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KnicksInSix · 08-12-2020 02:55PM

ting_tang wrote: »

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!

No worries I would describe it as a muddy aftertaste that lingers. Not exactly bitter dull and lacking flavour. I found this similar taste in tinned instant decaf, Lavazza pre-ground decaf, and other bagged supermarket decaf beans. I've never tried the Square Mile decaf so I'm not sure how it would compare to any of my favourites. Also I would be very slow to complain about a roaster's offering online unless I had genuinely given it a good shout. I'm using a Comandante C40, pour over equipment and French Press only so again YMMV if using higher end equipment.

caviardreams · 08-12-2020 04:05PM

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.

Thanks, this is really, really helpful (and I'm french press and clever dripper at the moment so it's very relevant!) Will give 3FE a shot I think :-)

FileNotFound · 08-12-2020 04:27PM

caviardreams wrote: »

Thanks, this is really, really helpful (and I'm french press and clever dripper at the moment so it's very relevant!) Will give 3FE a shot I think :-)

3 Fe great for being in Dublin, but Rave coffee uk and use parcel motel if you want everyday affordable.

Tried some Velo Tandem (Cork group super nice to deal with) a go and was good and fresh.

breeno · 08-12-2020 05:41PM

FileNotFound wrote: »

3 Fe great for being in Dublin, but Rave coffee uk and use parcel motel if you want everyday affordable.

Tried some Velo Tandem (Cork group super nice to deal with) a go and was good and fresh.

How much does rave work out per kg delivered if you don't mind me asking?

ballyharpat · 08-12-2020 10:11PM

Rave nearly always have a 15% discount, it works out about €25-30 per kg for me, but I usually have a discount code for 20%
Ive tried Bailies, and Bell Lane and Mahers and Killarney coffee and B&D, of all of them, I prefer Rave. They are consistent. They are always fresh, the others have all left me down at some point, and Ive had to send back, or even if not send back, wait for fresh. I dont buy the most expensive, but I do want decent, fresh beans. It's not that difficult, one would think, but apparently it is.

Rave FTW and parcel Motel for shipping.

NATLOR · 08-12-2020 10:21PM

Could be tricky ordering from the UK from Jan 1

FileNotFound · 08-12-2020 10:45PM

NATLOR wrote: »

Could be tricky ordering from the UK from Jan 1

True - wonder how it will affect parcel motel? Anyone know anything with regards to impact.

FileNotFound · 08-12-2020 10:49PM

breeno wrote: »

How much does rave work out per kg delivered if you don't mind me asking?

Dependant on beans but roughly 20 Sterling per kg of their signature blend, 3.50 sterling postage to NI parcel motel depot and 4 euro for drop down to me.

It's free delivery over 30 pound (so minus the delivery to depot) and they always have 15% off offers going.

On the plus side never had beans that are old from them (always been a few days from roasted (shipping time really))

NATLOR · 08-12-2020 11:25PM

FileNotFound wrote:

True - wonder how it will affect parcel motel? Anyone know anything with regards to impact.

I was using parcel wizard to buy from various UK roasters but they are calling it a day on Friday. Addresspal want a credit/ debit card linked to your account to pay for any extra VAT/ duty that may be due. PM haven't said a word yet they could be in trouble with that business model ( lockers) can't see it being sustainable post Brexit
Anyway back on topic I tried Maher's for the first time and was impressed with the quick delivery and freshness of the coffee,will go back again

sioda · 09-12-2020 09:28AM

Ponaire are out of Sumatran 😭 and will be for the foreseeable. So have the Java instead and a Christmas one as well. Can't wait to give them a try

Had a latte with the Colombian while there again great flavour and finish.

mossie · 09-12-2020 09:58AM

NATLOR wrote: »

I was using parcel wizard to buy from various UK roasters but they are calling it a day on Friday. Addresspal want a credit/ debit card linked to your account to pay for any extra VAT/ duty that may be due. PM haven't said a word yet they could be in trouble with that business model ( lockers) can't see it being sustainable post Brexit
Anyway back on topic I tried Maher's for the first time and was impressed with the quick delivery and freshness of the coffee,will go back again

Addresspal also now needs your home address for delivery rather than just collecting at PO. And it's €6.50 pretty item rather than €3.95. You can still choose to have it left at PO for collection or various other options.

Hodors Appletart · 09-12-2020 10:16AM

FileNotFound wrote: »

3 Fe great for being in Dublin, but Rave coffee uk and use parcel motel if you want everyday affordable.

Tried some Velo Tandem (Cork group super nice to deal with) a go and was good and fresh.

