REVscene Automotive Forum - Coffee - how do you drink it and why?

Page 10 of 46

Show 25 post(s) from this thread on one page

REVscene Automotive Forum (https://www.revscene.net/forums/)

- Vancouver Off-Topic / Current Events (https://www.revscene.net/forums/vancouver-off-topic-current-events_50/)

- - Coffee - how do you drink it and why? (https://www.revscene.net/forums/700799-coffee-how-do-you-drink-why.html)

ssjGoku69

02-01-2019 02:07 PM

I'm afraid of the headaches so I drink every day

SkinnyPupp

02-01-2019 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondaracer (Post 8938070)

My go to when I’m out is Starbucks iced americano if I’m in a hurry.

The thing with the older timer Italian coffee is that it’s much like a McDonald’s/Tim Hortons in that the beans/grounds they generally using are just some factory processed shit so the batch you get today tastes exactly the same as a batch two years from now. While it may taste ok, and most of the time frothy/sweet for any coffee purist id say the general consensus is that it’s garbage.

It is garbage, but at the same time I won't criticize someone for liking it.

My wife hates my coffee, but I have introduced her to super fresh darker roasts that she loooooves. I buy this for her from a local roaster. She also likes a Brazil Santos single origin from another place. She does her own pourover brew, using a Kalita 102 (Hario V60 requires a bit more effort).

I admit, I like to have it once in a while too. Sometimes instead of a light roast with various different flavour profiles, you just want to have a "cup of Joe". In that case, it's still important to get something fresh. I appreciate it when roasters offer a variety.

Ch28	02-01-2019 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp (Post 8938021)

Thought I'd share this, as it's worldwide rather than Hong Kong. Coffee and Tales, a local subscription service (and I believe Revscene member PogChamp ), sent out a 30% coupon for https://www.sanscoffee.co/, a worldwide coffee subscription service. The code is COFFEEANDTALES30

It's apparently a high end service, with Geisha, Cup of Excellence, etc. I got some Cup of Excellence beans from another subscription before (beancurious) and it was literally the best coffee I ever had.

I subbed so I'll be able to check out their first shipment, but I don't think it gets sent until March 1 so it'll be a while.

Hoping to revive this thread with some more activity.. I recently spent a month in Japan, going to a ton of different kissaten and 3rd wave shops, and shared many of them on my instagram. I also post when I try new beans (including some from Macau that made me literally say "oh my god" out loud to nobody in particular, except maybe my cat). Check it out if you like coffee and don't mind it being mixed in with some training footage (and some half nekkid progress pics LUL )

Coffee and Tales was created by Chopsticks. Don't know if he's still part of it cause most of us haven't seen him forever since he moved away

SkinnyPupp

02-01-2019 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ch28 (Post 8938125)

Coffee and Tales was created by Chopsticks. Don't know if he's still part of it cause most of us haven't seen him forever since he moved away

Yeah I found his posts a few pages back where he responded to my criticism of their pricing. I still haven't tried his service yet, but I plan to in the future! I keep getting gifted coffee from friends and buying single origin stuff, so I've had no reason to subscribe to a service. I couldn't pass up that 30% offer though, at least for one month

Gnomes

02-01-2019 07:20 PM

2 teaspoon Nespresso instant espresso powder +hot water + 2 tablespoon homo milk. No sugar.
Fast, cheap, palatable.

ForbiddenX

02-01-2019 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondaracer (Post 8938040)

I have a Breville 870XL I bought last Xmas, use daily and typically pull at least two double shots a day. I wouldn’t hesitate to spend a few thousand next time around on an even better machine even though I have had zero issues with this one.

For beans I almost exclusively use the Moja espresso blend. I also like Stumptown and occasiaonlly the JJ espresso blend for for the best consistency I stick with Moja

Recently took a latte art class at Platform 7. Have been dabbling pretty hard lately in Latte art *hipster shield engage* lol but I find it pretty entertaining

My go to is a Baileys Latte when I have time, usually 2/3 2% milk 1/3 Baileys:

Some progression shots (it’s actually a lot harder than you’d think) also helps to have a $30,000 machine in-store lol

How do you register for those classes? I kind of want to do one so when I fly into the office I can blow my coworkers mind lol.

