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over a year ago
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"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "
Hi op
Grind
Filter
Barista
Milk frother
Instants.. Like nescafe sticky toffee pudding with extra syrup.
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over a year ago
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I like to grind beans myself in a little hand grinder, which shaves the beans evenly rather than smashing them to pieces for dust and chunks in a cheap electric grinder (prefer a little elbow grease to an expensive good electric grinder),
Medium roast aribica my choice, black mostly, sometimes with a splash of full cream sterilised milk.
Brewed in a stove top Bialetti Moka pot.  |
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Cafetière more often as not in the house. Have bean to cup most of the time at work. Parting was partial to a wee grind of the beans, as it were, now ant then too though. We like to mix it up a bit I guess…  |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods?
Hi op
Grind
Filter
Barista
Milk frother
Instants.. Like nescafe sticky toffee pudding with extra syrup.
Pods.. In my ears "
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Thank you, Rebecca! You have your perfect routine. Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"OP has got me wanting a nice coffee, I’ll have a nice creamy one please
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Well, I wasn't actually making any but as you asked so politely!  "
Thank you sir, I’ll bring some cake |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I grind my own using a hand grinder that I've had for over a year now and is probably my pride and joy 
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Does your hand grinder require a ceramic burr replacement?"
It actually has a metal burr set which provides a more uniform grind. No replacement needed as I maintain it regularly  |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
Burnleyish (She/They) |
At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)
At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.
The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "
Pre-ground Italian coffee which I use in my french press. I got called a tory the other day for using it |
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Pre-ground (I might grind my own when I grow up). Bialetti Moka stove top.
A classic for a reason. And I've said this before, but so beautiful...I just need to move to Rome and buy a vespa and my life is complete. |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"I like to grind beans myself in a little hand grinder, which shaves the beans evenly rather than smashing them to pieces for dust and chunks in a cheap electric grinder (prefer a little elbow grease to an expensive good electric grinder),
Medium roast aribica my choice, black mostly, sometimes with a splash of full cream sterilised milk.
Brewed in a stove top Bialetti Moka pot. "
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Thank you Garnet²°²³ — this is clearly your daily caffeine ritual  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Bean through a Grinder, then Tamp on an all in one Sage Barista Pro... Almost coffee snobbish but not quite there, though I do use beans with a roast date.
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Cafetière more often as not in the house. Have bean to cup most of the time at work. Parting was partial to a wee grind of the beans, as it were, now ant then too though. We like to mix it up a bit I guess… "
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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago
Gosport |
Up until recently roasted my own green beans but unfortunately I need a new element for the roaster and the manufacturer doesn't seem to want to talk to me about this. A bit annoying as they nade a big thing about wanting them to be heirloom devices, where parts were occasionally replaced but the unit lasted at least a lifetime.
As far brewing coffee I make an espresso grind and then use a manual lever press to make a double espresso and then usually add about an equal measure of hot water and a little milk. |
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I found since I moved there's a lot of people around me who have been really quite-intensively trained in how to prepare and pour coffee with their fancy chrome brewing machines. I actually know someone who trains them, but I never remember the terminology though. She told me recently they can make around 8 coffees at the start of every day just to sort-of prime the machine. On place is open till 7 and I meet quite a lot of people in them too, they've been a winner for me.
The coffee they make is so good that the only thing I keep at home now is a decent instant, which I've always quite liked as a distinct drink. Or 'coffee drink' if you want. I just don't see the point of faffing around myself when I can get a much better filter or Americano nearby and I'm trying not to drink it too late in the day anyway.
I do think about getting a new cafetière for entertaining sometimes (which I don't do much of at home at present), but even then I've noticed a lot of people around here pop out to buy a few and take them back home, some clearly ringing ahead to pick them up. Coffee at home can easily go to waste I find, even when kept frozen. Using these places limits my coffee intake too, which is more than fine by me as it's not a great thing to drink excessively really, and I also love my teas. pt
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Day to day I use a Clever Dripper and ground coffee from Rave. It's quick, easy, mess free and makes a delicious long coffee.
