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Post by Slinger on Nov 27, 2017 16:10:51 GMT
I enjoy iced coffee (and tea) during what passes for summer; has anyone here tried any of the "cold brewing" devices available? *BUMP*  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 17:44:28 GMT
The missus started drinking coffee quite a bit. Told her dont even thing about coming kissing me  |
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Post by Tim on Nov 27, 2017 18:10:23 GMT
Not personally tried any of the cold brewing devices Slinger, but have drunk the product and it's a totally new drink altogether, absolutely gorgeous. Very smooth and bursting with flavour. When I was in China I used to frequent a coffee roasters in Hong Kong who would put the average audiophile to shame, these were hard core coffee nerds, but boy did they brew good coffee, a slow cold brew being one of them. They used to fuss over each coffee they produced and were always measuring, testing, tasting and discussing their concoctions - part of the pleasure of going there was just watching them behind the counter, it was quite a show! This is them and should you ever find yourself in Honkers, thoroughly recommended 18 Grams Specialty CoffeeSomething I intend investigating once I settle, but I'm looking at boxes again and thinking about the next move  |
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Post by Slinger on Nov 27, 2017 20:29:10 GMT
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Post by Tim on Nov 28, 2017 6:43:05 GMT
 report expected 
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Post by Slinger on Nov 28, 2017 12:09:13 GMT
report expected You may have to wait until "Summer" arrives.  |
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Post by BilliumB on Dec 4, 2017 15:16:33 GMT
What are your top bean recommendations for an Aeropress novice? Either online, or the following supermarkets - Sainsbury (12 mile round trip), Tesco, Asda, Co-Op or Lidl (all approx 25 mile round trip). Cheers. Bill Any whole bean recommendations? Cheers. Bill |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2017 9:05:13 GMT
WHat type of coffee do you like?
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Post by MartinT on Dec 5, 2017 11:35:41 GMT
I'm definitely coming down in favour of Columbian coffee.
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Post by BilliumB on Dec 5, 2017 12:28:14 GMT
WHat type of coffee do you like? I don't think I really know enough about proper coffee to state a strong preference, I'm in the foothills of getting a better understanding - I'm really looking for recommendations on excellent beans to try out, rather than waste time and money on second rate stuff. Thanks. Cheers. Bill |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2017 17:09:06 GMT
Try some Columbian and/or Ethiopian and see how you get on from there.
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Post by BilliumB on Dec 7, 2017 0:22:33 GMT
Will do, thanks.
Cheers. Bill
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Post by MartinT on Dec 7, 2017 6:15:42 GMT
More specifically, I can recommend the following:
- San Augustin Columbian from Whittards
- Colombian Quinchia from Sainsbury
Both available as beans and ground.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 10:17:25 GMT
There are also online suppliers with good reputations.
Where are you based?
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Post by BilliumB on Dec 7, 2017 13:24:14 GMT
Thanks for the advice. I'm based in North Devon, closest shop is a small Sainsbury's (12 mile round trip), otherwise a Tesco, Lidl, Co-Op, large Sainsbury and Asda (all 24-30 mile round trip).
Following Tim's earlier suggestion I've picked up some Tesco's Finest Columbian Supremo (and some Sumatra Mandheling) - but waiting for my grinder to be delivered before I can get started on them!
Cheers. Bill
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Post by BilliumB on Dec 7, 2017 13:26:46 GMT
I was wondering, how well do the supermarket coffee beans keep after roasting if the package is unopened. I notice the Tesco packages are both dated 'use by Nov 18' - so I suppose they assume at least a 12 month shelf life!
Cheers. Bill
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Post by Slinger on Dec 7, 2017 14:17:22 GMT
Damn you, Martin! Why did I have to re-read this thread just prior to doing my Sainsbury's online order. Ground Quinchia ordered. I've been using bog-standard Lavazza Rossa so it'll be interesting to make the comparison. I'm also currently using Sainsbury's own "Fairtrade Continental" (Strength=5) beans. So if I enjoy the ground Quinchia I may try the whole beans too. |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 7, 2017 14:22:19 GMT
Excellent, and sorry about that!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 16:52:20 GMT
Do they have a roasting date on them?
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Post by MartinT on Dec 8, 2017 6:10:16 GMT
I looked and could only see a Best By date.
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