Christmas group buy - Ceremony Coffee

rollout

I wasn't able to get on the previous group buys, but with Christmas on the way it would be good to have some primo coffees around.

How would anyone else feel about a group buy? Suggestions...

Mr Magnolia

I'd be up for it.

PPC

I'd be up for it as well.

Some places that might be worth ordering from

http://store.terroircoffee.com/coffees/
http://www.coffeecollectiveshop.dk/shop/ristet-kaffe-3c1.html
http://www.49thparallelroasters.com/pages/coffee

And a big (but old) list of roasters http://www.home-barista.com/coffees/list-of-our-favorite-roasters-t12125.html if anyone else has anywhere else to suggest.

Dahtac

Madcap might be worth a try http://madcapcoffee.myshopify.com/collections/coffees

adrian522

Interested in this also ...

donnacha

Definitely on for this :D:D

MagicMarker

I may be interested.

Fajitas!

Count me in!

If anyone's interested, I just got a bag of Sidama from Pronto/Ceremony Coffee from the states and it's rather tasty, if quite different from your usual Sidama. I know someone who knows someone in there, so if you guys liked anything on the menu - http://store.ceremonycoffee.com/coffees/ - We could try organise something.

Alternatively, good ol' Tim Wendelboe is always a great option. As is Madcap.

Dahtac

We technically know two people who know people in Pronto don't we?

Was so hoping that Kochere was still on their menu, although the Sidama does sound great from all reports

rollout

Dahtac,

Is this what you're looking for:

http://store.ceremonycoffee.com/coffees/ethiopia_yirgacheffe.html

Regular Latte

Wahoooo! Yes, up for a group buy!

donnacha

Fajitas! wrote: »

Count me in!

If anyone's interested, I just got a bag of Sidama from Pronto/Ceremony Coffee from the states and it's rather tasty, if quite different from your usual Sidama. I know someone who knows someone in there, so if you guys liked anything on the menu - http://store.ceremonycoffee.com/coffees/ - We could try organise something.

Alternatively, good ol' Tim Wendelboe is always a great option. As is Madcap.

+1

Dahtac

rollout wrote: »

Dahtac,

Is this what you're looking for:

http://store.ceremonycoffee.com/coffees/ethiopia_yirgacheffe.html

My bad, was half asleep at the time. +1 for Kochere then

Fajitas!

So will I initiate inquiries for Pronto/Ceremony?

Mr Magnolia

Fajitas! wrote: »

So will I initiate inquiries for Pronto/Ceremony?

Go for it.

Fajitas!

Ceremony are game

We'd want to get our order in soonish if we're going for it though. I only have a prepaid card for online purchases, so don't know if that'll work best for buying or what would suit best. Any and all suggestions welcome.

Dahtac

Sweet. I'm in anyway.

Unfortunately over full credit card prevents me from aiding in the purchasing

Regular Latte

Fajitas! wrote: »

Ceremony are game

We'd want to get our order in soonish if we're going for it though. I only have a prepaid card for online purchases, so don't know if that'll work best for buying or what would suit best. Any and all suggestions welcome.

Not sure if this would work, but it might be worth asking your contact...

Is it possible, once an order has been finalised, that we each contact the roaster individually and pay by credit card/paypal, etc until the full balance of the total order is paid. Then they would roast and ship. That way someone isn't stuck with a huge credit card bill.

Or - and forgive me if this is out of line - could we individually top up your prepaid card, Fajitas?

donnacha

I'm happy to pay in advance by cash or paypal if that helps.

raytaxi

Can I join in the group buy Thanks

Fajitas!

Regular Latte wrote: »

Not sure if this would work, but it might be worth asking your contact...

Is it possible, once an order has been finalised, that we each contact the roaster individually and pay by credit card/paypal, etc until the full balance of the total order is paid. Then they would roast and ship. That way someone isn't stuck with a huge credit card bill.

Or - and forgive me if this is out of line - could we individually top up your prepaid card, Fajitas?

I'll find out about both options - Whichever is easiest and suits everyone, we'll go with. Considering we've a pretty direct link with their head roaster, the first option would be really handy as long as everyone paid on time. Let me see what I can do tomorrow evening.

jdburkedjburke

I would like to join the group buy this time if at all possible

LizT

Hi, if possible I'd like to join in the group buy.

Fajitas!

If you guys want to stick your orders up here - Coffee and number of bags, I'll start putting it together. If you want any recommendations, I'll find out what's rockin' at the moment.

Thanks!

donnacha

Thanks Fajitas for organising this.

I'm in for:
1 x Volcan Bambito
1 x Sidamo Ardi
1 x Destroyer

PPC

Could I have

1 x Guatemala Ixpaco $13
1 x Sidamo Ardi $15.50
1 x AA Kiambu Manira $17.50

Totaling $45.50

please! Thanks for sorting this out.

LizT

I'm a bit of a novice here - anyone have any recommendations? I have a gaggia classic that I can use, just want to experiment with some different types of coffee!

jdburkedjburke

As above i too am novice,

MagicMarker

I'm just going on the descriptions really, no idea what any of these coffees taste like.

