I'm right there will you, exactly @BassNugget. Ceramic diner mugs FTW!
Glass would be second, paper, plastic, then metal.
-Mike
Glass would be second, paper, plastic, then metal.
-Mike
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Let’s talk coffee
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That’s a very generous offer. I’ll see how it goes after 5 pounds. Might be looking for more…or just done.
I dunno my main coffee cup is a double-walled metal cup I got at the camping section of crappy tire. The other one is a plastic mcdonald's cup that my gf's grandmother gave to us, the thing is ancient.
Any of you guy/gals ever try the Bripe? I've been wanting one for years, just never sprang for it yet, pretty cool.
https://briping.com/
https://briping.com/
@pie_man_25 I feel ya on the double walled steel. I'm good with a double walled camp cup. I had one years ago with hammered copper on the outside. Was sweet. Lost it somewhere between Tokyo and Orange County, CA
@sleddogn Never even heard of Bripe until now! Does not look like my cuppa though. Even if I camp-stove pour-over a pot of coffee, I'll have like 3 cups. That Bripe thing is tiny.
The concept is pretty whimsical, I'm the kind of guy where if I bought one of them I might use it three times in a summer and then never use it again.
Insulated camping cup ftw. Mine is a sorta tasteless grey rubberized store-brand affair, but it won't break no matter how many times I drop it, so it stays.
The more I think about it, the more I acknowledge using a lot of different cups for coffee. We've got ceramic mugs here that I use sometimes. At the office I'll just use whatever is handy, usually my single-walled metal cup that mates with my water bottle. From the Moka pots it's either that double walled cup or a couple of demi-tasses that I've got, and if I'm making a while French press or cowboy coffee for myself I've got a 22-ounce glass beer mug from the dollar store that I drink everything else out of as well - heck I measure my water intake with that thing.
Yes sir. It's cool, but kid of gimmicky to me. That, and I don't like coffee served to me in metal.
-Mike
Well, working at home during the pandemic sure increased my coffee bill. I have to admit that I've been perfectly happy with a regular electric coffee maker, paper filters, and a china cup. Dark roast beans. In a hurry, I'll get out the little Melitta.
i rarely drink coffee (waits for collective gasp) but ArieX does, and i got him two of his favorite coffee accountrements - a Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill, which is manual and he loves grinding his daily beans - and a Secura stainless steel french press. he's also got a small roaster, although he's been using light roasted whole bean coffee lately.
his city roast when he does roast is awesome! best coffee i ever tasted.
his city roast when he does roast is awesome! best coffee i ever tasted.
That Hario is a classic. When I see one, I know the owner is serious about coffee. Excellent choice.
The white coffee wave swept through this area several years ago. While that's too light for me, just a scosche past first crack and I'm good to go. Although I do a white coffee roast for a couple particular drinks when I'm in the mood. That nutty flavor along with half and half, peppermint, and white chocolate is quite good in very small doses since it's way too much sugar. Back in the day I'd get a 32 ouncer. How am I still alive today?
-Mike
The white coffee wave swept through this area several years ago. While that's too light for me, just a scosche past first crack and I'm good to go. Although I do a white coffee roast for a couple particular drinks when I'm in the mood. That nutty flavor along with half and half, peppermint, and white chocolate is quite good in very small doses since it's way too much sugar. Back in the day I'd get a 32 ouncer. How am I still alive today?
-Mike
Quite enjoying my Greenwell Farms Chocolate Macadamia Nut beans this morning. Been my favorite for a decade now.
Honduran coffee flies under the radar, but is most excellent.
I am also a fan of Nicaraguan coffee.
-Mike
I am also a fan of Nicaraguan coffee.
-Mike
Been rotating lately from Kenya Grand Cru, to El Volcan, to Columbian. These have been already roasted though. I need to break out the Nesco and get back into my green beans and start roasting again.
I find some of the African coffees to be pretty good in general but often inconsistent in processing due to the localized co-op system in place in that part of the world. If you find a good one though they are pretty nice.
I find some of the African coffees to be pretty good in general but often inconsistent in processing due to the localized co-op system in place in that part of the world. If you find a good one though they are pretty nice.
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Ah, I see we have another roaster who understands the long and complicated world of African coffee. It's like the mafia in Africa when it comes to the world of coffee, only worse. At least the mafia takes care of it's people.
For 5-6 years I had a solid relationship with a farmer in Ethiopia and one in Kenya. I met them both at the SCAA show in Seattle. While I didn't buy in the quantities to make me a direct customer, they always made sure to match me up with a shipment coming to another roaster or warehouse in the USA so I could get my bags. It's how I met Todd Carmichael, who among other things is the CEO of La Colombe coffee. One of my favorite roasters around, for a variety of seasons. Todd being reason #1.
Anyways, my farmer buddies disappeared one day. I have no idea what happened to either one. The gentleman in Ethiopia, Nigussie was his name, vanished from all email communication.
-Mike
For 5-6 years I had a solid relationship with a farmer in Ethiopia and one in Kenya. I met them both at the SCAA show in Seattle. While I didn't buy in the quantities to make me a direct customer, they always made sure to match me up with a shipment coming to another roaster or warehouse in the USA so I could get my bags. It's how I met Todd Carmichael, who among other things is the CEO of La Colombe coffee. One of my favorite roasters around, for a variety of seasons. Todd being reason #1.
Anyways, my farmer buddies disappeared one day. I have no idea what happened to either one. The gentleman in Ethiopia, Nigussie was his name, vanished from all email communication.
-Mike
yeah, it's a volatile part of the world apparently and the growing conditions can be harsh. i hear that workers will work dive into the mines in the day, then at night it's off to the co-op washing stations to hull beans.
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Yikes, that sounds horrible and the mind can come up with all sorts of possibilities.
I have tried to convince myself he now focuses on growing his coffee and caring for his family instead of sending and reading emails.
-Mike
