Gotta go to the neurosurgeon tomorrow for the follow up on my surgery. There is a Starbucks outside the clinic. Going to try one of those overpriced Flat White Expressos. Make me feel like such a trendy hipster!
quote:Originally posted by Dr. Hannibal Lecter:
Gotta go to the neurosurgeon tomorrow for the follow up on my surgery. There is a Starbucks outside the clinic. Going to try one of those overpriced Flat White Expressos. Make me feel like such a trendy hipster!
It amuses, but mostly annoys, me that Starbucks can make a big fuss over a flat white! Amazing. Anywhere else in the world, a flat white is ordinary.
Such a faux Hannibal... 
PH
PH
And he said expresso. Cause for banishment. 
Unless it's grunhauser... 
PH
Unless it's grunhauser... PH
Out of coffee at home and was in the office very early this morning so starbucks was the only thing open near me. They have been advertising the flat white so I decided to give it a try. What I got was basically a latte with more milk. Dude behind the bar needs more practice.
I like Bru.
Counter Culture 90/10 blend Peruvian APU and Ethopian Hama. Nice morning blend.
Two Brothers White Sky Seasonal.
There's a tiny coffee shop that my wife heard good things about in Melbourne, and we hunted it down today: Patricia.
It's set back in a lane way, invisible from any street, and only the fact that there were some people standing incongruously in the lane allowed us to find it. No seating, a short standing bar, and even between coffee break and lunch time, there was a line-up. When we got inside, the coffee menu consisted of two different coffees which would be ground to order (some Ethiopian mumbo-jumbo, which we both ordered, and I forget the other one), served as espresso or drip filter, black or with milk. That's it. No latte, no cappuccino, no frappe, no nothing. Who do these people think they are??
Turns out, they're incredibly good coffee makers. The coffee was dark, rich, very flavourful, very satisfying. It's the best coffee my wife or I have had in weeks, though truthfully I think some of the good roasters in North America, like Stumptown for example, produce an equivalent quality product. In any event, it was worth the hunt and worth the wait.
And the pastries-- again, a very small selection, but exquisitely made-- were really good too, a little passion fruit muffin-ish thing for me, and a chocolate bun for she.
Really interesting to see such a tiny, no-frills minimalist place doing so exceptionally well based solely on providing a little bit of excellence.
It's set back in a lane way, invisible from any street, and only the fact that there were some people standing incongruously in the lane allowed us to find it. No seating, a short standing bar, and even between coffee break and lunch time, there was a line-up. When we got inside, the coffee menu consisted of two different coffees which would be ground to order (some Ethiopian mumbo-jumbo, which we both ordered, and I forget the other one), served as espresso or drip filter, black or with milk. That's it. No latte, no cappuccino, no frappe, no nothing. Who do these people think they are??
Turns out, they're incredibly good coffee makers. The coffee was dark, rich, very flavourful, very satisfying. It's the best coffee my wife or I have had in weeks, though truthfully I think some of the good roasters in North America, like Stumptown for example, produce an equivalent quality product. In any event, it was worth the hunt and worth the wait.
And the pastries-- again, a very small selection, but exquisitely made-- were really good too, a little passion fruit muffin-ish thing for me, and a chocolate bun for she.
Really interesting to see such a tiny, no-frills minimalist place doing so exceptionally well based solely on providing a little bit of excellence.
Duane Harens Old Tree Estate Kona
--fantastic coffee at ~50% or more less than the cost of typical Kona
Duane runs a solo operation and charges ~$20 per pound for his coffee and it's the best Kona I've had. For those of you who have been to the Big Island (and I think there may be an outpost of this restaurant on maui now as well), this is one of only 3 coffees served at Merriman's and for good reason
--fantastic coffee at ~50% or more less than the cost of typical Kona
Duane runs a solo operation and charges ~$20 per pound for his coffee and it's the best Kona I've had. For those of you who have been to the Big Island (and I think there may be an outpost of this restaurant on maui now as well), this is one of only 3 coffees served at Merriman's and for good reason
My very favorite- Dark Matter house blend brewed using Chemex.
Americans Love K-Cups, but Their Creator Regrets Inventing Them
Keurig was John Sylvan's brainchild, but he doesn't even use the environmentally disastrous coffee pods.
