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I like to think i'm a coffee Grandmaster (at least for someone my age) I roast my own beans in the summertime when I have the time. I also buy regularly online from top roasters in Canada like 49th parallel, Social Coffee Co, Te Aro etc. I consider 49th and Social to be two of the world's best roasters.
For making coffee, you absolutely need a good burr grinder (min range of $80-$140) and yes it must be said again and again: the beans must be fresh roasted (this means roughly less than 15 days stored properly ).
Fresh roasted beans are rarely bought in supermarkets! (though in some larger urban centers you can find fresh coffee in good supermarkets)
I use a french press and a chemex pourover pot for making coffee regularly. I've also got an expensive espresso setup of a Rancilio Silvia w/ PID and a Lelit PL53 grinder. I can make better americanos, lattes (with basic latte art), and espresso than most coffee shops in my hometown.
My favourite espresso is Social coffee co's People's Liberation. If anyone needs tips or info on buying gear, merchant or roaster recommendations, let me know.
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On April 13 2011 08:47 homeless_guy wrote: I drink expresso often as long as it is from a reputable roaster and made by a competent barista on the right machine.
Why are you in such a hurry?
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Its not fair, I just gave up coffee and caffeine. I loved anything from black to a ton of cream and sugar. My favorite had to be pure unflavored cream with the darkest roast. I used to have a French press and then it cracked. I also have a grinder and one of the those coffee tea kettles. I <3 coffee... Please anyone reading this, have a cup for me
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On April 13 2011 09:04 NET wrote:Its not fair, I just gave up coffee and caffeine. I loved anything from black to a ton of cream and sugar. My favorite had to be pure unflavored cream with the darkest roast. I used to have a French press and then it cracked. I also have a grinder and one of the those coffee tea kettles. I <3 coffee... Please anyone reading this, have a cup for me Will do, sir I'm too lazy to use a french press very often (although I just got one, and this thread is motivating me), but I do like to try a ton of different kinds. My family used to have this sort of prescription where we would be sent 2 different bags of coffee a month, and it was a very wide variety. How i miss it
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LoL net, nice one.
I can't decide if i should fix the ypo or leave it for a laugh
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On April 13 2011 09:00 teacash wrote:I like to think i'm a coffee Grandmaster (at least for someone my age) I roast my own beans in the summertime when I have the time. I also buy regularly online from top roasters in Canada like 49th parallel, Social Coffee Co, Te Aro etc. I consider 49th and Social to be two of the world's best roasters. For making coffee, you absolutely need a good burr grinder (min range of $80-$140) and yes it must be said again and again: the beans must be fresh roasted (this means roughly less than 15 days stored properly ). Fresh roasted beans are rarely bought in supermarkets! (though in some larger urban centers you can find fresh coffee in good supermarkets) I use a french press and a chemex pourover pot for making coffee regularly. I've also got an expensive espresso setup of a Rancilio Silvia w/ PID and a Lelit PL53 grinder. I can make better americanos, lattes (with basic latte art), and espresso than most coffee shops in my hometown. My favourite espresso is Social coffee co's People's Liberation. If anyone needs tips or info on buying gear, merchant or roaster recommendations, let me know.
Any recommendations for a small grinder? I was looking at this cuisinart grinder because its the cheapest burr grinder that doesn't look like a piece of shit.
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anyone have recommendations for ground espresso that is pretty affordable?
ive tried illy (good but expensive), medaglia d'oro (NASTY!), and lavazza(good and cheap), but i'd like to try a few more out before i settle on one. im not much of a coffee snob, so im not looking to buy fancy/expensive/rare coffee that is pooped out of an exotic animal (true story), but any recommendations from the master leaguers would be nice.
Also, I tend to prefer something closer to a medium roast over the darker roasts (sorry if that offends you purists).
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Where do you live beast? I can probably locate a good local roaster for you.
Also, don't buy pre-ground espresso.
