Starbucks' blonde series is a good example of coffee that they offer that is not over roasted. I'll bet we see a trend towards more subtle and nuanced coffees from them as time goes on.
Their French Roast is, by their own definition; blunt.... liquid smoke. It's their darkest roast. Certainly it is smooth and reasonably light on its feet, but it's on the espresso end of the flavor spectrum. For many, it's just too burnt.
I don't think there is a correlation between the ability to appreciate fresh coffee and a preference towards lighter or darker roasts.
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Their French Roast is, by their own definition; blunt.... liquid smoke. It's their darkest roast. Certainly it is smooth and reasonably light on its feet, but it's on the espresso end of the flavor spectrum. For many, it's just too burnt.
Good to know, but never order French roast.
I don't think there is a correlation between the ability to appreciate fresh coffee and a preference towards lighter or darker roasts.
Do not disagree, but some seem to think ALL of their coffee is over-roasted, which it clearly is not.
PH
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
It was as smooth as a French roast.
Sorry, this portion of your post had me thinking that you had.
PH
I am not among those who think all Starbucks' coffe is overroasted. Just that most of it is.... 
And I do like a dark roast from time to time. I just finished up a bag of their Sumatra this morning.
PH
And I do like a dark roast from time to time. I just finished up a bag of their Sumatra this morning.
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
I am not among those who think all Starbucks' coffe is overroasted. Just that most of it is....
And I do like a dark roast from time to time. I just finished up a bag of their Sumatra this morning.
PH
Trust me, the comment was not pointed towards you.
If it were, I would have really had a little fun.
Pulled out the French Press for the first time in a couple of years. Perhaps a little too much water or too finely ground beans. Not bad, but not really better than my drip coffee.
While dining at The Marc in Walla Walla last week, their "standard" coffee was brought in a French press pot. It was perfect. They take coffee serious in the Pacific NW. Oregon had drive-through espresso pretty much everywhere.
While dining at The Marc in Walla Walla last week, their "standard" coffee was brought in a French press pot. It was perfect. They take coffee serious in the Pacific NW. Oregon had drive-through espresso pretty much everywhere.
bill, did you have lunch at the Ice Burg? Not to be missed!
We didn't, and actually didn't see it mentioned. We kept lunches on the simple side at some downtown cafes - Green Spoon and Olives. We liked both places. Lots of caloric intake between tastings and dinners. 
I should have mentioned it when I knew you were going.
Archer Farms French Roast.
My current addiction is Starbucks Pikes Place Roast.
Karen
Karen
I am lazy, I make coffee in a Kuerig
quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
I am lazy, I make coffee in a Kuerig
Boo.....
PH
Starbucks Gold Coast blend - pretty good, but not as interesting as the Komodo Dragon I had for my last pound of beans.
I think I'm going Peet's next time - I want to re-test to see if the extra $2-$3 per pound is worth it.
I think I'm going Peet's next time - I want to re-test to see if the extra $2-$3 per pound is worth it.
quote:Originally posted by BRR:
Starbucks Gold Coast blend - pretty good, but not as interesting as the Komodo Dragon I had for my last pound of beans.
I think I'm going Peet's next time - I want to re-test to see if the extra $2-$3 per pound is worth it.
Try their Major Dickason's Blend if you like 'em duper dark, BRR. A tasty roast. For some reason, it seems super-caffeinated to me, fwiw.....
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Try their Major Dickason's Blend if you like 'em duper dark, BRR. A tasty roast. For some reason, it seems super-caffeinated to me, fwiw.....
PH
It's another one of the few I buy when I can't get the Echo Mountain coffee.
Currently I am making pods for my Senseo single cup brewer with Peerless Hawaiian blend, Starbuck's Anniversary blend, and Roger's Family San Francisco Bay Fog Chaser.
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by BRR:
Starbucks Gold Coast blend - pretty good, but not as interesting as the Komodo Dragon I had for my last pound of beans.
I think I'm going Peet's next time - I want to re-test to see if the extra $2-$3 per pound is worth it.
Try their Major Dickason's Blend if you like 'em duper dark, BRR. A tasty roast. For some reason, it seems super-caffeinated to me, fwiw.....
PH
Super-caffeinated? Sounds good to me!
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by BRR:
Starbucks Gold Coast blend - pretty good, but not as interesting as the Komodo Dragon I had for my last pound of beans.
I think I'm going Peet's next time - I want to re-test to see if the extra $2-$3 per pound is worth it.
Try their Major Dickason's Blend if you like 'em duper dark, BRR. A tasty roast. For some reason, it seems super-caffeinated to me, fwiw.....
