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walshtipp

Has anyone tried the Ponaire Christmas blend yet?

carq

walshtipp wrote: »

Has anyone tried the Ponaire Christmas blend yet?

I have it sitting on the shelf.
Waiting until Dec to open it

Slattsy

walshtipp wrote: »

Has anyone tried the Ponaire Christmas blend yet?

Me! I've gone through a 250g bag in two weeks. Make of that what you will.

The Haven

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

Any subscription Black Friday deals likely? Going to get a whole bean one for a sibling

I'm also wondering if there is sub reductions on BF.

walshtipp

Slattsy wrote: »

Me! I've gone through a 250g bag in two weeks. Make of that what you will.

I may order some then!

BonnieSituation

Slattsy wrote: »

Me! I've gone through a 250g bag in two weeks. Make of that what you will.

What sort flavour profile are you getting from it?

What's it a blend of?

cnocbui

cnocbui wrote: »

I just popped into Ponaire and picked up 500g each of the Sumatran and Burundi and have put them in the freezer. I still have about 750g on hand from my last order but thought I should grab the deal while its there.

I opened the Burundi a couple of days ago. It's rich and dark in the way 85% dark chocolate is, though I'm not saying it tastes of chocolate, but it seems to me it might be over-roasted, but is still perfectly drinkable and flavoursome. The West Cork Burundi is better, though.



Ponaire Burundi on the right, WC on the left.

Back to Mondo del Café for my next order. Even at the reduced price it's not value for money compared with what I normally get for a lower price. Hope the reduced price Suamatran is better. I think I'll send Ponaire an email with feedback.

Hodors Appletart

yeah that looks over roasted for an East African coffee

BKWDR

Lads, was going to order Xmas blend off 3fe because my favourite blend is there.
Is there a Christmas blend that trumps theirs?

I know it's all about personal taste

Just trying to figure out if I'm drinking too much coffee. Just the wife and myself (of coffee drinking age) we are averaging about 1/2 kilo a week. Is this sort of what others are using?

mossym

doing 2kg a month, pretty much on my own (this might be better in the off topic chat though)

Hodors Appletart

MAXFANTANA wrote: »

Just trying to figure out if I'm drinking too much coffee. Just the wife and myself (of coffee drinking age) we are averaging about 1/2 kilo a week. Is this sort of what others are using?

the only way you'll know you are drinking too much coffee is to monitor it's affects on you

are you sleeping ok? is your heart rate normal?

can't say much more for fear of straying into medical advice

mossym

mossym wrote: »

doing 2kg a month, pretty much on my own (this might be better in the off topic chat though)

Ah apologies, should have put it in another thread, to redeem myself a little I'm very impressed with the WCC Brazil - Flavio 'Fafa' Reis. Definitely will get a 1kg of this next time.

DilD

MAXFANTANA wrote: »

Just trying to figure out if I'm drinking too much coffee. Just the wife and myself (of coffee drinking age) we are averaging about 1/2 kilo a week. Is this sort of what others are using?

Hard to say really, depends on what kind of way you are brewing coffee, different methods will use different amounts, so .5kg a week could be a lot or not.

Example, if you were pulling an espresso shot with an 18g dosage, then you get around 28 shots for your 500g. Between two of you thats 14 coffees a week each, that's not a lot at all I would say.

I would go through around 350g-400g a week by myself.

Bigbooty

I brew for me and my OH. Go through at a max 280 g of beans weekly.

KnicksInSix

BKWDR wrote: »

Lads, was going to order Xmas blend off 3fe because my favourite blend is there.
Is there a Christmas blend that trumps theirs?

I know it's all about personal taste

I've tried the Ponaire, Soma and the 3fe (splits with my brother) and the Ponaire would be my favourite of the bunch so far with the 3fe. I wouldn't be the biggest fan of regular 3fe Momentum blend but the Christmas blend is very nice!

Struggling to decide where to order my last pre Christmas batch from. I've tried a few Ponaire roasts, WCC, the Dublin roasters etc etc etc. Is Maher's worth a punt at this stage? I don't think I've tried Badger & Dodo at home, any thoughts on that? Exclusively pour over set up with a preference for nutty/chocolate tones rather than fruity/citrus.

DilD

Talguetler wrote: »

I've tried the Ponaire, Soma and the 3fe (splits with my brother) and the Ponaire would be my favourite of the bunch so far with the 3fe. I wouldn't be the biggest fan of regular 3fe Momentum blend but the Christmas blend is very nice!

Struggling to decide where to order my last pre Christmas batch from. I've tried a few Ponaire roasts, WCC, the Dublin roasters etc etc etc. Is Maher's worth a punt at this stage? I don't think I've tried Badger & Dodo at home, any thoughts on that? Exclusively pour over set up with a preference for nutty/chocolate tones rather than fruity/citrus.

