TRF ~ Coffee Lovers Thread!

[catmanmorgs]

Originally Posted by gnuyork

Way off topic here, but are you the same catman on the hifi forums?

No m8..


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[BNA/LION]

I LOVE COFFEE!

[Lol-x]

OK here is my opinion.

Many of us go to the supermarket and buy what is marketed being from Brazil and 'top quality'. However, all too often such coffee is unsatisfying at best and bitter and unpleasing at worst. I stopped drinking coffee altogether a couple of years ago.......until recently....

Recently, I discovered that Vietnam was the second largest coffee producer in the world, second only to Brazil. However, most of the Vietnamese coffee is Robusta and is used to go into making instant coffee.

The Vietnamese have lots of cafes and it is a daily ritual for many.

I implore you to try Trung Nguyen No. 5 (Culi Arabica) Coffee. It is a 100% arabica coffee and you can mainly buy it from your local asian grocer or online. After this I threw out my so called high quality Brazilian coffee because it was terrible in comparison to Trung Nguyen 5.

If you're really into coffee buy a stainless steel phin which is a brilliant little coffee machine you can buy for under $10 and view YouTube videos on how to use it. My $2,000 italian espresso coffee machine can stay in the box and I'll sell it on ebay.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

OK here is my opinion.

Many of us go to the supermarket and buy what is marketed being from Brazil and 'top quality'. However, all too often such coffee is unsatisfying at best and bitter and unpleasing at worst. I stopped drinking coffee altogether a couple of years ago.......until recently....

Recently, I discovered that Vietnam was the second largest coffee producer in the world, second only to Brazil. However, most of the Vietnamese coffee is Robusta and is used to go into making instant coffee.

The Vietnamese have lots of cafes and it is a daily ritual for many.

I implore you to try Trung Nguyen No. 5 (Culi Arabica) Coffee. It is a 100% arabica coffee and you can mainly buy it from your local asian grocer or online. After this I threw out my so called high quality Brazilian coffee because it was terrible in comparison to Trung Nguyen 5.

If you're really into coffee buy a stainless steel phin which is a brilliant little coffee machine you can buy for under $10 and view YouTube videos on how to use it. My $2,000 italian espresso coffee machine can stay in the box and I'll sell it on ebay.

Thanks Steve, will give it a go with my moka pot

[Rock]

Steve's post is interesting on a number of points.
Firstly and most importantly, the quality of the bean is paramount. No matter what system you use, or how skilled you are, you can't make great coffee from indifferent beans, particularly if they aren't fresh.
Secondly, you don't have to have a "$2000. Italian Espresso coffee machine" to make good coffee. Some of us choose to because we love the Espresso process but you don't HAVE to.
Thirdly, given a top quality bean, you can get really good results with a Mocha Pot, French Press, or Phin. I also enjoy the odd cup of Dripolator coffee although I prefer Espresso.
Finally, it is probably not a good idea to compare any Supermarket bean (regardless of where it is supposed to come from) with the quality that can be purchased from a reputable Roaster. I get my bean from an award-winning Roaster in Melbourne and it bears no comparison to anything I used to buy from a Supermarket when I was a novice on my 'Coffee-Journey'.

[Lol-x]

OK that's fair enough

[Ballzzz]

^^ All correct, my two words of wisdom are:
1. Whole Bean
2. Freshness

With only those two words your coffee experience will never be as bad again Steve, guaranteed!

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

^^ All correct, my two words of wisdom are:
1. Whole Bean
2. Freshness

With only those two words your coffee experience will never be as bad again Steve, guaranteed!

X2! You Got That Right!

[Bosbevok]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

OK here is my opinion.

Many of us go to the supermarket and buy what is marketed being from Brazil and 'top quality'. However, all too often such coffee is unsatisfying at best and bitter and unpleasing at worst. I stopped drinking coffee altogether a couple of years ago.......until recently....

Recently, I discovered that Vietnam was the second largest coffee producer in the world, second only to Brazil. However, most of the Vietnamese coffee is Robusta and is used to go into making instant coffee.

The Vietnamese have lots of cafes and it is a daily ritual for many.

I implore you to try Trung Nguyen No. 5 (Culi Arabica) Coffee. It is a 100% arabica coffee and you can mainly buy it from your local asian grocer or online. After this I threw out my so called high quality Brazilian coffee because it was terrible in comparison to Trung Nguyen 5.

If you're really into coffee buy a stainless steel phin which is a brilliant little coffee machine you can buy for under $10 and view YouTube videos on how to use it. My $2,000 italian espresso coffee machine can stay in the box and I'll sell it on ebay.

Hi Steve, I ordered the coffee here to Canada like you suggested. Never had Culi Arabica before. On opening the bag it smells like chocolate and vanilla. Does it have a flavouring or is that all natural? Thanks.


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[zorinindustries]

Coffee: Intellegencia Black Cat Espresso

Machine: Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine

Watch (just because :) ): Explorer 1 MKII 214270

My daily drink is an americano, black every morning! The beans are fantastic - we order them 5lb at a time!

Great Thread!


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[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by Bosbevok

Hi Steve, I ordered the coffee here to Canada like you suggested. Never had Culi Arabica before. On opening the bag it smells like chocolate and vanilla. Does it have a flavouring or is that all natural? Thanks.

Hi

Yes its 100% natural, the coffee does have a notable chocolate taste and not only vanilla notes, I have experienced passionfruit notes (in the coffee when finally made and when drinking).

