$$$$$$ Coffee!!!

[killramos]

I was at Safeway and needed coffee.

Fortunately this is not a long term commitment.

[flipstah]

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Ummm... Not really?
I've tried to like it many times because it goes on sale for SO cheap.
You won't spit it out, though. It's better than "fine" it's just not a flavourful treat.
Says me...

Qft

[taemo]

I stocked on these as who knows next time I'm able to get some again.



in the mood of cold brewed coffee as well. what ratio do you guys usually use? I just made some 1:8 but some recommends 1:2 so that it lasts longer and just dilute it with ice or cold water.

[Strider]

Early pre-order link from Monogram's newsletter for their next batch of Finca Takesi Gesha.

[ExtraSlow]

Splurge today.

[2Legit2Quit]

Home roasting 4 lyfe. Batch of Columbian from a couple of days ago.

[flipstah]

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Splurge today.

Let us know how this goes!

[Brent.ff]

[mr2mike]

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Home roasting 4 lyfe. Batch of Columbian from a couple of days ago.

Roasting at home?!
Next you hipsters will be booking trips to communes the help harvest.
I like how I get my coffee. At the coffee store.

[2Legit2Quit]

I'd love to have or work on a coffee farm

Came across some coffee growing wild on a hike, while I was in Hawaii the other month

[ExtraSlow]

Five21 Open Road medium roast today. Comes up very creamy in the pour over. Smells amazing in the bag. No issues in the cup.

$12.99/bag at coop. That's about the upper end of my price tolerance.

[davidI]

Since this is the $$$$$$ Coffee thread, here's the most I've ever spent on beans.

$150+ (excl. shipping) for 2kg from Rocket Bean in Lativa.

Going to grind into them this week but my first impressions are great as I absolutely love their packaging.

[mr2mike]

David wins this thread!
Must have poppy seeds mixed in there too for that price. Haha

[ercchry]

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David wins this thread!
Must have poppy seeds mixed in there too for that price. Haha

That’s like $25/bag for “normal” (monogram sized) 340g bags… but that’s what? A month’s wages in Latvia?

[davidI]

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That’s like $25/bag for “normal” (monogram sized) 340g bags… but that’s what? A month’s wages in Latvia?

I think the most expensive was 17€ ($23.50) for 200g. Pricey but not crazy. There are a lot of beans 2-3x that price or more but I'd say it's about my limit.

It works out to like 1€/cup which isn't bad if you have time to sit back and enjoy it.

[ThePenIsMightier]

Ok, so what's the best way for me to jump into this shit? I already have a fancy DeLonghi premium machine and I'm willing to risk becoming addicted to spectacular greatness.
My main issue is that we like variety. I fall in Love with a premium shampoo or other hair product or coffee and after a few weeks, it just becomes the norm. It's not exciting or invigorating anymore. It loses its charm. I don't care what it costs, but I want staying power.
I'd argue that this is not a realistic expectation.

[ercchry]

Easy, subscriptions… get random premium coffees every month. Always a variety, huge range of flavour profiles keeps it interesting. Plus you can learn what areas/washes/bean types you like best

Monogram has this service, but you probably want to start with a variety of roasters, eight ounce would be a good place to start:

https://eightouncecoffee.ca/collecti...f-pick-coffees

[ExtraSlow]

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My main issue is that we like variety. I fall in Love with a premium shampoo or other hair product or coffee and after a few weeks, it just becomes the norm. It's not exciting or invigorating anymore. It loses its charm.

No word of a lie, my current shampoo advertises caffeine and menthol in it. That is all.

[davidI]

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Easy, subscriptions… get random premium coffees every month. Always a variety, huge range of flavour profiles keeps it interesting. Plus you can learn what areas/washes/bean types you like best.

Exactly this. Subscriptions are great but if you want some variety and to learn just experiment with different countries, zones, elevations, varietals, washes, preparation techniques, etc.

It's a bit like whisky for me... so many nuances that cannot be fully described by science.

[ExtraSlow]

Utility coffee thread.