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mad m

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Mexican is out of stock? Ffs.

Tonight is order night. Just into the last bag of the last order now. The Sumatran.

I fired off an email to see if any new stock on the way

BonnieSituation

mad m wrote: »

I fired off an email to see if any new stock on the way

Good man.

The Haven

I'm just getting into using fresh coffee now.
Coming to the end of my 1st 250g bag.

Ready to get a 1kg bag.
How long is the 1kg being kept fresh?
1-2 months or 3-4 weeks.

Unsure of buying one bag per month or getting a subscription atm.
A grinder is on my list, but not yet, until I get used to filter/pourover coffee.

alec76

The Haven wrote: »

I'm just getting into using fresh coffee now.
Coming to the end of my 1st 250g bag.

Ready to get a 1kg bag.
How long is the 1kg being kept fresh?
1-2 months or 3-4 weeks.

Unsure of buying one bag per month or getting a subscription atm.
A grinder is on my list, but not yet, until I get used to filter/pourover coffee.

Oxygen would be the worst enemy for the fresh beans , if you buy 1kg bag , make sure you divided into smaller batches ( 100-200 g), possibly vacuum seal them. Try to expose it to air as little as possible.
I am using one of those Airscape canisters, find them outstanding.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014QLPEMW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am dividing 1kg bags into 120g vacuum sealed sachets ( I think you could get vacuum sealer for €25 in LIDL )
150-200 g goes directly into the canister and the rest is sealed and kept inside the freezer .

The Haven

alec76 wrote: »

Oxygen would be the worst enemy for the fresh beans , if you buy 1kg bag , make sure you divided into smaller batches ( 100-200 g), possibly vacuum seal them. Try to expose it to air as little as possible.
I am using one of those Airspace canisters, find them outstanding.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014QLPEMW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am dividing 1kg bags into 120g vacuum sealed sachets ( I think you could get vacuum sealer for €25 in LIDL )
150-200 g goes directly into the canister and the rest is sealed and kept inside the freezer .

Cheers mate, something to look into.

SouthWesterly

alec76 wrote: »

I would say he is trying to say , that best , world class roasters & coffee baristas based in Africa and South America?
Are they in Top10 even?

The nicest coffee I got was 20 years ago in a roadside restaurant in Mozambique.

When we had had our second cup we asked what it was. Chicory. We were flummoxed

alec76

SouthWesterly wrote: »

The nicest coffee I got was 20 years ago in a roadside restaurant in Mozambique.

I know , grass was greener and Sun was brighter 20 years ago too

cnocbui

The Haven wrote: »

I'm just getting into using fresh coffee now.
Coming to the end of my 1st 250g bag.

Ready to get a 1kg bag.
How long is the 1kg being kept fresh?
1-2 months or 3-4 weeks.

Unsure of buying one bag per month or getting a subscription atm.
A grinder is on my list, but not yet, until I get used to filter/pourover coffee.

I usually get 2+ kilo at a time and keep it in the freezer. The bags I get have a zip-loc seal and I just press the air out on the counter, seal and put back in the freezer.

The Haven

Nice tips cheers

Weepsie

My trusty Hario Skerton has come to end of life, unless I can hack a new handle for it (it's rounded off, so doesn't grip). Any recommendations for a replacement? Have a mini mill so I'm not completely bunched at present

mad m

Weepsie wrote: »

My trusty Hario Skerton has come to end of life, unless I can hack a new handle for it (it's rounded off, so doesn't grip). Any recommendations for a replacement? Have a mini mill so I'm not completely bunched at present

https://ige.ie/locking-plier-10/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_eGan_LS7AIVh63tCh1HJQbvEAQYBCABEgKbJ_D_BwE

SouthWesterly

alec76 wrote: »

I know , grass was greener and Sun was brighter 20 years ago too

Don't be silly

Hodors Appletart

ordered more B&D today

new Ethopian and more of the Blackwater Blend

they will be my 5th and 6th bags in about 6 weeks I think, I'm very impressed with them

mad m

mad m wrote: »

I fired off an email to see if any new stock on the way

Just in from Ponaire

“ Yes! Just ordered more beans today. We should have them roasted and back up on the website next week. Also Mexican Lion Boy coming back and our new Christmas Coffee from Guatemala - keeping busy “

Slattsy

mad m wrote: »

Just in from Ponaire

“ Yes! Just ordered more beans today. We should have them roasted and back up on the website next week. Also Mexican Lion Boy coming back and our new Christmas Coffee from Guatemala - keeping busy “

Christmas coffee? I'll take 10kg please.

cnocbui

I am seriously going to have to pop into Ponaire and casually ask if they have noticed a spike in online sales in the last couple of months.

killbillvol2

cnocbui wrote: »

I am seriously going to have to pop into Ponaire and casually ask if they have noticed a spike in online sales in the last couple of months.

