Sipping an Ethiopian coffee - with organic hot milk; the very last of the Ethiopian coffee.
Time to think about placing an order for some more coffee.
Time to think about placing an order for some more coffee.
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I have placed orders (with two separate roasters) for coffee.
And, for now, I certainly have sufficient coffee to see me through tomorrow.
And, for now, I certainly have sufficient coffee to see me through tomorrow.
Excellent!
One of the two coffee orders that I placed yesterday has arrived, delivered to my door.
One of the two coffee orders that I placed yesterday has arrived, delivered to my door.
My coffee from El Salvador came to an end this morning, but fortunately, a fresh delivery of coffee had arrived yesterday, comprising two totally new coffees, one from Rwanda, and the other - recomended - from Ecuador.
I'm looking forward to trying them.
I'm looking forward to trying them.
My Ecudaorean coffee - this is the first coffee I have ever had from the country, an Ethiopian varietal, planted in Ecuador - is going down rather well.
I ordered coffee from two different roasters on Thursday; one - after a few emails, for, a coffee I had ordered (Colombian) was sold out, and they wished to exchange it for another, - the Ecucadorian, which they recommended, which was fine - was delivered, by the chap himself with whom I had exchanged emails (granted, it is a local company and I wished to give them some business in these challenging times) - was delivered to my door on Friday afternoon.
Which is just as well.
For, not only had I finished my previous coffee supply by Saturday, the other coffee order, also ordered on Thursday, - and often, (though not always),their deliveries take a day or so - was supposed to be "in the network" of delivery company DPD by Friday, according to their tracking; having received a note to that effect, I had assumed a Saturday delivery. Nope.
Instead, I received an email at midnight, (well, five minutes past), last night, informing me that delivery is now pushed out to February 22.
Just as well I gave some business to a local company as, otherwise, I would have run the risk of being out of coffee.
I ordered coffee from two different roasters on Thursday; one - after a few emails, for, a coffee I had ordered (Colombian) was sold out, and they wished to exchange it for another, - the Ecucadorian, which they recommended, which was fine - was delivered, by the chap himself with whom I had exchanged emails (granted, it is a local company and I wished to give them some business in these challenging times) - was delivered to my door on Friday afternoon.
Which is just as well.
For, not only had I finished my previous coffee supply by Saturday, the other coffee order, also ordered on Thursday, - and often, (though not always),their deliveries take a day or so - was supposed to be "in the network" of delivery company DPD by Friday, according to their tracking; having received a note to that effect, I had assumed a Saturday delivery. Nope.
Instead, I received an email at midnight, (well, five minutes past), last night, informing me that delivery is now pushed out to February 22.
Just as well I gave some business to a local company as, otherwise, I would have run the risk of being out of coffee.
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Having another coffee made in my French Press. I'm "trying" to give up milk in my coffee for lent but it's taking time to get used to it. I find it easier if I make a less strong brew.
Why not leave that (giving up milk in your coffee) until later, when spring (real spring) arrives, or in summer?
Personally, I find that I only ever really like espresso in summer - or when dashing through airports, or just prior to an early morning meeting in sunny climes (none of these conditions apply in these covid times).
The same applies when taking my coffee black; this is something that I have no problem with - and even quite like - in summer.
But, not in the cold, dreary times of winter.
For dealing with those challenging days, I find that milk in my coffee eases the trials and tribulations of life.
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Yes, you're probably right. I might do as you say and enjoy my usual coffee for now. I don't mind it black but it can taste a little bitter if not made properly.
As for spring; I don't mind winter but I feel I'm ready for spring now!
Bitter (and black) coffee is not just fine - but often exactly right - in summer.
Sorry, but there is a difference between them.
The caffeine is what coffee is all about, and, while decaf is an excellent addition for those who don't like, or cannot take, caffeine, coffee without caffeine is not the same as coffee with caffeine.
Personally, I'd rather drink mineral water than decaf coffee, but, each to their own.
Anyway, I am currently sipping coffee from Ecuador, with organic hot milk.
Well if you simply apply moderation (like the fellow in the avatar of @yaxomoxay and my Greek ancestors*) coffee with the caffeine has health benefits not least of which for one's mood.
*I admit I don't always follow that path but I try.
*I admit I don't always follow that path but I try.
Coffee and moderation? Unrealistic!!
Got a new shipment of Nespresso pods yesterday. I have been favoring the lungos and the darker the better. Wife surprised me and ordered a sleeve of the 2.00 per pod limited edition Jamaican Blue... Feel blessed and overly coddled at that price! But, I will try them!
Anyone used a machine like this? Are they any good? Opinions?
Morphy Richards 162008 Pour Over Filter Coffee Maker, 1.8 Litre, 900 W, Black, Morphy Richards Coffee Machine https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G5NO...abc_9PZVDJGBQSGS1D58RE1R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Morphy Richards 162008 Pour Over Filter Coffee Maker, 1.8 Litre, 900 W, Black, Morphy Richards Coffee Machine https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G5NO...abc_9PZVDJGBQSGS1D58RE1R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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No, not this one.
Notwithstanding that, over the years, I have stayed with - or house-sat for - friends who did have coffee makers, (and who, knowing my love of coffee, encouraged me to avail of them and use them lierally, which I did).
Perhaps twenty years ago, or a quarter of a century ago, I did give serious thought to purchasing one.
However, my chief concern with coffee-makers is that they do not keep - or, they fail to keep - the coffee sufficiently warm.
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Interesting. A friend of mine swears by his. I guess it's what you're used to. Recently the best coffee I have brewed is with my Hario Dripper. Not "getting on" with my French Press or my Aeropress a the moment. Seem to have stumbled on a perfect grind setting on my Barista Encore that suits the HD. Been drinking "Anericano's" with a dash of whole milk recently instead of my usual Flat Whites.
I did ask this question on Amazon and have just got this reply which made me laugh (I asked how it compares to a French Press)
"Sorry but i do not know what that is, ive had a few machines and this is far the best one, easy to use and clean and for the money its brilliant."
Maybe this says it all?....
I'd rather have a coffee.
I like to have an espresso late at night shortly before I go to bed. There's something comforting about the aroma, let alone the taste, that I find relaxing. More so than a late night mug of tea. However, so that I can actually sleep easily, that last espresso of the day is decaf.
Completely aside, but I don't mind tap water; I don't drink mineral water at home. I do use Brita-filtered water for making tea or coffee though, but that's to keep the relevant equipment free of limescale.