The Art of Tea and Coffee

[destroysall]

My second thread, and here it is unrelated to Sound. Mind me, but when I can't enjoy a nice glass of wine with or without my music (beer is good too, but it's a different experience for me), I always have water boiling for either some tea or coffee. Any one else here share the same dare I call it, "sickness"? :lol:

What are some of your favorite tea leaves, coffee beans, teapots, coffeepots, etc? What are you drinking now and whatnot? Let's share our love for these fabulous drinks. Pictures are of course, more than welcomed!! :)

I'll start off by saying one of my favorite teas is Jasmine green tea. I have had it in it's pure leaf form, and its delicious. I currently keep a stock of tea bags at home until I can invest into a proper tea kettle and teapot. ;)

Cheers,
Chris.

[Ninanina]

As well as other teas I do love Lapsang Souchong, it has an addictive smokey smell and tast... lovely... ;)

I've had quite a few infusers over the years but for best results I use one like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000I68NCS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=479289247&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000WMQD5C&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0BN9031H6WB3W8MPRRQR

Mine is actually made by Teeli but I'm not sure they are still made... but the above looks exactly the same

[RichB]

My second thread, and here it is unrelated to Sound. Mind me, but when I can't enjoy a nice glass of wine with or without my music (beer is good too, but it's a different experience for me), I always have water boiling for either some tea or coffee. Any one else here share the same dare I call it, "sickness"? :lol:

What are some of your favorite tea leaves, coffee beans, teapots, coffeepots, etc? What are you drinking now and whatnot? Let's share our love for these fabulous drinks. Pictures are of course, more than welcomed!! :)

I'll start off by saying one of my favorite teas is Jasmine green tea. I have had it in it's pure leaf form, and its delicious. I currently keep a stock of tea bags at home until I can invest into a proper tea kettle and teapot. ;)

Cheers,
Chris.

Whenever we go out for Chinese or oriental food, the meal has to finish with a pot of jasmine tea. Cleanses the palate and aids digestion I find.

Mind you, tea is a bit of a serious business round our place with my wife being the artist in residence. She has a collection of retro teapots, most beloved of which is a turn of the century 'Brown Betty' which, even though we use same tea in other pots, always brews the best cuppa. Perhaps a hundred year old or more and still in regular use.

[Gordon Steadman]

Tea :spew:

Coffee:youtheman:

[Werner Berghofer]

Chris,

What are some of your favorite tea leaves, coffee beans, teapots, coffeepots, etc? What are you drinking now and whatnot?
in the morning it’s usually Ceylon tea, occasionally Assam. For lunch during the week always First Flush Darjeeling, which clearly is my favorite but very demanding in preparing and combining with the right food. In the evening it’s time for some Rooibush, either in vanilla or ginger/lemon flavor. The black tea is prepared in clay teapots, for the Rooibush I use a cast iron teapot.

My average daily tea consumption is between two and three litres. I very rarely drink any coffee, I lost my appetite for it approximately two years ago as I quit smoking the “cold turkey” way. However, yesterday evening I had a black Italian espresso, and it was quite enjoyable.

Werner.

[Macca]

Tick Tock Rooibos green tea. Gallons of it. I mail order it in bulk. Naturally caffeine free. Can't recommend it enough. I love coffee too but I avoid it these days as too much gives me heart palpitations.

[destroysall]

As well as other teas I do love Lapsang Souchong, it has an addictive smokey smell and tast... lovely... ;)Nina, I think I'll have to try and find this tea sometime. It seems rather robust for a tea (sounds like a coffee roast to me). Still, I don't mind these taste qualities. Different is good. :) I've yet to try the infuser method in brewing tea. I've seen quite a few infusers at a lot of specialty stores local here. I have tried the paper infusers which are rather disposable, but I still don't know to what effect those are to be considered proper infusers..

[destroysall]

I must ask, what type of tea is Rooibush?


in the morning it’s usually Ceylon tea, occasionally Assam.

My average daily tea consumption is between two and three litres.Werner, my mother brews Assam tea all the time. Reading that you consume tea in litres reminds me of her. She has tea at least 4-5 times a day it seems. Sometimes I feel like I am beginning to follow in her footsteps of tea consumption.


