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Now you're teasing! I don't think any london sellers will ever charge that much!
What coffee are you drinking just now?
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Now you're teasing! I don't think any london sellers will ever charge that much!
fractionMan
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morrisons "french style" roast and ground coffee.
gentlegreen
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My repeat order successfully arrived in my pigeon-hole at work.
I hope whoever stole the last lot enjoys what is quite possibly the best coffee in Bristol.
Last Sunday I was left with some very old generic supermarket beans and it was sort of drinkable - especially when there was strawberry conserve along with the peanut butter on my toast.
Better than posh instant whatever anyone says.
I hope whoever stole the last lot enjoys what is quite possibly the best coffee in Bristol.
Last Sunday I was left with some very old generic supermarket beans and it was sort of drinkable - especially when there was strawberry conserve along with the peanut butter on my toast.
Better than posh instant whatever anyone says.
Vintage Paw
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Hello.
Didn't want to start a new thread.
Didn't find anything in a search.
Anyone tried cold brew coffee?
Google tells me it's a bit of a fad (I hadn't heard of it until today), but regardless I'm considering trying my hand at it using a big jar to make it in and my current stock of paper filters that are sitting doing nothing atm to filter it through once it's done. Therefore costing me nothing but the price of the beans.
Acidity and bitterness are what always turn me away from coffee, and by all accounts cold brew cuts down on this considerably. And I quite like the idea of making a job lot that lasts all week.
Anyone done it? Thoughts?
Didn't want to start a new thread.
Didn't find anything in a search.
Anyone tried cold brew coffee?
Google tells me it's a bit of a fad (I hadn't heard of it until today), but regardless I'm considering trying my hand at it using a big jar to make it in and my current stock of paper filters that are sitting doing nothing atm to filter it through once it's done. Therefore costing me nothing but the price of the beans.
Acidity and bitterness are what always turn me away from coffee, and by all accounts cold brew cuts down on this considerably. And I quite like the idea of making a job lot that lasts all week.
Anyone done it? Thoughts?
Vintage Paw
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Well I'm making some. I dug out a big old glass kilner-style jar (originally came as a present with some pasta in it, I seem to remember), gave it a good wash, and have popped in the coffee grounds and a bunch of cold water, given it a good stir, and we'll see how it turns out tomorrow. Should be enough there for a week easily. Probably more, since I think it's going to be pretty concentrated and will need diluting. I'm not sure you should keep it longer than a week though, although I've seen some people who use the Toddy system (wtf would you buy special equipment for it?) saying they often make enough for 2 weeks at a time. I'm making some ice cubes too (in my nice new freezer) so I can have a leisurely cold coffee over ice and some hazelnut milk with minimal work tomorrow when I get up.
tbh, I paid little attention to the amount of stuff I was putting in. I haven't got great quality coffee in at the moment either, so it probably won't be spectacular, but if it works out reasonably ok-ish I'll order some nice beans from somewhere (and give my grinder a clean - hasn't been done in a good long while - hasn't been used in a good long while).
tbh, I paid little attention to the amount of stuff I was putting in. I haven't got great quality coffee in at the moment either, so it probably won't be spectacular, but if it works out reasonably ok-ish I'll order some nice beans from somewhere (and give my grinder a clean - hasn't been done in a good long while - hasn't been used in a good long while).
gentlegreen
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But those dedicated systems are well cool.
I'll be interested to know how you get on - anything to cock a snook at the current hipster "Barista" business.
I'll be interested to know how you get on - anything to cock a snook at the current hipster "Barista" business.
Vintage Paw
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Jesus, the fuck is that? Looks like a hot air balloon from an HG Wells' book.
Well, I have my first glass of coffee. It'll take a bit of finessing, getting measurements right and knowing how much to dilute it (it's quite concentrated, apparently), but I think it tastes really quite nice. I put a few ice cubes in a glass, added some hazelnut milk, then poured over some of the coffee - it's probably 1:1 ratio in there (although the ice cubes have melted now so add a little water to that mix). I still had to add something to sweeten it but that's because I'm crap when it comes to unsweetened coffee (I've been weaning myself off it though, I don't need as much as I did a year ago). I'd say it tastes like a nice inoffensive iced coffee you'd get at any of these fancy coffee places. Bearing in mind I'm using right shit coffee (all I could find at the supermarket was some ready-ground Starbucks stuff) so if it tastes good with that, I'd expect it to taste even better with good fresh roasted beans.
Lots of people on the internets saying cold brew is a way for them to be able to enjoy coffee even while having acid reflux and so on, because it cuts back the acidity dramatically. You can warm it after the fact and not bring out the acidity too, because the grounds are long gone by that point. I generally let my coffee go cold out of sheer absent-mindedness anyway, so I'm more than happy having it over ice.
It was easy to make. I stirred it a couple of times yesterday but then just left it to sit in the sealed jar overnight. I strained it using my drip brew jug that never gets used these days, with standard paper filters. It's sat in my fridge in another airtight glass jar - there's definitely enough there for the week, but I only tend to have 1 cup of coffee a day anyway.
