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mossym · 21-07-2021 8:54pm

Very same . Have the 600ml one

Krusty_Clown · 26-07-2021 4:06pm

This month's 3FE subscription is a very fruity Ethiopian Anaerobic natural from Adola. Most of their coffees of late have been wash-processed, so it's nice to get something quite different. Have my first cup this afternoon, and as per their description, it is indeed pretty special. Well worth a go, if you haven't dipped your toe into natural processed coffees - link

adrian522 · 13-08-2021 11:45am

Yeah, I'm just coming to the end of a bag of that, been used mainly in aeropress. Very good example of a washed coffee!

[Deleted User] · 13-08-2021 11:52am

I must be some kind of savage, but I enjoy the Bellarom Gold Crema beans from lidl.

Esse85 · 21-08-2021 8:26am

Warbler and Wren, got it in Tesco, €7 for 200g

caviardreams · 04-09-2021 10:27am

This is really superb - look a bit of fiddling to get it dialled in and have gone for a slightly finer grind for clever dripper

Really piqued my interest in Costa Rican coffee now!

Origin: Costa Rica

Farm; Aquiares Estate / Robelo Family

Region: Turrialba

Variety: Marsellesa & Obatá

Altitude: 800 to 1,400 masl

Process: Washed

https://www.westcorkcoffee.ie/shop/Aquiares%20Estate

Hodors Appletart · 06-09-2021 9:12pm

I got a costa rica from 3FE last week, very nice

got an anerobic natural ethiopian too, which is absolutely delish

adrian522 · 13-09-2021 3:58pm

Picked up some beans from cakeface in Kilkenny.

They had some beans from some interesting roasters but some really old roast dates so went with their own beans, haven't opened them yet though!

zweton · 15-09-2021 8:41pm

I enjoyed this one recently, nearing the end..anything similar?

Organic Brazil – ‘Bob-o-Link’ – Anam Coffee

caviardreams · 16-09-2021 6:51pm

On the Velo Colombia Dulima single origin that I got in Tesco as I was out of beans - €5 for 200g. Actually really nice in the filter - way better than Tandem etc. Good mediumish roast.

Seem the single origins might are worth a shot if in Tesco!

TheCKid · 16-09-2021 7:54pm

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Yeah, that Velo Dulima is the best cheap bean I've had so far. Tend to have it in the morning as I haven't woken up properly to actually appreciate the higher end coffees at that time!

caviardreams · 16-09-2021 10:40pm

Feel like I might have to do a velo order soon - the Galapagos islands bean is just too intriguing! https://velocoffee.ie/collections/coffee-beans/products/velo-coffee-roasters-finca-el-cafetal-225g-coffee-bag-galapagos-islands?variant=40867451502773

caviardreams · 25-09-2021 11:37am

This is really lovely!

Exactly like the tasting notes, milk chocolate and orange, lovely and sweet, juicy and very light. It's recommended for espresso but really nice in the clever dripper! Could get through a litre of it easily lol

https://www.bearmarket.ie/products/colombia-caldas

Region: Caldas Department
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1400 - 1800 MASL
Varietal: Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
Farm: Anserma Cooperative

Hodors Appletart · 27-09-2021 9:40am

Picked up some of this Lab 82 coffee in Driftwood Cafe in Finglas late last week

https://www.lab82.ie/product-page/abraham-demise

Hadn't had a Yirgacheffe in years, and this takes me back to those heady days when Yirga first came on the scene - it's a natural. Was chatting to the owner of the Cafe and he said they are the first to stock it in Dublin, they had a couple of others too, including the Burundi and the other Ethiopian.

I also grabbed a bag of the Colombian Velo from Tesco to try it, it was marked 6.99 but scanned through as 4.99. It's quite nice

caviardreams · 27-09-2021 7:18pm

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It is 4.99 - the pink Indian one is 6.99 though. Agree, for a supermarket bean it's the best I have had I think. A change from the usual bitter, dark roast!

Hodors Appletart · 28-09-2021 9:07am

yeah I went back and got the Ethiopian too, it's a Yirgacheffe

They are both grand

Krusty_Clown · 28-09-2021 1:17pm

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The roast I sent you was a natural Yirgacheffe. How did it compare? €13.50/250g (Plus delivery!) is kind'a taking the mick.

Krusty_Clown · 11-10-2021 3:24pm

Currently enjoying a Guatemala Delicia washed coffee (home roasted). Since moving almost exclusively to naturally processed coffee, I've been finding washed coffees a little bit bland, but this one impresses, with some pronounced fruit and nutty flavours. It also has large beans and a lot less chafe then your typical washed coffee, which makes it a damn sight easier to roast! A nice 'go-to' when you need a break from natural coffees. Roasted pretty light and good value at around €14/kg.

Hodors Appletart · 12-10-2021 12:59pm

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I'd say yours was nicer, for sure.

