The coffee lover thread

My point is when you come to the coffee lovers thread can't be surprised that people are passionate about it glad you love your coffee

Pretty sure no one (certainly not I) critiqued your choices... So why critique ours???

Coffee, Beer, Bikes, Wine, AV equipment, Cars ... The list goes on... To each our own. I support passion for the Arts wherever they lie.

Example I don't even know what an IBU for Beer is?

Nice setup! Camp coffee don't know but it is awesome think it's the cold crisp clean air!

 

I hope he at least got a "reach around"!

 

Just finishing up my cup of Kirkland Pacific Bold K-Cup from Costco. Got a box of 120 cups last year for Xmas. Down to my last 3. Yeah, I'm that classy.

 

PSA for the group: Trader Joes has what is basically a single serving pour over bag. I think they're $1.99 each. You pour the boiling water in via a ziploc top, let it steep for a few minutes, then pour out the coffee through a built in spout. They are the best compromise for bike camping that I know of, cheap, and readily available.

 

It's only polite...

 

For lightweight needs I just use the Starbucks Via instant microground coffee in single serve packets. Have to double up to get decent flavor though.
Also available at Costco.

 

I did those until I found this option. Vias are better for real light packing. These are good for car camping and overnighters.

 

Imo decaf drinkers are the true coffee lovers. You drink not for the caffeine kick, you drink because you like the taste.

That said, Huffy doesn't belong in the same sentence as Yeti...

 

We're on the same page then. I was calling out those who were coffee shaming... I don't believe I criticized or critiqued anyone's coffee choices or method of brewing.

 

Some things you don’t chance... I brought my old Pixie and 4 sleeves of Nespresso capsules.

That contraption in the background is posing as an espresso maker.



Hmmm... I’m hoping the 4 sleeves (40 shots) will last me 3 days. @mtnbikej went through 120 in a year.

 

My wife got me a AeroPress for Christmas
It's going to compete with the Nespresso, Keurig, and the Cuisinart grind & brew machine on the counter.

 

I’m not much of a coffee snob but do drink 2-5 cups a day, black of course. Just recently started having a coffee on my way in to the office at 4:45am, went 12+ years never “needing” it until I got to work but then kid number 2 came along.

We have a dumb Kuerig thing but in the market for a nice espresso machine now that we drink more at home.

 

Good way to start the day, and a ride!

 

@Fueledbyex8 man that looks tasty, and i am in severe need at the moment!

 

Is that the Segafredo that sponsors the Continental Trek team? Trek-Segafredo...
Interesting what the sponsors for those team are. Just saw a Bora-Hansgro(sp?) faucet at the Home Depot and they sponsor Sagan.
Now, back to my second cup of french-pressed Sumatra.
I think I feel something coming on...

 

@bvader surprisingly it is really good, this paticular one (Brillante) is their light roast but really flavorful!

@rossage yes you are correct my friend that is the sponsor (Segafredo) that sponsors the Trek team and Alberto Contador!

 

Picked up a new coffee maker. Great deal on Amazon. Choose this one because of the option to brew a pot or just a single cup. Enjoying a cup of kicking horse coffer as I write this!

 

Just got 6lbs of Costco Costa Rica bean...yummy!

 

New Place in Foothill Ranch where HHC used to be, Lake Forest across from skate park.
They passed the proper cappuccino test as well (he says with nose in air)

Good Beans selection

Beans damn good.

 

Intresting! Tasting Notes?

 

The blueberries, maple syrup, and limes are what the Jaguarundi was eating before he crapped out the coffee beans; thus enhancing the coffee flavor

 

Anybody else look like this in the morning?

 

I love coffee but it doesn’t give me jitters at all, I can drink a cup at 7pm and still be asleep by 9pm. I get up at 3:45am these days and only have to rely on my alarm clock maybe twice a month.

I’m still thinking about getting a good machine to make a cup of coffee and espresso at home, what should I be looking at?

 

Nah, I can skip coffee in the A.M. if it's something gross like flavored coffee or Foldgers. Luckily I'm usually the first one in the office and grab the better stuff to brew.
Like @Cornholio most mornings I'm up right before the alarm clock rings. Now I really want to watch some looney toons.

 

9 years in Uncle Sam's Canoe Club (Navy) made me immune to coffee. I drink it. Black. I really like it. I drink it all day long, go home, have no trouble sleeping.

 

I don't actually get jitters, but I have seen my heart rate spike sometimes on rides. But, I'm usually 5 or 6 espressos into the day before breakfast, and then maybe another 4 or 5 in the afternoon. I'm an addict. I get headaches if I don't have it...

As far as machines go, @Cornholio... There are the "pod" type, but they can get very pricey. I have a Nespresso Pixie that is probably 5 years old. It makes a great espresso, but the price has risen to almost $1/shot. I keep that machine for travel... It just saw duty at True Grit. @horsebikerider gave it a shot, but @mtnbikej stuck to his drip coffee. Nothing like an espresso after a big ride...

I've upgraded to a Gaggia super automatic for every day use... Press a button, wait for the beans to grind, and drink!

 

My wife threatened to clean my coffee cup once. I threatened her life....

 

Can't beat this:



Makes a great cup of Yuban!

 

You know where this will lead, right???

 

You Ban. Exactly.