Coffee

Bournemouth Blue said:
Coffee obsession is a terrible thing, I know people who spend £20 a day buying coffee, but a jar of Nescafe costs a third of the price, and lasts for two weeks. I only drink coffee occasionally, so I am relatively rich.
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My home coffee setup in the UK was around £600 with all the little ancillary bits thrown in (various milk jugs, portafilter upgrades and modifications to my espresso machine). That was for a Grinder and an espresso machine. The grinder was my most expensive investment at around £250. I'd probably spend around £25-40 a month on beans and never go to a coffee shop. The whole setup paid for itself in less than a year, and I could make very decent coffee.

Because I'm only temporarily living overseas, I haven't bothered making a huge investment. I've bought a couple of pour over cones and I got given a Keurig machine. Now I just tend to either visit local coffee shops or drink pour over or K-pod at home and instant at work.

My favourite K-cup pods are Peet's Major Dickason's Blend (Dark roast) of Big Bang (Light roast) and pour over, I'll shop around and try different coffee.
 
pee dubya said:
I like it too for espresso, although i prefer Kimbo of the Italian brands.

But I like the dark bitterness, for sure other, fancier beans are better if you're looking for something a bit more flavourful and lighter.
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Sounds like we have similar taste , I'll have to give Kimbo a go at some point
 
Bournemouth Blue said:
Coffee obsession is a terrible thing, I know people who spend £20 a day buying coffee, but a jar of Nescafe costs a third of the price, and lasts for two weeks. I only drink coffee occasionally, so I am relatively rich.
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I don't know anyone who spends £20 a day drinking coffee, but my guess is they can afford to.

Nescafe is like the Fosters of coffee, so not sure it's the best example to give.
 
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blueparrot said:
It was made in Italy. A long black is just another name for the same thing ,actually more New Zealand than Australia. Come to my coffee shop, and any good coffee shop and ask for an Americano any you will get hot water poured and then 2 espresso shots on the top. Can’t believe people are accepting coffee shops that put the espresso in first then add hot water on top.
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Now that is an invitation I would take up except..... it kills me to fly to Oz to see my tribe. Another 3 hours....... in fact, for a good coffee, next time I'm over I will be over.
 
Trevor Morley's Tache said:
My home coffee setup in the UK was around £600 with all the little ancillary bits thrown in (various milk jugs, portafilter upgrades and modifications to my espresso machine). That was for a Grinder and an espresso machine. The grinder was my most expensive investment at around £250. I'd probably spend around £25-40 a month on beans and never go to a coffee shop. The whole setup paid for itself in less than a year, and I could make very decent coffee.

Because I'm only temporarily living overseas, I haven't bothered making a huge investment. I've bought a couple of pour over cones and I got given a Keurig machine. Now I just tend to either visit local coffee shops or drink pour over or K-pod at home and instant at work.

My favourite K-cup pods are Peet's Major Dickason's Blend (Dark roast) of Big Bang (Light roast) and pour over, I'll shop around and try different coffee.
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I thought I had a decent set up until I started looking at the higher end grinders (and looking at £500+ as a starter).
You can see how the lower priced ones have limitations in many circumstances.

I've got an old Gaggia Classic for my flat whites (using a Sage smart pro ginder - which is ok but as above it has limits).
Then a V60 for pour overs and an Aeropress for other times.
Tbh, a very decent starter kit would include a hand grinder, an aeropress and quality coffee - this is my travel go to.

Dunno...we all have our little obsessions and this provides me with a bit of joy and ceremony.
 
PragueBlue said:
Was there camp tea as well? Seem to remember it but could be wrong. Either way, never touched tea or coffee since those days. Foul stuff IMO though obviously plenty love it.
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Not that I recall but essential to have 95% milk and lots of sugar with it. Read that Camp's chicory essence substitute for expensive rationed coffee beans was replaced by roasted acorn syrup in some countries. Also that a version is also still sold in France called Ricore (Nestle) - horrible stuff but my late father in law (a master mariner) wouldn't drink anything else!
 
Blue Mist said:
Now that is an invitation I would take up except..... it kills me to fly to Oz to see my tribe. Another 3 hours....... in fact, for a good coffee, next time I'm over I will be over.
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Melbourne has the best coffee I've ever had. It's hard to find bad coffee in Melbourne....
Oh yeah..
Maybe 7/11
 
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Bournemouth Blue said:
Coffee obsession is a terrible thing, I know people who spend £20 a day buying coffee, but a jar of Nescafe costs a third of the price, and lasts for two weeks. I only drink coffee occasionally, so I am relatively rich.
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How dare people spend their own money on things chosen of their own free will.

And referencing Nescafé immediate voids any opinions you might have on coffee. It’s like having a discussion about wine and saying you might as well just drink drain cleaner as it gets you just as pissed for a third of the price.
 
Johnny Mars Bar said:
How dare people spend their own money on things chosen of their own free will.

And referencing Nescafé immediate voids any opinions you might have on coffee. It’s like having a discussion about wine and saying you might as well just drink drain cleaner as it gets you just as pissed for a third of the price.
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If you were ITK on wine and its pricing, you would be aware that it's the biggest scam/myth outside of politics ;)
 
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