I wish I had enough counter top space to house an espresso machine. Still just using hario v60 and it's been great but I do wish I could make a cappuccino every now and then.

Does anyone use a chemex is there a difference between that and something like the v60?

Hondaracer

02-02-2019 05:51 AM

She does classes after platform 7 in east Van closes once a week if she has a group of 3-4, I’ll see if I can dig up the image of the contact info etc

ae101

02-02-2019 07:11 AM

I use to be crazy on coffee, like I was in a club where we would try different beans and also do coffee art

now it's just regular coffee with either 1milk and 3 sugar or straight up black from McDonald's

some times I would order from mccafe if it was a cute girl at the counter and maybe have small talk on coffee (and maybe a contract if I'm lucky)

Hehe	02-02-2019 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondaracer (Post 8938164)

She does classes after platform 7 in east Van closes once a week if she has a group of 3-4, I’ll see if I can dig up the image of the contact info etc

I'd be interested in this too.

I mean, I think I got my hands on how to do an at least OK coffee.

But I can't pour shit. Whenever attempting to make a heart, it comes out like a fucking dick with two balls. :fuckthatshit:

Anyone can recommend something good for cold brew as far as bean goes? I love the smooth taste in espresso (Stumptown Hairbender is my go-to bean. It's super smooth), but for cold brew, I'd love something sweeter or fruity.

Hondaracer

02-02-2019 09:42 AM

Here’s the info, easiest is to contact her directly via Instagram

https://i.imgur.com/Sq2waL2.jpg

subordinate

02-02-2019 11:04 AM

Got a Bonavista 1900TS
And a V60 Pourover (the filters are getting a hassle, I might switch to a Melitta)

Some days when I'm lazy, some instant is fine.

Usually black. Days when I'm feeling a change. A splash of kaula and cream

I thought about quitting. I use to have pearly whites, drink zero coffee until College. Now I figure, Coffee is better than taking up smoking. You got to have some vices in life, if not, then what's the point of living

Beans: Go to Beans are Grizzly Claw (dark roast) and/or San Francisco bay french roast beans. I recently got a bag of Vietnamese beans, can't wait to crack that open.

Grinds: PC Financial medium and dark roast blends are solid.

I agree with others here. I was surprised Japan has a solid coffee culture. One of the best cups of coffee I had was in a small stand in the fish market. hella surprised.

unit	02-02-2019 11:14 AM

these days platform 7 is my go to... no ridiculous attitude from baristas like some cafes, and consistent results.

Hondaracer

02-02-2019 11:43 AM

Protip:

When traveling, especially abroad I’m willing to put in the time and effort to find a great coffee shop around wherever I’m staying. A great indicator of a good coffee shop is seeing images of Latte art in their reviews.

While it isn’t a sure thing, if the baristas are capable of Latte art odds are they can pour a decent cup.

Europe seems to have this aura around coffee and a train of though that Europe in general does coffee very well. I’ve found it to be the opposite. More bad coffee than good in my experience.

Kilinim

02-02-2019 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subordinate (Post 8938195)

What are your thoughts on the 1900TS? I've been eyeing one for a little bit.

ssjGoku69

02-03-2019 09:18 PM

oops wrong thread

Ch28	02-03-2019 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondaracer (Post 8938187)

Here’s the info, easiest is to contact her directly via Instagram

https://i.imgur.com/Sq2waL2.jpg

Kunie
Barista,YVR
🏆1st
The Top Latte Artist 2018 YVR
DEUS LA showdown 2017 Tokyo
🥉3rd
Coffee Fest World LAC 2015 PDX
I teach #LatteArt every week, DM plz

Shiiiiiiet

nabs	02-03-2019 11:05 PM