Keurig was John Sylvan's brainchild, but he doesn't even use the environmentally disastrous coffee pods.
quote:Originally posted by Maverick:
Americans Love K-Cups, but Their Creator Regrets Inventing Them
Keurig was John Sylvan's brainchild, but he doesn't even use the environmentally disastrous coffee pods.
Could be because he sold for $50k...seller's remorse?
quote:Originally posted by PD2K:quote:Originally posted by Maverick:
Americans Love K-Cups, but Their Creator Regrets Inventing Them
Keurig was John Sylvan's brainchild, but he doesn't even use the environmentally disastrous coffee pods.
Could be because he sold for $50k...seller's remorse?
sounds like it, considering he's still trying to pitch his more environmentally friendly k-cup to the big companies.
9 low-tech ways to brew great coffee with minimal waste.
TreeHugger: Melissa Breyer; March 9, 2015
TreeHugger: Melissa Breyer; March 9, 2015
Dean Blend from Jimmy's Coffee
Peets Major Dickason's Blend
Intelligentsia El Gallo Breakfast Blend.
VM
VM
The Ethical Bean
Ritual Roasters Ethiopian blend
Kirkland Rwanda Whole Bean...excellent.
Philz Mint Mojito.
quote:Originally posted by Danyull:
Philz Mint Mojito.
Sounds like a cocktail.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Danyull:
Philz Mint Mojito.
Sounds like a cocktail.
it's 5pm somewhere
Double espresso ( Starbucks beans) in the courtyard this morning.
Sitting in the courtyard with the fountain dripping, the fire pit on, lizards looking for a sunny spot in the rock garden and bees going from one flower to another all while cello music playing make for a fine start to the day.
Sitting in the courtyard with the fountain dripping, the fire pit on, lizards looking for a sunny spot in the rock garden and bees going from one flower to another all while cello music playing make for a fine start to the day.
holualoa kona coffee
(sister just came back from hawaii and picked me up half lb of beans)
(sister just came back from hawaii and picked me up half lb of beans)
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
... all while cello music playing
I didn't know you played the cello... You continue to amaze me, w+a.
PH
Working my way through a giant bag of Tim Hortons sent by Canadian family. Nice gesture, but prefer to enjoy occasionally, while in Toronto...
Back to my snobby coffee soon...just a pound or two left...
Back to my snobby coffee soon...just a pound or two left...
Starbucks "Kenya". Not so good.
Two Brothers Brewhouse Dark.
I'm waiting for my usual shipment to arrive tomorrow so I was forced to pick up some grocery store bagged Dunkin Donughts medium roast whole bean. Surprisingly nice cup of joe.
Iced cafe mocha at home made with espresso beans from a local roaster.
Stopped by a place in Atlanta called Egg Harbor cafe and discovered they serve intelligentsia coffee. All they serve is breakfast and lunch, and most of it is heart-attack material that tastes oh so good. Coffee though was black and strong and $2.69 for a never-ending pot. I was pleasantly surprised and asked if they retail it; sure enough, went home with a pound for $12.99 which is very competitive with online pricing (as far as I know it isn't available in stores here). I haven't made it yet but tomorrow will be a lovely morning to grind me up some for my French press adventure.
quote:Originally posted by AmsterdamNL:
intelligentsia coffee. .
Greatness!
With this recent heat I've been drinking cold brew. It's served through a nitro tap and looks like a pint of Guiness.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Double espresso ( Starbucks beans) in the courtyard this morning.
Sitting in the courtyard with the fountain dripping, the fire pit on, lizards looking for a sunny spot in the rock garden and bees going from one flower to another all while cello music playing make for a fine start to the day. .....with a BHK 54
fixed it for you
quote:Originally posted by marcb7:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Double espresso ( Starbucks beans) in the courtyard this morning.
Sitting in the courtyard with the fountain dripping, the fire pit on, lizards looking for a sunny spot in the rock garden and bees going from one flower to another all while cello music playing make for a fine start to the day. .....with a BHK 54
fixed it for you
I'm down to only one.
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mauna loa kona cofee
quote:Originally posted by g-man:
mauna loa kona cofee
Sounds great.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
mauna loa kona cofee
Sounds great.
my sister loves hawaii (goes back twice a year) and has a friend who loves around the area.
but it's stupidly expensive
i have a tiny half lb bag my sister brought back and i'm embarassed to know how much it cost.
that said, rich roasting, sweet mature fruit, almost a touch like syrah but 0 bitterness.
a very special coffee