I think as long as its syrupy or a liquid sweetener, it’s good. Or you can just do away with it, the milk will provide the sweetness you need. And the matcha powder too.
I’m curious, are you trying to control blood sugar? Last year my physical exam showed my blood sugar was too high so I switched to using monk fruit sweetener in my coffee and in baking (I’ve also cut out 95% of my sweet snacks and desserts). Anyway, monk fruit sweetener is safe and doesn’t raise blood sugar levels.
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No i just would like to limit sugar, and i have never bought any type of sweetener before (i usually just stick to green tea / black tea) so i will have to do a bit of research.
I did just see the monk fruit one on amazon.
I got this after I broke my second glass carafe for a French press. Have had it for 4-5 years, got a new strainer/filter for it before I came to Taiwan.
Indestructible, doesn’t need electricity, doesn’t need filters, only needs a kettle. Easy to use, easy to clean.
I got a few different kinds of ground coffee at Carrefour last trip, hoping to find something cheap that I like the taste of!
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I’ve never really been a fan of French press coffee…and no chance I’m abandoning the Bialetti!
That thing looks nice. It seems crazily expensive outside of North America though - 190 GBP/EUR in the UK and Europe, over 4 times more expensive than the US!
I forget if it’s that exact one, but there are similar models available in Crate and Barrel here in Taipei (basement of the Breeze right beside Taipei City Hall Station). I’ve often looked at and considered buying one - it’d be great for when guests are visiting. But, oof, yeah the price is crazy. Wish I could remember how high it is.
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I think it depends on the coffee beans/grind that goes into it. I’m still looking for something I like in Taiwan and am 0/2.
you’ll never buy another coffee maker, or coffee filter. mine was about $2000NT after tax, 4-5 years ago, and since then no trouble with seals or electronics and only one filter replacement. seems a bargain to me…
do you want me to measure the height of mine?
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Would it even work in Taiwan?
No not height, price. I know it’s high quality - I think I was looking at it because it was rated the best by America’s Kitchen. But I so seldom have a reason to make that much coffee. Plus if I got one, I’d make myself 10 cups and spend the day going through it, and that’s probably the last thing I need. I like my current schedule of one fresh cup in the morning, one in the afternoon.
EDIT: I think I said this upthread, but I use a small coffee press, glass, fills one “normal” (i.e. normal 10-20 years ago!) sized coffee mug.
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You can get a flame reducer for the stove top. That is probably not the correct word, but it is a ring that sits on the giant 50000 BTU afterburner Taiwanese call a stove.
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Oh, it’s a proper one. Bialetti. It’s not a local one made from rebar and duct tape.
I don’t remember it having replaceable seals though. IIRC it’s just machined to very tight tolerance, but I guess the thread wears out after a while.
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Bloody hell. Is there anything that hasn’t been sold to China?
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I didn’t know about that. In any case, all the ones I’ve bought recently are still very clearly printed with “MADE IN ITLAY”, so I’m calling bullshit.
Seriously though, I read somewhere that one of the factories in Italy was closing down, and I think they do make some stuff in Romania or wherever. I have noticed a lot of cheaper copies in recent years though.
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I remember them getting trashed on the coffee forums years ago about it, but I confess I just did post that straight off the top of my head without checking.
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All the ones I’ve seen do - it’s the white ring on the inside of the top bit. Tends to turn black after a while though. Are we talking about the same thing?
If it’s just that you didn’t notice it and didn’t replace it, that could be the source of the leaking (I’ve had that happen before).
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I just make my ‘cold brew’ nitro!
Nice for this weather, but I still prefer hot.
I just make coffee at home. I buy the beans at Starbucks and use a coffee maker. I miss the lattes I used to buy at 85 though. I can’t really make anything frothy like that at home.