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Balmed Out wrote: »

Any recommendations for red strand, looked at website and realise I know the guy who runs it so when my gear arrives I'd prefer to support him.

I love Red Strand. I’ve tried a few and they’re all excellent.

Got two bags from Upside for a change, got the Brazil Mantiquiera Mountains, one a darker "classic espresso" roast and the other a more standard medium roast.

The dark one is gorgeous with milk, definitely more on the chocolate side of things, wasn't a massive fan of it as straight espresso but I normally wouldn't drink dark roasts straight anyways.

My coffee was shipped yesterday, arrived today... but roast date is 21st April. Should that be correct?

rickyjb wrote: »

Are the prices quoted on their webpage already including the discount do you know? Already very expensive at 10-12 euros for 227g!

My last order from Adam's and Russell works out at €5.26 per 250g including shipping.

J_E wrote: »

Every time I've ordered from WCC it's been at most 2-3 days after. He roasts on a regular basis earlier on in the week.

Although currently the postal system is a mess, it might be a bit longer, but that's the same with basically anything at the moment.

Just got 3 bags, delighted with them.

Cheers for all of your tips guys, including Slattsy, natch.

Ordered 2 bags from WCC to give them a whirl. Looking forward to tasting it now when it gets here. Probably Tuesday I'd wager.

caviardreams wrote: »

What did you go for? I just reordered some yesterday - went for the El Salvador and the Innovation Series Hydro as a treat :-) Sounds interesting!

Just the Brazilian (Fazenda Sertão) based on the descriptions on here as well as the East Timorese which sounds up my street based on the WCC description.

Free delivery is not to be sniffed at neither.

I'll get another few days out of the beans I have, will await updates on the WCC fan club before pulling the trigger there.

BonnieSituation wrote: »

I actually wanted to get some Badger and Dodo and reading through here made me take the plunge on WCC.

I usually spread my business around a few places: Bell Lane, Badger & Dodo and Bailies mainly, but the WCC offer at 20% and free shipping is too good to pass up atm imo! Will be back to the others soon no doubt but WCC will also be in the rotation for sure :-)

EletricMan wrote: »

Hi guys, just got my first coffee machine. It's a delonghi etam29510b. What grind bean do I need for this machine?

That's a bean to cup machine, so you'll just need to buy whole beans. All the best with it!

God everyone is going for the Brazilian - I will feel personally responsible now if it doesn't go down well - won't be able to show myself in the forum again! :o

caviardreams wrote: »

I usually spread my business around a few places: Bell Lane, Badger & Dodo and Bailies mainly, but the WCC offer at 20% and free shipping is too good to pass up atm imo! Will be back to the others soon no doubt but WCC will also be in the rotation for sure :-)

Seems the local coffee shop (which I tend to avoid as I hate the atmosphere and their tiny cups) has Imbibe Colombia, Kenya and Rwanda as well as 3fe Passeio, Decaf and one in a pink bag I can't make out from the photo.

I know the 3fe well. What's Imbibe like?

adrian522 wrote: »

WCC - The difference in value between the 227g and the 1KG is huge. I'd normally go for 2 or 3 smaller bags but you really have to go with the 1KG in this instance.

And this Brazillian coffee had better be good

Picked up some Kalita filters too.

That kilo is an awful waste if you don't like it though!

I have been getting beans from Karl in Coffeeangel for over ten years (that is a while now that I think back). Bailies, based in Belfast, roast his coffee.

1Kg bags are around the €30 mark and he is currently hand delivering in Dublin and delivering nationwide for free.

For those who don't know Karl, he is a fascinating character (and coffee brain) who doesn't scrimp on quality. He generally only stocks 3/4 different coffees and for long periods, always one or two naturals and a washed. I've never once been let down by him, never had an overroasted batch (and we buy 2-3kg a month for my office).

Mr Magnolia wrote: »

Was looking at WCC earlier after the recommendations here but has their 20% discount ended? Never tried them, how would they compare to Badger & Dodo or Bailies for instance?

The prices include the discount - hen you select the bag size and grind etc. both prices (original and discount) will display.

They are single origins for the most part I think - I know Badger & Dodo do both single origins and blends so not sure what you are looking for. Both are excellent roasters and I have ordered from both - it can be nice for a change to try something new - I find that most of the fun to be honest especially in these days of reliving the same day over and over again!