For a treat I buy whole, fresh roasted beans, grind them in less than a minute with my hand grinder and make Espresso with a Cafelat Robot (lever-operated machine). The Robot takes a bit of getting used to, but once you've got the hang of it it makes an excellent espresso.
No big machines to take up space in the kitchen, minimal cleaning up and definitely no pods! |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"I grind my own using a hand grinder that I've had for over a year now and is probably my pride and joy
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Does your hand grinder require a ceramic burr replacement?
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It actually has a metal burr set which provides a more uniform grind. No replacement needed as I maintain it regularly "
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Would you mind if I forwarded this to Swing? She's still using the archaic ceramic burr nonsense.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.
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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence??  "
Because it's delicious. |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)
At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.
The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder. "
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We should support our local coffee roasters.  |
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"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.
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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence?? Because it's delicious."
Sounds awesome to me |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods?
Pre-ground Italian coffee which I use in my french press. I got called a tory the other day for using it "
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Have you tried the House of Commons coffee, Westminster blend? |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
Grind them when I i can be bothered and need the freshness. I have a burr grinder and a sage espresso machine , it’s not ideal so I got into the lazy habit of buying pre ground blue mountain & using an aero press or small cafitiere . |
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By *unchalMan
over a year ago
Dartford |
"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)
At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.
The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder.
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We should support our local coffee roasters. "
Costa? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.
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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence?? Because it's delicious.
Sounds awesome to me "
it is with a splash of cinnabon creamer or almond joy. |
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"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.
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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence?? Because it's delicious.
Sounds awesome to me it is with a splash of cinnabon creamer or almond joy."
I’ll be right over |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I grind my own using a hand grinder that I've had for over a year now and is probably my pride and joy
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Does your hand grinder require a ceramic burr replacement?
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It actually has a metal burr set which provides a more uniform grind. No replacement needed as I maintain it regularly
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Would you mind if I forwarded this to Swing? She's still using the archaic ceramic burr nonsense. "
Yes you may, I'll even provide the exact model so she can experience the pleasure I have every morning |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My Nespresso and frother do the job well enough. Tea, on the other hand is an art. Truthfully day to day, it's a bag in a mug, but when time allows a proper brew from a polished pot that has been correctly warmed is a joy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Coffee pods preferably black rifle coffee or death wish coffee.
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Blu' Blu', why can't you Americans have simple coffee that doesn't have any bearing on suffering and violence?? Because it's delicious.
Sounds awesome to me it is with a splash of cinnabon creamer or almond joy.
I’ll be right over "
My door is always open |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Pre-ground (I might grind my own when I grow up). Bialetti Moka stove top.
A classic for a reason. And I've said this before, but so beautiful...I just need to move to Rome and buy a vespa and my life is complete."
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I'm with you YOLO (in spirit and in hope) — I use robust ground coffee and prepare in my French Press (Cafetière).
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands |
Beans from a local Roaster.
Hand ground in my 70 yr old wall mounted grinder.
I have a selection of Cafetieres ranging from a 3 cup plastic Bodum through to a 12 cup Gold Plated La Cafetiere.
Being deep into retirement and spending a lot of time at home I do tend to drink rather a lot of Coffee. |
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"Beans from a local Roaster.
Hand ground in my 70 yr old wall mounted grinder.
I have a selection of Cafetieres ranging from a 3 cup plastic Bodum through to a 12 cup Gold Plated La Cafetiere.
Being deep into retirement and spending a lot of time at home I do tend to drink rather a lot of Coffee."
Dom't forget the cake |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Up until recently roasted my own green beans but unfortunately I need a new element for the roaster and the manufacturer doesn't seem to want to talk to me about this. A bit annoying as they nade a big thing about wanting them to be heirloom devices, where parts were occasionally replaced but the unit lasted at least a lifetime.
As far brewing coffee I make an espresso grind and then use a manual lever press to make a double espresso and then usually add about an equal measure of hot water and a little milk."
