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ntan 01-06-2017 01:02 PM
Breville 920XL
Baratza Vario
Hario mini mill
Hario V60 metal
Hario NXA-5 siphon
Hario Buono kettle
Aeropress
Espropress
Chemex
Able Kone
Acaia Pearl scale

What's your favourite local roaster for drip/espresso?

I've been looking at the Slayer for awhile, because it seems to be a machine that's able to produce a really thick and syrupy espresso shot. The price tag is just so bleh though...

winson604 01-06-2017 01:10 PM
Not a coffee drinker, it has no effect on me from a keeping me awake angle and while I don't hate the taste of it I just don't give a fuck about it.

The only time I drink coffee is when I hit up a Viet Cafe and get the ice drip coffee or some other form of iced coffee.

Hehe 01-06-2017 01:16 PM
Not sure if local costco has them, but I got a bunch of Geisha beans from Costco US and they are amazing for its price.

For regular drinking, I always load up at Stumptown whenever I hit Portland.

bcrdukes 01-06-2017 01:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ntan (Post 8814709)
I've been looking at the Slayer for awhile, because it seems to be a machine that's able to produce a really thick and syrupy espresso shot. The price tag is just so bleh though...
Is this the sole reason you want a Slayer? Because you can achieve that if you get a naked portafilter.

vitaminG 01-06-2017 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CivicBlues (Post 8814704)
I don't and I save a ton of money & lbs by not doing so :awwyeah:
cause the 0 calorie coffee and 20 calories of cream is so fattening, $0.50 at home or $2.50 when im out isnt really breaking the bank either.

anyone have nitro ice coffee on tap? they have it at fresh st market by my house and its pretty awesome

ntan 01-06-2017 01:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bcrdukes (Post 8814714)
Is this the sole reason you want a Slayer? Because you can achieve that if you get a naked portafilter.
How is a naked portafilter going to help? I already have one with my 920XL. I was referring to the volume profiles of the Slayer.

CivicBlues 01-06-2017 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by vitaminG (Post 8814715)
cause the 0 calorie coffee and 20 calories of cream is so fattening, $0.50 at home or $2.50 when im out isnt really breaking the bank either.

anyone have nitro ice coffee on tap? they have it at fresh st market by my house and its pretty awesome
Not talking about you. Talking about the $5/day Starbucks venti mocha frappachino drinkers.

You can tell I don't drink coffee because I don't make any sense with my terminology.

bcrdukes 01-06-2017 02:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ntan (Post 8814716)
How is a naked portafilter going to help? I already have one with my 920XL. I was referring to the volume profiles of the Slayer.
A naked profile does exactly that - you get a rich, syrup'y volume profile. Dual spout or single spout portafilters give off a cleaner finish.

You have a good grinder. Are you using the freshest coffee you can buy?

I know that different machines yield different results, but if you want a Slayer for that sole reason, then by all means. :)

Expresso 01-06-2017 02:51 PM
^Stick to your E61 bro.

bcrdukes 01-06-2017 02:52 PM
It's the best and you know it. My biggest regret is buying this La Marzocco third-wave bullshit. :okay: :fuckyea:

SkinnyPupp 01-06-2017 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Expresso (Post 8814686)
Forbidden: Generally a pourover will get you better clarity, less body. The V60 is pretty cheap so it doesn't hurt to try it. The kettle is probably the most expensive item and you already got one.
Skinny: You sign up for Coffee & Tales? I see their google ads all the time.

Lineup:
Tiamo Scale/Timer
Tiamo Electric Grinder
Hario Minimill
V60 Ceramic
Kalita 185 Glass
Tiamo K01 Metal (Kalita 155 Copy)
Hario Buono Kettle
Hario XGS Carafe

Right now, I'm just mainly using the K01.
I see their ads all the time too lol... Too hipster for me. I used BeanCurious

bcrdukes 01-06-2017 10:25 PM
I just Googled up Coffee & Tales.

