Everyone... Roasting our coffee for the next 3 days. This one is Honduras Juan Contreras, Santa Barbara Microlot
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Everyone... Roasting our coffee for the next 3 days. This one is Honduras Juan Contreras, Santa Barbara Microlot
Roasted a pound of Brazil Bob-O-Link Moka Peaberry this morning myself.
I picked up some coffee from a small grocer around here that carries a somewhat local coffee. My God it's awful!!! :S I guess it's time to buy online.
I know all the coffee connoisseurs will moan, but I just picked up a Keurig VUE. The Italian Roast is terrific. I also bought a solofill cup so I can grind my own beans and use them. I consider the Keurig VUE considerably better than the older K cup Keurg system.
I finally had a decent cup of coffee this morning. Starbucks Sumatra through a french press. Tasty!
Mike, can you use anyone's pods with this or is it compatible with VUE only?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike
I am enjoying fresh ground Peets Aged Sumatra !! Through my Technivorm coffeemaker ! I also own a French Press,and enjoy that as well !!
I just bought a "Solofill" for Keurig VUE. www.solofill.comQuote:
Originally Posted by dlb2
You can put your own coffee in it. Of course, you can buy any VUE cup already filled with ground coffee.
Doug, It uses Vue only pods. Even the usual K-Cup won't work with the Vue.Quote:
Originally Posted by dlb2
True. I find the VUE more flexible. I have the old Keurig and found the cup sizes wanting. The new VUE has a coffee thermos/travel mug option.Quote:
Originally Posted by MDP
With the Solofill for VUE (make sure you don't buy their K cup one by accident), you can put your own ground coffee in it and as little or as much as you need.
I like a particular Kona coffee, so for me, this is great. I also keep some Starbucks Sumatra around when I need a real jolt!
Hey Doug, I know the guys that roast their own will snicker,but I order online from Peets, they roast and ship on Wednesdays , when it's delivered , it's super fresh, much ,much better than at the grocery stores. The coffees still have a lot of their oils still there, not dry.Quote:
Originally Posted by dlb2
That's nice that you can use it with any coffee you want, but it kind of defeats the purpose doesn't it?!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike
Incompatible even with it's other products, that's just great. :mad: Thanks Mark.Quote:
Originally Posted by MDP
Sounds good. I'll give them a shot. Is this their site? Peet's Coffee & TeaQuote:
Originally Posted by MDP
Well, not exactly. The point of the single serve is only to make what you need and not waste any (like with a pot of coffee). It's also fast and ready in seconds (literally).Quote:
Originally Posted by dlb2
They have quite a few VUE cup brands and tastes - and are always adding more. I just like the option of using my own Kona beans from time to time.
Just messin' with you Mike! ;)
I agree, it is a good way to make a cup of coffee without the waste.
Starbucks Verismo machine for me......Pikes Place Coffee this morning
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Sorry but that's not a good thing. Over roasting is what brings the oils to the surface of the bean where they instantly begin to degrade and turn rancid as do most all edible vegetable oils except walnut which is why it is used for salad bowls and wooden utensils. Over roasting is how inferior beans are passed off by "Big Coffee". Shiny coffee beans are a no no.Quote:
Originally Posted by MDP
What Mike? No Timmy's? :) I really do like their coffee. I try to get it here.Quote:
Originally Posted by volks
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Originally Posted by Mike
Mike i am so sorry, but Tim Hortons is not my choice at all.....i actually find it disgusting and i believe it should not even be called "Coffee" lol( no offense) ............................but according to Wiki......"As of 1 July 2012, Tim Hortons has 4,071 restaurants, including 3,355 in Canada, 745 in the United States, 20 in United Arab Emirates and 3 in Oman" ....and they are in the Southern states, so you might be able to grab a cup ,but ......if you really want some...give me your address and i will send you a bag of Tims coffee :)
LMAO! It must be the blue collar Canadian in me! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by volks
Thanks John, I'm no expert on coffee roasting, but I do love the taste of Peets Coffee !!Quote:
Originally Posted by elcoholic
That's it !Quote:
Originally Posted by dlb2
Mike, I also own a Keurig ! And use it everyday !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike
Wish you guys live near by. :happy:
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I am having my reheated coffee from this mornings perk..What you do is awesome though, some day I may get a chance to taste freshly roasted beans!
Vietnamese Coffee :woot: Guys, this is some good stuff, I know,because Trung brought some with him when he came to visit !!Quote:
Originally Posted by HiFive
A pound of Brazil Bob-O-Link Peaberry in the Roaster
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Coming Attractions, 5 lbs. each of:
On your left - Brazil Bob-O-Link Yellow Label
On your right - Guatamala Antigua Los Felicidad
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Originally Posted by elcoholic
Love that little roaster :)
holy backflash Batman