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

pajosjunkbox · 03-07-2020 06:15PM

Del007 wrote:

I got a few bags of their coffee and really liked it, sadly they won't be restocking it

Got a bag of this slumberjack coffee in Aldi myself. Thought it was fairly terrible. Ordered Bell Lane Supernova and a Brazilian coffee from 3fe and there is no comparison. Ordered from Bell lane on July 1st, roasted on July 2nd, delivered July 3rd. Ended up giving half the bag of slumberjack to the kids so they could play dodge the beans in the trampoline !

MiskyBoyy · 03-07-2020 08:22PM

pajosjunkbox wrote: »

Ended up giving half the bag of slumberjack to the kids so they could play dodge the beans in the trampoline !

:pac:

Del007 · 03-07-2020 08:57PM

pajosjunkbox wrote: »

Got a bag of this slumberjack coffee in Aldi myself. Thought it was fairly terrible. Ordered Bell Lane Supernova and a Brazilian coffee from 3fe and there is no comparison. Ordered from Bell lane on July 1st, roasted on July 2nd, delivered July 3rd. Ended up giving half the bag of slumberjack to the kids so they could play dodge the beans in the trampoline !

Which one did you get? Did you get the Italian Espresso?

I think my taste buds must be fecked after years of abuse

alec76 · 03-07-2020 10:41PM

pajosjunkbox wrote: »

Got a bag of this slumberjack coffee in Aldi myself. Thought it was fairly terrible.

It is bad,had to bin it.

shanec1928 · 19-07-2020 09:06AM

Anyone and decent recommendations for a scales that won’t break the bank.

Also anyone have an electric goose neck kettle?

Bigbooty · 19-07-2020 12:42PM

This one might be suitable

adrian522 · 19-07-2020 12:58PM

I've ordered one of these, though it hasn't arrived yet so I can't comment!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0759J83GT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bigbooty · 24-07-2020 07:47AM

Got the BWT water filters to replace my standard Britta Maxtra, they fit so you don't need a new jug. Actually surprised at the difference the extra magnesium makes to the coffee. Definitely an improvement on body and clarity of flavour for such a small change.

cnocbui · 24-07-2020 12:35PM

adrian522 wrote: »

I've ordered one of these, though it hasn't arrived yet so I can't comment!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0759J83GT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got one from China that goes down to 0.01g for about a quarter of that price, though it's not lab grade accurate.

adrian522 · 24-07-2020 12:58PM

cnocbui wrote: »

I got one from China that goes down to 0.01g for about a quarter of that price, though it's not lab grade accurate.

I had one ordered from China but my current one broke so I needed something quicker.

The previous one was a pocket sized one from Ali express, cost €5 and lasted 4 years.

alec76 · 24-07-2020 02:05PM

adrian522 wrote: »

I've ordered one of these, though it hasn't arrived yet so I can't comment!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0759J83GT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How is it? Is it too big for the tray of espresso machine?

adrian522 · 24-07-2020 06:33PM

alec76 wrote: »

How is it? Is it too big for the tray of espresso machine?

It's good, it has the timer and the weight accurate to 0.1g so its good for pourover.

For espresso, with the water proof cover it won't fit under the portafilter.

IF you take off the cover it will just about work but the spout will be right into the cup, so not ideal.

If you have a bottomless portafilter it should work ok.

megaten · 05-08-2020 09:08PM

https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/coffee-break/900w-bean-to-cup-filter-coffee-maker/p46522

Anyone see this? I know the lidil/aldi expresso machines aren't up to much but this seems like it might be alright since it doesn't have to rely on generating pressure?

limnam · 08-08-2020 07:47AM

megaten wrote: »

https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/coffee-break/900w-bean-to-cup-filter-coffee-maker/p46522

Anyone see this? I know the lidil/aldi expresso machines aren't up to much but this seems like it might be alright since it doesn't have to rely on generating pressure?

