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Jun 28, 2023 10:28:45 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 28, 2023 10:28:45 GMT
Dammit Tim, you have reminded me I haven't bought a grinder yet but just got some very expensive concert tickets so not a good time. Would like to stretch to the Wilfa Uniform if poss ...
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 1, 2023 14:10:28 GMT
Here is a review of the Bagail Digital Coffee Scales available on Amazon for around £14.
Background
I was going to buy the £45 Timemore scales when I noticed this product with very similar features at a much more appealing price.
Here are my findings thus far.
Pros
- measures to 0.1g precision. This is great when you are looking for consistency and the ability to fine tune the taste by increasing or lowering the coffee dose - built in timer than can be started manually or automatically when you start pouring your water over the coffee in Aeropress or V60 etc This is excellent - tare function working well so far - USB charging. I like the lack of traditional batteries. Let's see how long a full charge lasts - removable rubber cover
Cons
- weight can fluctuate after measuring by .1or .2g - the timer stops when I take my Aeropress off the scales to swirl whilst brewing and I have to start it again, this is annoying - I would have preferred buttons you can actually feel as opposed to built into the display
Conclusion
Whilst not perfect let's not forget this is only £14 and at that price I am more than happy to live with its little quirks. An excellent VFM proposition. 
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Post by Slinger on Jul 10, 2023 20:56:10 GMT
Not exactly Espresso, but it'll have to do I suppose...  There are varying reports, from " !'m now a fan," to " It was like a punch in the mouth," but what sold me was two friends on Farcebook, both of whom are Guinness drinkers, and who both agreed it was a " nice drop". Bearing in mind Guinness has notes of Coffee and Cacao anyway, I have high hopes. If only there was a non-alcoholic version. Oh well, I'll just have to suffer.  |
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Post by speedysteve on Jul 11, 2023 7:02:28 GMT
Not exactly Espresso, but it'll have to do I suppose... There are varying reports, from " !'m now a fan," to " It was like a punch in the mouth," but what sold me was two friends on Farcebook, both of whom are Guinness drinkers, and who both agreed it was a " nice drop". Bearing in mind Guinness has notes of Coffee and Cacao anyway, I have high hopes. If only there was a non-alcoholic version. Oh well, I'll just have to suffer. 2 vices in one😂 Upper & Downer.. reminds me of Quadropenia 🎶 |
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Post by Slinger on Jul 11, 2023 17:19:05 GMT
Not exactly Espresso, but it'll have to do I suppose... There are varying reports, from " !'m now a fan," to " It was like a punch in the mouth," but what sold me was two friends on Farcebook, both of whom are Guinness drinkers, and who both agreed it was a " nice drop". Bearing in mind Guinness has notes of Coffee and Cacao anyway, I have high hopes. If only there was a non-alcoholic version. Oh well, I'll just have to suffer. 2 vices in one😂 Upper & Downer.. reminds me of Quadropenia 🎶 It has approx. 2mg of caffeine per can according to Guinness, which is about the same as a decaf coffee. |
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Post by speedysteve on Jul 11, 2023 19:17:41 GMT
2 vices in one😂 Upper & Downer.. reminds me of Quadropenia 🎶 It has approx. 2mg of caffeine per can according to Guinness, which is about the same as a decaf coffee. That spoiled a perfectly good 'hit' then🙂 |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 12, 2023 10:59:55 GMT
I'm in France and remember that you just cannot get a long coffee here. Ask for an Americano and you get a double espresso!
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Post by Slinger on Jul 12, 2023 11:43:22 GMT
I'm in France and remember that you just cannot get a long coffee here. Ask for an Americano and you get a double espresso! Sounds like heaven.  |
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Post by Slinger on Jul 15, 2023 20:20:23 GMT
The Guinness Cold-Brew Coffee Beer is rather nice. There's a really strong hit of coffee on opening the can, which lasts for quite a while, until you get used to it I suppose. Likewise the flavour of the beer itself. Being Guinness, the whole thing is quite bitter, which may put some coffee fans off. Someone compared it to coffee made with old grounds, left in the pot too long, but I wouldn't say it's anything near as bad as that.
If you like coffee, and you like Guinness, it's probably worth the experiment. However, if you're too "precious" about your coffee, and don't like anything "coffee-flavoured" it's probably not.
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Post by speedysteve on Jul 31, 2023 9:36:17 GMT
I came off caffeinated coffee last Monday. Was down to 1 shot only in the morning. Had been so for months. You'd think no issues.. Had a headache for 4 days - I kid you not. We are all different of course. I'd heard my daughter listening to this podcast.. open.spotify.com/episode/6F3dV8BzpJyHR61hDnrdxS?si=qZggeBP7SYqGij1g-jJ2jA55mins 28secs in Tells a lot. The whole podcast about sleep is very interesting. Apart from the Airbnb ad😂 My saving grace  Roast myself, it's the best tasting decaff I've found, so far.. |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 31, 2023 9:51:33 GMT
I'll try the decaf coffee sachets for our machines at work and see how it tastes.
I'm drinking far too much coffee at work, which is strangely tied to the prevailing levels of stress.
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Post by Tim on Jul 31, 2023 10:28:00 GMT
2 (14g/330ml) cups a day maximum for me and pretty much always before midday, try not to drink coffee after that.
Never say never, but Guinness cold brew coffee looks all wrong, so I'll pass!
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espresso
Jul 31, 2023 11:28:48 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 31, 2023 11:28:48 GMT
I can get caffeine withdrawal headaches if I go without, so I know how potent a drug it is!
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Post by Tim on Jul 31, 2023 11:37:16 GMT
I can get caffeine withdrawal headaches if I go without, so I know how potent a drug it is!
Never had that problem yet myself, maybe my intake isn't great enough? I do know if I drink coffee later in the day it does affect the quality of my sleep though, same with alcohol.
I can go without coffee without it seemingly having an impact, but never really tested that theory. I can't say it wakes me up or 'gives me a boost' either, like others say it does I just enjoy the flavour.
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Post by Slinger on Jul 31, 2023 11:59:32 GMT
One cup per day for me, with my lunch. At any other time, it's green/herbal tea with honey or hot chocolate, since I discovered the Options Vegan Belgian Hot Chocolate, which has a reasonably low sugar content.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 31, 2023 14:44:17 GMT
Nope - the decaf sachets are not going to do it for me.
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Post by speedysteve on Jul 31, 2023 16:54:32 GMT
Nope - the decaf sachets are not going to do it for me. Didn't think they would. Are they for an Espresso machine? The Cafe Nero decaf is not too bad. Our local town posh Garden Centre Stewarts, is not bad either. After that it goes down hill, but do does the regular coffee.. Decaf is a challenge, best and quite acceptable is the home roast I do. I wonder what it's like ready roasted and even ready ground? |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 31, 2023 18:08:10 GMT
They're Lavazza brand machines. I like the Crema E Gusto sachets even more than Espresso for flavour.  |
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espresso
Aug 3, 2023 11:43:18 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 3, 2023 11:43:18 GMT
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Post by Tim on Aug 3, 2023 18:28:38 GMT
I know, they are expensive and you get less too. I have two anyway of the very original ones and one is still in superb condition, so for now I'll pass.
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