Coffee

Norm said:
This. Tropical Weather. Best bean in the country right now.

I’ve tried stuff from all over the country. Onyx is just the best. Hands down.
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I was really just waiting for you to chime in. I’m fairly sure you are a professional. Will definitely check out Onyx.

All of the suggested sound good though. Thanks dudes! Been a while since I went down the bean hole… I’m also fairly certain somebody got me an aero press for Christmas so that is a bonus.
 
Soundguy said:
I was really just waiting for you to chime in. I’m fairly sure you are a professional. Will definitely check out Onyx.

All of the suggested sound good though. Thanks dudes! Been a while since I went down the bean hole… I’m also fairly certain somebody got me an aero press for Christmas so that is a bonus.
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Another option is the Tandem sampler pack:
www.tandemcoffee.com

Single Origin Sampler Pack

The most ideal method to get acquainted with the unabridged spectrum of Tandem's present-day offerings. Each order arrives replete with four divergent 8oz bags of our current favorite coffees. Today's sampler includes the 4 following delights: Gaharo (Bukeye, Burundi) Mauricio Jiminez (Tarrazú...
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The selection changes routinely. I have gotten this a few times and they always send good stuff. It's a good way to try an assortment of things.

Clover Food Lab in the Boston area serves Tandem as one of their pour over options, and it's one of the better cups you can get in this city. I actually had it today, funny enough.

I generally alternate between Onyx & Tandem when I mail order. If you ever come back to NJ, there's a place in Highland Park that actually roasts a great bean, but they don't always have the kind I like on hand.
 
Norm said:
The selection changes routinely. I have gotten this a few times and they always send good stuff. It's a good way to try an assortment of things.
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Might try this. I need some variety. When you drink the exact same cup every single morning it becomes less “I enjoy the flavors of coffee” and more “this could be a cup of dirt I’m only drinking it to wake up…”
 
shrpshtr325 said:
this is my current go to roast. . . . i usually buy a bag or two of their other roasts when i order up just to keep thing interesting. . . . i havent had a bad roast from these guys

www.lovethecook.com

House

A blend of Sumatran, Colombian and Costa Rican beans, for a coffee lover that likes it a bit bolder without being dark.Roast: Medium
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Stopped in Love the Cook today and got a bag of the House Blend, N'oreaster and some flavored stuff for Christmas gifts. Looking forward to trying House.
 
Driving back from FL and the 1st fuel stop around Savannah off 95, see a sign that says Black Rifle coffee. 2min drive from the Sunoco was a Nine Line apparel store and the coffee shop. Picked up some more.
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For Camden County locals I recommend Royal Mile Coffee Roasters. The owner (Jamie) is a super nerdy coffee guy, has a handful of year-round roasts (Breakfast Blend, Hawks, etc.) but constantly puts out new stuff throughout the year. If you like medium/light roasts he's got a bunch of fruity/natural coffees.
 

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robcleary said:
For Camden County locals I recommend Royal Mile Coffee Roasters. The owner (Jamie) is a super nerdy coffee guy, has a handful of year-round roasts (Breakfast Blend, Hawks, etc.) but constantly puts out new stuff throughout the year. If you like medium/light roasts he's got a bunch of fruity/natural coffees.
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I like Trust the Process
 
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Been stopping in to The Brown Bean and basically just saying "What have you roasted today?" and buying a bag. But stopped into Pisgah Coffee Roasters the other to buy some beans to try somewhere else. I like the fact that The Brown Bean is 16oz and not the 12oz silliness.

Ground Peppermint Mocha for @MissJR
 
i have this guy at work

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we have a nicer (read: more expensive one) at home that the wife picked out with different preset temperatures and all that. not sure i notice a difference while im drinking my coffee . . .
 
Soundguy said:
Any of you aero press people have an electric kettle you prefer? Looking for something to keep at my work desk.
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You could go super fancy with something like this:
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But IME it's overkill. You just need the water hot. Ok but we need to talk.

Rules of making good coffee:
  1. Do not pour boiling water directly onto the coffee beans.
  2. Memorize rule #1.
I know, it's an extensive list. But you'll burn the beans. There are 3 ways you can avoid this:
  1. Buy overly expensive kettle above and set temp to less than boiling
  2. Toss 2 ice cubes on top of the grounds before you add the water
  3. Add water first, then top off with the ground beans
When I use my aeropress (this morning, in fact) I do #3. I have never owned the super-fancy kettle, so maybe that's better but IDK. I used to do #2 but when I travel it becomes harder, and I really only use the Aero when I travel these days. That leaves you with option #3. I guess we also need to discuss technique.
  1. You'll need to use the upside down Aeropress method. Look it up, it's fairly self-explanatory
  2. Add hot water to the empty press, fill it up about 3/4 of the way
  3. Add beans on top, maybe 2 TBSP grounds?
  4. Start timer
  5. Stir beans only as much as you need (basically to reduce the blobs), and no more
  6. At about 1:45, stir again, then top off with hot water
  7. Put filter on
  8. Flip over & press into cup
At this stage of life, I never do it any other way.

When I travel I take something like this with me:
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Yes I go the distance with this shit but it makes a damn fine cup of coffee. How TF else should anyone start the day?
 
1) don’t take coffee advice from those who measure coffee beans volumetrically. Sorry, not sorry @Norm 🙂 And, yes, I travel with a scale.
2) boiling water is fine for light roasts. See here:
I find 85C is good for dark roasts and 95 C is good for medium roasts. I’m using 100C now on some lighter roast Onyx.
3) I’ve found a great grinder allows me to brew with hotter water and with much finer coffee. I have the Fellow Ode and it’s completely changed my coffee game.
 
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