Intrepid510 Senior Member Joined: 30 Dec 2010 Posts: 303 Location: California Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Fri Feb 22, 2013, 11:02am Subject: Re: Looking for a few excellent espresso roasts to try.
I am embarrassed, I was thinking mi not wi. You're right the only one I can think of Anodyne. In any case I believe it would be a good idea to visit your Whole Foods and see whats there. Some locations roast their beans badly some do not and you will not know until you visit, and if they roast them well then you can always find something on sale for 10-13 dollars a pound out of their bins. Plus you will get an idea of what the quality roasters are in your area, as they tend to have a good stock of fresh roasted beans from your area.
Chanty Senior Member Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 140 Location: Milwaukee, WI Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic Grinder: Vario, had an MDF Vac Pot: none Drip: none Roaster: I buy beans from many...
Posted Thu Feb 28, 2013, 6:45pm Subject: Re: Looking for a few excellent espresso roasts to try.
I love the Barrington Gold. Very smooth; yet nice hefty flavor with milk based drinks--cappuccinos (only espresso drink I drink). Want to try others. Can anyone tell me which they would recommend and why with these:
JasonBrandtLewis Senior Member Joined: 9 Dec 2005 Posts: 6,099 Location: Berkeley, CA Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Elektra T1 - La Valentina -... Grinder: Mahlkönig K30 Vario -... Vac Pot: Yama 5-cup Drip: CCD, Chemex Roaster: No, no, not another...
Posted Fri Mar 1, 2013, 4:58pm Subject: Re: Looking for a few excellent espresso roasts to try.
Hmmm . . . good question. Basically it's because that's what's available when I visit Verve in Santa Cruz, or Monkey Road in Oakland (which serves Verve). I've only had the Sermon a few times . . . I'll get a bag next time I'm in Santa Cruz, and report back.
I love Verve, but have a problem with pricing, so I (generally) only buy it from the source. Otherwise, it's too expensive.
Chanty Senior Member Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 140 Location: Milwaukee, WI Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic Grinder: Vario, had an MDF Vac Pot: none Drip: none Roaster: I buy beans from many...
Posted Fri Mar 1, 2013, 5:13pm Subject: Re: Looking for a few excellent espresso roasts to try.
I've been checking out the prices on all the blends I've listed & then some. Many are only 12 oz. rather than the 16 oz. Most are $15-17 for 12 oz. to 16 oz. Then add the $5-7 for shipping. Drinking my "capps" are an expensive endeavor. Crud. I don't wanna give it up though. My local place just informed me that their Costa Rican beans are held up in customs for another 4-8 weeks. That's the only blend that will work (locally) with my machines. I wonder how the beans can stay fresh if they are held up in customs for 1-2 months????? Hmmmmm So, bottom line is to get a very good blend of beans it is at least $15 to $17 for 12oz.-16oz. plus shipping. There are a few out there for $13 for 12oz. Did I say "CRUD"???
JasonBrandtLewis Senior Member Joined: 9 Dec 2005 Posts: 6,099 Location: Berkeley, CA Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Elektra T1 - La Valentina -... Grinder: Mahlkönig K30 Vario -... Vac Pot: Yama 5-cup Drip: CCD, Chemex Roaster: No, no, not another...
Posted Fri Mar 1, 2013, 5:18pm Subject: Re: Looking for a few excellent espresso roasts to try.
I get Red Bird Espresso for $11.99/16-ounce bag. I typically order an assortment of 5-6 pounds at a time, and shipping is a flat $10. For the ease of math, let's say five pounds, so that adds an extra $2 to the cost of the coffee. Ergo, $13.99 per pound delivered.
It's even less expensive for those who order 5-pound bags -- $51.90 including shipping ($10.38/pound delivered!)
Chanty Senior Member Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 140 Location: Milwaukee, WI Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic Grinder: Vario, had an MDF Vac Pot: none Drip: none Roaster: I buy beans from many...
Posted Sat Mar 2, 2013, 4:22pm Subject: Re: Looking for a few excellent espresso roasts to try.
From my research, I want to try either one via an on line order in the next day or so. Either Metropolis Redline OR Verve's Sermon. Anyone, recommend one over the other, and why?? Is either one more "forgiving" in a home machine? (I have a Gaggia Classic & a Vario grinder). Thanks.
Chanty Senior Member Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 140 Location: Milwaukee, WI Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic Grinder: Vario, had an MDF Vac Pot: none Drip: none Roaster: I buy beans from many...
Posted Sun Mar 3, 2013, 11:53am Subject: Re: Looking for a few excellent espresso roasts to try.
Where are ya all this bright & sunny Sunday? Sermon espresso or Redline to try? Anyone? I know someone out there has tried both or one at least & can tell me what they think as far as flavor & forgiveness. Thank ya. Either way, I'm gonna order one of these before the day is up. Thanks!!!!!!!!!
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