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Coffee - Your Current Brew
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What machine is that?
Tchibo Classic
Obviously I am ignorant of this machine, looks cool. Let us know how it does through your learning curves. What does and doesn't give you the perfect cup.
Will do! The machine grinds on demand and can brew an espresso, a 6 oz cup, and an 8 oz cup. Perfect for a beginner.
Nice. A buddy bought a $3000+ espresso machine and honestly he serves the worst sour nasty coffee I ever tasted. He is no listener so I just decline his coffee now.
Ethiopia, and Africa as a whole, is my favorite coffee terroir.
I love Brazil way more than most acidic fruity African coffees.
Looks like a Jura knockoff, enjoy.
Pretty sure they’re all made by the same company and rebranded. Good news is parts are easily available.
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No pics, but I recently found a new local coffee joint. I love brick and mortar coffee shops especially ones that are locally owned and that take business from a STARBUCKS!
Hands down I found my new favorite K-cup that is much closer to an artisan blend than a mass produced one. Rothrock Coffee company right outside of State College PA is the place, and my K-cup of choice is their "Gravel Road, dark roast". I do this in K-cups then also Whole Bean, and you CAN have it shipped. https://rothrockcoffee.com/
They do subscriptions and the whole deal, usually with free shipping. Cant go wrong! On location they do a few different green drinks as well. I've only tried one of these, just yesterday, and it was solid! It was exactly what you would want it to be...
Disclosure:
During the work week I am a utilitarian coffee drinker, meaning its a morning tool and must posses a certain level of efficiency and effectiveness. So in short, during the work week its K-cups for us.
When we are not rushing out to work and have time to enjoy coffee, well then its more about a coffee experience with efficiency being much further down the list in terms of prep and brew.
Hands down I found my new favorite K-cup that is much closer to an artisan blend than a mass produced one. Rothrock Coffee company right outside of State College PA is the place, and my K-cup of choice is their "Gravel Road, dark roast". I do this in K-cups then also Whole Bean, and you CAN have it shipped. https://rothrockcoffee.com/
They do subscriptions and the whole deal, usually with free shipping. Cant go wrong! On location they do a few different green drinks as well. I've only tried one of these, just yesterday, and it was solid! It was exactly what you would want it to be...
Disclosure:
During the work week I am a utilitarian coffee drinker, meaning its a morning tool and must posses a certain level of efficiency and effectiveness. So in short, during the work week its K-cups for us.
When we are not rushing out to work and have time to enjoy coffee, well then its more about a coffee experience with efficiency being much further down the list in terms of prep and brew.
Today I received this month's subscription order from Peet's. I'm curious about how sweet it may be considering the candy notes mentioned in the flavor profile. Apart from the monthly surprise of not knowing just what I'll be receiving, the coffee is very fresh. Often it's been roasted only three days or so before I receive it. In this case, it's been six days. It'll be a few days before I try it as there are still some beans from last months delivery in the grinder hopper.
Making some pour overs out of these beans from my favorite roaster (Black & White out of North Carolina). Will admit that the tasting notes are what drew me to this one; my go-to beans are very light roasted, usually Ethiopian.
Same here... for yrs Brazil was considered just a mass producer of decent arabica, but some of their dry process offerings are top notch I choose over most any origin. These days I seek out DP Brazil and Yemen, not much else as it's untouchable for my taste.
Cost doesn't mean much if quality/fresh coffee, balanced water is lacking. Not to mention the skill set needed to crank out quality espresso consistently regardless of equipment being used.
I suggested in a super nice way, like "did you ever try ordering, or Peet's or _________ beans" - something other than Costco whatever beans. OK, fine. I'll keep my mouth closed.
I dont buy coffee, I have the 8 ounce coffee cup at the bank and thats it. More into non sweet standard ice tea or Earl Grey Tea.
I drink both. Just had my tea. Black and green brewed together!
At the end of the day maybe he is quite satisfied with what he extracts.
