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We just started a coffee club at work and everyone is supposed to bring in some coffee like in a casual rotation to keep the supply stocked. We are kind of a Folgers truck stop type of group so I am trying to up our game a little bit and ordering some legit coffee from Amazon or whatever. It is Seattle so we have all had every blend of Starbucks whatever, I am looking for something good and unique.
Find a coffee shop and buy a lighter roast. Most people are only familiar with darker roasted coffees which are great but the roast sometimes covers up a lot of the more subtle flavors. Coffee beans are actually pretty sweet before they're roasted so those flavors come through better. Light roasts also secrete less of their natural oils so they can have very herbal flavors.
We always got average coffee in rotation at my job, we decided to all get a fancier bag and try out multiple. Someone brought it Death Wish (HIGH caffeine) and made it under the guise of regular coffee... it was awesome to ride the wave in. I'd try it again, but it would suck if someone died.
CaseyWe just started a coffee club at work and everyone is supposed to bring in some coffee like in a casual rotation to keep the supply stocked. We are kind of a Folgers truck stop type of group so I am trying to up our game a little bit and ordering some legit coffee from Amazon or whatever. It is Seattle so we have all had every blend of Starbucks whatever, I am looking for something good and unique.
When I was visiting Seattle there was this one place. I'm not sure what it's called, but I know it's near MoPOP. It's like a Radio Station with a cafe and a record store inside. Anyways, back to the point.
They have good coffee and they make this really good coffee softserve icecream. I highly reccomend.
-eREKTion-Find a coffee shop and buy a lighter roast. Most people are only familiar with darker roasted coffees which are great but the roast sometimes covers up a lot of the more subtle flavors. Coffee beans are actually pretty sweet before they're roasted so those flavors come through better. Light roasts also secrete less of their natural oils so they can have very herbal flavors.
Really? I feel like most people drink lighter coffee that's practically see through.
satanworshipperWhen I was visiting Seattle there was this one place. I'm not sure what it's called, but I know it's near MoPOP. It's like a Radio Station with a cafe and a record store inside. Anyways, back to the point.
They have good coffee and they make this really good coffee softserve icecream. I highly reccomend.
Pretty sure you're talking about La Marzocco. Can confirm the ice cream is solid.
Anyway, to OP, I'm not a big fan of Vivace itself, but they have some damn good coffee beans. Perhaps pick some up since you're in Seattle.
IsitWinterYet17Really? I feel like most people drink lighter coffee that's practically see through.
Probably because they suck at making coffee... I'm talking about the darkness of the actual bean before grinding and eventually brewing not how dark the coffee physically is.
That's the same bean roasted six different ways. Most people are only familiar with medium to darker roasts like the three on the right but if you want to try something totally different try one of the beans on the left.
-eREKTion-Probably because they suck at making coffee... I'm talking about the darkness of the actual bean before grinding and eventually brewing not how dark the coffee physically is.
That's the same bean roasted six different ways. Most people are only familiar with medium to darker roasts like the three on the right but if you want to try something totally different try one of the beans on the left.
-eREKTion-Find a coffee shop and buy a lighter roast. Most people are only familiar with darker roasted coffees which are great but the roast sometimes covers up a lot of the more subtle flavors. Coffee beans are actually pretty sweet before they're roasted so those flavors come through better. Light roasts also secrete less of their natural oils so they can have very herbal flavors.
That's really interesting because from a dumbass view like my own, I've always thought darker roasts were more intense = more flavor. I prefer dark beer ( stouts, porters) for example, so I dont think I've actually ever bought a light roast. Def gonna try it.
KEVTRONMy Brother works for DeathWish coffee out of Upstate NY. It's pretty good and has a good kick to it.
Dude one of my buddies from highschool works for them too, I think in Saratoga? I never realized how huge deathwish became until I searched " coffee" on Amazon and they were #1 unsponsered result. It gets my tits going.
WillgumThat's really interesting because from a dumbass view like my own, I've always thought darker roasts were more intense = more flavor. I prefer dark beer ( stouts, porters) for example, so I dont think I've actually ever bought a light roast. Def gonna try it.
If you had to compare coffee to beer, dark roasts would be closest to stouts in terms of flavor characteristics which is why you probably prefer that.
WillgumThat's really interesting because from a dumbass view like my own, I've always thought darker roasts were more intense = more flavor. I prefer dark beer ( stouts, porters) for example, so I dont think I've actually ever bought a light roast. Def gonna try it.
At least with nice beans, a lighter roast will better show off the coffee flavors (fruits, berries, spices etc) versus just having a lot of "roasted" flavor.
OP, go to Seattle/Ballard/Capitol Coffee Works for the good stuff. It's expensive, but the best in Seattle IMO.
mtbakerpowBlue Star
Lariat
Sleepy Monk
Lusso
Middle Fork
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So two people have said sleepy monk. Is this some sort of conspiracy? Did you guys like go to Sleepy Monk together? I realize Washington is not that far from Cannon Beach. Do you just drink it at the Oregon Coast or do you actually find this stuff in your town? Pretty OK stuff. Big Wave Cafe in Manzanita is a good place for a big breakfast and Sleepy Monk is the house brew there.
Douwe egberts.
I had it at a little pub here in MN when I went to lunch with coworkers. It was so good I drank so much I was wired all afternoon. Its a European coffee that at that time a couple years ago you could only order it online.
I regularly drink Folgers. Most gas station coffee is gross
OregonDeadSo two people have said sleepy monk. Is this some sort of conspiracy? Did you guys like go to Sleepy Monk together? I realize Washington is not that far from Cannon Beach. Do you just drink it at the Oregon Coast or do you actually find this stuff in your town? Pretty OK stuff. Big Wave Cafe in Manzanita is a good place for a big breakfast and Sleepy Monk is the house brew there.
Sleepy Monk and Middle Fork is about the same for espresso roast,old/same owners,same roast. But finding Sleepy Monk isn’t super easy as most of the good coffee roasters charge a premium per pound and most retailers don’t wanna pay that. Couple places around Seattle use it and my friends cafe has it east of Seattle. You can get it at “down pour” though if you’re in the city.
**This post was edited on Nov 1st 2018 at 3:58:15pm
I probably know more about coffee than most of you people here...
I recommend a medium-dark bag of George Howell coffee. Anything he makes is amazing. Also, it needs to be roasted within 3 weeks of it being brewed. And ground immediately before brewing, to a specific coarseness depending on your elevation.
