Freshly roasted coffee beans online

Roger the cabin boy · 25-07-2020 6:31pm

Is this thread just for online sales?

Anyway, bought some beans from Cork coffee roasters today (Rebel espresso blend).

I was in a rush but,

Expensive 7€/224g
No roast date
No blend details.
Plastic bag packing.

Not sure I will bother again at that price anyways.

Danger781 · 26-07-2020 12:34pm

Always felt CCR were overly expensive for what they are^

I've often gotten quite mediocre coffee from the cafe too. Not sure if my palate has changed or if their quality has gone down or what. I remember my mind being blown the first time I ever had a latte from there. Nowadays I find them weak / bland / disappointing whenever I pop in.

When I'm in town I tend to go elsewhere unless I'm specifically around Paul Street. Pink Elephant on Washington Street brew with Stone Valley and it's glorious. I believe Alchemy up on Barrack Street and Filter over on George's Quay use 3fe. Plenty of better quality options out there IMO.

EDIT: That being said €7 for 224g is definitely on the cheaper side. Most roasters tend me around €9-€11 for that size bag.

Hodors Appletart · 26-07-2020 3:43pm

yeah 7 quid for a half pound isn't expensive imo

mad m · 26-07-2020 8:25pm

Got 1kg of Bailies Guatemala El Limonar Strictly HB, not overly mad on it...

Had it as an espresso through Gaggia Classic, V60 and aeropress.

Hodors Appletart · 26-07-2020 9:43pm

yeah i had that via subscription and didn't think much of it

very nondescript

i find that with a lot of latin american single origin coffees tbh

caviardreams · 26-07-2020 9:44pm

mad m wrote: »

Got 1kg of Bailies Guatemala El Limonar Strictly HB, not overly mad on it...

Had it as an espresso through Gaggia Classic, V60 and aeropress.

I've got it in the post right now - you're not filling me with confidence! :pac::pac:

mad m · 26-07-2020 10:44pm

caviardreams wrote: »

I've got it in the post right now - you're not filling me with confidence! :pac::pac:

Sorry Caviardreams…...As poster said above you, taste to me is very bland.

Roger the cabin boy · 26-07-2020 11:11pm

Danger781 wrote: »

Always felt CCR were overly expensive for what they are^

I've often gotten quite mediocre coffee from the cafe too. Not sure if my palate has changed or if their quality has gone down or what. I remember my mind being blown the first time I ever had a latte from there. Nowadays I find them weak / bland / disappointing whenever I pop in.

When I'm in town I tend to go elsewhere unless I'm specifically around Paul Street. Pink Elephant on Washington Street brew with Stone Valley and it's glorious. I believe Alchemy up on Barrack Street and Filter over on George's Quay use 3fe. Plenty of better quality options out there IMO.

EDIT: That being said €7 for 224g is definitely on the cheaper side. Most roasters tend me around €9-€11 for that size bag.

I must try those coffee shops!

31.25/kg for house blend is hardly cheap though. Maher's do 25/kg and a decent bag and roast date to boot.

The Rebel blend is ok and I am enjoying it but no more than Maher's who I find to be good value in the area.

Danger781 · 27-07-2020 11:41am

Roger the cabin boy wrote: »

I must try those coffee shops!

31.25/kg for house blend is hardly cheap though. Maher's do 25/kg and a decent bag and roast date to boot.

The Rebel blend is ok and I am enjoying it but no more than Maher's who I find to be good value in the area.

30 euro per KG is pretty standard, if not on the cheaper side. Have you checked the prices of some of the Cork based roasters? West Cork Coffee, Red Strand, Stone Valley.. All in the €30-€40 range, sometimes more..

How are Maher's roast dates? Never considered them to be honest.

cnocbui · 27-07-2020 3:36pm

Danger781 wrote: »

30 euro per KG is pretty standard, if not on the cheaper side. Have you checked the prices of some of the Cork based roasters? West Cork Coffee, Red Strand, Stone Valley.. All in the €30-€40 range, sometimes more..

How are Maher's roast dates? Never considered them to be honest.

High prices are standard for Ireland.

Squidgy Black · 28-07-2020 2:55pm

Ordered a bag of the Ugandan Ekimuli from PS Coffee Roasters. Be interesting to see how it turns out. Cafes are decent but haven't really heard anyone talking about the roastery side of things.

