TRF ~ Coffee Lovers Thread!

[BNA/LION]

We have been experimenting with Coffee Bean for awhile now. I'm pretty sure there are others out there doing the same.

★ what Coffee are you trying and how do you like it?
★ Favorite brand?
★ What equipment are you using?
★ Any tricks or special things you do to get that perfect cup of coffee?
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Jamaican Blue Mountain is normally a favorite but this bag from the Coffee Bean was not. This bag had a bitter burnt bite. Tried different grinds and brewing methods too. Still Love JBM Coffee!

[mac218]

My buddy tells me jamacain

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[mac218]

Sorry hit send button early. My buddy tells me blue mountain is the best. I hear its expensive and hard to get. Where do you get yours from as i love coffee!

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[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by mac218

Sorry hit send button early. My buddy tells me blue mountain is the best. I hear its expensive and hard to get. Where do you get yours from as i love coffee!

JMB is approximately $50 /lb. is going rate and we got it at The Coffee Bean. It is definitely one of the best coffee beans but this bag was not. Hopefully when you get one it will be better!

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by BNALION

JMB is approximately $50 /lb. is going rate and we got it at The Coffee Bean. It is definitely one of the best coffee beans but this bag was not. Hopefully when you get one it will be better!

Check out bluemountaingreenbeans.com. They have both green and roasted BM for ~$30/lb.

My personal favorite is Brazilian yellow bourbon. It's a smooth, rich, earthy, chocolatey cup of coffee. I've roasted just about every bean out there over the past 12 years and this is definitely at the top of my list. Just personal preference. There really isn't a right or wrong answer. I also use an Aeropress to make my coffee and grind the beans real fine.

I'm more than happy to help anyone who wants to get into roasting their own coffee. It's work, but well worth it to have fresh coffee.

[Sublover2166]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Check out bluemountaingreenbeans.com. They have both green and roasted BM for ~$30/lb.

My personal favorite is Brazilian yellow bourbon. It's a smooth, rich, earthy, chocolatey cup of coffee. I've roasted just about every bean out there over the past 12 years and this is definitely at the top of my list. Just personal preference. There really isn't a right or wrong answer. I also use an Aeropress to make my coffee and grind the beans real fine.

I'm more than happy to help anyone who wants to get into roasting their own coffee. It's work, but well worth it to have fresh coffee.

I prefer to just drink it and enjoy just like I smoke my Cuban cigars.
Let somebody else do the roasting and cigar rolling!!

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by mac218

Sorry hit send button early. My buddy tells me blue mountain is the best. I hear its expensive and hard to get. Where do you get yours from as i love coffee!

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You can have the best beans in the world, but if they're not processed correctly, the final product will not be good.

The problem with the big companies like Starbucks and Coffee Bean (I will say that Coffee Bean is much better than Starbucks) is that they overroast their beans and they roast in really large quantities, resulting in poor QC. Many of the beans that you buy from Starbucks, Coffee Bean, etc... were roasted months ago. Beans are their best within 2 weeks of roasting.

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

You can have the best beans in the world, but if they're not processed correctly, the final product will not be good.

The problem with the big companies like Starbucks and Coffee Bean (I will say that Coffee Bean is much better than Starbucks) is that they overroast their beans and they roast in really large quantities, resulting in poor QC. Many of the beans that you buy from Starbucks, Coffee Bean, etc... were roasted months ago. Beans are their best within 2 weeks of roasting.

Someone knows a little about roasting coffee.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Someone knows a little about roasting coffee.

I have not roasted my own beans, but I do know (to an extent) what goes into a really good cup of coffee. The good thing about coffee now is that it is so popular and so many "micro-roasters" have popped up, there is no need to buy from the big names anymore.

You roast your own beans, right? I'd love to see your process.

[stanc1]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Someone knows a little about roasting coffee.

[dc0402]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

You can have the best beans in the world, but if they're not processed correctly, the final product will not be good.

