Thread: Coffee Enthusiasts

Funny you say that Andrew, after all the beans I've tryed my favorite coffe comes from Kroger, the dark roast Community coffe, those guys in Louisianna got it pretty good for an inexpensive coffee. Tc

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Funny you say that Andrew, after all the beans I've tryed my favorite coffe comes from Kroger, the dark roast Community coffe, those guys in Louisianna got it pretty good for an inexpensive coffee. Tc

Thanks Tc, I'm going to look for that, just sitting down having a hot cup of French Roast now....really enjoying the extra hour in the day.

Kroger Community Dark Roast...thanks.

I have two local roasters that produce very nice coffee. But when it comes to espresso, I don't like acidity. And both of the local roasters put forth a rather winey tasting blends with stingy cremas. So for espresso I have been buying Italian blends that tend to be less acidic with more roasty, chocolatey, and nutty flavors. I'd say they are about $10/lb, give or take. Freshness counts but it can't make up for a blend that just doesn't work for you.

Today, the little Cremina and Baratza Vario have done a great espresso double shot of my home roasted beans after a 4 day rest:
Burman's BCT espresso Blend (2 parts)
Ethiopian Yirgh (1)
Guatemalan Hue Hue (1)
Medium roast all to just into second crack. ( no oil but medium dark.) Think Hersey bar coloring.
Home Coffee Roasting Green Coffee Beans Moderators,remove if necessary.
Sweet but I can take taste the coffee bite.
I can recommend home roasting for those that have the time and a couple hundred dollars for a simple roaster. It is not very much cheaper than buying small lots of roasted from a known quality vendor though. Only advantage is you have freshly roasted beans available when you want. Drawback is you only have so many types/nationalities of green beans on hand and so do not get to try a different type every time you buy beans.
Have fun!
~Richard / espressme

Sorry, miscommunication, Kroger is where I get mine,, Community coffee is a name brand out of Louisianna, been around for almost a hundred years. You can look it up at community coffe.com. It's just a really good coffee, I like the bold roast, they also have the chicory. Cajuns, they do love great flavours!! Don't get me wrong I like great coffee, but this is my day to day drink, thru my Aeropress, very strong. Tc

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Sorry, miscommunication, Kroger is where I get mine,, Community coffee is a name brand out of Louisianna, been around for almost a hundred years. You can look it up at community coffe.com. It's just a really good coffee, I like the bold roast, they also have the chicory. Cajuns, they do love great flavours!! Don't get me wrong I like great coffee, but this is my day to day drink, thru my Aeropress, very strong. Tc

Hey TC - I see this at the local HEB and have always wondered about it. Now I want to try it after seeing your post. How is the acidity in the bold roast?

Not bad. But I like a strong cup, I,m not a gourmet so it may just be me. But I know lots of folks who have swore by it, and a lot of old sage ants I've known over the years. And they know their lifer juice!. Tc

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Funny you say that Andrew, after all the beans I've tryed my favorite coffe comes from Kroger, the dark roast Community coffe, those guys in Louisianna got it pretty good for an inexpensive coffee. Tc

Do you guys get CDM coffee & chicory?

Haven't seen any around here Steve, but I'd sure try it. Tc

Had a less than great batch last lot of beans I got. Finally finished and new batch yesterday and fully dialed in today. Good beans really do make a big difference. Love it when it all comes together. This is my drink of choice, double espresso.