The black tea is prepared in clay teapots, for the Rooibush I use a cast iron teapot.I've always wanted a cast iron teapot, especially given how beautiful so many are. What do you look for when purchasing a cast iron teapot and how do you maintain it properly?

[Werner Berghofer]

Chris,

I must ask, what type of tea is Rooibush?
just Rooibos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooibos), but written in a somehow more “English” looking way ;-)

What do you look for when purchasing a cast iron teapot and how do you maintain it properly?
The one I currently use (http://www.nibelungentee.de/Gusseisen/Gusseisenkannen/MAOCI-Serie-Mito/Teekanne-Mito-1-0-Liter-kaminrot.html) (sorry, my website links are available in German only) was a present for my partner. Personally I always preferred clay teapots (http://www.jaegertee.at/zubehoer/teekannen/tonteekannen/tonteekanne-1-l.php), but since black tea and Rooibos must not be brewed in the same teapot I’m happy to be able to use the cast iron one for the Rooibos tea. For maintenance I do nothing more than rinse it out, clean its outside with lukewarm water and rub it dry. Sometimes I clean its outside with cooking oil.

I have been initiated to the art of brewing and drinking tea by a girlfriend back in 1978 at the age of 22. I grew up in a family where drinking tea only was appropriate during a desease, but drinking lots of coffee and different coffee recipes are deeply rooted in Vienna’s culture and history.

Werner.

[Gordon Steadman]

Tick Tock Rooibos green tea. Gallons of it. I mail order it in bulk. Naturally caffeine free. Can't recommend it enough. I love coffee too but I avoid it these days as too much gives me heart palpitations.

Absolutely - its a shame. I spent many years drinking black treacle in Italy but it makes me too jumpy nowadays. So its decaf in the pot. Flavour is not too bad and A N Y T H I N G is better than the muck you lot and my wife drink to excess.

[Macca]

Never was keen on the continental coffee in those little cups. Much prefered the American stuff. Last time I was in Amsterdam I remember bemoaning the fact that you could not get a decent cup of tea or coffee anywhere.

[Andrei]

Never was keen on the continental coffee in those little cups. Much prefered the American stuff. Last time I was in Amsterdam I remember bemoaning the fact that you could not get a decent cup of tea or coffee anywhere.
The basic coffee the locals ask for is 'koffie verkeerd' which I think literally translates as 'wrong coffee' which is such a correct name for the swill. Unless it is 8 o'clock in the morning you may as well ask for a Grolsch .

[Gordon Steadman]

Never was keen on the continental coffee in those little cups. Much prefered the American stuff. Last time I was in Amsterdam I remember bemoaning the fact that you could not get a decent cup of tea or coffee anywhere.

Oh gawd. Some people have no taste at all:lol:

How come the Americans manage to adulterate everything. You can't taste the coffee with all these additions, why bother with the coffee in the first place? Surprised about Holland. When we were doing Holland and Belgium selling our wares, the coffee was usually superb.....but then it was served in those proper little cups with the spoon standing up straight in the thick goo:eyebrows:

[Macca]

I've always drunk tea and coffee black with no sugar since I was about ten years old. Most places in the UK you will be regarded as a little strange for doing that. Plenty of cafes will just serve you up white tea without even asking you if you wanted milk. When you tell them you wanted it black they look at you as though you are taking the piss.

[Gordon Steadman]

SUGAR.


Therein lies my problem. My Italian training was as follows:

Take two teaspoon of sugar.
Add a little coffee. Stir to make sure its all melted
Add the rest of the coffee.

This is in a standard size espresso cup of course. Hot, black and sweet - fabulous. Not really black of course, it dark brown so its Brown Sugar..........:eyebrows:

[Macca]

Coffee with sugar tastes like warm coca-cola to me.

[Gordon Steadman]

Coffee with sugar tastes like warm coca-cola to me.

Each to their own, Coca-cola tastes like shit to me:)

[struth]

Love my coffee and am already having withdrawals as ain't had any for days.
Blend my own usually but am currently using galapagos islands stuff. Used to have espresso but now make do with latte. Let's me play at being a barista again.
Caffè trucillo is good too. And often add monin syrups for a change

[destroysall]

just Rooibos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooibos), but written in a somehow more “English” looking way ;-)Ah I see. :lol:


The one I currently use (http://www.nibelungentee.de/Gusseisen/Gusseisenkannen/MAOCI-Serie-Mito/Teekanne-Mito-1-0-Liter-kaminrot.html) (sorry, my website links are available in German only) was a present for my partner. Personally I always preferred clay teapots (http://www.jaegertee.at/zubehoer/teekannen/tonteekannen/tonteekanne-1-l.php), but since black tea and Rooibos must not be brewed in the same teapot I’m happy to be able to use the cast iron one for the Rooibos tea. For maintenance I do nothing more than rinse it out, clean its outside with lukewarm water and rub it dry. Sometimes I clean its outside with cooking oil.