Have you tried Roasted Brown?

Hodors Appletart

jesus more issues with B&D

tried to submit an order this morning and they took my money but threw back an "internal server error" on the order page, and no order confirmation email.

Pretty shoddy on two orders now for me.

SneakyDoyle

Can anyone recommend a nice dark roast for espresso please?

I've been trying to dial in a new Sage Barista Express. I picked up some Full Circle beans which they explained were a dark roast, but they are way too light in colour. Also they taste way too citrusy, tangy, almost sour despite good pressure on the pour, great crema and a good extraction time - around 25 seconds. The roast date was 7 days ago.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

cnocbui

SneakyDoyle wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a nice dark roast for espresso please?

I've been trying to dial in a new Sage Barista Express. I picked up some Full Circle beans which they explained were a dark roast, but they are way too light in colour. Also they taste way too citrusy, tangy, almost sour despite good pressure on the pour, great crema and a good extraction time - around 25 seconds. The roast date was 7 days ago.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Ponnaire Sumatran or Burundi.

caviardreams

Has anyone tried Velo apart from the Aldi beans? I see they do a 12 month sub of a 225g bag of a different bean each month at €8.93 per month (€107 for the year) which seems good value - think it includes delivery.

Some of the single origins looks interesting so might be worth a punt

carq

Hi all

Just got a sage barista express and getting used to the settings using lavazza supermarket beans - with pretty bad results!
Had to have grind size at 1 to get any kind of pressure for 17-18g shot. Even then the pressure is inconsistent and only once got to 12 o clock on gauge- usually goes 10 o clock.

Have ordered ponaire beans - european and conisseur blends. Anyone use these beans with the barista express and recommend some starter settings? Would help me save some coffee

sidekick

I agree that Lavazza Rosso is pretty poor, almost makes the machine clog up as the grind seems wet?

I’ve got the Sage Barista Pro and have mostly left the settings at the defaults but you are giving me an idea to change up the grind setting and try experimenting a little more. That said, I’m really pleased with the current results.

Typically I’ve been using 3FE or Cloud Picker but this week I bought beans from Nick’s in Ranelagh (excellent value at €6/250g) and while it tastes great, it could also be a good option for experimenting.

KnicksInSix

caviardreams wrote: »

Has anyone tried Velo apart from the Aldi beans? I see they do a 12 month sub of a 225g bag of a different bean each month at €8.93 per month (€107 for the year) which seems good value - think it includes delivery.

Some of the single origins looks interesting so might be worth a punt

I have had a few different bags of Velo beans (Aldi bags and via the website) and the quality IMO is very good. Kinda irks me that their bags are always 25/20g less than other roasters, personal peeve.

CWF

caviardreams wrote: »

Has anyone tried Velo apart from the Aldi beans? I see they do a 12 month sub of a 225g bag of a different bean each month at €8.93 per month (€107 for the year) which seems good value - think it includes delivery.

Some of the single origins looks interesting so might be worth a punt

Hi, have you a link for this deal?

caviardreams

CWF wrote: »

Hi, have you a link for this deal?

Voila: 15% off with the 12 month option: https://velocoffee.ie/products/a-velo-subscription-coffee

Springwell

Couple of varieties of Velo in Aldi in the middle aisle currently. Ratnagiri estate and El Salvador - Finca las mercedes whole bean and ground. €3.99 for 225g

Weepsie

If they sent me their Velo Tandem (whih I find to be awful) or either of the other 2 that were recently on sale in Aldi (which I found decent), I would want my money back or sub cancelled.

Hodors Appletart

Weepsie wrote: »

If they sent me their Velo Tandem (whih I find to be awful) or either of the other 2 that were recently on sale in Aldi (which I found decent), I would want my money back or sub cancelled.

yeah agree with this, it would be fairly cheeky

I've cut ties with Bailies for not sending enough African coffees - I wish some roaster would offer an option to not get receive LatAm coffees at all.

dubstepper

Bota Fora from Badger & Dodo. Quite nice, but not the nicest I have had recently.

killbillvol2

Why would anyone take out a subscription with a roaster who has coffees that you don't like????

Hodors Appletart

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Why would anyone take out a subscription with a roaster who has coffees that you don't like????

the two years previous the Bailies subs were ok, and my own palate not as refined.

I suppose after three years of microlots from all over the world, I know exactly what I want from a specialist coffee, so in a sense, the Bailies sub has done probably what it was supposed to do for me.

killbillvol2

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

the two years previous the Bailies subs were ok, and my own palate not as refined.

I suppose after three years of microlots from all over the world, I know exactly what I want from a specialist coffee, so in a sense, the Bailies sub has done probably what it was supposed to do for me.

