

 

[Psymonds]

I have the older style pod machine not the new bigger fatter pod machine. They have other brands for that one at Costco, Amain, grocery stores.

They had both pod styles at costco here last week.

 

[bookbabe626]

Currently on a cruise (non-Disney) in Hawaii, and our Kona stop today was cancelled due to wind. I’ve been there before, so not a huge deal, it’s just that I’d planned to buy coffee and now I just get to wave at the tasty coffee as we sail on by. Boo.

I’m a coffee snob, but in the reverse of most people’s coffee snobbery. I do not enjoy the (to me) burnt-tasting dark roast coffee that is the standard brewed coffee across most of the US. I have to load it up with a ton of milk and sugar to choke it down. I much prefer smoother light roasts, but they’re hard to find in restaurants or coffee shops. On vacation, I will take a caffeine pill in the morning if my only coffee option is going to be a Starbucks. It’s one of the reasons a coffee maker and fridge is on my preferred list of amenities for any hotel room, so I can bring or buy supplies to make my own coffee of choice rather than have to attempt to forage for it.

 

[J-Dog]

I know it's trendy to hate on Starbucks, but I actually like their coffee.

 

[AstroBlasters]

My favorite DVC coffee…

 

[VGCgroupie]

Currently on a cruise (non-Disney) in Hawaii, and our Kona stop today was cancelled due to wind. I’ve been there before, so not a huge deal, it’s just that I’d planned to buy coffee and now I just get to wave at the tasty coffee as we sail on by. Boo.

I’m a coffee snob, but in the reverse of most people’s coffee snobbery. I do not enjoy the (to me) burnt-tasting dark roast coffee that is the standard brewed coffee across most of the US. I have to load it up with a ton of milk and sugar to choke it down. I much prefer smoother light roasts, but they’re hard to find in restaurants or coffee shops. On vacation, I will take a caffeine pill in the morning if my only coffee option is going to be a Starbucks. It’s one of the reasons a coffee maker and fridge is on my preferred list of amenities for any hotel room, so I can bring or buy supplies to make my own coffee of choice rather than have to attempt to forage for it.

Oh no

 

[VGCgroupie]

My favorite DVC coffee… View attachment 1044906View attachment 1044907View attachment 1044908

I never stopped in here for coffee, this is on my to-do list for August.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I know it's trendy to hate on Starbucks, but I actually like their coffee.

I like their lattes and cortados. Not a ton of non Starbucks options where I live that are convenient.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I got it bad... now that I read the word Starbucks I am hardcore craving a latte. Its 4pm. I have reached the age that if I drink too late I will have a hard time falling asleep

 

[kanerf]

I keep a Nespresso Vertuo machine in my Owner's Locker. Just have to remember to bring the pods. Strong coffee with a nice crema. Nothing else like it in the morning.

 

[Brian Noble]

Not a ton of non Starbucks options where I live that are convenient.

I was going to ask how this was possible since it seems like they are everywhere, but then it occurs to me that my closest Starbucks is not all that close either. Several other (and much better) options are closer.

On the other hand, there has been an explosion of Yemeni places over the last several years around these parts.

 

[TikiFan]

I was going to ask how this was possible since it seems like they are everywhere, but then it occurs to me that my closest Starbucks is not all that close either. Several other (and much better) options are closer.

On the other hand, there has been an explosion of Yemeni places over the last several years around these parts.

Same. And I love my local Yemeni coffee house. I hope the trend continues. No drive-thru, lots of comfy chairs, they serve it in a real mug… kind of like Starbucks 25 years ago… Not to mention Yemeni coffee houses also serve a true light roast, unlike Starbucks, which only knows dark and burnt.

 

[Brian Noble]

My favorite DVC coffee

How are the malasadas? My "go to" standard is Tex's on the Big Island, but I haven't been to Leonard's on Oahu yet---that will be on the agenda for this summer when I am in Waikiki.

 

[J-Dog]

I got it bad... now that I read the word Starbucks I am hardcore craving a latte. Its 4pm. I have reached the age that if I drink too late I will have a hard time falling asleep

Lol. Same.