Freshly roasted coffee beans online

alec76 · 10-12-2020 10:35PM

CWF wrote: »

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

I would squeeze the bag to get rid of air through non return valve and freeze it to keep the freshness.

caviardreams · 11-12-2020 03:09PM

I was actually thinking, more roasters should do a members' club or similar e.g. sign-up and purchase €100 credit in advance and get 10% off, or get a 10% off your next order code to encourage repeat custom a bit more, or even a €20 membership to get free shipping on all orders for a year or whatever.

stuchyg · 11-12-2020 03:36PM

caviardreams wrote: »

I was actually thinking, more roasters should do a members' club or similar e.g. sign-up and purchase €100 credit in advance and get 10% off, or get a 10% off your next order code to encourage repeat custom a bit more, or even a €20 membership to get free shipping on all orders for a year or whatever.

Not a bad idea. Putting in my Xmas offer order this weekend so have been on ponaire, bell Lane, b & d, bailies and others. No real deals, offers to speak of. Most have free shipping over 50 quid as well apart from bell Lane I think

Black Sheep · 11-12-2020 06:00PM

I've ordered four bags of coffee from Deambeans two months in a row. For pricing, delivery, freshness I think they're pretty hard to beat. Have enjoyed the Jaggy Loko and the new 'sea swimming' blend, Rising Tide. Is it the best Irish roasted coffee I've ever had? No, but considering the amount of coffee the wife and I go through it is appealing when it's possibly 25-30% less expensive and almost as good. Both times the coffee has been roasted 2-3 days before it was in my hands.

Before this we were alternating between Coffee Angel, 3FE or sometimes a large order of coffee from Monmouth Coffee in the UK (Reasonably economical option too, if you post to ParcelMotel).

walshtipp · 12-12-2020 12:03AM

Just picked up a Christmas present for myself from the local roastery. Pricey enough but should be nice.

https://theoldbarracks.ie/product/colombia-la-gabriela-geisha/

ballyharpat · 12-12-2020 12:38AM

walshtipp wrote: »

Just picked up a Christmas present for myself from the local roastery. Pricey enough but should be nice.

https://theoldbarracks.ie/product/colombia-la-gabriela-geisha/

That looks like it should be tasty, looking forward to a review

walshtipp · 12-12-2020 12:43AM

ballyharpat wrote: »

That looks like it should be tasty, looking forward to a review

I have the December 11th roast so they are not recommending it be brewed until 1st January. Looking forward to it. Will post when I try it out.

walshtipp · 13-12-2020 02:19AM

Weepsie wrote: »

Interesting. I remember posting about another roaster recommending there beans being brewed a few weeks after roasted(varied from bean to bean) and it causing a bit of hullabaloo. There must be something to flavour developing weeks after roasting

Yeah the advice varies between roasters. The lads at The Old Barracks told me before that it takes time for flavours to properly develop after roasting and that the resting time depends on how the coffee was processed. They recommend 10 days rest for washed coffees and 20 days for natural coffees.

Donegal Overlanding · 15-12-2020 12:10AM

Black Sheep wrote: »

I've ordered four bags of coffee from Deambeans two months in a row. For pricing, delivery, freshness I think they're pretty hard to beat. Have enjoyed the Jaggy Loko and the new 'sea swimming' blend, Rising Tide. Is it the best Irish roasted coffee I've ever had? No, but considering the amount of coffee the wife and I go through it is appealing when it's possibly 25-30% less expensive and almost as good. Both times the coffee has been roasted 2-3 days before it was in my hands.

Before this we were alternating between Coffee Angel, 3FE or sometimes a large order of coffee from Monmouth Coffee in the UK (Reasonably economical option too, if you post to ParcelMotel).

That is the only coffee I have been drinking for the last so many years. Not tried the Swimming one yet, whats your favourite?

mad m · 15-12-2020 10:30AM

What is coffeeangels Forza Gala like? Never had it, thinking of giving it a go.

caviardreams · 15-12-2020 11:14AM

mad m wrote: »

What is coffeeangels Forza Gala like? Never had it, thinking of giving it a go.

