coffee & tea

I love coffee....but I'm not sure where to buy good coffee...other than starbucks beans......anyone have a newbie's guide to fine coffees?

exceptional Sumatran from Oren's here in NYC for at least a year. What I hear from others in the know, who run their own establishments, or are very well hooked in to the grapevine of the coffee world, it is indeed a good time for the variants of Sumatran coffee. If you haven't tried Sumatran...

Who drinks tea when they smoke? If I'm not drinking a good bourbon or scotch, I'll occasionally drink tea in the evening with a cigar. Usually, I go with a breakfast blend or a green tea. I'm looking at branching out. Y'all gave such good suggestions in terms of beers, I'd like to see what good...

Hey all! Don't know if you have ever used them, but check out http://www.killerbeans.com for some excellent coffee.... I received a special blend from Jerry last week, just brewed up a pot, and boy-o-boy, what a great product!!!

How can one start on decent coffee with the least amount of expense(if things dont work out between me and coffee and i run back to tea, i dont want to be in too deep). Do i just grab a press and go to it? Is there some widely available coffee to start on that i wont need to grind or...

Is there any intrest in doing another coffee pass yet?

Well, heres another great coffee that I was given last week well entertaining some friends. Cafe' Bustelo, Expresso Coffee. I was given a 10oz can, yes a can, right off the store shelf. Not my preference, but I can bend/change a little :lol: I went to their web site @...

It must be official! With the election of a pro-American leader in France, Bill O'Reilly has ended his boycott of French wine and other French products. That should mean that French Fries are back and the Freedom Press can return to being the French Press. Of course, I don't really...

OK, I love Coffee and Cigars and yes, I do love a great Gurkha Cigar. I did not know that Gurkha has a line of Premium Coffee. For more infor you can visit: http://www.cheaphumidors.com, on the home page, look to the left colum, near the botom under "other gifts" and you will see "Gurkha...

I love cooffe as much as I love cigars. This is a Brand from Peet's Coffee (Berkely Based,1966 est.). It's called JR Reserve Blend® A blend of full-bodied (not very full-bodied) coffees a bright liveliness with exceptionally complex flavors revealing hints of spiciness and chocolate. Ok...

Just stopped down at the local roaster to pick up some beans. Decided to try some new ones. Picked up a half pound of both: Venezuela Maracaibo (mild) - Venezuela Grown high in the Andes Mountains, the fruity flavor is a choice of coffee connoisseurs. Celebes Kalossi (medium) - Indonesia...

I received a sample of Uncle Beanz "Tania" beans. My wife and I enjoyed the aroma while grinding the beans and while the coffee was brewing. The coffee was a full bodied coffee with hints of a carmel and both of us enjoyed it to the last drop. The first cup I enjoyed by itself and the second...

Take a minute to share yer do's and don'ts with coffee. First up.....Never critique anyone's method for making coffee when visiting someones home. Just enjoy the cup. Whatever it is.

Hi All, I am new to the coffee thread. I just picked up (yesterday) a new Saeco Venus coffee maker and some Caffe Verona Beans fro starbucks. Has anyone had any experiance with this coffe maker? Also looking for suggestions for a good afternoon coffee? Craig

So who is up for another coffee pass? I don't care if it is home roasted or store bought. just something you are liking right now. maybe a hlaf pound to a pound and a cigar or two. Who is interested? we can work out the details later.

Love the name--from the Mysore region that is famous for spices and herbs and gold--according to my research on the internet. And the coffee. Very flavorful and spicy, but smooth.

I just bought a pound of this and was wondering how long you guys let it sit in the Freedom Press before you press the plunger down. I have let other coffee's sit for 2:45 to 3:30 but I'm not sure this is correct since I have only had my press for a little while. I'm just trying to get some...

I am in no way a pro roaster, and there are other ways to do it, but these are the basics... Important resources will be listed at the bottom. 1st Step: Gather the Required materials- COFFEE, there are tons of choices and of course prices are cheaper than buying it roasted...

I have a little bit of background in the coffee business in the late 80's early 90's (before the craze). The facility I was with was mainly a Restaurant Supplier that also roasted a fair amount of coffee. My very favorite brew was the 100 % Columbian, standard roast. To be honest with you, the...

I really am spoiled. I can't stand the Folgers at work and take my own go-go juice with me to the office. I am looking to buy a new thermos. Something in the 1quart/liter size. The last stainless steel Chinese "daypack" sized thermos I purchased leaked and really only kept things warm for 4...