Cea is at :
http://www.smithfarms.com/
She also posts on alt.coffee.
Cheers,
Hugh
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by HughF » Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:26 pm
Grinders : Macap MXK conical for espresso, Mahlkoenig Vario for Chemex, Macap MC6 (spare when our office was closed) for cafetiere, Zassenhaus Knee Mill for cafetiere when working away from home.
La Spaziale Vivaldi S1 espresso machine. HotTop KN8828P roaster. Chemex manual drip for most brewed coffee plus cafetieres and eSantos.
La Spaziale Vivaldi S1 espresso machine. HotTop KN8828P roaster. Chemex manual drip for most brewed coffee plus cafetieres and eSantos.
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by zapty » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:43 am
Yeah, ~I was in a hurry and entered the wrong link for Cea, I stand corrected.
Her and Suzanne are real nice people.
Another good source for Kona beans where I buy from is: http://www.konamountaincoffee.com/store ... egory_id=0
They also ship in the Global Priority envelope.
My last order I received free of shipping charge as it was the first they sent in the envelope (on my request) and wanted me to test it for them.
The shipping in this envelope cuts down on the shipping charges and is fast.
Her and Suzanne are real nice people.
Another good source for Kona beans where I buy from is: http://www.konamountaincoffee.com/store ... egory_id=0
They also ship in the Global Priority envelope.
My last order I received free of shipping charge as it was the first they sent in the envelope (on my request) and wanted me to test it for them.
The shipping in this envelope cuts down on the shipping charges and is fast.
Bezzera B3000A, Giotto Premium, several Cona's, several Balance Brewers, Atomic, Milano etc,
Aristarco, Rancilio MD 40, Ditting and Eureka MCI grinders, several antique roasters, a mini500/800N propane/electric Taiwanese roaster, greens all over the place...and some other unmentionables that have not been mentioned......
Aristarco, Rancilio MD 40, Ditting and Eureka MCI grinders, several antique roasters, a mini500/800N propane/electric Taiwanese roaster, greens all over the place...and some other unmentionables that have not been mentioned......
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by Bertie_Doe » Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:35 pm
Joris wrote
I've never tried it, but I'm guessing, 2 day old beans could be quite drinkable, but I've only seen the pre-ground option in the UK.
The problem of freshness lies with the Supermarkets. In forcing the packers to print distant 'best before' dates, it dosen't put pressure on the supermarkets, to maintain good stock rotation management.
I was in Morrisons/Safeway yesterday and looked at some of the BB dates :-
Morrisons own brand (pre-ground) : April 2007
Douwe Egberts : May 2007
Lavazza and Rossa (pre-ground vac packed) : July and Nov 2007
Bearing in mind that ground coffee goes off after X hours, it's clear that supermarkets, do not regard coffee as a foodstuff. 'Best before' rather than 'use by' suggests they believe it's drinkable after the BB date.
Numerous threads state that, as coffee ages, you will need to grind finer. Looking at the pack you see "suitable for all types of coffee machine". Ah!, so this is what is meant by the 'omni grind' ok in a Cona and an espresso. Thus endeth the rantette.
QC
The quality of Douwe Egberts is overrated in my opinion.
I've never tried it, but I'm guessing, 2 day old beans could be quite drinkable, but I've only seen the pre-ground option in the UK.
The problem of freshness lies with the Supermarkets. In forcing the packers to print distant 'best before' dates, it dosen't put pressure on the supermarkets, to maintain good stock rotation management.
I was in Morrisons/Safeway yesterday and looked at some of the BB dates :-
Morrisons own brand (pre-ground) : April 2007
Douwe Egberts : May 2007
Lavazza and Rossa (pre-ground vac packed) : July and Nov 2007
Bearing in mind that ground coffee goes off after X hours, it's clear that supermarkets, do not regard coffee as a foodstuff. 'Best before' rather than 'use by' suggests they believe it's drinkable after the BB date.
Numerous threads state that, as coffee ages, you will need to grind finer. Looking at the pack you see "suitable for all types of coffee machine". Ah!, so this is what is meant by the 'omni grind' ok in a Cona and an espresso. Thus endeth the rantette.