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You're quite studiously studious on the coffee front! |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"I found since I moved there's a lot of people around me who have been really quite-intensively trained in how to prepare and pour coffee with their fancy chrome brewing machines. I actually know someone who trains them, but I never remember the terminology though. She told me recently they can make around 8 coffees at the start of every day just to sort-of prime the machine. On place is open till 7 and I meet quite a lot of people in them too, they've been a winner for me.
The coffee they make is so good that the only thing I keep at home now is a decent instant, which I've always quite liked as a distinct drink. Or 'coffee drink' if you want. I just don't see the point of faffing around myself when I can get a much better filter or Americano nearby and I'm trying not to drink it too late in the day anyway.
I do think about getting a new cafetière for entertaining sometimes (which I don't do much of at home at present), but even then I've noticed a lot of people around here pop out to buy a few and take them back home, some clearly ringing ahead to pick them up. Coffee at home can easily go to waste I find, even when kept frozen. Using these places limits my coffee intake too, which is more than fine by me as it's not a great thing to drink excessively really, and I also love my teas. pt
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Two teaspoons of instant one of sugar, pour in some hot water, job done.
I usually take a 1ltr flask aswell, 5 heaped teaspoons of instant 3ish teaspoons of sugar and then fill with boiling water.
Am I a coffee peasant |
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By *rsMxCouple
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "
Hi OP,
Depends on my mood and timings.....
Prefer to grind my own beans and make a few cups worth at a time
For on-the-go I like the wee sachets of flavoured coffees
At work, normally rely on the batista to be my friend and hook me up with a delicious latte  |
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By *asual777Man
over a year ago
i travel all over |
I go to the nespresso website
I order Ugandan coffee
a rich espresso with a wild character that carries both hard-to-find sandalwood notes and elegant florals
I pop a pod in the machine
I drink it , then another |
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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago
Redhill |
This thread is always painful when you see that the great majority drink instant crap and call it coffee 
For me it’s coffee from Veracruz or Chiapas, Mexico, medium roast and I make it in a cafetiére. Drink it plain. No milk, no sugar. Pure heaven.  |
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"Pre-ground (I might grind my own when I grow up). Bialetti Moka stove top.
A classic for a reason. And I've said this before, but so beautiful...I just need to move to Rome and buy a vespa and my life is complete.
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I'm with you YOLO (in spirit and in hope) — I use robust ground coffee and prepare in my French Press (Cafetière).
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(Caffeine) Brother from another mother... |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
I cannot drink Coffee at all!
Unfortunately, as has been found, there's something in coffee that doesn’t medically agree with me, causes an allergic reaction and I can violently projectile Vomit!
Ironically, I love the aroma of coffee, but even that can bring on the reaction described. Thus when outside, if in a street, I have to cross it to avoid any coffee shop or retail outlet selling it!
At home, for visiting friends or family, I've a small jar of Nescafe Instant. It's remained unopened for 2 years, as those who know me, opt for tea instead to avoid any issues.
Oh, I cannot stand the taste of Tea either, but have no allergic reaction to it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have ground coffee. (Kane) I got to a brand called Skull Crusher that I can across I used those metal jugs, I always prep with water that isn't quite boiled. |
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By *loydyMan
over a year ago
British |
"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "
nescafe out the jar stick your fancy shit lol
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"Aldi Gold Roast 
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You're such a rough diamond, Grumps!
I'm from a council estate family and damn proud
Holy shit! I best bring some decent instant for when I have a sleep over then Grumps "
I'll buy decent stuff for guests so best get your order in |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I like Rwandan coffee when I can get it, or any dark roast that’s full of flavour. I grind my own beans when I’m away wild camping or coffee bags and. At home I tend to use pre ground with a moka espresso stove or the cafetière
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Aldi Gold Roast
Stop it now! What did your parents do to your taste buds?!
It's actually my favourite supermarket brand "
A friend gets her coffee in Lidl. It’s actually quite nice. |
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I get artisan hand roasted ( not literally) beans sent direct and have a bean to cup machine with a reservoir that’s filled with mineral water- beans that won’t fit in the hopper are stored in the freezer. I drink it black - and also a fan of Lavazza beans… most prepackaged ones don’t have that fresh nutty taste Lavazza imo definitely the best of the high street ones I’ve tasted. The machine cost £800 but has delivered over 7500 cups of coffee… so definitely paid for itself 10x over.  |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Grind my own, just got into making my own coffee really, need to experiment with different beans to see what I like.