I have been initiated to the art of brewing and drinking tea by a girlfriend back in 1978 at the age of 22. I grew up in a family where drinking tea only was appropriate during a desease, but drinking lots of coffee and different coffee recipes are deeply rooted in Vienna’s culture and history.

Werner.Thanks for all the information! I've never tried clay pots either, but I heard that many enthusiast prefer them. It looks like most clay pots available in the US are much cheaper than Cast Iron teapots. My question regarding maintenance was because I always thought cast iron would rust essentially. Isn't that hazardous? Reading more about those teapots, does yours have enamel on the inside of it? Would that make a difference? Sorry for all the questions, it's just my curiosity is piqued! :D

Tea has been in my family since the dawn of time. I don't know if being born into an Asian Indian family has anything to do with it, but the general consensus is the tea in India is a very cultural thing. Can't complain; I love tea! Coffee has been something I've integrated into my "personal culture". I love coffee even today. However I do know that my consumption of coffee has limitations. I can't drink more than four cups without feeling a bit shaky.


Oh gawd. Some people have no taste at all:lol:

How come the Americans manage to adulterate everything. You can't taste the coffee with all these additions, why bother with the coffee in the first place? Surprised about Holland. When we were doing Holland and Belgium selling our wares, the coffee was usually superb.....but then it was served in those proper little cups with the spoon standing up straight in the thick goo:eyebrows:Gordon, living in America I have seen the coffee culture grow here much more. Starbucks Coffee Co. brought to the public a general love for coffee milkshakes (the "frappucino" as they call it). It's perhaps thanks to that social custom that real coffee has became much more prominent with many independent shops growing popular (especially so in Arizona).

I think it's because of how picky some Americans can be that most shops serve their coffee black and offer condiments for those who love the cream, sugar, and other spices. I couldn't imagine a place where everything is always done for you. Seems like it would take the fun out of tasting all the individual coffee types.

[Gordon Steadman]

Gordon, living in America I have seen the coffee culture grow here much more. Starbucks Coffee Co. brought to the public a general love for coffee milkshakes (the "frappucino" as they call it). It's perhaps thanks to that social custom that real coffee has became much more prominent with many independent shops growing popular (especially so in Arizona).

I think it's because of how picky some Americans can be that most shops serve their coffee black and offer condiments for those who love the cream, sugar, and other spices. I couldn't imagine a place where everything is always done for you. Seems like it would take the fun out of tasting all the individual coffee types.

I know of course that we all have different tastes and anything that brings decent coffee to a wider audience is a good thing. For me, as soon as milk is put in coffee, it starts to taste of cheese:eek:

The very worst experience of my life was at Portsmouth ferry terminal. We were waiting to come down here to France for one of our bi-annual trips to work on the house. The 'coffee' shop (trades description act comes to mind) couldn't manage an espresso so, as we were very thirsty, we said OK to a cappuccino. It looked like dishwater and tasted worse. Our complaint was met with a "thats the amount of coffee specified by head office". Not the way to spread the word.

I have since stuck to making it myself or using one of the very good drinks machines over here. We don't eat out much but would be surprised if we were offered anything but an espresso in a restaurant. I suspect a French waiter would give you a very 'French' look if you asked for milk. Obviously you are expected to experiment elsewhere:)

[Barry]

Absolutely - its a shame. I spent many years drinking black treacle in Italy but it makes me too jumpy nowadays. So its decaf in the pot. Flavour is not too bad and A N Y T H I N G is better than the muck you lot and my wife drink to excess.

Suum cuique - de gustibus non disputandem.

[Gordon Steadman]

Suum cuique - de gustibus non disputandem.
Well obviously - its still muck though:lol:

[Barry]

Well obviously - its still muck though:lol:

In your opinion - and is not constructive to the original post!

