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Life is too short for bad coffee - The Off Topic thread

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  • #152
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    Sweet wonder (had it before and it's lovely iirc) and a bag of Tiamo. Tried the Silvio and Puccini before so thought I would give something new a shot (excuse the pun :D).


  • #153
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    caviardreams wrote: »
    Sweet wonder (had it before and it's lovely iirc) and a bag of Tiamo. Tried the Silvio and Puccini before so thought I would give something new a shot (excuse the pun :D).

    Thanks.
    I'll give it a whirl. (Was going to say "shot" but thought I'd better not) :)

    I've a V60 filter.


    Update:
    Ordered Burundi Microlot and Sweet Wonders from Bailies to an Irish Address and got free shipping :)


  • #154
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    How come I was getting charged delivery then? Feckers


  • #155
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    adrian522 wrote: »
    How come I was getting charged delivery then? Feckers

    That will be one of those questions where you're pointed in the direction of the company for an answer.

    The other answer would be that you got charged "mod rates" ;)


  • #156
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,495 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    adrian522 wrote: »
    How come I was getting charged delivery then? Feckers
    I'd guess they have a spend minimum cap. probably need to be ordering 500g+.


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  • #157
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    I have some vague recollection that they used to post 2 bags for 'free'. Not sure of the situation if you order more than that - I know what would make no sense as it would mean you could save money by splitting your order into multiple lots but who knows!

    I only ordered 500g anyway, so I imagine your order was at least that?


  • #158
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    caviardreams wrote: »
    I have some vague recollection that they used to post 2 bags for 'free'. Not sure of the situation if you order more than that - I know what would make no sense as it would mean you could save money by splitting your order into multiple lots but who knows!

    I only ordered 500g anyway, so I imagine your order was at least that?


    I just put in a test order. ! bag incurred £2.50 postage. 2/3/4 bags of 250 gr were free.
    I also tried a 1kg bag which was £2.50.

    So 2 bags must be the minimum for it to be free:D


  • #159
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Mine was 2 x 250g and was coming at £4.50 delivery I think.

    Just confirmed sweet wonder espresso plus Colombia buesaco both 250g comes to £12.75 plus 4.50 delivery.


  • #160
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Mine was 2 x 250g and was coming at £4.50 delivery I think.

    Just confirmed sweet wonder espresso plus Colombia buesaco both 250g comes to £12.75 plus 4.50 delivery.


    As I suspected "mod rates" :D


    Are you ordering as a guest or did you set up an account?


  • #161
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    Bizarre :confused::confused:
    Hopefully the postage charge was a mistake Adrian and you might get it refunded?
    I have an account in case it makes a difference!


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  • #162
    Melodeon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,257 ✭✭✭Melodeon


    I ordered 4 x 250g bags from Bailies a month or so ago (4th June), and it was postage free.
    RoI customer, with an account.


  • #163
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,495 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Mine was 2 x 250g and was coming at £4.50 delivery I think.

    Just confirmed sweet wonder espresso plus Colombia buesaco both 250g comes to £12.75 plus 4.50 delivery.
    Looks like a website problem, associated with your specific selection. Choose other products and it's free postage. Or else, it's a problem with all of our selections of products, and they're showing up as free when they should have postage costs associated with them. :)


  • #164
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Yeah weird one. I've an account with them so it's not that. I went with UK address to pm so no question of getting a refund or anything but I'll know better next time.


  • #165
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    My order has shipped :)


  • #166
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    Merrick Gorgeous Gynecologist wrote: »
    My order has shipped :)

    Mine too - had forgotten how very fast they are with shipping. Great value at the moment with sterling the way it is.


  • #167
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    Yeah I stopped ordering from Bailies when they started charging me for postage. Messaged them about it on twitter bu got no response


  • #168
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    I finally got a V60 set! Can't wait to try it.


  • #169
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Got my order from Bailies today by DPD.

    I opened the envelope and the smell of coffee..... :D


  • #170
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    J_E wrote: »
    I finally got a V60 set! Can't wait to try it.
    The Bailies website has a video on how to use them.
    I use mine in work.