The problem with the big companies like Starbucks and Coffee Bean (I will say that Coffee Bean is much better than Starbucks) is that they overroast their beans and they roast in really large quantities, resulting in poor QC. Many of the beans that you buy from Starbucks, Coffee Bean, etc... were roasted months ago. Beans are their best within 2 weeks of roasting.

I roast my own beans at home. Wesley is right. Beans roasted within two weeks are the best. Good coffee shops will sell beans with the roasting date on it. Blue Bottle is now offering a service where they will ship you beans that have been roasted one or two days before shipping but it's super-expensive.

www.sweetmarias.com is the best site for coffee nerds. You can get tips on how you can start roasting at home plus you can buy green beans from them directly.

Your coffee will never be the same.

[Slippy Chips]

That Blue Mtn stuff is awesome.

Also, on another note I tried my first cup of Bulletproof coffee the other day. Changed my life. It was awesome. Definitely different but great.

Also, look up Phoenix Roasters in Duluth Ga for a great coffe for a great cause.

[Bushido]

I'll throw in another vote for Jamaican Blue Mountain. Absolutely the best I have had.

[GerardoG]

★ what Coffee are you trying and how do you like it?
Rolex addict blend. Delicious!!!!


★ Favorite brand?
Many!


★ What equipment are you using?
French press today. Espresso later.


★ Any tricks or special things you do to get that perfect cup of coffee? . Start with fresh, great coffee.

[THC]

Myself, Community coffee down here is a local family owned favorite...

[the0thrdude]

I use a french press
I appreciate almost any coffee except instant or decaf. Why drink coffee sans caffeine? It's part of the experience!
No skim or lowfat milk when it comes to coffee. Whole milk, half and half or heavy cream.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I'm more than happy to help anyone who wants to get into roasting their own coffee. It's work, but well worth it to have fresh coffee.

I am interested! I'll PM you...


This morning (for the first time) we are drinking a Sumatra Medium Roast Whole Bean from Whole Foods.

I have to say it is pretty good! ...

[Rebel]

Folgers or Maxwell House. Mr. Coffee maker.

[anothernewphone]

I love coffee - but I'm lazy. I know there's great coffee out there, but Sbux or a Keurig is fine for me - I can appreciate a great cup when offered though!

[Cryten]

★ what Coffee are you trying and how do you like it?

Small batch roasted coffee from where ever I can find it, however I can never go past Lavazza Supa Crema for a consistently perfect espresso

★ Favorite brand?

Lavazza. I only drink espresso and it's always consistant. It's my go-to brand

★ What equipment are you using?

Breville single boiler with a digital controlled thermoblock. Constant temperature is critical and the Breville does a great job and is half the price of similar spec'd units

★ Any tricks or special things you do to get that perfect cup of coffee?

It's all in the grind. Get a good grinder and don't be afraid to waste coffee beans. I run two grinders so I can have two different kinds of beans dialed in at once.



And don't forget to keep the watches in there or this'll end up in Open discussion.

[mac218]

Had to go starbucks in my Bialetti this a.m.20160821_152846.jpg

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[texex91]

Trying to keep with your same mug theme Larry...Independence coffee Co. 'Jet Fuel'

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by texex91

Trying to keep with your same mug theme Larry...Independence coffee Co. 'Jet Fuel'

Nice Paul!

[Headshrinker]

Originally Posted by texex91

Trying to keep with your same mug theme Larry...Independence coffee Co. 'Jet Fuel'

Texex91, was that beautiful watch really just sitting there on the table when the picture of your coffee was taken?

[Tools]

Life is too short to drink bad coffee.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Tools

Life is too short to drink bad coffee.

Life if too short to have bad anything 😂

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[texex91]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Texex91, was that beautiful watch really just sitting there on the table when the picture of your coffee was taken?

OF course

Originally Posted by Kingair

Life if too short to have bad anything 😂

Amen

[OmegaJJH]

Originally Posted by Tools

Life is too short to drink bad coffee.

Now there's a quote to live life by

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by texex91

Trying to keep with your same mug theme Larry...Independence coffee Co. 'Jet Fuel'

Paul I'm going to your coffee place if they are giving out RMs with the coffee!!!!!!!


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[arizonapaul]

Great combo here



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