Espresso Enthusiasts

[Scepticalscribe]

Yes, when my brother referred to my marked preference for what he described as "Koala Caressed Beans" I did restrain myself from pointing out to him that I doubt that koalas inhabit the highlands of Ethiopia.

The trials and tribulations of those of us who have acquired a taste for the exquisite beans of Ethiopia are far too great to relate in detail here, on these threads.

 

[Shrink]

That is so amazing! I'm going to pledge at least two full pay checks to this project so that the whole world might enjoy the splendid pleasure of double the stale, months old coffee and for half the cost!

What a bargain!

It's good to see that there are other coffee lovers willing to support innovative new ideas.

There tends to be a conservatism that clings to the old ways at the expense of progress in coffee making!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

It's good to see that there are other coffee lovers willing to support innovative new ideas.

There tends to be a conservatism that clings to the old ways at the expense of progress in coffee making!

Oh, dear.

You are in one of those moods.

I think I will let others - who are clearly more capable - deal with this as I find myself quite unequal to the task.

 

[S.B.G]

It's good to see that there are other coffee lovers willing to support innovative new ideas.

There tends to be a conservatism that clings to the old ways at the expense of progress in coffee making!

Hey, anything for the progression, or is it regression, of our favorite beverage.

 

[Shrink]

Oh, dear.

You are in one of those moods.

I think I will let others - who are clearly more capable - deal with this as I find myself quite unequal to the task.

I think, just possibly, I'm taking too many medications...

 

[S.B.G]

I think, just possibly, I'm taking too many medications...

Or not enough!

 

[mobilehaathi]

It's good to see that there are other coffee lovers willing to support innovative new ideas.

There tends to be a conservatism that clings to the old ways at the expense of progress in coffee making!

I thought we got rid of you pinko agitators decades ago! Grrrrr...
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I think, just possibly, I'm taking too many medications...

No, no, not nearly enough. Time to up your dose!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Never even made time - as the er, catastrophically insane distractions elsewhere captured my attention - to post here - one of my very favourite threads - or, even, visit here, earlier today - but I did make a pot of Le Creuset coffee (yes, Ethiopian, you need to ask?) from freshly ground beans.

Quite delicious.

 

[Shrink]

Just had my afternoon coffee. A delicious cup of Highwire Bauhaus blend prepared in my usual French press method.

It's a really delightful blend... rich, smooth, and deep... a wonderful cup of coffee.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Enjoyed a nice mug of Ethiopian coffee, Aramo, (from Yirgacheffe) this morning. Lovely.

 

[mobilehaathi]

Just had my afternoon coffee. A delicious cup of Highwire Bauhaus blend prepared in my usual French press method.

It's a really delightful blend... rich, smooth, and deep... a wonderful cup of coffee.

So, I really should make a point to check them out next time I'm in Berkeley, eh? Maybe it's time to make a trip to the botanical gardens, my favorite brewery, and Highwire....

 

[Shrink]

So, I really should make a point to check them out next time I'm in Berkeley, eh? Maybe it's time to make a trip to the botanical gardens, my favorite brewery, and Highwire....

Highwire is at least worth a look. I really like the Bauhaus dark roast blend. Possibly some other blend, if you're not crazy about their dark roast, might be pleasing.

 

[S.B.G]

I'm getting low on my Dessert Oasis Colombian espresso beans and decided to place an order with Intelligentsia. I ordered the Black Cat blend which was the very first espresso beans I ever ordered when I first got into this coffee thing. I haven't had it since then so I don't remember much about how I liked it.

The blend is compromised of beans from Brazil and Costa Rica.

This syrupy and sweet espresso blend has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. It is a product of intensive lot selection and close, direct work with the farmers who produce its components. Supreme balance and a wonderful sweetness make this a classic.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I'm getting low on my Dessert Oasis Colombian espresso beans and decided to place an order with Intelligentsia. I ordered the Black Cat blend which was the very first espresso beans I ever ordered when I first got into this coffee thing. I haven't had it since then so I don't remember much about how I liked it.

The blend is compromised of beans from Brazil and Costa Rica.

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I seem to recall that you liked the taste, the texture, the name (for obvious reasons) and the logo.

