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It's a coffee-based cross between a milkshake and a Mr Whippy in a cup with a straw.
It's not for those who worry about whether it's single origin or not, but on a hot day I think I prefer it to a plain old iced coffee and definitely better than the ice-based things that the other chains produce.
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Don't steep longer, just up the amount of coffee if you want it stronger. That said Yirgacheffe is IMO generally ok on milder infusions as there is a lots flavour in it.
Just started a bag of Kochere Yirgacheffe today. Damn, it is good. A little of strawberryness but very tangy and very winey. Done as an espresso roast but works fine as filter as well.
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August is Invent your own blend from hasbean. Sent 4 small bags of different beans, an empty 250g bag with blank label and some colouring pencils.
Bonkers. Winning blend & label is sold in October...
Might have to get on that! We run hasbean where i work, and i have to say ive been much more impressed with their single origin stuff than any of their blends, but i might try and work something out that suits my tastes a little more with this.
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August is Invent your own blend from hasbean. Sent 4 small bags of different beans, an empty 250g bag with blank label and some colouring pencils.
Bonkers. Winning blend & label is sold in October...
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Don't steep longer, just up the amount of coffee if you want it stronger. That said Yirgacheffe is IMO generally ok on milder infusions as there is a lots flavour in it.
I'm coming to the same conclusion. Today I was using 20g per cup and it's getting better. Steeping for 45s or 1min, using water at ~ 85*, grind I've not changed.
Tastes very good with a smidge of sugar.*
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A new cafe (178 on New Cross Road) opened over the road last month, it looks alright from the outside and I'm out of beans so thought I'd give it a try. If anyone else has the same idea, don't.
They're serving HB Jailbreak so I had hopes of at least a half decent cup. Just watching the guy make the drink I could tell it wasn't going to be great (holding the portafilter at arms reach and tamping 'mid air' was a highlight). The result being a flatwhite that looks like it was made by a vending machine and one that tastes only marginally better.
Time for a ride over to Monmouth for a bean resupply.
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Microcosm has moved office, which means we no longer need our beloved Rancilio Silvia and cafe grinder.
They're both in working order, though the Rancilio could probably do with a de-scale (tamp & portafilter are included although not shown in the photo).
If you're interested, let Velocio or myself know... they can be picked up from near Waterloo for £100. The main idea is to send them to a good home with minimal hassle, hence the price.
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I already PM'd, sorry.
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:P Not really.
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Frothy coffee? a dry Cappuccino? a Viennese Malange?