gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Blimey, my coffee was just personally delivered by the shop owner - perhaps they live near me 
What coffee are you drinking just now?
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gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
I can thoroughly recommend this current batch of El Borbollon.
It's just "right" and I will be buying it for quite a while.
They have a small range of beans and go beyond "Fairtrade" in terms of people and planet, and seem to extract the absolute best out of them.
For years I used to cycle up a very big hill to buy their Guatemala El Bosque until Hasbean started buying the whole crop.
I inhaled it so quickly, I made a small helping of the natural Brazilian - which adds a little acidity.
I have these two, plus the Peruvian and Mexican typica to play with for a while ...
It's just "right" and I will be buying it for quite a while.
They have a small range of beans and go beyond "Fairtrade" in terms of people and planet, and seem to extract the absolute best out of them.
For years I used to cycle up a very big hill to buy their Guatemala El Bosque until Hasbean started buying the whole crop.
El Borbollon — TwoDay Coffee Roasters
www.twodaycoffee.co.uk
I inhaled it so quickly, I made a small helping of the natural Brazilian - which adds a little acidity.
Fazenda Pantano Ferrero Natural — TwoDay Coffee Roasters
www.twodaycoffee.co.uk
I have these two, plus the Peruvian and Mexican typica to play with for a while ...
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
The natural Brazilian was a bit "thin" in comparison to the El Borbollon, ....
A 50/50 blend and we have a winner -
A perfectly-controlled acidity and a perhaps a hint of something fruity which others might be able to qualify ...
I suspect I will be staying with this combo for as long as I can
EDIT:-
I'm having a little straight El Borbollon chaser to remind myself what I like about it ...
It's a bit full-on in the dark roast / chocolate department ...
A 50/50 blend and we have a winner -
A perfectly-controlled acidity and a perhaps a hint of something fruity which others might be able to qualify ...
I suspect I will be staying with this combo for as long as I can
EDIT:-
I'm having a little straight El Borbollon chaser to remind myself what I like about it ...
It's a bit full-on in the dark roast / chocolate department ...
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gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
My coffee person must live near me.
They've taken to dropping off my coffee by hand - as if to encourage my repeat business - and maybe they like to see my garden
But I don't need any persuasion to stick to this combo - my defection to Hasbean was initially because I followed El Bosque coffee there, and latterly because TwoDay's minimum 300g won't go through the letterbox ...
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Day one of the new batch and the El Borbollon would be rich enough for anyone.
And my now habitual second (half) brew confirms that most people would relish the natural Brazilian too - though it's a little less intense than the first ..
And my now habitual second (half) brew confirms that most people would relish the natural Brazilian too - though it's a little less intense than the first ..
Sainsurys no5 espresso beans. It’s actually bit too strong for me but it’s a household compromise and is affordable
Elpenor
a clown’s heart and a mandolin
Some advice please
I’ve got a simple, cheap filter coffee machine which is ideal for my needs as an occasional coffee drinker.
However there are some hairline cracks in the bottom of the glass pot / jug thing that the coffee drips into. Are there replacements available - I’m struggling to put the exact thing in need in a search engine!
I’ve got a simple, cheap filter coffee machine which is ideal for my needs as an occasional coffee drinker.
However there are some hairline cracks in the bottom of the glass pot / jug thing that the coffee drips into. Are there replacements available - I’m struggling to put the exact thing in need in a search engine!
Have you tried searching with the make/model?Some advice please
I’ve got a simple, cheap filter coffee machine which is ideal for my needs as an occasional coffee drinker.
However there are some hairline cracks in the bottom of the glass pot / jug thing that the coffee drips into. Are there replacements available - I’m struggling to put the exact thing in need in a search engine!
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Bin it and buy an Aeropress - and a grinder if you're using pre-ground - especially if it's only occasionalSome advice please
I’ve got a simple, cheap filter coffee machine which is ideal for my needs as an occasional coffee drinker.
Elpenor
a clown’s heart and a mandolin
Good idea, where is my brain today
I effected a temporaryfix with gaffer tape for nowwhen I say occasional I mean used once a day for a 3-4 cup most mornings… I prefer the innate simplicity of a filter coffee machine and what you’re suggesting sounds like it would be more complexBin it and buy an Aeropress - and a grinder if you're using pre-ground - especially if it's only occasional
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Blimey - a hardcore addict !Good idea, where is my brain today
when I say occasional I mean used once a day for a 3-4 cup most mornings… I prefer the innate simplicity of a filter coffee machine and what you’re suggesting sounds like it would be more complex
I used to be just weekends - lately I've crept up to 30g of beans a day so equal with Finland - the heaviest coffee drinkers in the world !
But for me, I don't compromise with coffee and hardly at all with wine ...
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dilute micro
esse quam videri
I decided to ask each barista to make me whatever they make for themselves. Today is loads of caramel. I don't even know what they're putting in these.
Yesterday's was very nice.
The day before wasn't bad either.