Grinder will be the issue i'd say

adrian522 · 22-08-2020 05:33PM

Is anyone doing this James Hoffman coffee tasting?

They send out 5 samples and some water, cost is £7 plus £1.10 delivery.

About €9 all in. I'm going to give it a go.

https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/the-worlds-largest-coffee-tasting

THE WORLD'S LARGEST COFFEE TASTING

Get your cupping spoons out for the second edition of the World’s Largest Coffee Tasting with James Hoffmann! We’re out to set a new record and we can’t wait for you to taste what we have in store for you! Here to ensure similar water standards for everyone joining us from around the globe, thank you Third Wave Water for teaming up with us again.

Pre-order your pack now and join us for the live-stream event on the 3rd of October 2020 at 3 pm BST.

Your Tasting Kit will consist of:

5 x 30g coffee samples
1 x Third Wave Water mineral supplement sachet
1 x Grind-size sample

Please keep in mind The World’s Largest Coffee Tasting Kits are on sale on a pre-order basis and will only be dispatched from 16th September onwards.

smcclaw · 24-08-2020 04:48PM

adrian522 wrote: »

Is anyone doing this James Hoffman coffee tasting?

Sounds worth a go. Ordered there now - £1.10 postage to Ireland is very reasonable too!

Thanks OP

Krusty_Clown · 24-08-2020 06:53PM

Will give it a try. Are they going to recommend brewing methods for the 5 coffees, or would it be expected that you'd have some kind of pour-over fixings? I have an old Hario plastic pour over and some filters gathering dust somewhere. May need to dig 'em up.

Squidgy Black · 24-08-2020 07:05PM

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Will give it a try. Are they going to recommend brewing methods for the 5 coffees, or would it be expected that you'd have some kind of pour-over fixings? I have an old Hario plastic pour over and some filters gathering dust somewhere. May need to dig 'em up.

For cupping it'll be similar to the James Hoffman French press brew (sort of).

You just add your water to your grounds, let it sit for 4 minutes and then break the crust with a spoon by scooping it all out.

The idea is that you use the same grind size and water for each of the coffees to try keep all the variables the same to compare the flavours as much as possible.

https://patriotcraftcoffee.com/cupping-coffee-like-a-pro/

The Nal · 30-08-2020 12:44PM

Had a coffee from The Old Barracks in Birdhill this morning. Excellent. Worthy of the hype.

shmeee · 01-09-2020 11:55PM

The Nal wrote: »

Had a coffee from The Old Barracks in Birdhill this morning. Excellent. Worthy of the hype.

They've a sister shop open in Nenagh now, Guji Boutique Coffee Bar, hidden away off the main street. They serve the Old Barracks Coffee, got a takeaway flat white and a bag of beans to bring home.

As good as!

The Nal · 04-09-2020 10:14AM

OK shoot me. Shoot me now.

Was in a rush so nabbed an egg sambo from Starbucks. Have only ever had one latte from there years ago and it was total muck. Decided to get one this morning just to see. Jesus Christ. Maybe the worst coffee I've ever had from a coffee shop. How are these guys a thing?

Hodors Appletart · 04-09-2020 10:25AM

The Nal wrote: »

OK shoot me. Shoot me now.

Was in a rush so nabbed an egg sambo from Starbucks. Have only ever had one latte from there years ago and it was total muck. Decided to get one this morning just to see. Jesus Christ. Maybe the worst coffee I've ever had from a coffee shop. How are these guys a thing?

The Nal · 04-09-2020 11:45AM

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

Thank you

Honestly, I've had to drink a litre of water to get the taste out of my mouth.

shmeee wrote: »

They've a sister shop open in Nenagh now, Guji Boutique Coffee Bar, hidden away off the main street. They serve the Old Barracks Coffee, got a takeaway flat white and a bag of beans to bring home.

As good as!

