Freshly roasted coffee beans online

Damo 2k9 · 03-11-2020 03:54PM

Ordered Coffee Angel at 6pm yesterday, was delivered at about 10am this morning. Cant argue with that!

Waesfjord · 03-11-2020 07:42PM

Danger781 wrote: »

Pulled the trigger on Green Bean. 4 for 3 is hard to ignore. Ordered:
* Jaggy Loko
* Tiger Paw
* Sweet Sorrento
* Decaf Dream

2kg for almost the same price as 1kg of WCC..

@danger781 how did you get on with the dream beans order?

lowbatt07 · 04-11-2020 01:04AM

Hi folks

Looking for some advice pls

During lockdown purchased a Sage BES and self taught watching YouTube etc. Exclusively drink americanos

Initially I was using Roasted Brown “ Serra Do Cigano” (my regular coffee shop uses these)but I’ve switched to 3fe Malarkey in recent months

I use 1.5-2Kg a month. The 3fe beans are pricey at €40 but very convenient getting quick delivery and fresh beans

Was wondering if I’m paying far in excess of the odds ? Are there other “premium” roasteries out there charging lower prices ? (Don’t want crap 3 weeks old beans)

Not overly sure as to my preference but think it’s a nutty bean with sweet notes but open to other suggestions

Thanks in advance

ballyharpat · 04-11-2020 01:17AM

Ive been using Mahers in Cork, they are good prices, and always fresh-hard to beat, I've also used Rave coffee in the UK, they always have a 15% discount somewhere, I generally only order 1kg at a time from any of them, so it's fresh-they roast very often and Ive never had beans that were roasted more than a week prior, Ive used Killarney roasters this time, they are cheaper, and only a few varieties, they are good though, but I have to tell them I want it fresh- re Rave, I get the free shipping within the UK and use addresspal or parcel motel.

lowbatt07 · 04-11-2020 01:33AM

ballyharpat wrote: »

Ive been using Mahers in Cork, they are good prices, and always fresh-hard to beat, I've also used Rave coffee in the UK, they always have a 15% discount somewhere, I generally only order 1kg at a time from any of them, so it's fresh-they roast very often and Ive never had beans that were roasted more than a week prior, Ive used Killarney roasters this time, they are cheaper, and only a few varieties, they are good though, but I have to tell them I want it fresh- re Rave, I get the free shipping within the UK and use addresspal or parcel motel.

Thanks for the prompt reply!

I’ve seen a Rave mentioned online , I took a look at their website and it’s impressive - huge choice. I think the potential sting in the tail though is that they offer free UK p&p (so PM on top) on orders over 25 stg, which you’re unlikely to hit with then on a 1kg order. I’d rather not buy 2kg at a time (freshness) so that would mean getting hit for the Uk postage fee plus PM twice a month (4-5weeks) which kind of negates any potential saving i reckon

ballyharpat · 04-11-2020 02:28AM

lowbatt07 wrote: »

Thanks for the prompt reply!

I’ve seen a Rave mentioned online , I took a look at their website and it’s impressive - huge choice. I think the potential sting in the tail though is that they offer free UK p&p (so PM on top) on orders over 25 stg, which you’re unlikely to hit with then on a 1kg order. I’d rather not buy 2kg at a time (freshness) so that would mean getting hit for the Uk postage fee plus PM twice a month (4-5weeks) which kind of negates any potential saving i reckon

I buy enough for the free postage, honestly, their coffee is probably the best Ive had, regardless of price-so I may add on 250g to my 1kg , I see ponaire mentioned here by people, I didnt like their coffee at all , but I've only ordered twice, Bell lane has been hit or miss with the freshness, and given that I only buy once a month, it is a long month if the coffee is bad.

KnicksInSix · 04-11-2020 05:43PM

Talguetler wrote: »

West Cork Coffee's decaf is a big hit in this house and fairly good value.

Just to say that today I picked up some freshly roasted 3fe decaf beans earlier in the week and we are both very impressed. I prefer it over the WCC but perhaps freshness comes into play? We are relative beginners in this space though.

At the moment we use less than 1kg of beans per month (50:50 caf/decaf) so I've been sampling around beans etc but I am drawn to the value of buying 1kg bags. To echo the above posters I'm a bit wary of how "fresh" beans are and the impact it has on the end result. I have a beyond basic set up (v60 preferred over the aeropress) so I like to keep the variables as similar as possible to prevent being stuck for a month with sad-to-me coffee.

cnocbui · 04-11-2020 06:16PM

Freeze them and then there are no freshness worries.

ballyharpat · 05-11-2020 01:00AM

cnocbui wrote: »

Freeze them and then there are no freshness worries.