Just on my first bag of it atm! I am using a clever dripper but it's mainly for espresso think. I find it quite strong, chocolatey, not very fruity or floral. Nothing very standout or unique about it as I've been brewing ti but a good solid, strong everyday coffee imo.

karlitob · 15-12-2020 11:25AM

Hi all

Appreciate a bit of advice if allowed on the forum.

Love coffee - no connoisseur. And get through a bit. Nespresso, French Press, Moka pot and Aero Press. But we only really get the Tesco Finest Ground or the L’Or - mainly for ease, and what I thought was value.

We spend about €45/50 per month on both. So I wondered if a reusable pod and ordering better coffee online would be better value. Don’t want to go too much over that price really.

Would really appreciate thoughts and advice. Thanks.

ting_tang · 15-12-2020 04:08PM

karlitob wrote: »

Hi all

Appreciate a bit of advice if allowed on the forum.

Love coffee - no connoisseur. And get through a bit. Nespresso, French Press, Moka pot and Aero Press. But we only really get the Tesco Finest Ground or the L’Or - mainly for ease, and what I thought was value.

We spend about €45/50 per month on both. So I wondered if a reusable pod and ordering better coffee online would be better value. Don’t want to go too much over that price really.

Would really appreciate thoughts and advice. Thanks.

How much coffee for 45/50€?

The cheapest freshly roasted coffee, I found for now, around ~6.5€ for 250gr, some roasters can offer discount for 1kg bags (i.e. 6.5€ for 250 gr, and 25€ for 1 kg). Even with that one you will notice the huge difference in taste.
Do you have a grinder for your reusable pod?

DaveyDave · 15-12-2020 05:45PM

Hi all,

Need to get a bag of coffee as a gift for a drip machine, not sure what grind to get from 3fe? Espresso, Aeropress, pour over, chemex, French press?

adam240610 · 15-12-2020 08:12PM

ting_tang wrote: »

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

The El Yakon is really good, haven't tried any others. I recall having to go a bit courser for filter than most other coffees but that might just be a thing with decaf but can't say much on that topic.

karlitob · 15-12-2020 08:14PM

ting_tang wrote: »

How much coffee for 45/50€?

The cheapest freshly roasted coffee, I found for now, around ~6.5€ for 250gr, some roasters can offer discount for 1kg bags (i.e. 6.5€ for 250 gr, and 25€ for 1 kg). Even with that one you will notice the huge difference in taste.
Do you have a grinder for your reusable pod?

Ah, 2 packs of 227g of Tesco finest; and 8 boxes of 20 capsules. Can get a grinder but wondering if the reusable pods are useful?

ting_tang · 16-12-2020 01:41AM

karlitob wrote: »

Ah, 2 packs of 227g of Tesco finest; and 8 boxes of 20 capsules. Can get a grinder but wondering if the reusable pods are useful?

Never used pods, but for Aeropress and v60 I need at least 15gr per cup, so 2kg of coffee won't cover your requirements. If you want to stick with your budget, try for now to replace Tesco finest only with half kilo of freshly roasted coffee in beans. You need beans to get the most from freshly roasted coffee. Also you need a burr grinder. You can start with some Hario grinders(starts from ~30€) for filter/aeropress etc. If you would like to invest more: Baratza Encore(~150€, not too good for an espresso) or more expensive Eureka series (starts from ~200€) are examples of starter grinders. Or you can get some high end manual grinder. 1zpresso jx(~170€), Kinu(starts from ~200€), Comandante(~250€) etc..

alec76 · 16-12-2020 06:51AM

ting_tang wrote: »

Never used pods, but for Aeropress and v60 I need at least 15gr per cup, so 2kg of coffee won't cover your requirements.

There is only about 4-5g of coffee per every Nespresso pod though, if I remember it right.

caviardreams · 16-12-2020 08:12AM

To dip your toe in the water try a bag of freshly roaster and ground coffee from a local cafe and see if you like it, and if it is worth the increased cost. If you let us know your general location someone could probably advise somewhere near that might have good beans.

breeno · 16-12-2020 10:53AM

ting_tang wrote: »

Never used pods, but for Aeropress and v60 I need at least 15gr per cup, so 2kg of coffee won't cover your requirements. If you want to stick with your budget, try for now to replace Tesco finest only with half kilo of freshly roasted coffee in beans. You need beans to get the most from freshly roasted coffee. Also you need a burr grinder. You can start with some Hario grinders(starts from ~30€) for filter/aeropress etc. If you would like to invest more: Baratza Encore(~150€, not too good for an espresso) or more expensive Eureka series (starts from ~200€) are examples of starter grinders. Or you can get some high end manual grinder. 1zpresso jx(~170€), Kinu(starts from ~200€), Comandante(~250€) etc..