[Gordon Steadman]

In your opinion - and is not constructive to the original post!

I thought a touch of humour was allowed in occasionally.

I apologise for insulting the tastebuds of the tea drinking cognicenti, I had no idea it was such a serious business. I should have known better and grovel in hope of redemption.

[struth]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/20/20130607131044.jpg

My coffee maker currently...

[destroysall]

Gordon, you are absolutely right. I too, brew my coffee at home using Dr. Peter Schlumbohm's invented Chemix (http://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com) brewing method.

http://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/images/product_hand_blown_8cup_01.jpg

It utilizes a regular or automatic grind and removes most of the fats and oils that make coffee bitter and unhealthy. My recent Chemex (the first one I've ever owned) broke late last year. I've been meaning to replace it someday. Perhaps sometime soon would be more appropriate and much better for me. :)

I must make note that as of recent I don't really prefer cream or milk in my coffee or tea any longer. I don't mind cappuccinos and lattes, but I personally prefer my coffee and tea without it.

[Gordon Steadman]

Gordon, you are absolutely right. I too, brew my coffee at home using Dr. Peter Schlumbohm's invented Chemix (http://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com) brewing method.

http://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/images/product_hand_blown_8cup_01.jpg

It utilizes a regular or automatic grind and removes most of the fats and oils that make coffee bitter and unhealthy. My recent Chemex (the first one I've ever owned) broke late last year. I've been meaning to replace it someday. Perhaps sometime soon would be more appropriate and much better for me. :)

I must make note that as of recent I don't really prefer cream or milk in my coffee or tea any longer. I don't mind cappuccinos and lattes, but I personally prefer my coffee and tea without it.
I've never seen that one - will have to look it up.

I make mine with a bog standard stainless steel Italian cafetiere. I use to have the aluminium one but was advised that millions of Italians are only alive by chance and that SS was the safe option. Its simple quick and delicious.

Living a little dangerously is good for the soul I understand. As I don't believe I have one, I'll play safe.

PS. Aha, I see its a filter system. Not for me, I like the whole thing, grit, bitterness and all. Makes me think its real:)

[destroysall]

PS. Aha, I see its a filter system. Not for me, I like the whole thing, grit, bitterness and all. Makes me think its real:)I do too, but I prefer it in my espresso moreso. ;) I need to try a cafetiere system sometime though. It seems like it would be a real treat.

[Puffin]

Someone on here posted details of the Aerobie Aeropress Coffee Maker. I bought one based on their recommendation and IMO it makes the best espresso for your cappuccino or latte. It is such a simple machine but I now much prefer home brew to any of the commercial coffee houses. I use Sainsbury's Espresso coffee (other brands are available)
For £19.99 they are a steal when what I had always regarded as a proper cup of coffee is at least £2.40 a throw.

If you do get one go online and have a look at the videos, one in particular by an American coffee shop owner and use it the way he suggests. The have a look at how to froth milk using a caffetiere and a microwave - absolute genius.

[Werner Berghofer]

Chris,

My question regarding maintenance was because I always thought cast iron would rust essentially. Isn't that hazardous?
until now I have not noticed any traces of rust on the outside of the teapot.

does yours have enamel on the inside of it? Would that make a difference?
Yes, my teapot has enamel on the inside. Can’t tell if this makes a difference, because this is my first cast iron teapot. I’ve been using clay pots from day one, and the older such a pot gets, the better the tea tastes, because supposedly a certain “patina” on the inside helps to improve the quality of black tea brewed in this pot. This patina isn’t possible with cast iron post and pots made from porcelain. And it’s true: a new, unused clay pot takes a few days to “break in”.

A sidestep back to a somehow more HiFi related topic: this plus the “break-in” of true leather bicycle saddles are the only “break-ins” I can testify with a clear conscience.

Werner.

[struth]

I have also got a cona coffee system which makes fabulous stuff but too much for just me. It's one of those wonders when in operation though
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/10/77482e62030e4a9d3003946f732c9cc3.jpg

[captains log]

Coffee for me.....