I hope you enjoy the Trung Nguyen No.5!!! Its probably the best coffee bang for dollar in the world. I love it with condensed milk & cream.

OK guys forget all the BS, the science is now in on what makes the best coffee. Course grind, less coffee in the filter!

Originally Posted by Matter

Contrary to our expectation, we discovered that to make consistently tasty brews, the barista should use less coffee and grind the coffee marginally coarser. By doing so, they are able to achieve very reproducible, high-yielding shots.

The mathematical theory tells us that this is because reducing coffee mass means that the water flows faster through the shallower coffee bed. The coarse grind results in a relatively permeable bed, such that water flow and extraction are uniform and predictable. This method leads to fast, bright, sweet and acidic shots that taste the same each time.

https://www.cell.com/matter/fulltext...385(19)30410-2

I always say "Less is More!!!"

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

X2! You Got That Right!

Larry you offered last time I was in SD to spend some time but my schedule didn’t allow. Seeing how much you love
Coffee PM me an address to send some to I would love to reciprocate the hospitality!

[GB-man]

I make a latte macchiato on my Miele cm5 every morning. I use stumptown hairbender beans and horizon organic whole milk. I was using this almond milk barista blend for awhile then I realized the machine only uses about 3.5-4 oz of milk so I went back to the better tasting whole milk.

This machine is probably the best money I spent last year hands down. Really fantastic.

[Romeojk]

You guys are sooo making me want to enjoy a better cup of coffee.

I typically like the quick and simple, but surely can also appreciate and admire the excellence of great execution.

2020: the year I learn about coffee


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[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Larry you offered last time I was in SD to spend some time but my schedule didn’t allow. Seeing how much you love

Coffee PM me an address to send some to I would love to reciprocate the hospitality!

Many Thanks! Let me know next time you are in San Diego, CA.

[SearChart]

Morning routine...

Either V60 pour over, or aeropress for me. Always light to medium roast, single origin coffee. (Guatemala & Peru are my favourites).

Hand grinding is extra fun

[BNA/LION]

[BNA/LION]

Today's pick up!

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by milov

Travelling in Japan. I really miss my La Marzocco when on the road. But this aeropress/porlex combo does a great job.

I do the same setup in my kitchen. That's of course when I'm not too lazy and phone it in with my Nespresso machine.

[-lenny-]

Small batch, roast to order, veteran owned/operated...

If you find better stuff please let me know.

[-lenny-]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Today's pick up!

I did enjoy Kicking Horse, roasted in my backyard!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by -lenny-

Small batch, roast to order, veteran owned/operated...

If you find better stuff please let me know.

Heard great things about this company and their coffee

[enjoythemusic]

Am an EXTREMELY picky MoFo and just tried some Golden Hills Espresso (Signature Blend). Verrrry smooth, and very easy within our Rocket machine as even my Muse / wife can pull a great cup(!). i RARELY can recommend espresso bean, and the stuff i usually get is imported from Brazil(!) because no one carries it anywhere in the world except in Brazil.

For USA folks, here's a seriously smooth and yummy blend i highly recommend.

https://www.goldenhillscoffee.com/pr...-espresso-12oz

[SearChart]

Cheers

Great cup freshly roasted coffee from the Peruvian Andes.
No greater way to enjoy a beautiful winter morning.

[Hard_Six]

Just ordered me a batch of the Trung Nguyen No. 5. Looking forward to it. I’ve been on a Black Rifle Coffee kick for awhile now and I gotta say, that’s some good stuff.

Anyone have any recommendations on a good high quality drip machine?

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by Hard_Six

Just ordered me a batch of the Trung Nguyen No. 5. Looking forward to it. I’ve been on a Black Rifle Coffee kick for awhile now and I gotta say, that’s some good stuff.

Anyone have any recommendations on a good high quality drip machine?

Technivorm Mochamaster

[Hard_Six]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Technivorm Mochamaster

Thanks!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Technivorm Mochamaster

Those are great, trying to find a 68 model that they re-introduced for a limited run in 2018.

[jaisonline]

Hi Steve,

Is this the coffee?

https://www.amazon.com/Trung-Nguyen-...07Q2WNTGK?th=1

Originally Posted by Lol-x

OK here is my opinion.

Many of us go to the supermarket and buy what is marketed being from Brazil and 'top quality'. However, all too often such coffee is unsatisfying at best and bitter and unpleasing at worst. I stopped drinking coffee altogether a couple of years ago.......until recently....

Recently, I discovered that Vietnam was the second largest coffee producer in the world, second only to Brazil. However, most of the Vietnamese coffee is Robusta and is used to go into making instant coffee.

The Vietnamese have lots of cafes and it is a daily ritual for many.

I implore you to try Trung Nguyen No. 5 (Culi Arabica) Coffee. It is a 100% arabica coffee and you can mainly buy it from your local asian grocer or online. After this I threw out my so called high quality Brazilian coffee because it was terrible in comparison to Trung Nguyen 5.

If you're really into coffee buy a stainless steel phin which is a brilliant little coffee machine you can buy for under $10 and view YouTube videos on how to use it. My $2,000 italian espresso coffee machine can stay in the box and I'll sell it on ebay.

[Bosbevok]

Originally Posted by jaisonline

Hi Steve,



Is this the coffee?



https://www.amazon.com/Trung-Nguyen-...07Q2WNTGK?th=1

It’s this one.


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