How is Coffee & Tales hipster compared to BeanCurios and what you're already doing?

ntan 01-06-2017 11:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bcrdukes (Post 8814730)
A naked profile does exactly that - you get a rich, syrup'y volume profile. Dual spout or single spout portafilters give off a cleaner finish.

You have a good grinder. Are you using the freshest coffee you can buy?

I know that different machines yield different results, but if you want a Slayer for that sole reason, then by all means. :)
I wasn't aware that a naked portafilter will help you achieve a noticably different shot (in terms of viscosity).

I googled after, and it seems like it is something discussed. As per Espresso Machine Mods: 4 Reasons to Use a Naked Portafilter - Perfect Daily Grind point #3- seems like it's little noticeable difference.

Slayer is just something I want to eventually move towards. I've been reading more and more about this machine, and the touted increased tds, extraction %, and thicker shots seems really appealing. The looks is also :D. Won't be happening soon though, haha. Maybe an EK43 first.

SkinnyPupp 01-07-2017 01:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bcrdukes (Post 8814808)
I just Googled up Coffee & Tales.

How is Coffee & Tales hipster compared to BeanCurios and what you're already doing?
I don't want to say anything too bad about anyone here in case I get into the industry, something I'm considering LUL

Let's just say it doesn't look to be worth the extra cost ($160 vs $95 for the same 200g) which appears to go mostly into packaging and marketing.

The_AK 01-07-2017 01:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hehe (Post 8814712)
Not sure if local costco has them, but I got a bunch of Geisha beans from Costco US and they are amazing for its price.

For regular drinking, I always load up at Stumptown whenever I hit Portland.
FYI they've got 3 locations in Seattle as well, I think 49th parallel is the closest thing I've had to them here

bcrdukes 01-07-2017 10:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp (Post 8814833)
I don't want to say anything too bad about anyone here in case I get into the industry, something I'm considering LUL

Let's just say it doesn't look to be worth the extra cost ($160 vs $95 for the same 200g) which appears to go mostly into packaging and marketing.
Marketing and packaging aside, it seems Coffee & Tales offers a monthly rotation of different roasters, whereas BeanCurious offers only their own roast.

Fucking hipsters. :noyoudidnt:

Nabatron 01-07-2017 10:58 AM
starbucks toffee nut latte

ToneCapone 01-07-2017 11:29 AM
Love my iced coffee from starfucks sweetened with cream. Not cold brew (which is good black). The milk just doesn't do it justice. You gotta add a bit of cream on your own and 1) it looks better 2) tastes better. I care how bad the cream is for ya! ... no really, how bad is the the cream for ya?

Hehe 01-07-2017 02:00 PM
I've been doing some experimental coffee drinks now ever since my last trip to Argentina when I went to this coffee shop and the owner is absolutely crazy (in a good way) on coming up with ways to explore new frontier of coffee drinking.

One recipe I can share that I think I've perfected the ratio is the follow:
Cold brew (something with low acidity, the idea is to replace it with oj): Orange juice (no-pulp) in a 3:1 ratio with oj first. Finish up with a small wedge of orange and fresh mint leaf for garnish

It's shockingly refreshing.

Ch28 01-07-2017 02:36 PM
I believe Coffee & Tales is owned by a fellow RS'er. I forgot what his RS name is, but we simply know him as "youngin"

GFunk 01-07-2017 04:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ch28 (Post 8814909)
I believe Coffee & Tales is owned by a fellow RS'er. I forgot what his RS name is, but we simply know him as "youngin"
Been a while :)

Quote:
Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp (Post 8814833)
I don't want to say anything too bad about anyone here in case I get into the industry, something I'm considering LUL

Let's just say it doesn't look to be worth the extra cost ($160 vs $95 for the same 200g) which appears to go mostly into packaging and marketing.
Founder of C&T here :) We're similar in that we both offer a subscription for coffee but there are a few differences. The biggest would be like the hipster bcrdukes said, we offer a monthly rotation of roasters/coffee and the smallest package allows you to try 2 types of coffee at 100g a bag. With the standard 200g bags out there, I found myself having a hard time trying new coffees because it was just too big a commitment for something that I might not like and be stuck drinking (maybe I just had commitment issues). We're also going for a total experience from the moment you open the box where you can read about the roaster, the background of the coffee, learn about the roaster's suggested brewing recipes, and try it with the two coffees you received that month.