QC
Isomacs Zaffiro and SuperGiada
Hottop and Precision roasters
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Hottop and Precision roasters
ECM/Pasquini K2 and Aerolatte grinders
Dental vibrator
dbl/16g/44ml
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by CakeBoy » Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:40 pm
Don't start me off about "omnigrind" Quentin ........ one size fits nothing rubbish 
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by Bertie_Doe » Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:06 pm
Cakeboy wrote
I'm not arguing, you could write a book about grinders. Question, What's the difference between and egg and a good grind?
QC
Don't start me off about "omnigrind" Quentin
I'm not arguing, you could write a book about grinders. Question, What's the difference between and egg and a good grind?
QC
Isomacs Zaffiro and SuperGiada
Hottop and Precision roasters
ECM/Pasquini K2 and Aerolatte grinders
Dental vibrator
dbl/16g/44ml
Hottop and Precision roasters
ECM/Pasquini K2 and Aerolatte grinders
Dental vibrator
dbl/16g/44ml
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by Joris » Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:24 pm
Well, I wouldn't make coffee from an egg 
Veni, Vidi, Imbibi Coffea !
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Doserless Mazzer Major
"Juggernaut" Homebuilt Roaster
Aeropress, Vacpots, presspots and mokkapots
Bezzera Lever Machine (customized)
Doserless Mazzer Major
"Juggernaut" Homebuilt Roaster
Aeropress, Vacpots, presspots and mokkapots
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by CakeBoy » Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:26 pm
Go on Q, what is the difference?
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Pinhalense 2x500g Gas Batch/Sample Roaster | Gene Cafe | IMEX CR-100
Aerobie | eSantos | Zassenhaus | Bodum P/Over | Chemex | Hario Woodneck | Timer Filter
International muffin blagger
Iberital L'Anna 1 Gp Hand-Fill | Wega Orion 2 Gp | Bezzera 1 Gp | Rancilio Audrey PID | Spidem Trevi
Iberital MC2 Timed | Macap M4 DS & MXA DS | Mazzer SJ | Starbucks Barista Grinder (Dualit E60/Solis 166)
Pinhalense 2x500g Gas Batch/Sample Roaster | Gene Cafe | IMEX CR-100
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by Bertie_Doe » Sun Feb 26, 2006 6:16 pm
Cakeboy wrote
You CAN beat an egg
You CAN'T beat a good grind
QC
Go on Q, what is the difference?
You CAN beat an egg
You CAN'T beat a good grind
QC
Isomacs Zaffiro and SuperGiada
Hottop and Precision roasters
ECM/Pasquini K2 and Aerolatte grinders
Dental vibrator
dbl/16g/44ml
Hottop and Precision roasters
ECM/Pasquini K2 and Aerolatte grinders
Dental vibrator
dbl/16g/44ml
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by CakeBoy » Sun Feb 26, 2006 6:19 pm
www.CakeBoy.co.uk
International muffin blagger
Iberital L'Anna 1 Gp Hand-Fill | Wega Orion 2 Gp | Bezzera 1 Gp | Rancilio Audrey PID | Spidem Trevi
Iberital MC2 Timed | Macap M4 DS & MXA DS | Mazzer SJ | Starbucks Barista Grinder (Dualit E60/Solis 166)
Pinhalense 2x500g Gas Batch/Sample Roaster | Gene Cafe | IMEX CR-100
Aerobie | eSantos | Zassenhaus | Bodum P/Over | Chemex | Hario Woodneck | Timer Filter
International muffin blagger
Iberital L'Anna 1 Gp Hand-Fill | Wega Orion 2 Gp | Bezzera 1 Gp | Rancilio Audrey PID | Spidem Trevi
Iberital MC2 Timed | Macap M4 DS & MXA DS | Mazzer SJ | Starbucks Barista Grinder (Dualit E60/Solis 166)
Pinhalense 2x500g Gas Batch/Sample Roaster | Gene Cafe | IMEX CR-100
Aerobie | eSantos | Zassenhaus | Bodum P/Over | Chemex | Hario Woodneck | Timer Filter
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