Anybody else a [quality] coffee nut?
Oct 22, 2014 | 2:25 am
#17
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I love good coffee, of all stripes, whether a lovingly filtered Ethiopian Kochere from Monmouth, a bog standard latte from Caffe Nero, a Nespresso at home, or just a very welcome instant in the middle of nowhere if time and place dictate.
Unfortunately, it hates me, and more than a cup, maybe two in a day tends to give me a massive migraine, and knocks me out for a couple of days. However, like the good addict I am, I'm back again the next day.
Unfortunately, it hates me, and more than a cup, maybe two in a day tends to give me a massive migraine, and knocks me out for a couple of days. However, like the good addict I am, I'm back again the next day.
Oct 24, 2014 | 11:13 pm
#18
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Location: Baltimore MD
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Anybody else a [quality] coffee nut?
I used to live in Seattle so I try to get my bends From my old standbys when I get the chance. Cafe vita and Vivace. I bought my condo there based on proximity to a coffee roaster and shop: Hines Public Coffee. Unfortunately it got torn down to make way for luxury condos but still my favorite place every.
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Oct 26, 2014 | 5:45 pm
#20
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Location: In a hotel somewhere trying to repack everything I brought (and bought) in to a carry-on smaller than my last one.
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I love coffee from fresh roasted nano and micro batch coffee beans, but that is not practical when travelling so it goes down from that to specific mom and pop boutique shops to bringing your own beans and grinder for in-room french press, individual drip or sock method coffee. If I have time, I do try to look for siphon coffee and such when in places that offer them
While Starbucks in not in any way near the top of the list it is still a million times better than diner coffee, gas station coffee and donut chain coffee simply because it is reliable.
While Starbucks in not in any way near the top of the list it is still a million times better than diner coffee, gas station coffee and donut chain coffee simply because it is reliable.
Oct 26, 2014 | 6:19 pm
#21
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I'm definitely a coffee nut. I have a mail-order subscription from a small roaster in Texas who was also a US Barista Championship contender.
When I travel, I seek out third-wave shops. I once drank six cups of coffee in an afternoon roaming around the cafes of SoHo in London.
I have an overnight layover in Chicago on Tuesday to see friends on my way to Tokyo and I specifically chose a hotel next to an Intelligentsia. For Tokyo, I have a custom Google Map of recommended cafes.
At home, I use a Chemex and a Baratza Maestro Plus grinder. At work, a ceramic Melitta filtercone and a Hario hand grinder.
When I travel, I seek out third-wave shops. I once drank six cups of coffee in an afternoon roaming around the cafes of SoHo in London.
I have an overnight layover in Chicago on Tuesday to see friends on my way to Tokyo and I specifically chose a hotel next to an Intelligentsia. For Tokyo, I have a custom Google Map of recommended cafes.At home, I use a Chemex and a Baratza Maestro Plus grinder. At work, a ceramic Melitta filtercone and a Hario hand grinder.
Oct 31, 2014 | 5:13 am
#23
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I'm also in the middle. Starbucks for me is probably the minimum quality coffee I will drink. There are some dark roast hotel coffees I might try just to get going in the morning but most don't make the cut.
During my business travel to Asia, I get to taste a lot of incredibly good coffee. To me, that's a bonus. I don't need those to get by. Sometimes, Starbucks will hit the spot for me.
I use a French Press at home and normally buy 3 lb bags of Tiny Footprint Dark Roast coffee. Beans are slightly oily but it's doable. Been drinking it for the past few years at home and haven't looked back.
During my business travel to Asia, I get to taste a lot of incredibly good coffee. To me, that's a bonus. I don't need those to get by. Sometimes, Starbucks will hit the spot for me.
I use a French Press at home and normally buy 3 lb bags of Tiny Footprint Dark Roast coffee. Beans are slightly oily but it's doable. Been drinking it for the past few years at home and haven't looked back.