Freshly roasted coffee beans online

KnicksInSix · 28-11-2020 10:41PM

caviardreams wrote: »

Has anyone tried Velo apart from the Aldi beans? I see they do a 12 month sub of a 225g bag of a different bean each month at €8.93 per month (€107 for the year) which seems good value - think it includes delivery.

Some of the single origins looks interesting so might be worth a punt

I have had a few different bags of Velo beans (Aldi bags and via the website) and the quality IMO is very good. Kinda irks me that their bags are always 25/20g less than other roasters, personal peeve.

CWF · 30-11-2020 11:56AM

caviardreams wrote: »

Has anyone tried Velo apart from the Aldi beans? I see they do a 12 month sub of a 225g bag of a different bean each month at €8.93 per month (€107 for the year) which seems good value - think it includes delivery.

Some of the single origins looks interesting so might be worth a punt

Hi, have you a link for this deal?

caviardreams · 30-11-2020 02:43PM

CWF wrote: »

Hi, have you a link for this deal?

Voila: 15% off with the 12 month option: https://velocoffee.ie/products/a-velo-subscription-coffee

Springwell · 30-11-2020 08:38PM

Couple of varieties of Velo in Aldi in the middle aisle currently. Ratnagiri estate and El Salvador - Finca las mercedes whole bean and ground. €3.99 for 225g

Hodors Appletart · 01-12-2020 09:03AM

Weepsie wrote: »

If they sent me their Velo Tandem (whih I find to be awful) or either of the other 2 that were recently on sale in Aldi (which I found decent), I would want my money back or sub cancelled.

yeah agree with this, it would be fairly cheeky

I've cut ties with Bailies for not sending enough African coffees - I wish some roaster would offer an option to not get receive LatAm coffees at all.

dubstepper · 01-12-2020 09:16AM

Bota Fora from Badger & Dodo. Quite nice, but not the nicest I have had recently.

killbillvol2 · 01-12-2020 12:09PM

Why would anyone take out a subscription with a roaster who has coffees that you don't like????

Hodors Appletart · 01-12-2020 02:17PM

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Why would anyone take out a subscription with a roaster who has coffees that you don't like????

the two years previous the Bailies subs were ok, and my own palate not as refined.

I suppose after three years of microlots from all over the world, I know exactly what I want from a specialist coffee, so in a sense, the Bailies sub has done probably what it was supposed to do for me.

killbillvol2 · 01-12-2020 02:43PM

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

the two years previous the Bailies subs were ok, and my own palate not as refined.

I suppose after three years of microlots from all over the world, I know exactly what I want from a specialist coffee, so in a sense, the Bailies sub has done probably what it was supposed to do for me.

Yeah, I can see it from that point of view but I just wouldn't fancy being stuck with something.

Hodors Appletart · 01-12-2020 03:40PM

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Yeah, I can see it from that point of view but I just wouldn't fancy being stuck with something.

don't get me wrong - none of the coffees were bad or undrinkable.

breeno · 02-12-2020 11:20AM

I've bought some Cloudpicker Sam blend which I've seen recommended here in the past. I just can't seem to get a good cup out of it either as espresso, v60, aeropress or moka pot. It just comes out watery and bitter no matter what type of grind is used! First bean I've tried that's let me down. Back to Ponaire or Mahers next time I think.

Anybody else have similar experience?

KnicksInSix · 02-12-2020 11:30AM

I've had the same experience with the Sam blend using v60 and Aeropress. I figured it wasn't to my taste. Conversely I quite enjoy the Kate beans (Zambia) through the Kalita Wave, nicely fruity etc but I don't like it at all through the v60.

deandean · 02-12-2020 02:45PM

Just took delivery of 3 Kg of Ariosa espresso blend coffee beans. I must say it is very pleasing.

Colonel Claptrap · 04-12-2020 10:45AM

Yesterday I finished off the last of my Fórsa Gála beans from Coffee Angel.
This morning I opened up a fresh 1kg bag (roasted 26th Nov) and immediately noticed a different pour and lovely crema.
It's interesting what a difference a fresh bag of beans can make.

Picked up some pistachio cantucci in Lidl. They are really going down a treat.

Damo 2k9 · 04-12-2020 11:12AM

Colonel Claptrap wrote: »

Yesterday I finished off the last of my Fórsa Gála beans from Coffee Angel.
This morning I opened up a fresh 1kg bag (roasted 26th Nov) and immediately noticed a different pour and lovely crema.
It's interesting what a difference a fresh bag of beans can make.

Picked up some pistachio cantucci in Lidl. They are really going down a treat.

The Forsa Gala was a hit in our house, everyone loved it (All milky coffee drinkers) , I think ill have to get a bag for over the christmas to keep everyone happy :pac:

Bawnmore · 04-12-2020 01:11PM

The last few messages in this thread always speak to me when I need them. Bag of Forsa Gala ordered - thanks folks

breeno · 04-12-2020 02:31PM

Got a slightly too strong Berry taste off he Froza Gala but a nice coffee all round. All personal taste of course, think I'm more a chocolate and caramel type of guy than the fruity slightly acidic tasting beans. Fun trying new beans out all the time though.