If you're just after a bag of coffee though and you're happy with Beancurious, it makes sense to save the $65 a month. That being said, I suggest trying Inferno Dynamic's subscription if you want a monthly delivery of coffee from a single roaster. It's $98 for 150/g bag but they were one of the best that I had the chance to work with this past year. And if you ever decide to dip into the industry, let me know! We can always meet up for a coffee to chat.

Alright back on topic, most of the time I'm brewing my morning cup with either a Kalita 185 or a glass Hario v60-01 with a Monarch Methods MK320 kettle. If you haven't tried a Monarch Methods kettle, it's a total game changer although it'll break the bank a bit.

SkinnyPupp 01-07-2017 04:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GFunk (Post 8814923)
Been a while :)



Founder of C&T here :) We're similar in that we both offer a subscription for coffee but there are a few differences. The biggest would be like the hipster bcrdukes said, we offer a monthly rotation of roasters/coffee and the smallest package allows you to try 2 types of coffee at 100g a bag. With the standard 200g bags out there, I found myself having a hard time trying new coffees because it was just too big a commitment for something that I might not like and be stuck drinking (maybe I just had commitment issues). We're also going for a total experience from the moment you open the box where you can read about the roaster, the background of the coffee, learn about the roaster's suggested brewing recipes, and try it with the two coffees you received that month.

If you're just after a bag of coffee though and you're happy with Beancurious, it makes sense to save the $65 a month. That being said, I suggest trying Inferno Dynamic's subscription if you want a monthly delivery of coffee from a single roaster. It's $98 for 150/g bag but they were one of the best that I had the chance to work with this past year. And if you ever decide to dip into the industry, let me know! We can always meet up for a coffee to chat.

Alright back on topic, most of the time I'm brewing my morning cup with either a Kalita 185 or a glass Hario v60-01 with a Monarch Methods MK320 kettle. If you haven't tried a Monarch Methods kettle, it's a total game changer although it'll break the bank a bit.
I do like the 2x100g bag idea. The downside with BeanCurious is that a few times I've gotten one I didn't like and was stuck with 200g of it. Normally I shop at Colour Brown and just order different 100g bags from them, but subscriptions end up being cheaper. It seems that you can often get a good deal with beans that are normally over $150+ for a 100g bag at CB.

I'd definitely like to meet up with you some time! Very few of my friends are as into coffee as I am :D

bcrdukes 01-07-2017 10:25 PM
Hipsters :rolleyes:

hud 91gt 01-08-2017 06:39 AM
I love love love coffee, but a friend and I did a comparison the other day and I was really truly surprised.


He has a fancy simple machine. I forget the brand, but we have been playing with it the last few months to really dial in a brew. It's italian brand, single boiler, semi automatic. We used a naked portafilter. He has a grinder which was around 1g. Also don't know the brand.

The test: Use his machine to make an espresso. We used 18.6g of coffee (Fresh roast from JJ Bean) and added water to make an americano. We then stirred the coffee to get rid of any creme.

We then made a coffee in my aeropress, using the same 18.6g of coffee (Should have used a coarser grind).

Blindfold test.

I was absolutely amazed at how similar they tasted. I chose the fancy one. My friend actually preferred the aeropress. The only real difference I tasted was slightly more bitterness from the aeropress. We had no idea which was which until we both tried them, and then revealed the results.

It's fun using the machines, but I don't think i'll be dropping 3k anytime soon. I'll head out to my local fav coffee shop for a treat, but the aeropress will do for at home brews.

RickyTan3 01-09-2017 01:45 AM
Is it just me or 100% of hipster coffee places taste like shit, they mainly serve sour ass coffee and doesn't even smell right.

They can't get a simple espresso shot right, or is it just me or I am missing something here?

Been trying to find High Quality coffee beens anyone got recommendations?
No sour fucking coffee beans please.


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