The Nal · 28-07-2020 3:01pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Ordered a bag of the Ugandan Ekimuli from PS Coffee Roasters. Be interesting to see how it turns out. Cafes are decent but haven't really heard anyone talking about the roastery side of things.

At 40 quid a kilo Ill wait until you post your review!

BonnieSituation · 28-07-2020 3:10pm

Ordered from WCC yesterday and shipped today:

BRAZIL - FLAVIO 'FAFA' REIS
SQ2122428
227g / WholeBean

Burundi - Kayanza
SQ4258773
227g / Espresso (Fine Grind)

Colombia - PIENDAMO
SQ1105167
227g / Espresso (Fine Grind)

The Brazilian is for the FIL and BIL who normally get 3FE or Fixx Brazilian whole beans or SA blends.

The other two are mine. I reached out after I fell in love with their INDONESIA - BENER MERIAH and it subsequently sold out, and he recommended the Burundi to me.

I've been left pretty cold by a lot of SA coffee this year, but again, the recommendation of the PIENDAMO was worth giving it a bash.

TBH, it's WCC, and so far I have a 100% hit rates with what we've received from them.

Squidgy Black · 28-07-2020 3:16pm

The Nal wrote: »

At 40 quid a kilo Ill wait until you post your review!

Bit steep indeed but similar price to the likes of 3fe, WCC etc. Don't mind splashing out the odd time to try something new.

The Nal · 28-07-2020 3:21pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Bit steep indeed but similar price to the likes of 3fe, WCC etc. Don't mind splashing out the odd time to try something new.

Me neither, especially when someone else has taken the risk and done the research first!

G rock · 29-07-2020 8:48am

Need some coffee for the bank holiday weekend.

Might give WCC a shot.

Best option?

Silver-Tiger · 29-07-2020 9:06am

G rock wrote: »

Need some coffee for the bank holiday weekend.

Might give WCC a shot.

Best option?

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Ordered from WCC yesterday and shipped today:

BRAZIL - FLAVIO 'FAFA' REIS
SQ2122428
227g / WholeBean

Burundi - Kayanza
SQ4258773
227g / Espresso (Fine Grind)

Colombia - PIENDAMO
SQ1105167
227g / Espresso (Fine Grind)

The Brazilian is for the FIL and BIL who normally get 3FE or Fixx Brazilian whole beans or SA blends.

The other two are mine. I reached out after I fell in love with their INDONESIA - BENER MERIAH and it subsequently sold out, and he recommended the Burundi to me.

I've been left pretty cold by a lot of SA coffee this year, but again, the recommendation of the PIENDAMO was worth giving it a bash.

TBH, it's WCC, and so far I have a 100% hit rates with what we've received from them.

I'm the same so i'm going to give Bonnie's bottom two a go. Thanks

Blush_01 · 29-07-2020 8:20pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Ordered a bag of the Ugandan Ekimuli from PS Coffee Roasters. Be interesting to see how it turns out. Cafes are decent but haven't really heard anyone talking about the roastery side of things.

I love PS Coffees. They had a Finca in 2018 that I still think about with fondness. I have a bag of the Ekimuli in the press but I'm finishing my Stone Valley Harvest Moon first.

mad m · 31-07-2020 5:08pm

Art of Coffee 25% off till 4th of August.

Enjoy25 code.

Fusion Blend ( Got this before and was nice)

Anyone an experience of coffees below?

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

Papua New Guinea

Del007 · 31-07-2020 5:48pm

Slattsy wrote: »

Went for a few bags from Mahers in Cork. Easy website, good descriptions and particularly like that they have Italian Roasts.

Went for the following:
Italian
El Salvador
French
Brazilian Santos

I'm going to pop in there tomorrow and see what they recommend

Danger781 · 31-07-2020 9:54pm

Del007 wrote: »

I'm going to pop in there tomorrow and see what they recommend

Can you let me know what you think of the roast dates while you're there? Sound.

BonnieSituation · 01-08-2020 2:25am

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Ordered from WCC yesterday and shipped today:

BRAZIL - FLAVIO 'FAFA' REIS
SQ2122428
227g / WholeBean

Burundi - Kayanza
SQ4258773
227g / Espresso (Fine Grind)

Colombia - PIENDAMO
SQ1105167
227g / Espresso (Fine Grind)

The Brazilian is for the FIL and BIL who normally get 3FE or Fixx Brazilian whole beans or SA blends.