Careful now, especially after Jan 1st

breeno · 09-12-2020 12:16PM

NATLOR wrote: »

Anyway back on topic I tried Maher's for the first time and was impressed with the quick delivery and freshness of the coffee,will go back again

I've put my Christmas order in and gone with Mahers Italian and the Christmas blend. Will be trying them with a new Clever Dripper too. Possibly with some whiskey or Baileys too

Glebee · 09-12-2020 02:16PM

breeno wrote: »

I've put my Christmas order in and gone with Mahers Italian and the Christmas blend. Will be trying them with a new Clever Dripper too. Possibly with some whiskey or Baileys too

Mahers Italian blend is one of the nicest coffee ive drank recently. Just lovely stuff.

adam240610 · 09-12-2020 06:15PM

3fe christmas blend was a bit disappointing with filter methods, decent in moka or espresso but not really worth it, didn't get much of the tasting notes at all from my experience

ting_tang · 09-12-2020 06:18PM

adam240610 wrote: »

3fe christmas blend was a bit disappointing with filter methods, decent in moka or espresso but not really worth it, didn't get much of the tasting notes at all from my experience

Planning to order some with decaf from 3fe, which one would you recommend?
Thank you!

mossie · 09-12-2020 07:46PM

I'm pretty new to the whole coffee brewing thing, bought a Sage Bambino a couple of months ago and I also bought an Aeropress recently. I'm trying out a few roasters and I'm currently on Badger & Dodo Jam Jar for espresso, which is quite nice, but using it with the Aeropress isn't quite as good. I'd love to hear any recommendations for beans from anyone using Aeropress (or indeed for espresso beans also). Thanks.

caviardreams · 09-12-2020 10:09PM

Just about to put in my xmas coffee order - 3kg is totally not excessive right?

In fairness, 1kg is decaf

ting_tang · 09-12-2020 10:40PM

mossie wrote: »

I'm pretty new to the whole coffee brewing thing, bought a Sage Bambino a couple of months ago and I also bought an Aeropress recently. I'm trying out a few roasters and I'm currently on Badger & Dodo Jam Jar for espresso, which is quite nice, but using it with the Aeropress isn't quite as good. I'd love to hear any recommendations for beans from anyone using Aeropress (or indeed for espresso beans also). Thanks.

From the recent ones: liked Maher's Kenya AA, Kenya Peaberry. Italian from them was mentioned already, but I don't like dark roast.
Also Honduras from them brewed with Aeropress got an attention from my filter drinking friends.
Just keep in mind that they can send 3-4 weeks old.

Hodors Appletart · 10-12-2020 09:07AM

mossie wrote: »

I'm pretty new to the whole coffee brewing thing, bought a Sage Bambino a couple of months ago and I also bought an Aeropress recently. I'm trying out a few roasters and I'm currently on Badger & Dodo Jam Jar for espresso, which is quite nice, but using it with the Aeropress isn't quite as good. I'd love to hear any recommendations for beans from anyone using Aeropress (or indeed for espresso beans also). Thanks.

I love light to medium roast East African beans in the Aeropress - Ethopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya.

Badger and Dodo always have an Ethopian or 2 on the go, and if they still have Nensebo Refissa it's an absolute banger of a coffee

ting_tang · 10-12-2020 10:18AM

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

I love light to medium roast East African beans in the Aeropress - Ethopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya.

Badger and Dodo always have an Ethopian or 2 on the go, and if they still have Nensebo Refissa it's an absolute banger of a coffee

Have not tried them before. Do they ship freshly roasted?

Hodors Appletart · 10-12-2020 11:01AM

yeah they do

I can't speak highly enough of their coffee, I've been ordering from them for 4 months now, always top notch

ballyharpat · 10-12-2020 03:41PM

Glebee wrote: »

Mahers Italian blend is one of the nicest coffee ive drank recently. Just lovely stuff.

what date was it roasted?

breeno · 10-12-2020 03:55PM

ballyharpat wrote: »

what date was it roasted?

Anytime I've had the Italian it's been roasted within the previous day or few days prior to dispatch. Never any issues.

Glebee · 10-12-2020 04:26PM

ballyharpat wrote: »

what date was it roasted?

No idea sorry, its long gone:D:D I got it mid Nov and it was roasted a week earlier I think

CWF · 10-12-2020 05:42PM

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.

My order from Bell Lane arrived today, don't see a roast date on the bag?

caviardreams · 10-12-2020 07:45PM

CWF wrote: »

My order from Bell Lane arrived today, don't see a roast date on the bag?

Usually bottom right corner of the label (its small!) Never had a bag from them without a roast date tbh

CWF · 10-12-2020 08:33PM

caviardreams wrote: »

Usually bottom right corner of the label (its small!) Never had a bag from them without a roast date tbh

8th December. Not great, lol.

caviardreams · 10-12-2020 08:39PM

CWF wrote: »

8th December. Not great, lol.

What did you order? Just finishing off a bag of the xmas bean and starting this tomorrow or Saturday: https://www.belllane.ie/collections/single-origin-coffee/products/ethiopia-banko-gotiti?variant=37148884107431

CWF · 10-12-2020 09:25PM

caviardreams wrote: »

What did you order? Just finishing off a bag of the xmas bean and starting this tomorrow or Saturday: https://www.belllane.ie/collections/single-origin-coffee/products/ethiopia-banko-gotiti?variant=37148884107431

The house blend. Won't be opening it for another week or so as I have Cloud picker to get thru

Freshly roasted coffee beans online

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