I make an espresso in my PicoPresso from Wacaco."
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I had to Google™ "PicoPresso". Thank you for this! |
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"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods? "
Grind the beans
Use a stove-top Moka pot
Use a milk frother.
Will grudgingly accept pre-ground if camping.
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Just updated my coffee machine to a plush bean to cup using artisan beans (not too expensive and good quality). Have to experiment with grinds and amours to get the correct pressure for espresso , well worth it as tastes superb.
Mucked portion control earlier when I accidentally had a quadruple espresso as the basis of an americano - was bouncing for a bit! |
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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago
Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’ |
Nope, I'm a tea drinker...
However, I do have Coffee granules I buy!
I have the cheapest jack crap type in the vain hope people will go "urgh, that's frigging horrible lets bugger off!" They never do.
They even like the crap stuff..... Perhaps my company is ok?
Is it like wine Op? Some people reckon they are connoisseurs when they couldn't spot a blue nun as against an expensive vintage plonk.
I'll be honest, I couldn't spot a top notch coffee.
Do they do an instant coffee with wild cat skat taken out? |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Two teaspoons of instant one of sugar, pour in some hot water, job done.
I usually take a 1ltr flask aswell, 5 heaped teaspoons of instant 3ish teaspoons of sugar and then fill with boiling water.
Am I a coffee peasant "
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You're not a coffee peasant at all! I would say you are a perfectly respectful puritan. |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Clearly this is aimed at those who actually drink coffee, and for those who do in earnest do you - grind your own beans or use pre-ground coffee or use freeze dried or coffee pods?
Hi OP,
Depends on my mood and timings.....
Prefer to grind my own beans and make a few cups worth at a time
For on-the-go I like the wee sachets of flavoured coffees
At work, normally rely on the batista to be my friend and hook me up with a delicious latte "
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Thank you kindly for your insights. I think I need to give flavoured coffee another try. (Except for PSLs!)  |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"I go to the nespresso website
I order Ugandan coffee
a rich espresso with a wild character that carries both hard-to-find sandalwood notes and elegant florals
I pop a pod in the machine
I drink it , then another "
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Bravo, fine sir! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My favourite beans are grown in a volcanic soil, under the shade of the Caribbean sun at a high elevation. The taste is unique and not one I’ve ever found in any other beans. No, not Jamaican.
The beans deliver the most exquisite coffee I’ve ever tasted. Chocolate overtones with subtle hints of roasted hazelnut, citrus and red fruits. The coffee is medium-dark roast, full-bodied, and nearly creamy on its own.
Sometimes I brew it in a French press, other times on a stovetop moka, and yet other times in a fine Linea Mini espresso machine. If I don’t have it black, I add oat milk or almond milk. Never sugar. I love it black often, especially if I can squish it around my mouth to truly taste its fine properties. |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"This thread is always painful when you see that the great majority drink instant crap and call it coffee
For me it’s coffee from Veracruz or Chiapas, Mexico, medium roast and I make it in a cafetiére. Drink it plain. No milk, no sugar. Pure heaven. "
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I know you like your coffee just like your men: unadulterated. I love my Cafetière! |
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"My favourite beans are grown in a volcanic soil, under the shade of the Caribbean sun at a high elevation. The taste is unique and not one I’ve ever found in any other beans. No, not Jamaican.
The beans deliver the most exquisite coffee I’ve ever tasted. Chocolate overtones with subtle hints of roasted hazelnut, citrus and red fruits. The coffee is medium-dark roast, full-bodied, and nearly creamy on its own.
Sometimes I brew it in a French press, other times on a stovetop moka, and yet other times in a fine Linea Mini espresso machine. If I don’t have it black, I add oat milk or almond milk. Never sugar. I love it black often, especially if I can squish it around my mouth to truly taste its fine properties. "
Have you been hanging around with Nero ?? |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Nope, I'm a tea drinker...