Let us hope that you enjoy it equally this time around.

 

[0388631]

Back to coffee. Also apparently what I thought were strange looking biscotti were actually our kids' teething biscuits that they didn't quite take to. Granted they look like massive biscotti. I'd been dunking them in my coffee last night when my wife asked me why I was eating teething biscuits. Ooops. They do look similar to biscotti like cookies we used to get from a small bakery. I thought we started buying them again.

I think I'll be making some Scottish shortbread this weekend to cure my sweet tooth.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Well, @Zenithal - why not buy some real biscotti? And agreed, they go exceedingly well with coffee, or espresso. As indeed, does shortbread, especially the homemade variety.

 

[decafjava]

I was lucky enough, now that summer is actually here, to indulge in some real cold brew* last weekend. Looking forward to the same thing this weekend as well.

*I mean cold brew coffee, not the malted alcoholic kind.

 

[Shrink]

I was lucky enough, now that summer is actually here, to indulge in some real cold brew* last weekend. Looking forward to the same thing this weekend as well.

*I mean cold brew coffee, not the malted alcoholic kind.

OK...please explain what cold brew is, and how it is used.

How is it different from iced coffee?

 

[decafjava]

OK...please explain what cold brew is, and how it is used.

How is it different from iced coffee?

I refer you sir to my earlier post on the subject.

This is essentially brewing the coffee at cold temperature with time rather than brewing as normal and cooling it down with ice.

Espresso Enthusiasts

 

[mobilehaathi]

I'm getting low on my Dessert Oasis Colombian espresso beans and decided to place an order with Intelligentsia. I ordered the Black Cat blend which was the very first espresso beans I ever ordered when I first got into this coffee thing. I haven't had it since then so I don't remember much about how I liked it.

The blend is compromised of beans from Brazil and Costa Rica.

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Let us know how you enjoy it!

Back to coffee. Also apparently what I thought were strange looking biscotti were actually our kids' teething biscuits that they didn't quite take to. Granted they look like massive biscotti. I'd been dunking them in my coffee last night when my wife asked me why I was eating teething biscuits. Ooops. They do look similar to biscotti like cookies we used to get from a small bakery. I thought we started buying them again.

I think I'll be making some Scottish shortbread this weekend to cure my sweet tooth.

Hehehehe, but at least you massaged your gums a bit, eh?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I refer you sir to my earlier post on the subject.

This is essentially brewing the coffee at cold temperature with time rather than brewing as normal and cooling it down with ice.

Espresso Enthusiasts

To be honest, the difference escapes me.

Is it that you simply pour cold water into the coffee, and let it steep for the desired length of time, rather than cooling hot coffee down with ice?

 

[mobilehaathi]

To be honest, the difference escapes me.

Is it that you simply pour cold water into the coffee, and let it steep for the desired length of time, rather than cooling hot coffee down with ice?

The brew chemistry is completely different, and you end up with a richer smoother coffee when cold brewed as opposed to just pouring hot coffee over ice. You'd absolutely notice the difference in a blind tasting.

 

[Shrink]

I refer you sir to my earlier post on the subject.

This is essentially brewing the coffee at cold temperature with time rather than brewing as normal and cooling it down with ice.

Espresso Enthusiasts

The brew chemistry is completely different, and you end up with a richer smoother coffee when cold brewed as opposed to just pouring hot coffee over ice. You'd absolutely notice the difference in a blind tasting.

Thanks, guys, for helping me understand cold brewing. Everything that you have said make so much sense.

 

[S.B.G]

...But enough about @Shrink let's talk about me now!

I ordered those espresso cups and spoon on Sunday and I just received shipping notification yesterday I'm not used to ordering from not Amazon where they ship right away... Delivery date is "unknown" but it departed Tennessee earlier today en route to ??? That's rather unusual to be in transit via UPS and not have an estimated delivery date shown.

The Intelligentsia order has shipped and its supposed to arrive on Wednesday. I will most likely be out of espresso beans by tomorrow. That's okay because I still have beans for French Press.

 

[Shrink]

...But enough about @Shrink let's talk about me now!

Excuse me, but there is never enough about @Shrink.