CoffeeGeek - Regional: United States West, What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

Regional: United States West
What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

Cafe Solutions

Commercial sales and service, nationwide installation, equipment leasing options.
www.seattlecoffeegear.com

Not Logged in:

updated topics	new posts	new unanswered
search	faq	sign up

Discussions > Regional > US West > What Aren't You...

view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics

showing page 2 of 3

first page | last page

previous page | next page

Author

Messages

GaryH
Senior Member

Joined: 24 Oct 2003
Posts: 2,526
Location: San Jose California
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: Isomac Zaffiro
Grinder: Macap M4 Doserless
Vac Pot: none
Drip: yes
Roaster: none

Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012, 1:50am Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

Chromatic Emperor espresso. Liked the fruitiness but too bright for me. (Click for larger image)

GaryH
Senior Member

Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012, 1:51am Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

That's weird! (Click for larger image)

GaryH
Senior Member

Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012, 1:54am Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

Chromatic V60 bar. I didn't have time to stay for the cupping. Congratulations to Chromatic. Next I have to buy some Chromatic coffee beans and brew coffee at home. (Click for larger image)

GaryH
Senior Member

Posted Tue Nov 6, 2012, 10:00am Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

I bought El Salvador La Joya Tonita roasted coffee beans from Chromatic Coffee. Brewed coffee using a press pot, 8 days after roast. Grind the beans on my Rancilio Rocky 35 steps above where the burrs touch. Add 200F brew water. Brew for 4 minutes, scoop off the grounds that float on top, and press. This is nice coffee! Loved the complexity and the natural sweet taste. (Click for larger image)

RoyceRuiz
Senior Member

Joined: 31 Mar 2012
Posts: 52
Location: Hollister, CA
Expertise: I live coffee

Posted Mon Dec 31, 2012, 4:04pm Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

I had a chance to stop by Chromatic the other day (4th time in the month and a half since a heard about them, even though I live an hour away). I'm not sure what they did to tweak their espresso since the last time I stopped by but WOW. That shot was probably the best I've ever had! The previous visits were great but they must have changed something the other day I was in. Also had a Kenya pour over that was great.

Cerridwyn
Senior Member

Joined: 6 Jun 2010
Posts: 402
Location: Inland Empire California
Expertise: I live coffee

Posted Wed Jan 2, 2013, 10:19pm Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

Daughter finally went today. Daniel got an el Salvador coffee, what I don't know, and he said it was tasty. Devin ordered "Barista's choice" - always a risky experience somewhere new - she got "Hoth Nog" an espresso drink with nutmeg and subtle eggnog flavors. She's not afraid to try new things and actually liked that concept. Said it would her back to try again. And since neither of them had set foot in Barefoot for over 2 years (even though it's less than 2 miles from their home), that's saying something. It's on my to do list next time I go up.

The world needs more outstanding coffee. do you game?: http://forum.paxcorvus.com http://www.outland.org

scjavadr
Senior Member

Joined: 14 Feb 2010
Posts: 46
Location: SC
Expertise: I love coffee

Posted Thu Jan 3, 2013, 6:43am Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

Interesting ... I also stopped going about 1.5-2 years ago. To me it had lost something and I was underwhelmed in the past few years. I'm looking forward to trying the rebranded shop now. Thanks for bringing the thread back up.

eelpout
Senior Member

Joined: 19 Jan 2005
Posts: 18
Location: California
Expertise: I love coffee

Posted Thu Jan 3, 2013, 4:14pm Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

You can find an interesting interview with Hiver van Geenhoven, the roaster at Chromatic, at worldbarista.com.

sascha_d
Senior Member

Joined: 3 Dec 2012
Posts: 3
Location: Minneapolis
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: Rancilio Silvia w/pid
Grinder: Mazzer Mini

Posted Sun Feb 10, 2013, 7:24am Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

I found this place as a Barefoot Coffee last year when I was in Santa Clara for a conference. When I signed a long term client a few weeks ago out here, I despaired when Google maps had it labeled as closed. Then I looked a little more closely and discovered that they had just disengaged from Barefoot. I immediately booked my next few stays at the Hilton Garden Inn a mile away as this is the only palatable coffee anywhere near the convention center/office park area of Santa Clara. I really like this place. The people are nice, friendly and the coffee is great. The bar in back has electrical strips running underneath as well. Also, I brought home some Emperor espresso beans last night and they made amazing espresso on my Alex Duetto this morning. Heavenly!

Cerridwyn
Senior Member

Joined: 6 Jun 2010
Posts: 402
Location: Inland Empire California
Expertise: I live coffee

Posted Sun Feb 10, 2013, 9:50pm Subject: Re: What Aren't You at Chromatic Coffee???!! San Jose Coffee Lovers Rejoice!!!

I disagree with the only palatable place there as Bellano is just down the street. But different strokes.

The world needs more outstanding coffee. do you game?: http://forum.paxcorvus.com http://www.outland.org

showing page 2 of 3

first page | last page

previous page | next page

view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics

Discussions > Regional > US West > What Aren't You...

updated topics

new posts

new unanswered

faq

Not Logged in: log in
Discussions Quick Jump:
Symbols: = New Posts since your last visit = No New Posts since last visit = Newest post

Forum Rules:
No profanity, illegal acts or personal attacks will be tolerated in these discussion boards.
No commercial posting of any nature will be tolerated; only private sales by private individuals, in the "Buy and Sell" forum.
No cross posting allowed - do not post your topic to more than one forum, nor repost a topic to the same forum.
Who Can Read The Forum? Anyone can read posts in these discussion boards.
Who Can Post New Topics? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post new topics.
Who Can Post Replies? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post replies.
Can Photos be posted? Anyone can post photos in their new topics or replies.
Who can change or delete posts? Any CoffeeGeek member can edit their own posts. Only moderators can delete posts.
Probationary Period: If you are a new signup for CoffeeGeek, you cannot promote, endorse, criticise or otherwise post an unsolicited endorsement for any company, product or service in your first five postings.

Commercial Equipment

Nuova Simonelli, La Marzocco, Rancilio. Nationwide installation. Instant financing options.
www.seattlecoffeegear.com