Are you off your game????? :eek:

You can freeze vacuum packed beans/grinds, but definitely not fresh beans.

cnocbui · 05-11-2020 03:23AM

ballyharpat wrote: »

Are you off your game????? :eek:

You can freeze vacuum packed beans/grinds, but definitely not fresh beans.

Well I am freezing coffee beans with no detrimental issues I have noticed. Someone has done some research on the topic.

https://phys.org/news/2019-01-coffee-beans-aroma.html

If you have any links to research done that shows freezing coffee beans is detrimental, I would welcome you posting the link/s

Here is a photo of beans I have frozen that shows that the beans haven't cracked from expanding trapped water, as claimed. Which doesn't surprise me as the beans are roasted and dry as a desert so don't contain any trapped water in the first place.

There are hundreds of theories about storing roasted coffee but very little valid research. Every coffee pundit is convinced that her particular method of storing coffee is correct and that everyone else’s method is wrong. The belief in freezing or not freezing roasted coffee beans goes beyond vigorous discussion. The discussion approaches the level of religious wars. Coffee “experts” are either for or against freezing. You are either a “freezer” or an “anti-freezer.”

There is no middle ground. Whichever side you choose you will be shunned and punished by the opponents. As an example, a small coffee shop owner in Baltimore froze some coffee beans it had purchased from a large roaster. He says the roaster told him that they were angry because he froze “their” beans and that they wouldn’t sell “their” coffee beans to him anymore. http://goo.gl/q1dzBH

The reasons given for not freezing coffee are varied:

beans will crack from freezing.
beans will attract odors from the freezer
beans will attract water from the freezer
beans will attract water when taken out of the freezer
bean shelf life is not extended by freezing
beans that have been frozen degrade very quickly after thawing
freezing breaks down the flavor oils in the bean

However, there is no research, of any kind, which supports any of these reasons.

https://www.huladaddy.com/articles/freeze-your-beans.htm

wersal gummage · 05-11-2020 11:04AM

Same, I usually buy 2kg at a go (one months worth) and freeze, taking 500gm approx out per week. No issues whatsoever

adam240610 · 05-11-2020 11:12AM

ballyharpat wrote: »

Are you off your game????? :eek:

You can freeze vacuum packed beans/grinds, but definitely not fresh beans.

I freeze half of mine as well, you need to put them in something airtight, when taking them out of the freezer let them come up to room temperature without opening the container so that no condensation occurs.

I normally put the beans to be frozen into a spare resealable coffee bag and then into glass tupperware

Squidgy Black · 05-11-2020 01:52PM

Vacuum sealers are pretty cheap on Amazon, can usually get one for around 20 quid and it comes with a roll of bags.

Been doing it for a while now and buying a kilo or two and breaking it down into 250g bags. Haven't noticed any difference.

peteeeed · 05-11-2020 02:10PM

the mexican is back in stock with ponaire , hearing its excellent

rickyjb · 05-11-2020 04:59PM

peteeeed wrote: »

the mexican is back in stock with ponaire , hearing its excellent

If it's the Jaguar one it's good alright, works great in a moka pot if you have one (tip - use an aeropress filter if you have them, fits perfectly in a 3 cup moka).

cnocbui · 05-11-2020 05:34PM

adam240610 wrote: »

I freeze half of mine as well, you need to put them in something airtight, when taking them out of the freezer let them come up to room temperature without opening the container so that no condensation occurs.

I normally put the beans to be frozen into a spare resealable coffee bag and then into glass tupperware

The bags my coffee comes in have a ziploc seal. I just stick the bag in the freezer when it arrives. After that, I just take it out of the freezer, pour some beans into the hopper of the grinder, press the air out of the bag, zip it and put it back in the freezer.

In my experience, things put in a freezer tend to desicate and lose moisture, they never gain it. There would be a tiny amount of air left in a bag after I have flattened the free space on the bench. Any moisture in that air might condense on the surface of the beans but it wouldn't be absorbed. It's just a non-issue, I think.

caviardreams · 05-11-2020 08:14PM

lowbatt07 wrote: »

Thanks for the prompt reply!