However, I do have Coffee granules I buy!
I have the cheapest jack crap type in the vain hope people will go "urgh, that's frigging horrible lets bugger off!" They never do.
They even like the crap stuff..... Perhaps my company is ok?
Is it like wine Op? Some people reckon they are connoisseurs when they couldn't spot a blue nun as against an expensive vintage plonk.
I'll be honest, I couldn't spot a top notch coffee.
Do they do an instant coffee with wild cat skat taken out? "
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I think there are some coffee connoisseurs amongst us, RooBul. Not me though — I just enjoy decent coffee. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.
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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™."
I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte |
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Collect 138 fallen acorns, oven for thirty minutes at gas mark four, grind into coarse powder, place into saucepan with 1 pint water and boil for 17 minutes. Strain through fine muslin cloth and allow mixture to cool.
Add three teaspoons of mixture to one third pint of milk and six teaspoons of sugar. Bring to boil and hold at low simmer for precisely 4 minutes 18 seconds. Pour into mug.
Throw the whole mess away and get a cup of proper coffee |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.
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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™.
I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte "
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You haven't tried ·THE· nero. |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Collect 138 fallen acorns, oven for thirty minutes at gas mark four, grind into coarse powder, place into saucepan with 1 pint water and boil for 17 minutes. Strain through fine muslin cloth and allow mixture to cool.
Add three teaspoons of mixture to one third pint of milk and six teaspoons of sugar. Bring to boil and hold at low simmer for precisely 4 minutes 18 seconds. Pour into mug.
Throw the whole mess away and get a cup of proper coffee "
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"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.
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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™.
I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte
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You haven't tried ·THE· nero."
I think I'd quite like to.try The Nero  |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
Chippenham Malmesbury area |
I start the day with a cafetière of pre ground coffee, then top it up with instant coffee granules once or twice throughout the day; gives a taste that's not a great as ground coffee but better than instant. |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.
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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™.
I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte
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You haven't tried ·THE· nero.
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I think I'd quite like to.try The Nero "
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Your loyalty card is well and truly stamped! |
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"I’m a Starbucks kinda gal.
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Not for long young siren of my tumultuous sea, you shall be converted to Caffé Nero™.
I do enjoy a Nero! They have a lovely pistachio iced latte
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You haven't tried ·THE· nero.
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I think I'd quite like to.try The Nero
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Your loyalty card is well and truly stamped!"
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.
Nothing wrong with a cafetiere, quick and easy!"
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Totally agree: a Cafetière is usually my daily caffeine weapon of choice. |
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"I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.
Nothing wrong with a cafetiere, quick and easy!
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Totally agree: a Cafetière is usually my daily caffeine weapon of choice. "
A wonderful way to begin the day I find.
Italian coffee and a french press. Epicureanism in deed.  |
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"I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.
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I appear to have 4 seperate Moka pots ranging from a cute little 2-cup all the way up to a giant 12-cup.
Plus a large percolating kettle for camping.
Not obsessed at all.. |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
Burnleyish (She/They) |
"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)
At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.
The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder.
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We should support our local coffee roasters.
Costa?"
*Shudders*
Exchange Coffee company in clitheroe for me. |
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"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)
At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.
The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder.
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We should support our local coffee roasters.
Costa?
*Shudders*
Exchange Coffee company in clitheroe for me. "
Buy mine from Devils Bean Coffee in Edinburgh, as the owners are fellow Sale Sharks fans & a percentage of each sale goes to support the academy.
It's also very good coffee. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"At my home I have areopress with preground coffee, hand ground coffee if I can be arsed or Nespresso (using pods from Grind in Shoreditch)
At the boyfriends it's either bean to cup (decaff), or fresh ground coffee in the same machine.
The beans are from a local roaster and we grind in a not cheap ceramic grinder.
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This is my issue moving from current setup to beam to cup. My burr grinder is so good I heard the non-commercial all in one machines use blades.
You can actually use any
beans and machine if you grind and tamp good |
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"I mourn my moka which is still in storage. Currently slumming it with a cafetiere.