Good to hear. Never been to Nenagh but Ill keep it in mind!

adam240610 · 04-09-2020 11:49AM

adrian522 wrote: »

Is anyone doing this James Hoffman coffee tasting?

They send out 5 samples and some water, cost is £7 plus £1.10 delivery.

About €9 all in. I'm going to give it a go.

https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/the-worlds-largest-coffee-tasting

THE WORLD'S LARGEST COFFEE TASTING

Get your cupping spoons out for the second edition of the World’s Largest Coffee Tasting with James Hoffmann! We’re out to set a new record and we can’t wait for you to taste what we have in store for you! Here to ensure similar water standards for everyone joining us from around the globe, thank you Third Wave Water for teaming up with us again.

Pre-order your pack now and join us for the live-stream event on the 3rd of October 2020 at 3 pm BST.

Your Tasting Kit will consist of:

5 x 30g coffee samples
1 x Third Wave Water mineral supplement sachet
1 x Grind-size sample

Please keep in mind The World’s Largest Coffee Tasting Kits are on sale on a pre-order basis and will only be dispatched from 16th September onwards.

Yeah I can't wait for this, cupping on each coffee with enough leftover for a proper cup of each afterwards

cnocbui · 04-09-2020 11:58AM

Ponaire is in Newport, which is not far from Nenagh, and their prices are not extortionate.

Blush_01 · 06-09-2020 12:38AM

The Nal wrote: »

OK shoot me. Shoot me now.

Was in a rush so nabbed an egg sambo from Starbucks. Have only ever had one latte from there years ago and it was total muck. Decided to get one this morning just to see. Jesus Christ. Maybe the worst coffee I've ever had from a coffee shop. How are these guys a thing?

They buy some of the best beans in the world, roast them past the second crack, and buy up so much space that people go from unable to find an alternative in a hurry (high global brand recognition) to addicts. Plus, they sell the experience, the free wifi is an excellent lure for WFH / student / OOO travelling workers, and they're like spots on a teenager - absolutely everywhere.

Hodors Appletart · 15-09-2020 10:20AM

Holy majoly I think I'm going to get divorced.

I got a Barratza Encore for my birthday last Nov.

Went to grind some beans for a coffee this morning - nothing coming out. The thing is clogged.

I went at it with the brush, took out the components.

I moved most of the coffee, then some white gunk started coming out - I turned to my wife. She had decided to grind bleeding Almonds in the thing. I also noticed she was spooning coffee out of a tupperware container, there was loads of it and I asked had she ground all of that at the same time. Yep, it was enough to have backed up the ground coffee container on the grinder and forced coffee up the outlet.

Off to youtube for a teardown tutorial.

:mad:

cnocbui · 15-09-2020 10:43AM

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

Holy majoly I think I'm going to get divorced.

I got a Barratza Encore for my birthday last Nov.

Went to grind some beans for a coffee this morning - nothing coming out. The thing is clogged.

I went at it with the brush, took out the components.

I moved most of the coffee, then some white gunk started coming out - I turned to my wife. She had decided to grind bleeding Almonds in the thing. I also noticed she was spooning coffee out of a tupperware container, there was loads of it and I asked had she ground all of that at the same time. Yep, it was enough to have backed up the ground coffee container on the grinder and forced coffee up the outlet.

Off to youtube for a teardown tutorial.

:mad:

Who got it for you?

The Nal · 15-09-2020 10:50AM

Blush_01 wrote: »

They buy some of the best beans in the world, roast them past the second crack, and buy up so much space that people go from unable to find an alternative in a hurry (high global brand recognition) to addicts. Plus, they sell the experience, the free wifi is an excellent lure for WFH / student / OOO travelling workers, and they're like spots on a teenager - absolutely everywhere.

Its incredible really. Also had a sausage and egg brekkie sambo from them. I may as well have put ketchup on a chunk of warm plastic.

Hodors Appletart · 15-09-2020 11:31AM

cnocbui wrote: »

Who got it for you?

Parents

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