I use a klean kanteen tumbler at work, its a carry-around not a chuck in the bag cup though. I love the look of it and its very practical. They do make more flask-like ones.
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I use a klean kanteen tumbler at work, its a carry-around not a chuck in the bag cup though. I love the look of it and its very practical. They do make more flask-like ones.
Better be, just ordered a few bags from them
Not tried em before, and been on the same stuff from 47 degrees for a few months, time for a change up!
interesting list here of 'top beans' - slightly off putting having pact in there, although i guess they could have improved over the last few years...
https://www.shortlist.com/lists/best-coffee-beans-400565
https://www.shortlist.com/lists/best-coffee-beans-400565
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Very interesting, most of those I haven't even heard of either!
Anyone got any personal recommendations for coffees on the list? Will have to start trying some.
Lately I've been going through Rave coffee's as I have had a couple of their 4 bag gift sets.
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Just ordered some of the Kenyan Peaberry from Wogan's, seen them recommended a few times now
That's a tasty batch, had some a week or so ago and really liked it.
Popped down to Wogan's yesterday to get another bag of their monthly special. We went through the 250g really quickly so I bought another 500g. tempted to go back and get another 500 because once it's gone, it's gone/
I've had good coffee from Foundry, 200Degres and Extract but not those beans, Square mile red brick is my go-to blend (looks more expensive than it is as they do larger bags). Union is so-so, never been impressed with their beans but they work well in their coffee shops.
Do want to try Assembly but with smaller bags they are quite pricey.
That's a tasty batch, had some a week or so ago and really liked it.
Popped down to Wogan's yesterday to get another bag of their monthly special. We went through the 250g really quickly so I bought another 500g. tempted to go back and get another 500 because once it's gone, it's gone/
I've got that and a couple others on the way, not tried Wogan's before.
I've been on 47 Degrees American Diner blend, Colombian Supremo, and Tobacco Road for a few months. All really good, but fancy a change.
Interested to see what you think of it as my partner and I can't get enough of it!
I'm lucky that the roastery is on my way to the office so I can just pop into the store whenever I fancy. I basically use it as my excuse to pop to the office... "Coffee is running low... better go to the office"
Anyone got any recommendations for roasters in Devon or the South West? I've tried Devon Coffee Company and both varieties I tried were a bit meh.
I've only really had generic supermarket or big brand beans before this, and whilst I can definitely taste the difference in terms of freshness with local stuff, I'm looking for something a bit more fruity and aromatic.
It takes me about 2 weeks to get through a 250g bag so getting lots of different varieties to try can get expensive and also wasteful!
I drink a mix of double espresso and latte from a B2C machine if that makes any difference.
TIA.
I've only really had generic supermarket or big brand beans before this, and whilst I can definitely taste the difference in terms of freshness with local stuff, I'm looking for something a bit more fruity and aromatic.
It takes me about 2 weeks to get through a 250g bag so getting lots of different varieties to try can get expensive and also wasteful!
I drink a mix of double espresso and latte from a B2C machine if that makes any difference.
TIA.
I'm in Bristol so a bit north of you but I have a monthly subscription with Blind Owl Coffee which is quite nice but I prefer going to Wogan's Coffee. Extract Coffee is also quite nice and local
all are available online also
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I've had a few decent bags from Crankhouse coffee, and recently just checked out coffee by the casuals.
I've had loads of different subscriptions, dog and hat was cool as they come from all different roasters. At the moment I'm liking just picking stuff up when I need it and finding somewhere new.
I've had loads of different subscriptions, dog and hat was cool as they come from all different roasters. At the moment I'm liking just picking stuff up when I need it and finding somewhere new.
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CbtC is pretty good isn't it - got a few of their bags on the go at the moment
Haven't cracked one open yet, but people over at Coffee Forums seem to like it.
I've been on the Hasbean inmymug sub since lockdown last year. One bag every 2 weeks is perfect for me.
Not sure if this has been covered already but I was wondering what happened to Steve at HB? He seemed to leave very suddenly.. I have to say his videos and manner were one of the draws to HB. The other guys are getting better but they don't seem entirely comfortable on camera. Shame. The coffee is still great though...
I'm actually on a blend from Doppio now. A store opened up just down the road. Any thoughts on those guys?
Not sure if this has been covered already but I was wondering what happened to Steve at HB? He seemed to leave very suddenly.. I have to say his videos and manner were one of the draws to HB. The other guys are getting better but they don't seem entirely comfortable on camera. Shame. The coffee is still great though...
I'm actually on a blend from Doppio now. A store opened up just down the road. Any thoughts on those guys?
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He sold up to Ozone (iirc) and left HB.
Sounds like the sale to Ozone was a long time ago and HB were continuing as their own brand. This was more recent, the post basically said for personal reasons. Sounded all very sudden. Oh well. He just seemed like a decent character and definitely a big plus to the brand.
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The sale to Ozone completed in June 2018 and then Steve left in November (I think, it may have been October). It's a shame to see him go, he's a lovely chap.
Thanks all for the suggestions, I've ordered a couple bags from Wogan's to see me through.
Normally takes me about two weeks to get through a bag but got through the last one in 9 days, those couple extra afternoon espressos were clearly more frequent than I remember!
Normally takes me about two weeks to get through a bag but got through the last one in 9 days, those couple extra afternoon espressos were clearly more frequent than I remember!