Nothing wrong with a cafetiere, quick and easy!"
Quick and easy has it's place, but...sometimes I really miss the bubbling, sputtering, amd gurgling as the moka warms up. My anticipation is so much more elevated!
And then that first sip.oooh...! |
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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
Pods at home, purely for convenience. At work, I suffer the office machine….which although it is bean-to-cup and grinds freshly for each, just doesn’t deliver IMO.
Again, out and about I’ll grab chain cafe stuff, but I do appreciate a ‘full preparation’ coffee when I can get my hands on one.
Used to get ground coffee at home for my cafetière, but my Nespresso just make life too easy! |
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Here’s my best tip for any real coffee geeks. Get a thermometer. Tap water boils at around 100-105 degrees. Anything hotter than 96 releases bitter compounds from the grinds.
Try it and your coffee can be as strong as you like without bitterness. |
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over a year ago
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I have a Nespresso machine so make alot of cappuccino and iced coffees but I'm seriously thinking about buying one to grind my own coffee there's some really decent local companies |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Here’s my best tip for any real coffee geeks. Get a thermometer. Tap water boils at around 100-105 degrees. Anything hotter than 96 releases bitter compounds from the grinds.
Try it and your coffee can be as strong as you like without bitterness."
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This top tip ·has· to be acknowledged! |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee."
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Boiling water RTG is also crucial for childbirth. I have no idea why but they always seem to ask for this in period dramas when a woman is dilating. I mean, it's not like they can boil a kettle... I'm digressing...sorry... |
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By *unchalMan
over a year ago
Dartford |
"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee.
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Boiling water RTG is also crucial for childbirth. I have no idea why but they always seem to ask for this in period dramas when a woman is dilating. I mean, it's not like they can boil a kettle... I'm digressing...sorry..."
My kids were born in a pool in my dining room and the water was very luke warm! Weirdly, I am sitting in the exact spot where the pool was. For the youngest, I forgot to put the liner in and had empty it out and start again. It was a lovely sunny Saturday and she lay in the pool holding court with the two midwives, at one point they all had ice-lollies together. |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"I mean, it's not like they can boil a kettle... I'm digressing...sorry...
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Well no. Once the child is crowning you really have to let them leave the kitchen and have a lie down."
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I'm with you on that, brother †. When my son was born I was knackered beyond all recognition...and also craved for a Big Mac™. Hospital coffee is vile as well. |
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By *lan157Man
over a year ago
a village near Haywards Heath in East Sussex |
"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee.
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Boiling water RTG is also crucial for childbirth. I have no idea why but they always seem to ask for this in period dramas when a woman is dilating. I mean, it's not like they can boil a kettle... I'm digressing...sorry..."
I watched these dramas for many years .The expectant father was sent away for " hot water and towels " . My children were all born in hospital with me present and so never got that instruction. |
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"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee.
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Boiling water RTG is also crucial for childbirth. I have no idea why but they always seem to ask for this in period dramas when a woman is dilating. I mean, it's not like they can boil a kettle... I'm digressing...sorry..."
It's because the midwife wants a cup of tea... |
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By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago
Covent Garden |
"Boiling water is for making tea. Hot water for coffee.
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Boiling water RTG is also crucial for childbirth. I have no idea why but they always seem to ask for this in period dramas when a woman is dilating. I mean, it's not like they can boil a kettle... I'm digressing...sorry...
It's because the midwife wants a cup of tea..."
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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My fiancé likes nice coffee, my eyes glaze over now when it's discussed; I did use to spend a fair amount on quality beans at uni thanks to a brilliant shop. And then I got them delivered.
Now I'm trying to keep to minimum caffeine intake thanks to my body so... I stick with whatever the barista does. |
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By *apidaryMan
over a year ago
Chipping Norton |
Freshly grind the beans; shove in a stove-top espresso maker; add water as required to lengthen the drink; take the perfectly finished, barista-quality beverage and stick in sufficient milk that I might as well have gone with instant to begin with.
But I add milk to my Earl Grey tea, so I'm aesthetically untrustworthy. Cheerful enjoyment is the goal; not purity. |
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