This is the Bean.....

http://www.thecoffeehopper.com/product/307/guatemalan-finca-la-concepcion-pixcaya.htm#.VBA0LKOwVHA


This is the Machine.....

http://www.bellabarista.co.uk/brands/rocket-espresso/rocket-espresso-giotto-evoluzione-coffee-machine.html

This is the Grinder.....

http://www.machina-espresso.co.uk/products/eureka-zenith-65e-on-demand-burr-grinder-various-colours

[Gordon Steadman]

Good to see some more people of good taste on here:lol:

I see your £1300 and raise you one very simple SS cafetiere at £41.95.

http://www.lacafetiere.com/coffee/espresso-makers/geo-espresso.html#sthash.DS8Ab0bt.dpbs

My wife says that aluminium is likely to cause Altzeimers so she insists I use a SS one. As I said previously, all the Italians must die of something else before the 'aluminum' hits.

[struth]

Coffee for me.....

This is the Bean.....

http://www.thecoffeehopper.com/product/307/guatemalan-finca-la-concepcion-pixcaya.htm#.VBA0LKOwVHA


This is the Machine.....

http://www.bellabarista.co.uk/brands/rocket-espresso/rocket-espresso-giotto-evoluzione-coffee-machine.html

This is the Grinder.....

http://www.machina-espresso.co.uk/products/eureka-zenith-65e-on-demand-burr-grinder-various-colours

That's a good machine...bet it makes a top shot

[Andrei]

My coffee maker currently...
Do you take visitors Grant?

[struth]

Do you take visitors Grant?

No problems ...I like making coffee as much as drinking it.:)

I have 2 spong grinders as well for when I hand grind beans, one is very rough the other takes it down to espresso.

[destroysall]

May I ask what everyone here uses for a kettle or to heat their water? I've been using an old stove pot passed down from my grandmother. I love it, but I would prefer to retire it sometime..

Chris.

[Barry]

Coffee

Always the Arabica variety and usually it is Central American or Colombian in source.

Because I find it keeps me awake if consumed after midday, I don’t drink a lot of coffee – just an occasional filter-brewed cup for breakfast, or very occasionally I might make myself a two-cup cafetière. Freshly ground beans whenever possible, for which I use a Krupps blade-grinder (wrong I know; I ought to use a burr-grinder).

I do a lot of travelling around the world, and if I’m in a coffee growing area I will bring back a kilo or two of the local beans. So for example, I have used Kenyan, Ethiopian and Yemeni coffee. Most recently I travelled through Central America, so the coffees I brought back were ‘Rainforest Cobán’ and ‘Antigua Gourmet’ from Guatemala, both a medium/dark roast.

If I run out of beans, or are just feeling lazy, I’m happy to use an Italian ground blend: ‘Lavazza’. And if I have guests to stay they will be offered Jamaican ‘Blue Mountain’; a very fine coffee, but difficult to justify the high (double) price.


Tea

I drink a lot of this. Again always a leaf tea, and more often than not something I have brought back from my travels.

For breakfast a cup of Lapsang Souchong, then in the afternoon maybe a cup of Darjeeling or Assam. Sometimes it will be Orange Pekeo, and sometimes Rooibos (redbush) tea, as it is low in caffeine.

To ring the changes I might make a cup of black Russian tea (from Uzbekistan), or a cup of green China tea – or very occasionally a pot of Earl Grey, though that is not to everyone’s taste.

In the summer I enjoy peppermint tea.

One of my favourite teas is a something I found in Burma; unfortunately I can’t tell you what it is as the description on the packet is written in Burmese script!

All teas are brewed in a china teapot, though I would like to get myself a decent glass teapot with a metal sieve as these are easier to clean. And I always drink tea without milk.

[destroysall]

CoffeeI do a lot of travelling around the world, and if I’m in a coffee growing area I will bring back a kilo or two of the local beans. So for example, I have used Kenyan, Ethiopian and Yemeni coffee. Most recently I travelled through Central America, so the coffees I brought back were ‘Rainforest Cobán’ and ‘Antigua Gourmet’ from Guatemala, both a medium/dark roast.Barry, I find this fact to be remarkably interesting and quite fascinating. It's a luxury I wish I can obtain myself sometime soon. There is a local farmer's market here in the city that sells coffee beans from all parts of the world. Those coffees taste wonderful but I'm sure there must be something more in the beans you obtained since they were grown and sold on location.

[struth]

Quote Originally Posted by Andrei View Post
Do you take visitors Grant?
No problems ...I like making coffee as much as drinking it.

