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Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Tue November 26, 2019 2:47 am
by 96583UP
washing machine wrote:96583UP wrote:could use a few new bags to mix up the rotation
recommendations welcome
https://www.instacart.com/aldi/products ... uras-12-oz
These Honduran beans from Aldi are surprisingly good. You can find them for twice the price on ebay and that still comes out to something like $8 a bag before shipping and tax. I posted about them elsewhere and have no qualms from an ethical standpoint buying them, despite the low price tag and the easy availability. They are certified fair trade and that's good enough for me.
picked these up from the Aldi. what a steal
i just need a bigger grinder - something that can do a whole bag all at once.
anyone have any recommendations?
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Wed November 27, 2019 5:40 am
by Bammer
Last night I had a fever that topped out at 103.7*
By this morning I was quite a bit better but I took the day off work to chill at home and rest. For the first time I can remember in probably 15 years I went the day without coffee.
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Wed November 27, 2019 1:21 pm
by 96583UP
please describe your fever dreams
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Wed November 27, 2019 1:39 pm
by washing machine
Bammer wrote:Last night I had a fever that topped out at 103.7
lol
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Wed November 27, 2019 4:30 pm
by Bammer
washing machine wrote:Bammer wrote:Last night I had a fever that topped out at 103.7
lol
It was awesome
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Wed November 27, 2019 6:35 pm
by washing machine
Describe the highs and lows.
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Tue December 03, 2019 5:02 am
by Mickey
I've come full circle in my life--I am loving my new programmable drip coffee maker.
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Tue December 03, 2019 5:42 am
by Chris_H_2
Mickey wrote:I've come full circle in my life--I am loving my new programmable drip coffee maker.
what’s your coffee of choice 360’er?
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Tue December 03, 2019 5:43 am
by Bammer
washing machine wrote:Describe the highs and lows.
The high was 103.7*
The low was 98.6*
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Tue December 03, 2019 11:27 pm
by Mickey
Chris_H_2 wrote:Mickey wrote:I've come full circle in my life--I am loving my new programmable drip coffee maker.
what’s your coffee of choice 360’er?
Just picked up a bag of Allegro beans from the Whole Foods, Columbian single origin or something like that. I may be biased as a Philadelphia nationalist but I do like La Colombe. For my birthday last year my MIL got me one of those coffee subscription things and it was phenomenal, though I couldn't justify the $26 per bag.
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Tue December 03, 2019 11:52 pm
by Bammer
Mickey wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:Mickey wrote:I've come full circle in my life--I am loving my new programmable drip coffee maker.
what’s your coffee of choice 360’er?
Just picked up a bag of Allegro beans from the Whole Foods, Columbian single origin or something like that. I may be biased as a Philadelphia nationalist but I do like La Colombe. For my birthday last year my MIL got me one of those coffee subscription things and it was phenomenal, though I couldn't justify the $26 per bag.
Academia doesn't pay well enough to enjoy good coffee, huh?
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Tue December 03, 2019 11:58 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
Mickey is married? Or am I reading that wrong?
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Wed December 04, 2019 1:01 am
by Mickey
Bammer wrote:Mickey wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:Mickey wrote:I've come full circle in my life--I am loving my new programmable drip coffee maker.
what’s your coffee of choice 360’er?
Just picked up a bag of Allegro beans from the Whole Foods, Columbian single origin or something like that. I may be biased as a Philadelphia nationalist but I do like La Colombe. For my birthday last year my MIL got me one of those coffee subscription things and it was phenomenal, though I couldn't justify the $26 per bag.
Academia doesn't pay well enough to enjoy good coffee, huh?
How fast do you go through a bag of beans? For me 12 oz lasts about two weeks, and at $26 a pop I might as well just go down the street and have someone else make it for me.
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Wed December 11, 2019 3:31 am
by 96583UP
realized today i could grind a whole bag in my Ninja
this is a game-changer
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Thu December 12, 2019 4:57 am
by washing machine
Why are you grinding a whole bag?
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Thu December 12, 2019 6:52 am
by Bammer
Mickey wrote:Bammer wrote:Mickey wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:Mickey wrote:I've come full circle in my life--I am loving my new programmable drip coffee maker.
what’s your coffee of choice 360’er?
Just picked up a bag of Allegro beans from the Whole Foods, Columbian single origin or something like that. I may be biased as a Philadelphia nationalist but I do like La Colombe. For my birthday last year my MIL got me one of those coffee subscription things and it was phenomenal, though I couldn't justify the $26 per bag.
Academia doesn't pay well enough to enjoy good coffee, huh?
How fast do you go through a bag of beans? For me 12 oz lasts about two weeks, and at $26 a pop I might as well just go down the street and have someone else make it for me.
Poor Mickey. He left before I could answer his question.
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Fri December 13, 2019 1:26 am
by 96583UP
washing machine wrote:Why are you grinding a whole bag?
i dont have time for bespoke grinding sessions
and my overhead-cabinet-to-kitchen-counter height is not conducive to a machine with a built-in top loader
but after i grind i put it back in the freezer which does a good job keeping it tidy
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Fri December 13, 2019 5:56 pm
by washing machine
If that's your situation, you're probably going to save money and time by buying ground beans.
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Fri December 13, 2019 5:58 pm
by 96583UP
yes but there's much better selection in whole bean
Re: The Coffee Appreciation Thread
Posted: Mon December 16, 2019 5:09 am
by Chris_H_2
96583UP wrote:and my overhead-cabinet-to-kitchen-counter height is not conducive to a machine with a built-in top loader
what’s you’re clearance? we have only have 17 inches of clearance and the breville barista touch with the burr grinder on top still fits (total is 16 inches).
the problem with grinding ahead of time is you’re working with coffee that’s isn’t as fresh as when you grind it at the time of brew. it may not be big deal for some, but it’s definitely noticeable for others.