Have you or anyone here any experience of the Timemore C2 hand grinder? Reviews look good and it looks quite reasonable in price(especially via Aliexpress but even Amazon will do it €80-90 quid.) I've got a Hario Mini Mill that I'm looking to upgrade and if I could do it without breaking the bank I'd be delighted! Would be for v60, AP and Clever Dripper so no need for espresso grind etc. Any other 'value' recommendations also welcomed.

killbillvol2 · 16-12-2020 11:37AM

Ordered from Dreambeans on Monday night to try it out. Arrived this morning, roasted Monday.

caviardreams · 16-12-2020 12:30PM

breeno wrote: »

Have you or anyone here any experience of the Timemore C2 hand grinder? Reviews look good and it looks quite reasonable in price(especially via Aliexpress but even Amazon will do it €80-90 quid.) I've got a Hario Mini Mill that I'm looking to upgrade and if I could do it without breaking the bank I'd be delighted! Would be for v60, AP and Clever Dripper so no need for espresso grind etc. Any other 'value' recommendations also welcomed.

If you are not looking for espresso, and willing to spend €90 or so, I'd try and stretch to €120 and get the wilfa svart aroma - might even get it a little cheaper than that 110-115 if you shop around.

16-12-2020 04:59PM

caviardreams wrote: »

If you are not looking for espresso, and willing to spend €90 or so, I'd try and stretch to €120 and get the wilfa svart aroma - might even get it a little cheaper than that 110-115 if you shop around.

Yep I love using my hand grinder but an electric grinder is worth looking at in that price range. It saves so much time. Have the wilfa svart and love it.

breeno · 16-12-2020 07:39PM

The Wilfa seems to be sold out everywhere unfortunately. Anything else compare to it in the price range?

alec76 · 16-12-2020 08:09PM

breeno wrote: »

The Wilfa seems to be sold out everywhere unfortunately. Anything else compare to it in the price range?

Nope , why do you think it’s sold out everywhere?
Baratza Encore would cost €150 plus.

caviardreams · 16-12-2020 09:41PM

alec76 wrote: »

Nope , why do you think it’s sold out everywhere?
Baratza Encore would cost €150 plus.

In fairness, it's Out of stock in Bell Lane, Velo, Coffee Angel, Silverskin, Bean Delivered & Brewbox!

KnicksInSix · 16-12-2020 10:12PM

I bought the Svart Silver a few weeks back when WCC had the 10% off code and I can't believe I went a whole year hand cranking coffee (albeit with a decent hand grinder). It's totally changed my enjoyment of coffee and tbh I can properly appreciate why more expensive grinders may be worth it for some people.

Off to Italy for six weeks on Saturday so no big Christmas coffee orders for me

Looking forward to proper €1 espresso though

cnocbui · 16-12-2020 10:25PM

Talguetler wrote: »

I bought the Svart Silver a few weeks back when WCC had the 10% off code and I can't believe I went a whole year hand cranking coffee (albeit with a decent hand grinder). It's totally changed my enjoyment of coffee and tbh I can properly appreciate why more expensive grinders may be worth it for some people.

Off to Italy for six weeks on Saturday so no big Christmas coffee orders for me Looking forward to proper €1 espresso though

Good place to pick up a grinder.

breeno · 17-12-2020 10:09AM

Last question on grinders. Is the benefit of electric over hand grinding purely speed and time related or would they be better grinders as well? I quite like the hand grinder personally albeit I want a new improved one.

Bawnmore · 17-12-2020 11:05AM

Aside from the speed/time/effort factor, I found quality shot up when I switched to an electric burr grinder. I was using a Hario for about a year which was great, but I'd never (ever) go back to it.

That said, it sits happily in my travel coffee gear and will be coming to the inlaws alongside an aeropress for Christmas with me.

Freshly roasted coffee beans online

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