And can I just take a moment to trumpet the awesomeness of hazelnut milk - far nicer than soy, almond or whatever else you can get. I wouldn't say it's the tastiest thing ever on its own, but far more palatable than any of the other nut-type milks in that regard. And it's fucking lush in coffee.
Anyway, this cold brew thing doesn't lend itself to quick experimentation, since you tend to make quite a lot in one go, but I think I'll use up the rest of the Starbucks stuff once this batch runs out, then get some nicer beans. Where do people get them from these days? I've only ever bought them from Hasbean.
Well, I have my first glass of coffee. It'll take a bit of finessing, getting measurements right and knowing how much to dilute it (it's quite concentrated, apparently), but I think it tastes really quite nice. I put a few ice cubes in a glass, added some hazelnut milk, then poured over some of the coffee - it's probably 1:1 ratio in there (although the ice cubes have melted now so add a little water to that mix). I still had to add something to sweeten it but that's because I'm crap when it comes to unsweetened coffee (I've been weaning myself off it though, I don't need as much as I did a year ago). I'd say it tastes like a nice inoffensive iced coffee you'd get at any of these fancy coffee places. Bearing in mind I'm using right shit coffee (all I could find at the supermarket was some ready-ground Starbucks stuff) so if it tastes good with that, I'd expect it to taste even better with good fresh roasted beans.
Lots of people on the internets saying cold brew is a way for them to be able to enjoy coffee even while having acid reflux and so on, because it cuts back the acidity dramatically. You can warm it after the fact and not bring out the acidity too, because the grounds are long gone by that point. I generally let my coffee go cold out of sheer absent-mindedness anyway, so I'm more than happy having it over ice.
It was easy to make. I stirred it a couple of times yesterday but then just left it to sit in the sealed jar overnight. I strained it using my drip brew jug that never gets used these days, with standard paper filters. It's sat in my fridge in another airtight glass jar - there's definitely enough there for the week, but I only tend to have 1 cup of coffee a day anyway.
And can I just take a moment to trumpet the awesomeness of hazelnut milk - far nicer than soy, almond or whatever else you can get. I wouldn't say it's the tastiest thing ever on its own, but far more palatable than any of the other nut-type milks in that regard. And it's fucking lush in coffee.
Anyway, this cold brew thing doesn't lend itself to quick experimentation, since you tend to make quite a lot in one go, but I think I'll use up the rest of the Starbucks stuff once this batch runs out, then get some nicer beans. Where do people get them from these days? I've only ever bought them from Hasbean.
Voley
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I still use Hasbean Vintage Paw. Yet to find anyone better for someone like me that knows very little about coffee but likes trying new stuff. Their starter pack things are a lucky dip but seem to be well-chosen as I've never had anything bad from them. This cold brew thing sounds interesting.
gentlegreen
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Is that all yours ?
I have a bit of a caffeine addiction...Is that all yours ?
Vintage Paw
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I'll probably stick with Hasbean for the time being. I'm not particularly knowledgeable about coffee and the intricacies of brewing it, and I'm not especially interested in learning. I just like it to taste sweet, smooth and comforting. I used to get whatever chocolatey, sweet, creamy, caramelly coffees they had going.
I've been using Nescafe Espresso instant the past few months and been more than happy with it, but my interest was piqued when I saw someone talking about cold brew. It sounded really easy to make without needing to worry too much about exact grind size, temperatures, weights and volumes (ain't no one got time for that), and without the risk of it becoming overly-bitter as a result of those things not being quite right.
If you had a big enough cafetiere you could probably brew it in that, so it would be no more messy than a normal french press brew. I think having the room for it to steep properly is something people tend to say is important, so it'd have to be a big one - or use less I guess. Or brew it in a big old jar and just pour it into the french press to plunge/filter. Coarse grind is the way to go with cold brew apparently so it'd be fine with one of those metal meshes.
I've been using Nescafe Espresso instant the past few months and been more than happy with it, but my interest was piqued when I saw someone talking about cold brew. It sounded really easy to make without needing to worry too much about exact grind size, temperatures, weights and volumes (ain't no one got time for that), and without the risk of it becoming overly-bitter as a result of those things not being quite right.
If you had a big enough cafetiere you could probably brew it in that, so it would be no more messy than a normal french press brew. I think having the room for it to steep properly is something people tend to say is important, so it'd have to be a big one - or use less I guess. Or brew it in a big old jar and just pour it into the french press to plunge/filter. Coarse grind is the way to go with cold brew apparently so it'd be fine with one of those metal meshes.