Have a one4all voucher I need to use. Do any of the roasters accept them online by any chance?

geordi · 04-12-2020 02:36PM

Drinking this today. Absolutely delicious https://www.upsidecoffee.com/buy-coffee/brazil

04-12-2020 02:42PM

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

The Forsa Gala was a hit in our house, everyone loved it (All milky coffee drinkers) , I think ill have to get a bag for over the christmas to keep everyone happy :pac:

Damn you boards... just ordered a bag for christmas. I'm the only one who drinks coffee in our house

ting_tang · 04-12-2020 07:07PM

Colonel Claptrap wrote: »

Yesterday I finished off the last of my Fórsa Gála beans from Coffee Angel.
This morning I opened up a fresh 1kg bag (roasted 26th Nov) and immediately noticed a different pour and lovely crema.
It's interesting what a difference a fresh bag of beans can make.

Picked up some pistachio cantucci in Lidl. They are really going down a treat.

Do they ship freshly roasted?

alec76 · 05-12-2020 07:20AM

ting_tang wrote: »

Do they ship freshly roasted?

It is not bad espresso at all , it was fresh enough when I last ordered ( within a week roasted date, I think)

I would prefer Bell Lane’s
“House blend Espresso” though , great thick crema, delicious taste, definitely not as muted as Forsa Gala .
Then again, if someone adding milk ,sugar , syrup etc taste doesn’t matter I presume.

05-12-2020 09:48PM

That was some service. Ordered yesterday and it arrived in kerry this morning by dpd.
Liked the personalised card inside. A nice touch.

caviardreams · 06-12-2020 05:56PM

Came across a new Irish coffee roaster on insta - sumo coffee roasters! Free shipping above 29.99

https://www.sumocoffeeroasters.com/shop

Hodors Appletart · 07-12-2020 10:19AM

caviardreams wrote: »

Came across a new Irish coffee roaster on insta - sumo coffee roasters! Free shipping above 29.99

https://www.sumocoffeeroasters.com/shop

23.50 for a 250g bag of columbian?

they can keep it

ting_tang · 07-12-2020 10:53AM

alec76 wrote: »

It is not bad espresso at all , it was fresh enough when I last ordered ( within a week roasted date, I think)

I would prefer Bell Lane’s
“House blend Espresso” though , great thick crema, delicious taste, definitely not as muted as Forsa Gala .
Then again, if someone adding milk ,sugar , syrup etc taste doesn’t matter I presume.

Do they ship following roasted day? I'm a slow drinker, normally 2-3 singles/day. At the moment have 2 bags resting from 3fe. Never tried them before.

Bigbooty · 07-12-2020 11:11AM

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

23.50 for a 250g bag of columbian?

they can keep it

In all fairness, that's not your average Colombian coffee. I've had the same one roasted by Imbibe and it was incredible. Honestly one of the best coffees I've ever had.

caviardreams · 07-12-2020 10:21PM

A few posts about this recently and 3fe and WCC were mentioned I think but looking for a nice decaf (I know, sorry

:o) for some afternoon / evening drinking over Xmas.

Coffee Angel's Montalvo sounds nice as does the one below from Upside - anyone tried them?
https://www.upsidecoffee.com/buy-coffee/upside-coffee-dublin-decaf-brazil

Have never tried upside and they have some nice looking options at the moment so might give them a shot even if they are a bit pricier than I'd normally go for.

KnicksInSix · 07-12-2020 11:29PM

Personally didn't enjoy the Upside decaf, strong "decaf" aftertaste to it and a bit hollow throughout the two bags we went through despite having an above average hand grinder. The 3fe is our favourite with the Ponaire in second place. Both have a nutty finish without any aftertaste with the 3fe being sweeter. The WCC decaf is great fresh but looses a lot of flavour (in my opinion of course) over the week or two it's opened. The Maher's Swiss water decaf is very smooth and bright tasting but lacks the taste of the 3fe or Ponaire. All of my experience is only with pour over or French press so YMMV.

alec76 · 08-12-2020 11:59AM

ting_tang wrote: »

Do they ship following roasted day?

Not all the time. 1-7 days freshness, normaly .

ting_tang · 08-12-2020 02:20PM

Talguetler wrote: »

Personally didn't enjoy the Upside decaf, strong "decaf" aftertaste to it and a bit hollow throughout the two bags we went through despite having an above average hand grinder. The 3fe is our favourite with the Ponaire in second place. Both have a nutty finish without any aftertaste with the 3fe being sweeter. The WCC decaf is great fresh but looses a lot of flavour (in my opinion of course) over the week or two it's opened. The Maher's Swiss water decaf is very smooth and bright tasting but lacks the taste of the 3fe or Ponaire. All of my experience is only with pour over or French press so YMMV.

Could you elaborate on that? What does mean "decaf" taste?
I don't drink decaf, but my wife does, at the moment she prefers square mile's decaf, but always interested to try a new one.

Thank you!

Freshly roasted coffee beans online

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