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I found this in whole bean. It is pretty good in my press. All I do is add a tiny bit of Bailey's.....yum

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I saw this while looking for something else. I just had to share. ;)

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Monofletch said:
You have all the cool toys!
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I wish! I am not even close yet but thanks to you I am 1 step closer. I sent Monofletch a get well package without even thinking of receiving something in return. I was in complete shock when I received in the mail a Kershaw Thermite I have been wanting.:confused::eek:

Thank you Monofletch for going above and beyond the normal courtesy! BFC is great place to hang out because it is full of great people.:)

Monofletch said:
I found this in whole bean. It is pretty good in my press. All I do is add a tiny bit of Bailey's.....yum
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Hows the light roast? Do you have to add more beans to increase the flavor?

UffDa said:
I saw this while looking for something else. I just had to share. ;)
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A coffee a day will keep the Dr. away.:D

Kershaw Thermite and Intelligentsia Homecho Waeno Organic Ethiopian Single Origin espresso.
 
Believe it or not I am using LESS beans because the rum/molasses/vanilla flavor is pretty strong.


You are very welcome P.E. Thank you for being so thoughtful.
 
So i went to that pop up And it was some of the best coffee I've ever had. Guy roasts his own coffee in his garage and offers it 4 ways: espresso neat, espresso with milk ( slightly larger than a gibraltar), kalita hot and kalita cold. he uses a cool single group lever rancilio machine. If you have one of these "pop-up" coffee joints near you i would highly suggest going. I've never had espresso and pour-over with so much sweetness and richness.
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Okay, fellas, you've inspired me to try other blends. Today I picked up some Peets Major Dickerson Blend. I have no idea if it's a good coffee or not, but I have to start somewhere. Should I use it in my drip maker or a coffee press, which I need to find.:D
 
David Stifle said:
Okay, fellas, you've inspired me to try other blends. Today I picked up some Peets Major Dickerson Blend. I have no idea if it's a good coffee or not, but I have to start somewhere. Should I use it in my drip maker or a coffee press, which I need to find.:D
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Grab a press.
Very inexpensive, more convenient, less maintenance, and a better finished product than a drip maker.
It might take a couple of batches before you get it where you want but in the end the payoff will be worth your efforts.

For a press I use a Bodum with a press grind.
Filtered (or better) water brought to a boil then taken off boil for a half a minute or so then poured into the press.
Then I put the screen in and push the bloom down about a third of the way.
Let it sit for 4 minutes then press to the bottom.
Ready to pour.
Add nothing.
If it doesn't taste good get another bean that you like. There are plenty of varieties out there, you'll find one that you like.
Personally I like a medium roasted Costa Rican or Nicaraguan in my press. I save the medium dark to dark for espresso.
 
sixspeeddreams said:
So i went to that pop up And it was some of the best coffee I've ever had. Guy roasts his own coffee in his garage and offers it 4 ways: espresso neat, espresso with milk ( slightly larger than a gibraltar), kalita hot and kalita cold. he uses a cool single group lever rancilio machine. If you have one of these "pop-up" coffee joints near you i would highly suggest going. I've never had espresso and pour-over with so much sweetness and richness.
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Those pop up places are really popular and are popping up all over LA. It appears they are a good way to get your foot wet in the coffee service business. I have also had a drink from a Rancilio and it was the smoothest richest drink I have had to date. Did you get a chance to ask the roaster his roast profiles? Can the average at home roaster match or beat a professional artisan master roaster?

sixspeeddreams said:
So apparently target sells intelligentsia know
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:eek: Better watch those roast dates. ;)
 
David Stifle said:
Okay, fellas, you've inspired me to try other blends. Today I picked up some Peets Major Dickerson Blend. I have no idea if it's a good coffee or not, but I have to start somewhere. Should I use it in my drip maker or a coffee press, which I need to find.:D
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Welcome to the 2nd wave of coffee. You will enjoy your Peets MD, it is a dark and bold coffee with lots of caffeine. Peets MD was my jumping point into specialty coffees.

Barman1 said:
Grab a press.
Very inexpensive, more convenient, less maintenance, and a better finished product than a drip maker.
It might take a couple of batches before you get it where you want but in the end the payoff will be worth your efforts.

For a press I use a Bodum with a press grind.
Filtered (or better) water brought to a boil then taken off boil for a half a minute or so then poured into the press.
Then I put the screen in and push the bloom down about a third of the way.
Let it sit for 4 minutes then press to the bottom.
Ready to pour.
Add nothing.
If it doesn't taste good get another bean that you like. There are plenty of varieties out there, you'll find one that you like.
Personally I like a medium roasted Costa Rican or Nicaraguan in my press. I save the medium dark to dark for espresso.
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PrimitiveEnergy said:
Welcome to the 2nd wave of coffee. You will enjoy your Peets MD, it is a dark and bold coffee with lots of caffeine. Peets MD was my jumping point into specialty coffees.



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Thanks for the advice, guys. I'm looking forward to trying it. May post a picture too, but after ten cups/pictures or so I'll run out of knives and have go out to the forge and make more.:D
 
David Stifle inspired me to break out the press. Thanks. :thumbup:
A little representative of my last job (one of 'em) posed in front for your enjoyment...or not.
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