Yesterday's was very nice.
The day before wasn't bad either.
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Chz
Stark Raving Sane
That first one!!
And that's without even knowing what a "Tstd V" is. I'd assume vanilla, but toasted?
Last one sounds nice, though. I'm not much for sugar in coffee unless it's black.
dilute micro
esse quam videri
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
Cafe Borbone
Picked up from the italian shop in Angel for my birthday, smells like feet but tastes decent. Quite a bit stronger than the usual stuff I drink
Picked up from the italian shop in Angel for my birthday, smells like feet but tastes decent. Quite a bit stronger than the usual stuff I drink
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Mostly Taylors at the moment as it's about the most expensive I can jusity buying for work (well charging to expenses). It's a nice little ritual mid morning, making a cafetiere of strong coffee for the three of us.
Not had any really nice stuff for ages, think I might be due a treat from one of the good online places.
Not had any really nice stuff for ages, think I might be due a treat from one of the good online places.
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
I've gone through a lot of the Pebble & Pine options now, and I have to say I really like their choices. You don't get the overwhelming variety of HasBean, but it's a really nice selection and all of them have been pretty pleasant to drink. Just finishing off the Sumatran (very of its type - strong, dark, earthy) right now.
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
I'm sticking with my local supplier in Bristol Twoday. My own blend of El Salvador and Brazilian.
I used to find them annoying because the min order is an unpostable 300g, but the owners probably live up the road from me and deliver it personally and on one occasion I met them on the path and they love the excuse to see my garden
I used to find them annoying because the min order is an unpostable 300g, but the owners probably live up the road from me and deliver it personally and on one occasion I met them on the path and they love the excuse to see my garden
Virtual Blue
ready
Price of coffee beans!!!! WTF
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
seems to be fairly consistent for me over the past couple of years.
One of life's essential pleasures - 65p for my morning mug.
I am led to believe that the rather unpleasant concoctions available on the high street cost considerably more ...
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
The cheaper beans have got quite a bit more expensive in the past year. But the high end has been fairly stable in the £30/kg range.
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
I've just taken a punt on some Colombian beans that don't sound too Colombiany ... 
I've also bought my usual El Salvador and Natural Brazilian so doubtless I will settle on a blend I like ...
The whole order £28.55 for 900g delivered - 63p per decadent mug.
I've also bought my usual El Salvador and Natural Brazilian so doubtless I will settle on a blend I like ...
The whole order £28.55 for 900g delivered - 63p per decadent mug.
El Borbollon — TwoDay Coffee Roasters
www.twodaycoffee.co.uk
Fazenda Pantano Ferrero Natural — TwoDay Coffee Roasters
www.twodaycoffee.co.uk
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gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Bloody hell that was quick. !
They must have delivered it on the way home.
I stuck my nose in the Colombian bag and there's definitely a teeny hint of acidity
The new natural Brazilian smells like butterscotch ...but so does the El Salvador
They must have delivered it on the way home.
I stuck my nose in the Colombian bag and there's definitely a teeny hint of acidity
The new natural Brazilian smells like butterscotch ...but so does the El Salvador
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Only just roasted so it will take a day or two to settle down..
The Colombian has acidity and "fruit", but is well-rounded so should add brightness to a blend without being too distracting.
(I'm trying to gee up my tastebuds)
Day 2 The new natural Brazilian stands up very well by itself - plenty would like this as it is - it has brightness and just enough acidity - and whereas I suspect the colombian will (for me) need blending with more than 50 percent of something else, this is probably going to work 50:50 with the El Salvador as did its predecessor.
The Colombian has acidity and "fruit", but is well-rounded so should add brightness to a blend without being too distracting.
(I'm trying to gee up my tastebuds)
Day 2 The new natural Brazilian stands up very well by itself - plenty would like this as it is - it has brightness and just enough acidity - and whereas I suspect the colombian will (for me) need blending with more than 50 percent of something else, this is probably going to work 50:50 with the El Salvador as did its predecessor.
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Hassan I Sabha
Kick Muck !
Price of greens have gone up significantly and will continue to go up as the pound weakens against the dollar. Most roasters are trying to keep their prices not increasing to rapidly however they are going up. Most of the major importers are increasing their offer list prices on a weekly basis
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
So I had three 300g bags of beans - 45 days' supply ...
The natural Brazilian turned out to be a bit more frisky than usual, and the colombian not as boring as I'd hoped, so I seem to have settled on 10g Brazilian, 6g El Salvador and 4g Colombian.
Some days I wonder if I really actually like coffee that much... and I don't even drink tea any more. I used to order several kilos a year ...
The natural Brazilian turned out to be a bit more frisky than usual, and the colombian not as boring as I'd hoped, so I seem to have settled on 10g Brazilian, 6g El Salvador and 4g Colombian.
Some days I wonder if I really actually like coffee that much... and I don't even drink tea any more. I used to order several kilos a year ...
LeytonCatLady
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