[其他飲食] Coffee talk talk, Coffee

fibbi

Anybody into coffee here? I don't mean going out to cafe...
Say at home...do you drink coffee? What kind of coffee (bean or instant) do you buy? And what kind of machine you use to make coffee?

I always have a can of Taster's choice decaf coffee at home. It's not bad for decaf, definitely not like "water".  I mostly drink decaf at home because I know when I get to office I will drink more cups...

When I pass by Urban Fare last week, they have Illy coffee on sale. $16 a can after $5 discount. So I bought one to give it a try.
And friend also mention that Casi Cielo bean is available again @ Starbucks. I assume it's also something premium.

And recently more home espresso/coffee machines come to the market. Anybody got one and wanna share some experience?

pkphilip

I just tried the Lavazza Crema E Aroma, using my grinder to espresso grind, it produces a decent amount and quality of crema on my Sirena. I am happy with the result, it is a medium roast and it is great for milk drink.

London Drugs sell the 1kg bag that will last me for a few months.

Philip

嘉嘉

but once I have seen them just basically pouring the regular coffee through a filter to make it decaf wo.....?

布小熊

From what I've heard decaf coffee is not good for the body. Some process require chemicals to remove ...
stevoo 發表於 2012-6-16 08:17 AM

I guess so.
>_<~~ wonder how long this will last...

stevoo

From what I've heard decaf coffee is not good for the body. Some process require chemicals to remove the caffeine and the coffee beans use for decaf is high in fat as well. If you are avoiding caffeine for health reasons then you should just stay away from coffee altogether.

布小熊

回復 42# fibbi

I think they create this Blonde Veranda Blend for people who like lighter roast. I guess this finally doesn't taste like burnt charcoal water.

I like dark roast and have been using a  cheap dark roast organic fair trade coffee from Tanzania (Level Ground brand). I am still using my stove top moka and french press at home few months ago... And I have a cuisinart burr grinder.

My current fav cafe is Elysian Cafe on Broadway (near Cambie). But a friend said their coffee is a bit too dark for her liking.

For health reason, I have been off caffeine drinks for a few months now. I tried decaf coffee once at a cafe and found it awful. Any suggestion for drinkable decaf out there?

When I can drink coffee again, I want to try the pour over (drip) at home.

fibbi

Most of the time I'm not thrilled about starbucks coffee...
BUT...this time, I got a sample of Blonde Veranda Blend ground coffee.
AND...it smell very differently...just wanna say I LIKE IT...it's special...
I'm not expert...but just kinda think it's nice to share this with you...

somewhereintime

I use an electric espresso maker, "Alicia",
it makes 4-6 serving of  nice espresso in minutes.
I do not bother to make latte at home,
I make cafe au Lait (no foam) instead.
It cost me US$100 only, very inexpensive

Helissio

I got a espresso machine from startbucks that made by saeco a few years back, not the top of the line but it looks good and get the job done. illy beans are good but a bit pricey, I'ven been getting the "Kicking Horse" and those are not bad, specially when on sale for 9.99/lbs

布小熊

Personally dislike starbucks coffee. Usually get beans from Cafe Umbria or JJ Beans. Illy gets a bit too expensive when you drink 2+ cups a day
cola14 發表於 2010-2-10 09:01 PM

I like them too! Where did u get Cafe Umbria beans in Vancouver? (I think the roaster is in Washington state)