I’ve seen a Rave mentioned online , I took a look at their website and it’s impressive - huge choice. I think the potential sting in the tail though is that they offer free UK p&p (so PM on top) on orders over 25 stg, which you’re unlikely to hit with then on a 1kg order. I’d rather not buy 2kg at a time (freshness) so that would mean getting hit for the UK postage fee plus PM twice a month (4-5weeks) which kind of negates any potential saving i reckon

I've bought from rave a few times and always excellent (now I prefer to go with Irish roasters). I just remembered they had this Colombia Suarez Project single origin for a while that was unreal! Would definitely go back to them - their prices are good even with parcel motel etc. on top e.g
https://ravecoffee.co.uk/collections/single-origin-coffee/products/rwanda-baho-disaster-relie?variant=35665995858088
https://ravecoffee.co.uk/collections/single-origin-coffee/products/brazil-zona-de-varginha?variant=32248943149193

dubstepper · 06-11-2020 12:21PM

caviardreams wrote: »

Would definitely go back to them - their prices are good even with parcel motel

Parcel motel for coffee beans could get you on a surveillance list

cnocbui · 06-11-2020 12:29PM

dubstepper wrote: »

Parcel motel for coffee beans could get you on a surveillance list

What?

killbillvol2 · 06-11-2020 01:26PM

cnocbui wrote: »

What?

Coffee is routinely used to disguise drug shipments. He was joking btw.

cnocbui · 06-11-2020 03:01PM

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Coffee is routinely used to disguise drug shipments. He was joking btw.

I suspected it might be that. That's nothing, try ordering some 10% hydrogen peroxide online and you can expect the Guards to be knocking on your door one evening.

The Haven · 07-11-2020 01:11PM

Is is worth it to get a 12 month sub for 1kg roasted wholebeans?
For around 25-27.50 per bag (bdd / wcc etc).

Brainz · 07-11-2020 01:28PM

Seen that 3fe had their Christmas blend on sale, never tried it before but bought that and bought the Kenya - Kiriga.
Looking forward to trying them over the next few days.

alec76 · 07-11-2020 01:56PM

cnocbui wrote: »

I suspected it might be that. That's nothing, try ordering some 10% hydrogen peroxide online and you can expect the Guards to be knocking on your door one evening.

Blonde people look suspicious , I guess ?!

TheUnderfaker · 07-11-2020 04:40PM

Got my first 3FE the other week (momentum blend) and while it's fairly nice, it's not as strong a flavour as I'd like.

Anyone have a suggestion for something with a bit more intense flavour but that retains the smoothness? Drink of choice would be latté/cappucino

The Gardener · 08-11-2020 12:39PM

TheUnderfaker wrote: »

Got my first 3FE the other week (momentum blend) and while it's fairly nice, it's not as strong a flavour as I'd like.

Anyone have a suggestion for something with a bit more intense flavour but that retains the smoothness? Drink of choice would be latté/cappucino

I've just finished a "flat white" made with Ponaire's Colombian Single Origin, my first time to try it. Have to say that it's the best I've tasted in a while, could be what you're looking for.

TheUnderfaker · 08-11-2020 10:12PM

The Gardener wrote: »

I've just finished a "flat white" made with Ponaire's Colombian Single Origin, my first time to try it. Have to say that it's the best I've tasted in a while, could be what you're looking for.

Actually ended up ordering a bag of the Mexican Jaguar Coffee from Ponaire. I'll check the Columbian Single Origin out next time for sure.

RacoonQueen · 09-11-2020 12:00AM

I want to get my dad some wholebean coffee as part of his christmas present...I got him mc cabes last year and he really liked it so would like to get him something different and Irish run again this year. I was looking at 3fe but he likes stronger/darker coffees and I can't see any distinction on the 3fe website + I'm a tea drinker and clueless about coffee.
Are there any other good Irish brands I could look at either?

Krusty_Clown · 09-11-2020 12:45AM

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I want to get my dad some wholebean coffee as part of his christmas present...I got him mc cabes last year and he really liked it so would like to get him something different and Irish run again this year. I was looking at 3fe but he likes stronger/darker coffees and I can't see any distinction on the 3fe website + I'm a tea drinker and clueless about coffee.
Are there any other good Irish brands I could look at either?

Cloudpicker, 3FE, West Cork Coffee, Ponaire, Badger and Dodo would be the main roasters bandied about on these pages. The first two would be pretty local. If it's for Christmas, you should probably not order it until a little closer to the date. You could drop 'em an email and ask them to recommend coffee for someone who likes darker roasts, but espresso roasts tend to be a little darker, so look for coffees that are suitable for espresso. You could do worse than go for a coffee sampler, like this one, so he could sample a few different varieties, in smaller bags.

cnocbui · 09-11-2020 01:17AM

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I want to get my dad some wholebean coffee as part of his christmas present...I got him mc cabes last year and he really liked it so would like to get him something different and Irish run again this year. I was looking at 3fe but he likes stronger/darker coffees and I can't see any distinction on the 3fe website + I'm a tea drinker and clueless about coffee.
Are there any other good Irish brands I could look at either?

Ponaire Sumatran is strong.

Freshly roasted coffee beans online

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