Yeah, I can see it from that point of view but I just wouldn't fancy being stuck with something.

Hodors Appletart

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Yeah, I can see it from that point of view but I just wouldn't fancy being stuck with something.

don't get me wrong - none of the coffees were bad or undrinkable.

breeno

I've bought some Cloudpicker Sam blend which I've seen recommended here in the past. I just can't seem to get a good cup out of it either as espresso, v60, aeropress or moka pot. It just comes out watery and bitter no matter what type of grind is used! First bean I've tried that's let me down. Back to Ponaire or Mahers next time I think.

Anybody else have similar experience?

KnicksInSix

I've had the same experience with the Sam blend using v60 and Aeropress. I figured it wasn't to my taste. Conversely I quite enjoy the Kate beans (Zambia) through the Kalita Wave, nicely fruity etc but I don't like it at all through the v60.

deandean

Just took delivery of 3 Kg of Ariosa espresso blend coffee beans. I must say it is very pleasing.

Colonel Claptrap

Yesterday I finished off the last of my Fórsa Gála beans from Coffee Angel.
This morning I opened up a fresh 1kg bag (roasted 26th Nov) and immediately noticed a different pour and lovely crema.
It's interesting what a difference a fresh bag of beans can make.

Picked up some pistachio cantucci in Lidl. They are really going down a treat.

Damo 2k9

Colonel Claptrap wrote: »

Yesterday I finished off the last of my Fórsa Gála beans from Coffee Angel.
This morning I opened up a fresh 1kg bag (roasted 26th Nov) and immediately noticed a different pour and lovely crema.
It's interesting what a difference a fresh bag of beans can make.

Picked up some pistachio cantucci in Lidl. They are really going down a treat.

The Forsa Gala was a hit in our house, everyone loved it (All milky coffee drinkers) , I think ill have to get a bag for over the christmas to keep everyone happy :pac:

Bawnmore

The last few messages in this thread always speak to me when I need them. Bag of Forsa Gala ordered - thanks folks

breeno

Got a slightly too strong Berry taste off he Froza Gala but a nice coffee all round. All personal taste of course, think I'm more a chocolate and caramel type of guy than the fruity slightly acidic tasting beans. Fun trying new beans out all the time though.

Have a one4all voucher I need to use. Do any of the roasters accept them online by any chance?

geordi

Drinking this today. Absolutely delicious https://www.upsidecoffee.com/buy-coffee/brazil

SouthWesterly

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

The Forsa Gala was a hit in our house, everyone loved it (All milky coffee drinkers) , I think ill have to get a bag for over the christmas to keep everyone happy :pac:

Damn you boards... just ordered a bag for christmas. I'm the only one who drinks coffee in our house

ting_tang

Colonel Claptrap wrote: »

Yesterday I finished off the last of my Fórsa Gála beans from Coffee Angel.
This morning I opened up a fresh 1kg bag (roasted 26th Nov) and immediately noticed a different pour and lovely crema.
It's interesting what a difference a fresh bag of beans can make.

Picked up some pistachio cantucci in Lidl. They are really going down a treat.

Do they ship freshly roasted?

alec76

ting_tang wrote: »

Do they ship freshly roasted?

It is not bad espresso at all , it was fresh enough when I last ordered ( within a week roasted date, I think)

I would prefer Bell Lane’s
“House blend Espresso” though , great thick crema, delicious taste, definitely not as muted as Forsa Gala .
Then again, if someone adding milk ,sugar , syrup etc taste doesn’t matter I presume.

SouthWesterly

That was some service. Ordered yesterday and it arrived in kerry this morning by dpd.
Liked the personalised card inside. A nice touch.

caviardreams

Came across a new Irish coffee roaster on insta - sumo coffee roasters! Free shipping above 29.99

https://www.sumocoffeeroasters.com/shop

Hodors Appletart

caviardreams wrote: »

Came across a new Irish coffee roaster on insta - sumo coffee roasters! Free shipping above 29.99

https://www.sumocoffeeroasters.com/shop

23.50 for a 250g bag of columbian?

they can keep it

ting_tang

alec76 wrote: »

It is not bad espresso at all , it was fresh enough when I last ordered ( within a week roasted date, I think)

I would prefer Bell Lane’s
“House blend Espresso” though , great thick crema, delicious taste, definitely not as muted as Forsa Gala .
Then again, if someone adding milk ,sugar , syrup etc taste doesn’t matter I presume.

Do they ship following roasted day? I'm a slow drinker, normally 2-3 singles/day. At the moment have 2 bags resting from 3fe. Never tried them before.

Bigbooty

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

23.50 for a 250g bag of columbian?

they can keep it

In all fairness, that's not your average Colombian coffee. I've had the same one roasted by Imbibe and it was incredible. Honestly one of the best coffees I've ever had.