I'm sure they have. Unlike others that have though they've maintained their excellent quality and quick delivery.

mad m

cnocbui wrote: »

I am seriously going to have to pop into Ponaire and casually ask if they have noticed a spike in online sales in the last couple of months.

I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Tommy a few years back when they opened a small shop beside Hard Rock Cafe in temple bar, his barista let him down that morning and he had to hightail it up to the big smoke to man the shop. Really lovely bloke to chat to.

I sent them a link A while back to our chats on boards to let them know we are enjoying their coffee.

cnocbui

mad m wrote: »

I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Tommy a few years back when they opened a small shop beside Hard Rock Cafe in temple bar, his barista let him down that morning and he had to hightail it up to the big smoke to man the shop. Really lovely bloke to chat to.

I sent them a link A while back to our chats on boards to let them know we are enjoying their coffee.

I am only sure of meeting his wife a few times at their shop in Annacotty, Limerick. That was when they gave me a free espresso of the Sumatran to try, while I was buying a couple kilos. That lead to me recommending the Sumatran some pages back, which then lead to the recent popularity.

Weepsie

I've still not tried ponaire, on the list for after the dreambeans stuff is gone (which working from home is taking care of)

sioda

Got a kilo of the Ponaire Connoisseur and a small bag of Sumatran in Newport on Thursday. Tommy was the person who moved me over to coffee years ago when they had the cafe in the milk market. Gave me a free latte along with my tea and the rest is many many kilos later 😁

BonnieSituation

mad m wrote: »

Just in from Ponaire

“ Yes! Just ordered more beans today. We should have them roasted and back up on the website next week. Also Mexican Lion Boy coming back and our new Christmas Coffee from Guatemala - keeping busy “

Phew. That's great news.

mossie

I got an espresso machine two weeks ago and I've been working my way through the coffee I got with the order from Velo. It's been hit and miss as I learn how to actually make a decent brew but I'm getting there slowly. Anyway, I'm looking for advice for the brands/varieties that I *must* try. I see Ponaire getting much love but all tips are welcome. Thanks

The Haven

Impressed with my latest order from WCC.
Ordered Monday, roasted and dispatched Tuesday, arrived Wednesday (today).
Super fresh.

Colonel Claptrap

I try to support my favourite businesses during lockdown.

I no longer work in town so can't get my daily coffee angel americano (+ cinnabun!)
During the first lockdown I bought a bag of coffee and a V60 from coffee angel.

This week I ordered a kilo of Forsa Gala and it came with a had written note thanking me for supporting them again. Nice touch.

It was also hand delivered by their own delivery guy. He text me yesterday to apologise that he couldn't get to me but that he'd deliver the following day.

A positive experience all around. Just wish they could somehow deliver those cinnabuns!

Tabby McTat

Colonel Claptrap wrote: »

I try to support my favourite businesses during lockdown.

I no longer work in town so can't get my daily coffee angel americano (+ cinnabun!)
During the first lockdown I bought a bag of coffee and a V60 from coffee angel.

This week I ordered a kilo of Forsa Gala and it came with a had written note thanking me for supporting them again. Nice touch.

It was also hand delivered by their own delivery guy. He text me yesterday to apologise that he couldn't get to me but that he'd deliver the following day.

A positive experience all around. Just wish they could somehow deliver those cinnabuns!

They're great. I've bought a good few times from them over the last while and the coffee is always delivered next day with a smile (and the handwritten note!).

Hodors Appletart

B&D Order slow enough

Ordered on Monday and still not received

mad m

What’s Forsa Gala like?

breeno

Does anybody by any chance have the link posted here during the summer that listed all of the roasters in Ireland and their current special offers and codes etc?

Squidgy Black

mad m wrote: »

What’s Forsa Gala like?

It's decent, it's a nice every day blend, pretty chocolatey with a slightly fruity note. Usually my go-to when I'm running low as it's usually delivered next day.