Got this one today, roast date 4/10

https://www.lab82.ie/product-page/burundi-incuti

Hodors Appletart · 04-01-2022 9:30am

Picked up this Full Circle Ethiopian Natural, Diima Bedessa, recently in the market in Howth (Bodega coffee shop), I was sceptical buying something in the week between Xmas and NYE but I'm pleasantly surprised here.

This coffee is absolutely delish

https://www.fullcircleroasters.ie/shop/p/elaguila

Sync · 10-01-2022 10:35am

Christmas blend from 3FE, made an americano with it to dial it in, and was really impressed with it. I'm not great at identifying flavours and notes but I knew it would be really sweet as a milk drink.

caviardreams · 17-01-2022 8:38am

On the new Vietnam from the WCC sub - first time for a Vietnam!

Absolutely gorgeous - light cocoa and milk chocolate vibe.

FiftyP · 17-01-2022 1:35pm

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How does their stuff compare to Soma?

I'm planning on taking a trip into Cork some day soon, and I've already tried a few Soma bags (my first speciality coffees) and it'd be easy to pick up another bag or two there while I'm sitting down for a sup. As in it'd be hard to resist the temptation of picking up a bag. While I could also order from WCC. I know WCC sell bags to a few places in Cork City but I'd worry about how fresh it is.

Man Vs ManUre · 17-01-2022 1:42pm

Does anyone drink the Beanies flavoured coffee?? They are mostly, if not all in drinkable and leave a bat taste in the mouth.

At the other extreme, I have been to Ethiopia and it is the best coffee I ever had. Coffee is like a religion there.

caviardreams · 17-01-2022 10:30pm

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Not had Soma yet - keep meaning too though!

Honestly if you get a chance to try the Vietnam (10% off ( code: Viet ) until Sunday 23rd) do it - best I have had in a while!

Hodors Appletart · 18-02-2022 9:05am

Drinking a Cloudpicker at the moment, Hoffman Clever Dripper Method 21g/325g

https://cloudpickercoffee.ie/collections/filter/products/indonesia-lintong-nihuta-1

Black Tea | Donut Peach | Crème Brûlée

Altitude | 1650 masl

Process | Wet Hulled

Variety | Line S and Catimor

It's one of the weirdest coffees I've had, and is much more like a flavoured black tea than a coffee, it's astringent but in a good way, like well brewed tea.

I'm glad I got it because it's good to experience new things

MattVader · 20-04-2022 5:34pm

Currently drinking a ridiculously tasty Ugandan :

Origin - Bwindi, Kinungo, Uganda
Producer - Kingha Collective
Varietal - SL-14. SL-28, SL-34
Altitude - 1300-1550 masl
Process - Semi-Anaerobic Natural
Notes - Blackberry Jam, Cola, Lime & Vanilla Finish

V60 pour-over

20g coffee | Coarse Grind | 30 Second, 60g Bloom | 5 equal pours of 60g every 45 seconds.

So good!

Krusty_Clown · 21-04-2022 6:34pm

Anyone drinking Creed coffee? Now that I'm back in the office a couple of days a week, I've been grabbing the occasional coffee from their Pearse Street shop. What's really surprised me is their decaf coffee. It's really good. So good, I'm kind'a wondering, is it really decaf?! I picked up a bag (roast date a little over two weeks old) so look forward to giving it a try at home this evening. It's Brazil - Sul De Minas, which uses a couple of varieties. Smells really great. I've never found a decaf I really enjoyed, so fingers crossed.

Hodors Appletart · 26-04-2022 2:27pm

Drinking 2 from Lab 82 in Cork, purchased in Driftwood in Finglas

BRAZIL - AGROPECUÁRIA MUNIZ

https://lab82.ie/collections/coffee/products/brazil-agropecuaria-muniz

Region: Sul de Minas

Process: Natural Anaerobic Fermentation

Altitude: 1150 - 1230 MASL

Varietal: Icatu

Taste Notes: Cherry, Cane Sugar, Molasses, Dried Plum

Absolutely delicious coffee, and my first Natural from South America, I'll be back for more - less funk than East African coffee, but gorgeous all the same

ETHIOPIA - KOROMII

https://lab82.ie/collections/coffee/products/ethiopia-koromii

Region: Suke Kuto Kebele in Skakisso Woreda - East Guji

Process: Natural dried on raised beds or 24 days

Altitude: 2000 - 2178 MASL

Varietal: JARC 74110 & 74112 and Heirloom varieties

Taste Notes: Peach, Apricot, Sweet Tea

Pretty nice too, more subtle than the Brazilian, but Natural Ethiopians are always worth a shot.

caviardreams · 01-05-2022 10:14am

This month's WCC is exceptional - found the last month or so a bit unremarkable tbh but the new El Salvador is outstanding

Origin: El Salvador

Farm: Finca El Carmen

Variety: 100% Red Bourbon

Altitude: 1,300 masl

Process: Washed

In the cup; " Milk chocolate, raisins & grapefruit. Clean & complex"

https://www.westcorkcoffee.ie/shop/elsalvador1

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