$$$$$$ Coffee!!!

[ExtraSlow]

Originally posted by adamc
Extraslow, I would recommend you pick up some better beans.

Phill and Sebastian, Stumptown, 49th Parallel, all available locally and all a heck of a lot better than kicking horse.

You'll notice the difference immediately.

that is next on the list.

[sl888]

Originally posted by adamc
Also speaking of beans, these make the best f*cking latte that I've ever had. Since I've been in Toronto they're all I buy:

If you have a chance to get some locally or order online, I implore you all to try them.

Thanks. I've been looking for another Canadian roaster to try out.

[msommers]

Monogram Coffee is a fairly new place in town. Transcend in Edmonton is more-or-less what I think Phil and Sebs is but have different flavours (it's very, very good!). Cochrane Coffee Traders is another one.

I feel like there is one in Canmore but the name escapes me now.

[sl888]

I believe you're thinking about Rave. They are next to Macs and a pizza joint. I use to go there on the way home from the mountains but now I'm going to Whitebark in Banff. They use beans from Moja Coffee in North Vancouver.

[rinny]

Everyone needs to head on down to Bridgeland and discover Baya Rica. Roasted on site in a house converted to a cafe, I believe the owner has crops of their own in Costa Rica as well as buys from farmers there. They mainly have beans from Costa Rica, but have been bringing in Ethiopian beans as well.

The Tres Rios is incredible for lattes or regular coffees, milk chocolate with toffee flavour. The beans are light brown in colour, not oily. 17$ a pound, beats out P&S by a long shot.

The Konga Ethiopian beans are good too.

Have been buying exclusively from them since I've discovered the shop.

[Penguin_Racecar]

Originally posted by msommers
Monogram Coffee is a fairly new place in town. Transcend in Edmonton is more-or-less what I think Phil and Sebs is but have different flavours (it's very, very good!). Cochrane Coffee Traders is another one.

I feel like there is one in Canmore but the name escapes me now.

You're thinking of Mountain Blends Coffee. Never tried their beans though.

I currently have a 6 month coffee subscription to Transcend and have enjoyed every batch so far. I've only made a few espresso based drinks out of their beans though - nearly exclusively used my Chemex and a few Aeropresses.
Monogram coffee beans are roasted by Transcend.

[adamc]

New bag today from the darling of the Toronto coffee scene, Sam James.

[Maxt]

Originally posted by adamc
New bag today from the darling of the Toronto coffee scene, Sam James.

What part of the process involves circumcision ?

[RealJimmyJames]

Easy question for you coffee guys, when using a french press, how long do you let it all "soak" for before pushing the plunger down and pouring? Also, if you only need half the pot for your first cup, will your second cup come out "weird" from still being in contact with the grounds for an extra twenty minutes?

Been drinking coffee for a lot of years, but haven't been putting much thought into it lately.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by RealJimmyJames
Easy question for you coffee guys, when using a french press, how long do you let it all "soak" for before pushing the plunger down and pouring? Also, if you only need half the pot for your first cup, will your second cup come out "weird" from still being in contact with the grounds for an extra twenty minutes?

Been drinking coffee for a lot of years, but haven't been putting much thought into it lately.

Depends on your flavor preference because leaving it for too long makes the coffee bitter.

Just use less hot water next time and solved. 👍

[RealJimmyJames]

If I want two cups, am I better pouring a cup of hot water over the used grounds for the second cup?

[flipstah]

Yup. Or use less coffee grounds per cup so it's freshly extracted every time.

[msommers]

We use a very specific ratio and now measure it all (coffee Nazis).

25g of ground beans per 400g of water. Change ratios depending on total coffee wanted. This does two normal size cups.

Total process: 4 minutes.

1) Put in 50g of water and softly stir until all grounds are wet and wait until small bubbles start forming. Nice crema! About 30seconds-ish.

2) Put in remaining water and softly stir. Put plunger on press.

3) Timer goes off, plunge and pour right away. The plunge should have a slight resistance but still fairly smooth and easy.

[kaput]

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[speedog]

Originally posted by msommers
We use a very specific ratio and now measure it all (coffee Nazis).

25g of ground beans per 400g of water. Change ratios depending on total coffee wanted. This does two normal size cups.

Total process: 4 minutes.

1) Put in 50g of water and softly stir until all grounds are wet and wait until small bubbles start forming. Nice crema! About 30seconds-ish.

2) Put in remaining water and softly stir. Put plunger on press.

3) Timer goes off, plunge and pour right away. The plunge should have a slight resistance but still fairly smooth and easy.

We're obviously the exact opposite of coffee Nazi's, 2/3's of a cup of ground PC Medium roast into the filter, fill the water up and away we go on our el-cheapo Black & Decker drip machine. Always a good tasting cup of joe.

[msommers]

Hey if the satisfaction level is the same, makes no difference in the end!

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by speedog

We're obviously the exact opposite of coffee Nazi's, 2/3's of a cup of ground PC Medium roast into the filter, fill the water up and away we go on our el-cheapo Black & Decker drip machine. Always a good tasting cup of joe.

Same here. Whatever on sale. Fresh pot is all I need. And HOT!!! That's my only beef with retail machines. Not hot enough.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by msommers
Hey if the satisfaction level is the same, makes no difference in the end!

haha ya well said.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by speedog

We're obviously the exact opposite of coffee Nazi's, 2/3's of a cup of ground PC Medium roast into the filter, fill the water up and away we go on our el-cheapo Black & Decker drip machine. Always a good tasting cup of joe.

Add a pinch of salt in the grounds before brewing.

[XylathaneGTR]

Originally posted by flipstah

Add a pinch of salt in the grounds before brewing.

Our site clerk always did this when I was in the field...what actual difference is the salt making?