Vintage Paw
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The only problem is I want MOAR. Because I'm making it in a summery kind of easy-drinking way - over ice and sweet and (hazelnut) milky - I could see myself just wanting to grab a glass of it to cool off 
I also found a recipe to make your own really simple and quick chocolate syrup - I might have a bash at that when it cools down a bit on Sunday
Here's the website with a bunch of tasty-sounding stuff: http://www.kitchentreaty.com/how-to-make-cold-brewed-iced-coffee-concentrate/
I also found a recipe to make your own really simple and quick chocolate syrup - I might have a bash at that when it cools down a bit on Sunday
Here's the website with a bunch of tasty-sounding stuff: http://www.kitchentreaty.com/how-to-make-cold-brewed-iced-coffee-concentrate/
Bitter&Twisted
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I'm a bit jealous of you aficionados out there with money to spend on good coffee. Unfortunately for me I don't. I can just about afford two cups a day at the moment. I was drinking Lidl's at £7.50 a kilo until I spotted some 250 gramme packs of "Cafe di Italia" stuff in my sister's local 99pence store. I bought four kilos of it with my fingers crossed that it would be OK. It's rather good, so thank goodness for that
Virtual Blue
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http://www.hasbean.co.uk/products/guatemala-finca-cuidad-vieja-los-jocotales-red-honey-bourbon
Been drinking this one and it's reinvigorated my desire to drink espresso again (last two months it's been black tea and Sainsburys limited edition filtered coffees).
Been drinking this one and it's reinvigorated my desire to drink espresso again (last two months it's been black tea and Sainsburys limited edition filtered coffees).
gentlegreen
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I've been struggling with the cheaper El Salvador coffee from my local supplier - noticeably bitter so I've resorted to brewing for half the time and diluting it less.
I may have to try Hasbean for my next order.
I may have to try Hasbean for my next order.
Virtual Blue
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Hasbean has gone downhill recently too but if you can, check out the one i recommended - 1st decent one i tried for a while now.
Voley
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Has it? That's a pity. I've not used them for a bit and had always liked the stuff I've had from them so far. Which ones should I avoid?
High Voltage
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I'm yet to be convinced about the cold extraction listed above. I have tried and was disappointed with the results, maybe I did something wrong, maybe the coffee wasn't quite up to scratch or maybe I was just unlucky however the one time that I tried a cold water extraction the end result wasn't up to much. There is a chance though that I might have put it in the fridge and the coffee might have been passed its best'ish
Virtual Blue
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I bought a few over the summer (El Salvador Finca La Fany/ Sumatra Takengon) and was so unimpressed.
At one point my heart stopped as i thought my espresso had busted but realised it was the beans.
I like their Blakes and Jailbreaks - good value.
And the Brazilian one in their starter packs...
Voley
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Oh I quite liked that one if memory serves. I think that was the first one I bought off them. Fany. Fnarr. That was my reasoning, I expect.
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yes it's hard to forget a fany.
gentlegreen
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I'm taking a gamble on some Brazilian beans -
Albeit fancy ones.
https://twodaycoffee.co.uk/our-coffees/cup-excellence-fazenda-sertaozinho
It can't be any worse than the Finca La Fany which I've just finished.
Albeit fancy ones.
https://twodaycoffee.co.uk/our-coffees/cup-excellence-fazenda-sertaozinho
It can't be any worse than the Finca La Fany which I've just finished.
Hassan I Sabha
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Currently enjoying some SUMATRA MANDHELING - Dark Roast from my usual supplier, Redber coffee. Will be having some of their Java when that has all been finished off.
gentlegreen
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So here's my review.
Only the second time I've tried Brazilian beans .... the previous time admittedly it was from Whittard and I didn't grind or brew them properly, but my general impression was "bland".
The first thing I noticed was the lack of aroma from the beans.
I brewed in my Aeropress for my usual 30 seconds and there was no hint of bitterness - unlike with the Finca La Fany that ended up spoiling my Saturday breakfast of fresh coffee and wholemeal bread hot from the machine.
Very full-bodied and chocolatey, but lacking a certain something I used to get from Guatemalan beans so I may try blending something with it.
I would guess that this would be easily drinkable no matter how badly you prepared it.
I'm thinking that while I'm home for several weeks over the hostilities, I'll treat myself to their full range of medium-roasts and try to nail what I want from my coffee.
Only the second time I've tried Brazilian beans .... the previous time admittedly it was from Whittard and I didn't grind or brew them properly, but my general impression was "bland".
The first thing I noticed was the lack of aroma from the beans.
I brewed in my Aeropress for my usual 30 seconds and there was no hint of bitterness - unlike with the Finca La Fany that ended up spoiling my Saturday breakfast of fresh coffee and wholemeal bread hot from the machine.
Very full-bodied and chocolatey, but lacking a certain something I used to get from Guatemalan beans so I may try blending something with it.
I would guess that this would be easily drinkable no matter how badly you prepared it.
I'm thinking that while I'm home for several weeks over the hostilities, I'll treat myself to their full range of medium-roasts and try to nail what I want from my coffee.
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red & green
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Blue mountain ground from beans a friend brought me back from Jamaica - but best coffee I ever had was In Cuba - if I go again will bring back packets of it and beans