The other two are mine. I reached out after I fell in love with their INDONESIA - BENER MERIAH and it subsequently sold out, and he recommended the Burundi to me.

I've been left pretty cold by a lot of SA coffee this year, but again, the recommendation of the PIENDAMO was worth giving it a bash.

TBH, it's WCC, and so far I have a 100% hit rates with what we've received from them.

Silver-Tiger wrote: »

I'm the same so i'm going to give Bonnie's bottom two a go. Thanks

I got the coffee delivered to the FIL's gaff in Sligo.

Ordered on Monday afternoon 27/07
Roasted on Tuesday 28/07
Despatched on Tuesday 28/07
Arrived to Rural Coastal Sligo townland on Wednesday afternoon 29/07.

Can't beat that with a big stick really.

Had the Brazilian wholebean this morning and it was as expected. Got rave reviews from FIL. I'm not the biggest fan of Brazilian coffee [it seems] as a rule but it was very pleasant and was a nice cup.

The aroma from the Burundi is something else though. I'm very excited to get home now on Tuesday to give her a go.

cnocbui · 01-08-2020 3:16am

One day more than that to get my last order roasted and arriving in rural tipp - from Luxembourg - I find more remarkable.

Gooey Looey · 02-08-2020 10:22pm

I was very surprised to find my local Lidl (Castlerea) has freshly roasted (mid July) Galway Roast beans. They're not bad, I've used them a few times bought in the cafe.

rickyjb · 04-08-2020 10:42am

mad m wrote: »

Art of Coffee 25% off till 4th of August.

Enjoy25 code.

Fusion Blend ( Got this before and was nice)

Anyone an experience of coffees below?

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

Papua New Guinea

Coupon expired unfortunately

mad m · 04-08-2020 1:09pm

rickyjb wrote: »

Coupon expired unfortunately

Used it yesterday it was up on the 4th August though

Danger781 · 05-08-2020 9:21am

Got my 'Art of Coffee' delivery this morning using:

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe 250g
- Roasted July 31

Indonesia Blue Sulawesi Raja Toraj 250g
- Roasted July 28

Peruvian Decaff 250g
- Roasted August 4

Nina 1kg
- Roasted July 31

_____

Ordered July 31 (Friday) and delivered today.

25% discount + free shipping brought this to just €39 which I'm delighted with. I'm thinking I may have overdone it though! We tend to get through about 1kg per month so that'll be about 6 weeks of coffee. It'll be losing some of its freshness by the time my next order comes around...

Happy lad this morning either way.. Just gotta get through the remainder of my Three Fools stuff. Thought it would be gone by the time my order arrived but I clearly underestimated how much I had left :pac:

Hodors Appletart · 05-08-2020 10:31am

I'd have the Yirga gone in a couple of days!!

BonnieSituation · 05-08-2020 11:01am

Danger781 wrote: »

Got my 'Art of Coffee' delivery this morning using:

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe 250g
- Roasted July 31

Indonesia Blue Sulawesi Raja Toraj 250g
- Roasted July 28

Peruvian Decaff 250g
- Roasted August 4

Nina 1kg
- Roasted July 31

_____

Ordered July 31 (Friday) and delivered today.

25% discount + free shipping brought this to just €39 which I'm delighted with. I'm thinking I may have overdone it though! We tend to get through about 1kg per month so that'll be about 6 weeks of coffee. It'll be losing some of its freshness by the time my next order comes around...

Happy lad this morning either way.. Just gotta get through the remainder of my Three Fools stuff. Thought it would be gone by the time my order arrived but I clearly underestimated how much I had left :pac:

Make sure to give us an update on that Indonesian.

frink · 05-08-2020 11:02am

Ordered from Bell Lane yesterday. Arrived this morning, roast date 4th August. Can't argue with that!

mad m · 05-08-2020 12:32pm

frink wrote: »

Ordered from Bell Lane yesterday. Arrived this morning, roast date 4th August. Can't argue with that!

Ditto with art of coffee, ordered 3rd, roasted 4th, delivered today.

Got Fusion blend 1kg. Roasted 4th Aug.
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Roasted 28july
Papua New Guinea Roasted 31 July

33 euro all in free delivery

sioda · 05-08-2020 1:16pm

So I may have overbought coffee recently how long after roast date are beans good. They are still sealed in their bags?

