CanuckleHorse Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Chicken creek from Smithers is a tasty brand and I’ve tried many of the Kicking horse flavours not a big fan of their dark roast. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Not gourmet or boutique, but my go to is LaVazza Oro. I think it is the best "big bag" coffee out there, and not super expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1CupB4IDie Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Blue Mountain (Jamaica) coffee, imo, is the best...however, very expensive. They were selling it by the cup in Steveston...$18 a cup. I bought some while in Jamaica last year, brought it home, and was very disappointed. It was a blend at best. Same in Hawaii, Kona coffee you get at the ABC stores etc are a blend, not pure kona coffee. Big difference. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1CupB4IDie Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 43 minutes ago, BCNate said: Not gourmet or boutique, but my go to is LaVazza Oro. I think it is the best "big bag" coffee out there, and not super expensive. By the way, LaVazzo Oro is cheapest at Walmart, by quite a bit, compared to London Drugs or Save On etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) Usually get my beans from either Fantastico or Bows and Arrows in person. I get the whole bean and then grind myself before the French press. It's an entirely different beverage compared to Folgers. Edited June 19, 2020 by King Heffy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skolozsy2 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 36 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Usually get my beans from either Fantastico or Bows and Arrows in person. I get the whole bean and then grind myself before the French press. It's an entirely different beverage compared to Folgers. I'm a user of the French press myself, as well as purchasing whole bean. Do you crack and stir the grinds after a minute as some suggest, or do you let the grinds stay at the top as some others recommend? Personally, I crack and stir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken. Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I actually thought of another one I had back when I was on vacation in Palm Springs I liked it so much I brought a couple bags back with me - Joshua Tree Coffee Co. https://jtcoffeeco.com/ If I didn't have such a good local option I might get some shipped up here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undrafted Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Monty said: I don't get it. Are you telling me the 'social's in my post weren't adequately distanced or something? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Has anybody tried chicory root? It's not coffee but a coffee alternative. I bought it because I drink a lot of it and do try to do less (everything in moderation). It's supposed to taste like coffee but it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBH1926 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said: Has anybody tried chicory root? It's not coffee but a coffee alternative. I bought it because I drink a lot of it and do try to do less (everything in moderation). It's supposed to taste like coffee but it's not. Years ago, tasted too bitter for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 27 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said: Has anybody tried chicory root? It's not coffee but a coffee alternative. I bought it because I drink a lot of it and do try to do less (everything in moderation). It's supposed to taste like coffee but it's not. You could try mixing the coffee and chicory root to wean yourself down on the caffeine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Sean Monahan said: You could try mixing the coffee and chicory root to wean yourself down on the caffeine. I'm not hooked on caffeine. I went all week without coffee so it's not a problem. I do decaf a lot instead. Just considering it as an alternative to coffee every now and then. All I drink otherwise is water #yawn Edited June 20, 2020 by Tortorella's Rant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said: I'm not hooked on caffeine. I went all week without coffee so it's not a problem. I do decaf a lot instead. Just considering it as an alternative to coffee every now and then. All I drink otherwise is water #yawn Are you looking for an alternative taste or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Just1CupBeforeIDie said: Blue Mountain (Jamaica) coffee, imo, is the best...however, very expensive. They were selling it by the cup in Steveston...$18 a cup. I bought some while in Jamaica last year, brought it home, and was very disappointed. It was a blend at best. Same in Hawaii, Kona coffee you get at the ABC stores etc are a blend, not pure kona coffee. Big difference. I’ve been meaning to try Blue Mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 All I really buy is the kicking horse or the kirkland beans which I do actually find quite good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skolozsy2 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 hours ago, Tortorella's Rant said: I'm not hooked on caffeine. I went all week without coffee so it's not a problem. I do decaf a lot instead. Just considering it as an alternative to coffee every now and then. All I drink otherwise is water #yawn Like you, the only other thing we drink is water, which is why we don't mind splurging on a little pricier coffee. And we only have a small cup or two per day. Never tried chicory root though, might look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skolozsy2 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 13 hours ago, Just1CupBeforeIDie said: Blue Mountain (Jamaica) coffee, imo, is the best...however, very expensive. They were selling it by the cup in Steveston...$18 a cup. I bought some while in Jamaica last year, brought it home, and was very disappointed. It was a blend at best. Same in Hawaii, Kona coffee you get at the ABC stores etc are a blend, not pure kona coffee. Big difference. $18 per cup....yowza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Am.Ironman Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 23 hours ago, Monty said: Obviously depends on the amount. I got a 125g (ground, not whole bean), which was $39.99. It's one of those things that, if you like coffee, you should probably try once just to say that you did. I was expecting to go, "Yeah, it's fine. It tastes like coffee. I'm glad I tried it for the experience, but I won't buy it again." Nope, it really is terrific. Even when I do the exact same process with other grounds and beans at home, I can never get the same consistency from cup to cup. This stuff is quality and tastes the same each time. I'll end up buying it once a year at Christmas for a treat, and bump up to the 250g bag at $59.99. Just a hint of chocolate and cherries, but not overpowering. But real, real smooth and rich. Drinking it right now. Do you put it through an espresso maker or a drip coffee machine? i have a breville at home that I use. Currently drinking lavazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 23 hours ago, Monty said: I ordered Kopi Luwak coffee earlier last week and got it 4 days ago. The coffee that's is cultivated by Asian Civets digesting and then crapping out the cherries and beans. Pricey, but incredible. Worth the experience and ordering a 225g bag once a year. is it the source for covid-19? heard a rumour about civets but suspect i likely am spit balling about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 bean north is a top quality micro roaster and they ship anywhere extremely socially conscious in their coffee sourcing https://beannorth.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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