PH
Grabbed some of this yesterday, but had to finish the Yukon Blend first. First go will be tomorrow morning...
Had a depth charge at a coffee shop. It almost stopped my heart.
quote:Originally posted by mpls wine guy:
Had a depth charge at a coffee shop. It almost stopped my heart.
Please expand...?
Sounds like a quadruple shot of espresso or something...
Ground and made my first pot of Peet's Major Dickason's Blend. I like it quite a bit - it's got a nice smoky note, and it's much "cleaner" than the Starbucks Yukon blend that I just finished. It almost tastes "muddy" in comparison. Thanks, PH!
That's what I had this morning also.
quote:Originally posted by BRR:
Ground and made my first pot of Peet's Major Dickason's Blend. I like it quite a bit - it's got a nice smoky note, and it's much "cleaner" than the Starbucks Yukon blend that I just finished. It almost tastes "muddy" in comparison. Thanks, PH!
Glad you liked it.
I'm working on a bag of Starbucks Columbian. Meh....
PH
quote:Originally posted by BRR:quote:Originally posted by mpls wine guy:
Had a depth charge at a coffee shop. It almost stopped my heart.
Please expand...?
I've usually seen a cup of drip coffee with an espresso shot added referred to as a depth charge.
Well, darn it, I'm going to have to try one of those!
They opened another Peet’s close to my work recently. Not as convenient as the 3 starbucks near my office, but worth the extra 5 mins for a good cup of joe in the morning.
As much as I don’t like their product, you have to hand it to Starbucks for weaving themselves into our everyday life. My wife made the comment again the other day “I know it’s getting close to Christmas because I’m seeing more starbucks red cups out and about”. Living in SoCal the weather doesn’t really tell you its winter. We need red cups to let us know the holidays are near.
As much as I don’t like their product, you have to hand it to Starbucks for weaving themselves into our everyday life. My wife made the comment again the other day “I know it’s getting close to Christmas because I’m seeing more starbucks red cups out and about”. Living in SoCal the weather doesn’t really tell you its winter. We need red cups to let us know the holidays are near.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
We need red cups to let us know the holidays are near.
Too funny.
It is sunny and 70 in Dallas today, and I'm looking at a red Starbucks cup on my desk as I type.
Having a Starbucks Thanksgiving blend after lunch back at the office.
Peet's African Uzuri blend. Pretty good - a nice fruity note. Medium to full-bodied. Could use a little more depth, but I like its acidic balance.
quote:Originally posted by billhike:
Having a Starbucks Thanksgiving blend after lunch back at the office.
An easy drinking blend.
Dunkin Doughnuts Original Blend.
Espresso ( double) with Marcheur Roaster from Taiwan. (?)
This was given to me by my future son-in-law. He bought on a recent business trip to the far East. I think it is from Ethiopia.
Regardless, excellent coffee.
This was given to me by my future son-in-law. He bought on a recent business trip to the far East. I think it is from Ethiopia.
Regardless, excellent coffee.
Starbucks Sumatra, with beans ground fresh at home. I opened a new bag this morning. Man, what an awesome smell!
Two Brothers Brewing near my home just started roasting their own coffee in the last week or so. I had a sample of their Brewhouse blend yesterday and it was very nice. Medium-dark roast, full bodied aromas, and just a hint of sweetness/nuttiness. The bags for sale in their brewer's supply shop have roast dates just 1-2 days old. I'll be picking up some of this soon to make at home. Side note - I might be too much of a regular there. If I have a second beer with a meal, it's left off the bill more often than not.
Two Brothers Brewing near my home just started roasting their own coffee in the last week or so. I had a sample of their Brewhouse blend yesterday and it was very nice. Medium-dark roast, full bodied aromas, and just a hint of sweetness/nuttiness. The bags for sale in their brewer's supply shop have roast dates just 1-2 days old. I'll be picking up some of this soon to make at home. Side note - I might be too much of a regular there. If I have a second beer with a meal, it's left off the bill more often than not.
Beaumont Coffee "Donut Store Blend" (Aldi House Brand)
100% Premium Arabica, medium roast, gluten free, no artificial flavors or colors, $2.65/lb.
Drinking it with a good healthy splash of heavy cream and a well rounded spoon of turbanado sugar.
100% Premium Arabica, medium roast, gluten free, no artificial flavors or colors, $2.65/lb.
Drinking it with a good healthy splash of heavy cream and a well rounded spoon of turbanado sugar.
quote:Originally posted by billhike:
If I have a second beer with a meal,
If?
Sometimes I pretend to be dieting. 
Nespresso arpeggio
Finally, a double espresso.
I always forget how to descale, thus must find instructions on internet.
I always forget how to descale, thus must find instructions on internet.