Gooey Looey · 05-08-2020 2:05pm

sioda wrote: »

So I may have overbought coffee recently how long after roast date are beans good. They are still sealed in their bags?

They're fine for about 6 weeks after roasting then they degrade quickly.

sioda · 05-08-2020 2:21pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

They're fine for about 6 weeks after roasting then they degrade quickly.

Feic I've about a kilo roasted end of June

cnocbui · 05-08-2020 2:30pm

sioda wrote: »

So I may have overbought coffee recently how long after roast date are beans good. They are still sealed in their bags?

Just put them in the freezer, then they will come out of it as fresh as they went in.

Hodors Appletart · 05-08-2020 3:21pm

or an airtight container

alec76 · 05-08-2020 4:29pm

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

or an airtight container

You have to stop coffee oxidation to keep coffee fresh.
Divide it into the small batches ,vacuum seal it and freeze it.
If Don't have a vacuum sealer, just use original coffee bags , just squeeze as much air from it as possible.
Airtight container- almost waste of time , plenty of air in it .

ingalway · 05-08-2020 8:30pm

alec76 wrote: »

You have to stop coffee oxidation to keep coffee fresh.
Divide it into the small batches ,vacuum seal it and freeze it.
If Don't have a vacuum sealer, just use original coffee bags , just squeeze as much air from it as possible.
Airtight container- almost waste of time , plenty of air in it .

The Airscape does get all the air out:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HUVTYTK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Weepsie · 06-08-2020 3:09pm

Have a cloudpicker voucher. Any recommendations for 1 or 2 bags that would be good via aeropress. Going to get some Sam for espresso and moka pot.

Weepsie · 06-08-2020 3:13pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

They're fine for about 6 weeks after roasting then they degrade quickly.

Some roasters in the UK at least are now saying that some of theirs are recommended to not be used for at least 4 weeks after roasting. It might be bean/variety dependent though and how it was roasted.

Freezing is always something i thought was to be avoided too. Dries them out and causes them to develop tiny cracks.

cnocbui · 06-08-2020 3:17pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Some roasters in the UK at least are now saying that some of theirs are recommended to not be used for at least 4 weeks after roasting. It might be bean/variety dependent though and how it was roasted.

Freezing is always something i thought was to be avoided too. Dries them out and causes them to develop tiny cracks.

What is the measured moisture content of freshly roasted coffee beans?

cnocbui · 06-08-2020 3:35pm

These are after several weeks in the freezer. What is the deleterious significance of small cracks when the beans have a veritable Marianas Trench running down them and they are destined to be ground to dust?

BonnieSituation · 06-08-2020 3:46pm

You bake a good potato

Weepsie · 06-08-2020 10:40pm

It was something I just carried with me for some reason based on a long read ago thing.

But having read up on James Hoffman's explainer, it's when not stored airtight, that they then take on moisture everytime the freezer is opened or container they are in opened, that freezes, and ruins the coffee. Evreryday's a schoolday

adrian522 · 07-08-2020 12:59pm

'justbrewit' for 15% Bailies at the moment

Weepsie · 13-08-2020 2:53pm

Folks who get stuff delivered from cloudpicker?

How long has it typically taken. Im a week waiting since dispatch and they use a bloody awful courier

Hodors Appletart · 13-08-2020 3:26pm

I've a Bailies sub so I'm going to leave them out of this question

I like east african coffees - if you were buying a coffee tomorrow - one bag - which would it be?

I'll order tomorrow or monday

Mr Magnolia · 13-08-2020 4:03pm

Anything washed. Long since gone off naturally processes coffees.

caviardreams · 13-08-2020 6:45pm

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

I've a Bailies sub so I'm going to leave them out of this question

I like east african coffees - if you were buying a coffee tomorrow - one bag - which would it be?

I'll order tomorrow or monday

WCC have some east / central african ones atm - the Burundi looks fab
https://www.westcorkcoffee.ie/shop?category=Coffee

BonnieSituation · 13-08-2020 7:01pm

caviardreams wrote: »

WCC have some east / central african ones atm - the Burundi looks fab
https://www.westcorkcoffee.ie/shop?category=Coffee

The Burundi is delicious. Currently working my way through it.

Freshly roasted coffee beans online

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