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Post by BilliumB on Dec 8, 2017 20:49:40 GMT
Do they have a roasting date on them? No, there's the use by date and some numbers and R4 followed by a time - the roasting date may be somehow coded in the numbers, but it's not at all clear. My simple guess is that they assume a 12 month shelf life after roasting, and pack under some form of inert gas - possibly nitrogen? Cheers. Bill |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2017 21:56:32 GMT
Beans tend to give off CO2 after roasting, which is why the valve is fitted in the plastic bags.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 14, 2017 10:27:44 GMT
I have a new favourite: Sainsbury Sumatra Mandheling ground coffee, rated 4 in strength. Smooth and slightly smoky.
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 16, 2017 10:00:40 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Dec 22, 2017 13:08:18 GMT
I've just started in on the Quinchia. I may throw my unopened packet of Lavazza Rosso away. Richer, mellower, smoother, delicious. Thanks, Martin.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 22, 2017 13:48:19 GMT
It's a good one, will be my 'go-to' coffee for now. Do try the Sumatra Mandheling  |
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Post by Slinger on Jan 9, 2018 16:16:48 GMT
It's a good one, will be my 'go-to' coffee for now. Do try the Sumatra Mandheling Nope, I prefer the Quinchia. It seems much fuller and sweeter to me. I've just bought a De'Longhi EC 850.M on eBay. I'll be interested to see how it stacks up against the AeroPress. |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 9, 2018 19:50:07 GMT
Yes, I prefer the Quinchia too. It's a very 'moreish' coffee.
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Post by MartinT on Jan 20, 2018 14:24:43 GMT
I'm back on Quinchia which is on reduction at Sainsburys at £3 a bag.
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Post by Slinger on Jan 20, 2018 14:51:22 GMT
I'm back on Quinchia which is on reduction at Sainsburys at £3 a bag. I've got a couple of bags arriving this afternoon. I'm still working on getting the best brew out of the De'Longhi and I'm looking forward to trying the Quinchia in it. |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 20, 2018 14:52:44 GMT
It's a good one, will be my 'go-to' coffee for now. Do try the Sumatra Mandheling Nope, I prefer the Quinchia. It seems much fuller and sweeter to me. I've just bought a De'Longhi EC 850.M on eBay. I'll be interested to see how it stacks up against the AeroPress. That machine does espresso doesn't it? How are you getting on with it? |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 20, 2018 15:24:27 GMT
Here's an odd one, for me certainly
Been trying the real coffee made by the boss.
Yesterday she tried a new recipe.
It was better in some ways, not as good in others.
Seemed stronger, more bitter, more likely to give me a boost
Back to normal today
Creamier, smoother, lighter and gentler on the pallet
Difference ?
Soya milk usually in after coffee
Test version soya milk in first.
Hard to believe the difference. Like different coffee
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Post by Slinger on Jan 20, 2018 17:30:17 GMT
Nope, I prefer the Quinchia. It seems much fuller and sweeter to me. I've just bought a De'Longhi EC 850.M on eBay. I'll be interested to see how it stacks up against the AeroPress. That machine does espresso doesn't it? How are you getting on with it? It does make espresso, but I like a "real" mug full, so what I end up with is probably best described as an Americano. One good thing about the machine is that you can set it to deliver precisely how much hot water you require and with the drip-tray removed (it slides in and out easily) you can stand a decent sized mug under the twin delivery spouts. When I break out the new delivery of Quinchia I'll do some proper comparisons. I'm less and less enamored of the Mandheling, but that may turn out to be a consequence of using the machine. The De'Longhi also has a separate tank for milk should I want cappuccino, latte etc. but I haven't bothered with that yet.  |
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Post by Slinger on Jan 20, 2018 17:34:26 GMT
Here's an odd one, for me certainly Been trying the real coffee made by the boss. Yesterday she tried a new recipe. It was better in some ways, not as good in others. Seemed stronger, more bitter, more likely to give me a boost Back to normal today Creamier, smoother, lighter and gentler on the pallet Difference ? Soya milk usually in after coffee Test version soya milk in first. Hard to believe the difference. Like different coffee About the only time I whiten coffee is when I have instant and I've always found that the best way of making it drinkable is to use Nestle Coffee Mate. I must admit that I've never tried Soya milk though, or any of the many dairy alternatives. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 20, 2018 19:12:09 GMT
Here's an odd one, for me certainly Been trying the real coffee made by the boss. Yesterday she tried a new recipe. It was better in some ways, not as good in others. Seemed stronger, more bitter, more likely to give me a boost Back to normal today Creamier, smoother, lighter and gentler on the pallet Difference ? Soya milk usually in after coffee Test version soya milk in first. Hard to believe the difference. Like different coffee About the only time I whiten coffee is when I have instant and I've always found that the best way of making it drinkable is to use Nestle Coffee Mate. I must admit that I've never tried Soya milk though, or any of the many dairy alternatives. Coffee on its own is too strong for me. Drink tea black and would not want any sort of milk in that |
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Post by Slinger on Jan 20, 2018 19:22:28 GMT
Mike, give the Coffee Mate a try if you can, it's certainly "creamier" than milk. You could also possibly try a lower strength ground coffee than the one you're buying at the moment. The higher the number the stronger the coffee, and it should be marked on the packaging somewhere.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 20, 2018 19:24:58 GMT
I'll see what coffee the boss has already.
Coffeemate next
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Post by MartinT on Feb 20, 2018 6:28:29 GMT
Because there's a Tesco close to work, I've tried some of their Columbian Supremo ground coffee. It's very nice - sweet and deep without any bitterness.
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Post by Tim on Feb 20, 2018 7:45:01 GMT
If you ever get a grinder Martin, there is quite a difference in flavour between their Columbian Supremo ground and the whole beans. With freshly ground beans, for me it's the best you can buy in a supermarket and I've tried them all. It's delicious It won a Which award sometime ago too. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 20, 2018 8:30:53 GMT
Can you recommend a small grinder to do a mug-at-a-time?
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