Thread: Coffee Enthusiasts

Originally Posted by petercp4e

I need to go to Starbucks!!

Pete <:-}

I watched a commentary on Starburnts oh Charbucks, sorry again no offence, Starbucks and noticed their efforts go mostly customer service and not the coffee itself. I myself do find all the coffees taste pretty much the same.

For a chain operation, I find them pretty consistent and not too bad.
Not much to choose from around here that's as good.
We've been buying their Dark Roast whole beans at a big warehouse store for quite some time now and grind our own at home.

Pete <:-}

Reading through a bunch of recent comments...

I use my Keurig to heat up water for either the French press (Espro) or my Flair (usually Americano's as opposed to straight espresso, just cause I like to enjoy for longer). HandGround grinder for the French press, Lido E for the Flair.

I also recently discovered Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC and ordered a bunch of different stuff. Of the few that I had, they seem to roast on the darker side of the descriptions, but it's definitely fresh if you order straight from them. The dark Colombian and Kenya AA are quite nice for Americanos; Dark Nebula is great for French press; not super impressed with the dark Sumatra (I honestly just think it's too dark and one dimensional).

Originally Posted by Maximilian

New toys from Brazil. Auto leveling tamper with an adjustable spring load of 20 to 30 kilo and a distributor that automatically will adjust to the depth of the coffee in the portafilter. Works like a charm. A perfectly distributed and flat level tamping resulting in no channeling whatsoever for a consistent and delicious shot.

Hey guys. This will be my first and only post to this thread. I saw the thread title and thought I’d post about a Dominican coffee that my wife and I have enjoyed the last few years since our D.R. trip.

I read a few pages and realized that you guys are really serious connoisseurs of all things coffee related. I don’t judge anyone for their passions. I’ve gone way down the rabbit hole on shaving. Before that it was pipes and tobacco. Before that cigars.

However, it was the post above that made me realize that this is a dangerous place for me. That tamper reveals the depths that you will go for the optimal brew. How much does it cost - I’d guess $200+. What does it do - it pushed coffee down. I’m sure it pushes coffee down better than any other tool, and it’s beautiful! But if I keep reading, this is going to start making sense to me.

It’s kind of like my needing a Wolfman WR1 that will be as good as, but a little different than my Wolfman WR2.

Got to leave. It’s not you, it’s me.

Originally Posted by MrHouston

That tamper reveals the depths that you will go for the optimal brew. How much does it cost - I’d guess $200+. What does it do - it pushed coffee down. I’m sure it pushes coffee down better than any other tool, and it’s beautiful! But if I keep reading, this is going to start making sense to me.

It’s kind of like my needing a Wolfman WR1 that will be as good as, but a little different than my Wolfman WR2.

Got to leave. It’s not you, it’s me.

But... but... it pushes coffee down and goes "click"!!

Yeah, it's another one of those dangerous rabbit holes. But a delicious one.

I'm not a big coffee guy, but I don't move well without my morning cup O joe.

Out of all the different types of coffee I've tried over the years, this is by far my favorite.



I haven't had any of it for several years, but my cousin travels the world for the government, and just happened to bring me back a bag, along with his suitcase that was packed full., for himself. Customs always stops him, thinking he's got drugs hidden in his luggage.

The thing about this coffee, its sooo smooth, no matter how dark/strong the brew. A decanter so dark that light won't pass thru, is still extremely smooth

Originally Posted by Cangooner

But... but... it pushes coffee down and goes "click"!!

Yeah, it's another one of those dangerous rabbit holes. But a delicious one.

In the scheme of things it's really not that bad. Once you get your setup and IF you've done your homework you have equipment that will last a very long time to forever.

That 200 bucks may seem like big bucks but try something like watch collecting and that will seem like chump change.

Received my first big(ish) coffee purchase in a long while today: Baratza Sette 270 grinder. I've had a little Breville conical burr grinder since about 2008 or so. It has served me well but after just one espresso I can tell this is going to make one hell of a difference. It gives a finer grind that is much MUCH more consistent. Very, very tasty shot.

Aloha!

I've said this before, but you'd think I'd be a big Kona fan. I mean, I can walk into a Long's Drug here in Oahu and see 30 linear feet of aisle stocked full of Hawaiian Kona. And I'm not saying it's not good coffee. I just prefer Jamaican Blue Mountain. I think it's smoother and has a tad more robust flavor than Kona.

Still, my all time favorite is not Jamaican nor Hawaiian nor Cost Rican nor Columbian. It's Italian. My favorite;

Lavazza Crema e Aroma (Whole Bean)

Originally Posted by outback

I'm not a big coffee guy, but I don't move well without my morning cup O joe.

Out of all the different types of coffee I've tried over the years, this is by far my favorite.



I haven't had any of it for several years, but my cousin travels the world for the government, and just happened to bring me back a bag, along with his suitcase that was packed full., for himself. Customs always stops him, thinking he's got drugs hidden in his luggage.

The thing about this coffee, its sooo smooth, no matter how dark/strong the brew. A decanter so dark that light won't pass thru, is still extremely smooth

Thanks. I shall try a bag. I was in The Dominican Republic for vacation about 12 years ago and the resort I stayed at had "Cafe Lindo" coffee. I believe it was grown locally. I've not been able to find it and unfortunately I lost the bag that I saved with their phone number on it. It was one of the best coffee brands I ever tasted. As you posted, SMOOOTH was the buzzword for this coffee. Looking forward to trying your favorite. IF I can find it. The online search will commence once I hit the post button.

EDIT:
Wow, that was easy. Amazon has it. Done deal. A bag on the way.