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On April 13 2011 09:14 homeless_guy wrote: Dragon, you can buy top noch hand grinders (with ceramic adjustable burrs) for cheap. I use a hario hand grinder. 50$
Are hand grinders significantly better than electric ones? I'm a bit lazy Also would appreciate it if you could link me some good ones.
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Hand grinders are not as quality as a good electric grinder, but electric grinders are also expensive. If you want electric, buy a refurbished grinder--great quality for much less money. The link I posted above to the hario grinder, shows a great quality adjustable hand grinder.
It take 3-5 minds to grind by hand, depending on the amount, but its worth the time and the money you save.
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I just use a regular electric coffee maker and maxwell house with varying flavored creamers, I'm in college though so it's really just cus that's all quick and convenient (and still not bad)
sometimes i get starbucks on campus
I love coffee though, it's definitely my favorite beverage
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I usually just drink folgers and brew it with this 2-in-1 coffee brewer + toaster oven my mom gave me when I moved out. Pretty standard I suppose. I love using International Delight for my creamer, preferably the French vanilla or hazelnut flavour. I can drink coffee fine from any place though, whether it's a cappuccino or regular cream + sugar. I just prefer a sweet blend
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What makes a Masters league coffee drinker? Frequency? Quality of coffee? Varieties of coffees tasted? Coffee knowledge?
I come from a distinguished line of coffee drinkers. At one time my father drank 10 cups of coffee a day. He now had chronic kidney stones. T_T Don't do that, kids.
I can appreciate good coffee, but I'm sure as hell not a snob about it. Mediocre (even awful) coffee doesn't bother me too much and I drink it on occasion if it's convenient and/or cheap. Last year I drank a lot of Maxwell House- not good, but not nearly as bad as Folgers imo. I've since upgraded to Higgins and Burke's as my standard. Their Sierra Noir coffee is quite good.
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I have a sweet gaggia at home, I buy this coffee:
http://www.booths.co.uk/Food-and-Drink/Tea-and-Coffee Prefer the Brazilian/Guatemalan to the rest.
I don't really like the dark roasts that much ( I drink mine black, no sugar, no milk ). so bitter roasts come across super bitter.
If I'm not drinking at home I tend to order Americanos, to which I lol everytime I get served one with a little milk pourer next to it /facepalm.
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french press it the way to do it
i don't usually buy the pre-packaged stuff, but I agree, 8 o'clock is much better than the other over-the-counter brands
whenever i visit a coffee shop, if I like their coffee, I would buy a pack and make it at home
also, try to visit a few gourmet grocery stores, they usually carry a good selection of beans; don't be afraid to mix the beans for unique flavours
always buy whole beans and grind it at home
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i live in san diego. are these local roasters expensive? everything made locally in san diego tends to be a bit expensive haha. they tack on gourmet to their name and bump up their prices.
I have been looking for an excuse to buy a better grinder, the blender-style grinder that i have is pretty shitty and i cant make espresso with it at all.
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On April 13 2011 09:26 3clipse wrote: What makes a Masters league coffee drinker? Frequency? Quality of coffee? Varieties of coffees tasted? Coffee knowledge?
I come from a distinguished line of coffee drinkers. At one time my father drank 10 cups of coffee a day. He now had chronic kidney stones. T_T Don't do that, kids.
I can appreciate good coffee, but I'm sure as hell not a snob about it. Mediocre (even awful) coffee doesn't bother me too much and I drink it on occasion if it's convenient and/or cheap. Last year I drank a lot of Maxwell House- not good, but not nearly as bad as Folgers imo. I've since upgraded to Higgins and Burke's as my standard. Their Sierra Noir coffee is quite good.
I think knowledge to make a good cup of coffee. I'm a coffee noob, but after I brewed a cup by hand, I can never go back to the maxwell house instant coffee I used to drink. Those were godawful even for my untrained tongue.
Plus I think its a fun hobby to brew coffee. Its not like wine where you sip it and thats it. Plus, you can do it in the morning without looking like a bum .
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