1 x CERRADO GOLD (Sounds so good I'm tempted to just get 3 of these, but sure may as well go for a bit of variety.)
1 x EL SOCORRO
1 x NORTE CENFROCAFE

Totals $39.00

Do we get a bulk discount or what's the story?

Regular Latte

Thanks, Fajitas. I'll go for:

1 x Peru Norte Cenforcafe
1 x Kenya Kiambu Manira
1 x Holiday Blend

All 12oz roasted WB

Thanks!

Fajitas!

MagicMarker wrote: »

Do we get a bulk discount or what's the story?

I don't know. Worst case scenario, we'll be able save on shipping as per what it'd cost to order individually. If they want to give us something off when we've the numbers behind what we want, then that'd be awesome, but I'm not counting on anything.

jdburkedjburke

Fajitas I will go for


1 x Volcan Bambito $13.00
1 x Norte Cenfrocafe $14.00
1 x Destroyer $12.00
All 12oz
Total $39.00

Dahtac

1x Yirgacheffe Kochere
1x Karatina Kamunyaka

12oz all

alastair

I'll bite!

1 x Guatemala El Socorro WB 12oz
1 x Brazil Cerrado Gold WB 12oz

rollout

I'm in for:

1x El Socorro
1x Yirgacheffe Kochere
1x Norte Centrocafe

$41.00

All 12oz WB.

adrian522

1 x cerrado gold
1 x EL SOCORRO
1 x YIRGACHEFFE KOCHERE DISTRICT

$39

raytaxi

1 * Cerrado Gold 12oz
1 * El Socorro 12oz
Whole bean $25 Thanks

Wigsy

Can you count me in for these please?
1 x Destroyer
1x Yirgacheffe Kochere
1 x Guatemala El Socorro

Dahtac

Bah, I'm out of this. Scratch the order, short on cash before Christmas. I have enough coffee at home anyway

Fajitas!

No probs Keith.

Guys, if we could try get all orders in by about Wednesday, it'd be great, I'm not sure how long postage will take from the 'States so the sooner the better.

Also, I think there's might be 8% VAT lumped on to this. But we'll figure that out nearer to the time.

Thanks guys!

Fajitas!

Morning guys, another update.

The guys at Ceremony are being really helpful. Shipping is going to cost a total of $160, so if we get 10 people in, it'll be $16 each, if we get 16 people in, $10 dollars each. We're at 12 at the moment, and with the current exchange rate, that's not too shabby at all in my opinion.

So I'm hoping to get the coffee shipped to 3FE on Grand Canal Street. They're open 7 days a week now, so hopefully that'll suit everyone in Dublin. For those outside the pale, we might be able work something else out. If you guys could speak up, that would be great. I've also been talking to someone that might be able to help us arrange a tasting, if people were interested in sharing their coffee. More on that later though.

I've also arranged that we should all be able pay separately. This is really handy, because noone has to float the order, noone risks being out of pocket, etc. From what I can tell, Ceremony will set up a special shipping order, which we select along with our purchases. Simples.

So, any other questions guys? I'm going to send in a confirmation of how many of us are ordering by Thursday morning, and they'll get the payment options set up. Is that ok?

MagicMarker

TBH I'd probably have to pull out so, 3x340g bags + shipping would work out at approx €41 and probably wait for a few weeks to get it, and that's not including any possible import fees.

Where as for the same price I could walk down to 3FE on my lunch break today and buy 5x250g bags.

Regular Latte

MagicMarker wrote: »

TBH I'd probably have to pull out so, 3x340g bags + shipping would work out at approx €41 and probably wait for a few weeks to get it, and that's not including any possible import fees.

Where as for the same price I could walk down to 3FE on my lunch break today and buy 5x250g bags.

Group buys always tend to be more expensive than your usual coffee. Part of it is just the fun of trying a different roaster which you otherwise wouldn't try and then maybe getting together for a taster - coffee community and all that. Still, I understand what you're saying...

Fajitas!

No worries at all MagicMarker, I completely understand that this can be a bit pricy.

LizT

I probably won't place an order, still have most of my Christmas presents to buy and don't think I can stretch the budget this year.

Mr Magnolia

Could I please get:

VOLCAN BAMBITO - $13.00
SIDAMO WATA DARA $15.00
AA KARATINA KAMUNYAKA - $19.25
AA KIAMBU MANIRA - $17.00
YIRGACHEFFE KOCHERE - $14.00

I'll probably be seeking postage onward out to the sticks but I'll confirm that when the dates or set and I know if I'm available to hook up with ye.

Thanks sincerely for taking the lead with this Fajitas!

uberwolf

recommendations please



I have my grinder all set up now.

Fajitas!

Apparently, we're all crazy if we don't order their yirgacheffe.

Fajitas!

Mr Magnolia wrote: »

I'll probably be seeking postage onward out to the sticks but I'll confirm that when the dates or set and I know if I'm available to hook up with ye.

I'll sort out getting it to you, or if anyplace between Dublin, Limerick, Kilkenny and Waterford suits, let me know.

jdburkedjburke

Hi Fajitas
I am based in Ardee Co. Louth but i will be able to collect in Dublin all going well.

PPC

Can't seem to edit my post, but i'll take a bag of the Yirg as well if its as good as promised. Thanks!