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Life is too short for bad coffee - The Off Topic thread

adrian522

I thought we could do with a general chat thread around here, so this is going to be it!

Came across this on the Guardian, A guide to Italian coffee: sugar is optional, Frappuccino does not exist

I always thought too much sugar in Coffee and tea drinks in this part of the world. A guy in work puts more sugar in espresso than can really fit in the cup.

Also with Cappuccino when did chocolate need to be sprinkled on top, surely it should be sweet enough without this?

Anyway, feel free to post any random stuff in here!

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caviardreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119876509#Comment_119876509

You have piqued my interest here! Are the gourmet any better than the usual?

Just picked up the 3FE Xmas blend today - will give it a whirl later in the week.

Hodors Appletart

I think they are, but that could be a psychological thing haha!

magicbastarder

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119271403#Comment_119271403

i know i'm responding to an old post, but there is a hoary old chestnut i've heard that it's better to keep your immersion on all the time (and friends of my mother's have done this), because the rationale is that 'when you shower, you're only then heating the cold water which replaces what you've used'.

they seem to think that heating the immersion and letting it cool down is a waste, but don't also take into consideration that if their immersion is cooling down, there's a heat loss which will be much worse, and sustained, if you leave it on.

The Nal

Liking this at the mo. Makes a great latte

Mad_maxx

Hi folks, never posted here before, you have to try this out , Vietnamese coffee ,unfortunately can be difficult to source at times post Brexit, I currently buy from a retailer in Finland so no currency exchange issues

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The Nal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927164#Comment_119927164

Not sure if they sell beans anymore but Jolins on Clanbrassil St is worth a call. I bought some beans fro them a few years back.

https://www.instagram.com/jolinsvietnamesecoffeehouse/?hl=en

Mad_maxx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927183#Comment_119927183

I don’t buy bean’s myself

Mad_maxx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927239#Comment_119927239

I can well believe that a particular Vietnamese coffee can be terrible, I once bought Ethiopian coffee in Lidl and it was awful

limnam

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119895172#Comment_119895172

How was the 3FE xmas blend?

DaveyDave

Hi all,

At recommendations for a good travel mug/thermos?

Don't see any from the usual coffee roasters, thought they'd have a selection of them!

Hodors Appletart

I have a Bodum one, it keeps the coffee so hot that I have to let it cool in a mug before transferring to the travel cup such is the heat retention ability of the thing.

https://www.bodum.com/ie/en/coffee/travel-press-mug?gclid=CjwKCAiAv9ucBhBXEiwA6N8nYISZdviQ57KsA0x2trvvDuzM0ic26QC84fUKDRkO78Sruz6OyUDF3RoC2eEQAvD_BwE

I also love Keep Cups, and I've 2 of them in different sizes, 6oz and 12oz - they aren't thermal though

https://eu.keepcup.com/shop/reusable-cups

Black Sheep

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119976161#Comment_119976161

Yeti is reliable in this area, and I've tried many alternatives.

Hodors Appletart

what are you all getting in for xmas?

I ordered the B&D Xmas Blend, an Ethiopian Natural and a Costa Rican Red Honey Process

caviardreams

I got the new Ugandan beans from WCC on my sub a couple of weeks ago so looking forward to that. Half hoping coffee angel do their reduced beans after Xmas again!

breeno

I've gone for the Fusion blend from Artessa. I've never had it but remember seeing a lot of people on here recommending it in the past.

mossym

been on the Ponaire xmas blend since the tree went up start of December, just about to run out ( was travelling with work so not going through my musual amount), now debating whether i spin up to them for another bag

breeno

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120017145#Comment_120017145

Arrived just now with a roast date of yesterday. Can't argue with that 😃 have a new grinder under the tree for Sunday so it'll be a caffeine heavy day I'd say.

Hodors Appletart

Just received James Hoffmann's latest book, it's pretty keenly priced on Amazon at the moment.

Oscar_Madison

Great forum - I've had super advice over last few days from posters as I start my coffee bean journey so just to say thanks to all.

2011abc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120088764#Comment_120088764

I was ready to love his last one and got the e-book.Ended up a bit underwhelmed to be honest

caviardreams

New WCC sub arrived today - a honey process Honduran bean exclusive to subscribers it seems! Looking forward to tucking in a week or so.

Hodors Appletart

yeah definitely let us know how it is, the Costa Rica honeys I've had have been exceptional, and I just ordered another one from B&D

caviardreams

Was disappointed with this months to be frank - a "meh" Colombian that for my liking was roasted a bit dark. But normally the choices are spot on.

Hodors Appletart

this is why I stopped getting subs

Gael23

Does coffee really make you need to go #2 in the morning?

cnocbui

Coffee doesn't cause an increase in blood pressure, in fact it reduces it, a new study has found.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230207/People-who-regularly-drink-coffee-have-significantly-lower-blood-pressure.aspx

The field of medicine has been trying to demonise coffee and has looked very hard for evidence of harmful effects, instead, the evidence is for a net health benefit, 26% reduction in colo-rectal cancers; 3-4 cups of coffee or tea a day can reduce the chance of type 2 diabetes by 40%.

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I was listening to a rather long and interesting podcast on the role of circadian rhythms as they pertain to nutrition and came across a bit of interesting history in relation to coffee.

In Turkey circa 16th century coffee had been an evening drink as it gave a boost people attending evening social/political/family occasions. With the population being predominantly muslim it was soon discovered that it also helped to waken people for the very early first prayer.

The problem with coffee so early with a subset of the population is acid reflux and hence people consumed a little food before coffee and thereby did break--fast.

caviardreams

Anyone tried three fools coffee? Their sub at 1kgfor 32 euro looks good but never tried them.

The Nal

Enjoying the Grumpy Mule espresso beans. Just solid strong full bodied stuff.

Hodors Appletart

anyone got a good source for green beans?