Coffee Appreciation

right tried the rogue blend from union and as a 'delicate roast' it's darker roasted than anything i've had from squaremile / hasbean thus far*

Hasbean and Squaremile tend to be pretty light roasts, and I often find them a bit sour, unless with a good bit of milk. I'm obviously generalising all of their coffees here.

You're right about Union though; even their "delcate" roasted Rogue is quite dark. However, we are talking about their espresso-specific beans, so it seems fair enough to me that they should be dark Haven't tried their single origins.

Question for Bombcup if you happen to see this: will the Kenyan Kiandu beans return next year, and how about the Ethiopian Guji Yiragacheffe?

I like the two current African beans on offer at Monmouth just now, but the fruitiness is less intense in the Kenyan, and the Ethiopian is less rich/floral to me. I wonder if maybe that's a seasonal thing due to the weather and crops.

Roddy

anywhere in london that sells rancilio silvia spares? i need a new gasket

also probably time for a new portafilter basket - any suggestions for a replacement?

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This place is in covent garden (Never been)

This place is uk based online

I just bought a delonghi EC152 from argos for £55. First ever espresso machine. Surprisingly now I can't sleep. I was thinking about changing out the steam arm with a ranchillo, but it's £20

This could be a sweet little setup for someone, and it's not very well listed.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281040804913?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

anywhere in london that sells rancilio silvia spares? i need a new gasket

also probably time for a new portafilter basket - any suggestions for a replacement?

I've got a ridgeless double from Coffee Hit that I tried for a bit. Obviously not as well finished as VSTs, but then it was only a third of the price. You can have it to experiment with if you want.

Cheers for the kind offer.

I just managed to order the vst basket and a ton of other bits through work.

My friend just gave me this washbag to cheer me up while I cannot drink the stuff:

this being the friendliest forum and all...

got some cafe direct machu picchu single source beans from Sainsburys - quite nice, very chocolately indeed

Anyone know anywhere to pick up good freshly ground coffee in the Kings x area? My girlfriend just went to sourced in St Pancreas and they've run out of Monmouth!

Anyone know anywhere to pick up good freshly ground coffee in the Kings x area? My girlfriend just went to sourced in St Pancreas and they've run out of Monmouth!

There's a Caravan round there now isn't there? Or get down to LMNH/the numerous places in Old Street

what is the best aeropress guide?

either video tutorial or set of instructions

i got one for my little sister, i have sent her the hasbean tutorial link but feel there must be better out there

have you seen the hasbean video as well?
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFQsmaopufg"]Aeropress
Brewing Guide for Has Bean Coffee - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48ics7oymw8"]Gwilym
Davies Demonstrating the Aeropress Coffee Maker - YouTube[/ame]

I luv Gwilym

Are there any proper coffee shops open in London today?

Are there any proper coffee shops open in London today?

I reeaallly doubt it

Any coffee related christmas gifts for anyone this morning?

Got one of these in my stocking this morning

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/08/07/danes-have-invented-coffee-bag-brewing-system-thos

Not sure when I'll use it but it looks interesting

Interesting

I got my dad a grinder and a bag of allpress espresso beans... Its his birthday today which is kind of harsh.

I got my dad a grinder and a bag of allpress espresso beans... Its his birthday today which is kind of harsh.

Your dad is the third coming of Christ and I claim my five pounds.

We (receiving "couples" gifts these days) were given an antique coffee pot of sorts. Lid and spout may well be Lead, but it looks and feels lovely... pic to follow at some point.

My new 51mm tamper base is alloy, the old 49mm one is steel- significant weight difference, feels interesting in the hand.

Puck formation is better already.

Dammit, nice bit of Reg there.

My Mrs got me some nice new cups for X-mas. DJ would approve....