I have 2 along grinders as well for when I hand grind beans, one is very rough the other takes it down to espresso.

That should read SPONG grinders. You know the old hand wound cast things. Getting rare to find now so I'm keeping them although I am now using my own mixture of ready ground stuff.




I do a lot of travelling around the world, and if I’m in a coffee growing area I will bring back a kilo or two of the local beans. So for example, I have used Kenyan, Ethiopian and Yemeni coffee. Most recently I travelled through Central America, so the coffees I brought back were ‘Rainforest Cobán’ and ‘Antigua Gourmet’ from Guatemala, both a medium/dark roast.

Great stuff...the fresh beans are the best. Love Guatemalan coffee too

[Stratmangler]

I've always drunk tea and coffee black with no sugar since I was about ten years old. Most places in the UK you will be regarded as a little strange for doing that. Plenty of cafes will just serve you up white tea without even asking you if you wanted milk. When you tell them you wanted it black they look at you as though you are taking the piss.

I drink black tea, and this mirrors my experience.
Now the strange one is McDonalds (OK, it's hard to f*ck up a cup of black tea), where if you order tea it's black and they ask if you would like milk and sugar to go with it, yet if you order coffee, which they all make from fresh grounds, you get milk in it. You have to specifically order black coffee.

[destroysall]

I drink black tea, and this mirrors my experience.
Now the strange one is McDonalds (OK, it's hard to f*ck up a cup of black tea), where if you order tea it's black and they ask if you would like milk and sugar to go with it, yet if you order coffee, which they all make from fresh grounds, you get milk in it. You have to specifically order black coffee.That's different compared to here. In the States, everything is served black unless you ask different.

[destroysall]

So I wanted to ask a question regarding teas primarily. I love tea and have noticed I drink more than I do coffee. My question boils down to, what are some of the brands of tea some of you guys drink?

[mik_rik]

Try Russian Caravan , it's a great everyday tea .Might have to try a few brands ,the best one we have tried is by a company called Twinings [if I recall correctly]As for coffee , we use a simple "stove" top espresso ,outperforms those over priced [imo] machines.We have a solid fuel cooker [range ] which runs almost 24/7 so kettle or coffee pot are on the go continuously.Reassuringly retro which suits us.

[Haselsh1]

Imperial Teas in Lincoln do a rather fabulous range of coffee beans that they roast on the premises. My favourite is Aged Java which is the earthiest coffee experience I have ever had. I also adore their Sumatran Mandheling.

[destroysall]

I'll have to try those sometime. I've been quite curious on Oolong and Darjeeling teas lately. I haven't tried too many coffee beans out there, but I am always on the lookout for something delicious as far as it is concerned.

[mimoser]

… but drink coffee as of today:
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp164/mimoser67/_MG_3032_zps0ddd4e2b.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/mimoser67/media/_MG_3032_zps0ddd4e2b.jpg.html)
from left to right: big Aristarco commercial grinder with included tamper, ECM casa and a grindenstein knockbox
mostly used with Lavazza coffee as swmbo prefers that brand
When I drink tea I drink a strong turkish black with a dash of milk
;-)
Michael

[windhoek]

I've got a Bialetti Moka espresso maker, the 3-cup version and it smokes the coffee available in High Street/ Globalised coffee shops! Fwiw, I use black Lavazza (Costa and Illy are alright, but I'd only buy in an emergency) although sometimes buy Carte Noire for variety now and again. In case any coffee drinkers aren't aware, ASDA sell 2 packs of filter coffee for £5 :)

[Andrei]

I've got a Bialetti Moka espresso maker, the 3-cup version and it smokes the coffee available in High Street/ Globalised coffee shops!
I'll bet ya it doesn't smoke the fare available in the Amsterdam coffee shops.

[windhoek]

I'll bet ya it doesn't smoke the fare available in the Amsterdam coffee shops.

Haha, there's little that could lol :)

[struth]

I have been adding 20% Galapagos coffee to my mix of late and it is working out well in my Latte or espresso....

[destroysall]

I have been adding 20% Galapagos coffee to my mix of late and it is working out well in my Latte or espresso....
Galapagos coffee? That sounds quite delicious.. :)

[struth]

Tesco have ran out now. ah well hopefully theyll get more in next year. only 5000 sacks are allowed off the island each year. if you get the chance to buy some its well worth the extra