  • #171
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    Simply loving the taste out of the V60 already. 10 clicks on the Mini Mill seems to produce a great brew. I can't get that mountain of bloom that some online seem to be able to though, I guess it is all dependant on the coffee and pouring style! I haven't got a gooseneck kettle yet so I put boiling water into my milk pitcher to try recreate a thinner steady flow, and it is working out so far. I would really recommend it to anyone looking for a new brewing style. Getting lovely biscuit tones out of my Ponaire Bobolink, although having tried the Ethiopian again, I would agree now that it's a bit naff despite it coming out well once in the Aeropress, struggled to get any flavour out of it in the V60.


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  • #172
    donnacha
    Registered Users Posts: 2,245 ✭✭✭donnacha


    J_E wrote: »
    Simply loving the taste out of the V60 already. 10 clicks on the Mini Mill seems to produce a great brew. I can't get that mountain of bloom that some online seem to be able to though, I guess it is all dependant on the coffee and pouring style! I haven't got a gooseneck kettle yet so I put boiling water into my milk pitcher to try recreate a thinner steady flow, and it is working out so far. I would really recommend it to anyone looking for a new brewing style. Getting lovely biscuit tones out of my Ponaire Bobolink, although having tried the Ethiopian again, I would agree now that it's a bit naff despite it coming out well once in the Aeropress, struggled to get any flavour out of it in the V60.

    The bloom primarily depends on how fresh the roast is. Once you've wet all the grounds just wait 25 to 35 seconds. If your beans are within a 5 days of roast you should get plenty of Bloom. The other major contributor is the roast profile. With a lighter profile beans will degassing over a longer period. Darker roasts may not have much degassing left a few days after roasting.

    In my opinion the amount of Bloom doesn't really affect the the cup. I'd suggest you focus on the slow pour technique as best you can with the jug and the grind size to get the most out of the v60.

    Enjoy playing with the new toy!

    P.S. A teapot or oil pourer will work just as well as an expensive long neck kettle :)


  • #173
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    donnacha wrote: »
    Enjoy playing with the new toy!

    P.S. A teapot or oil pourer will work just as well as an expensive long neck kettle :)

    Yeah, but you gotta have that Third Wave Buono/Bonavita coffee cred :pac:

    It's so delicious tasting. I drank way too much today. Suffering now...


  • #174
    G rock
    Registered Users Posts: 926 ✭✭✭G rock


    I'm curious..

    I use an aeropress and grind with a cheapo delonghi, but your post has me thinking about a pour over.

    Is it worth adding a method other than the aeropress? Does the result vary that much?


  • #175
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Diiferences aren't huge to be honest, but if you are making coffee for 3 or 4 an aeropress can be a bit of a challenge. No harm in looking at one of the cheaper alternatives to see what you think though.


  • #176
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    How are people finding their Bailies coffee? Have to say the sweet wonders isn't rocking it for me as much as I remember it doing so previously - could be just that I have had some really nice coffees in the meantime which have heightened my expectations :D

    Still nice enough for the price and the kind of coffee that would go down well with more casual coffee drinkers as it's very drinkable, just lacking something a bit special imo.


  • #177
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    caviardreams wrote: »
    How are people finding their Bailies coffee? Have to say the sweet wonders isn't rocking it for me as much as I remember it doing so previously - could be just that I have had some really nice coffees in the meantime which have heightened my expectations :D

    Still nice enough for the price and the kind of coffee that would go down well with more casual coffee drinkers as it's very drinkable, just lacking something a bit special imo.

    Glad its not just me that's a bit underwhelmed by the sweet wonder. Its drinkable and a nice starter when I get into work in the mornings and get out my V60:D


  • #178
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    Opened the Tiamo this morning and definitely preferring it to the sweet wonder - note to self! :)


  • #179
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    caviardreams wrote: »
    Opened the Tiamo this morning and definitely preferring it to the sweet wonder - note to self! :)

    I've a tiamo and a filter blend but haven't openEd either yet.

    By the way free delivery should apply to any 2 bags so email them if this is not happening.


  • #180
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    I opened my v60 filters from ponaire and they are tiny:(


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  • #181
    Bawnmore
    Registered Users Posts: 1,732 ✭✭✭Bawnmore


    Disaster. The wife bought a refurbished Breville Smart Grinder from the US as a surprise for my birthday and it came yesterday. We weren't aware of the voltage difference (110v vs 220v) between the US and here and plugged it in with an adapter and it exploded immediately when plugged in - big pop and a puff of smoke from the bottom, tripped the switches on the fusebox.

    From some quick research online, I'm assuming it's a goner. Is there any point in even getting it checked out, or do we chalk it down to an expensive lesson in international electricity output?


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