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Post by Ulythium on Aug 26, 2022 13:05:47 GMT
This was today's offering from my new favourite place in town:
Again, very nice indeed.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2022 7:22:25 GMT
If that's you, Uly, I respect your renaissance hair and shirt.
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Post by Ulythium on Aug 28, 2022 9:57:59 GMT
Ha! I appreciate the compliment, Spooky, but I'm afraid that's not me - I'm nowhere near that trendy, for one thing  |
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 1, 2022 17:42:52 GMT
Today's offering at my new favourite cafe:
I'm three from three on the lighter/fruitier front - definitely the direction in which my preferences are evolving.
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Post by Vortex on Sept 1, 2022 18:54:49 GMT
I have just had a lovely decaf v60 now it's after 7:30 pm.
For peak coffee wankery.
Might have another later too. Decaf in the evening is win-win. 😀
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Post by Tomo on Sept 2, 2022 0:42:20 GMT
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Post by EMarkM on Sept 2, 2022 16:18:25 GMT
A word of warning to any aspiring CWs:
I decided to go for it and order a Porlex Mini 2 from Amazon.
What turned up is most definitely not genuine; it’s a cheap Chinese knock-off of very dubious quality.
I am currently in negotiations with the vendor regarding a full refund (they’re trying to wriggle out of it, stating that it’s just as good) and have meanwhile ordered the Hario instead, which is coming directly from Amazon, apparently, which gives me a little more confidence.
“Porlex” vendor name is “Mat Nina”. Beware.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 2, 2022 16:39:54 GMT
EMarkMSorry to hear that, dude. Don't take any shit from the seller where your refund is concerned - they can't wriggle out of anything, per Amazon's own terms and conditions, and you have the A-Z Guarantee as a backup if they refuse to play ball.
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Post by EMarkM on Sept 2, 2022 16:48:38 GMT
EMarkMSorry to hear that, dude. Don't take any shit from the seller where your refund is concerned - they can't wriggle out of anything, per Amazon's own terms and conditions, and you have the A-Z Guarantee as a backup if they refuse to play ball. Cheers my friend: I’m on it, believe me! |
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Post by uiruki on Sept 3, 2022 0:15:34 GMT
I've always been very happy with everything I've had from Artisan. I went to one of their cafes before my N1 Japanese exam and got a result in the top 1% so I assume they had something to do with that. Their packaging on their high grade Cup of Excellence beans is really nice too, makes it feel really special. |
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 3, 2022 10:12:57 GMT
I'm looking to pare back my collection of coffee brewing equipment, with the goal being to keep the AeroPress for everyday use, and attempting to resurrect an ancient Gaggia for occasional espresso-making.
Anyway, the first item on the chopping block is a three-cup Bialetti moka pot, used but in great shape - before I put it on eBay, would anyone here like it? I'm more than happy to offer FG mates' rates, if so!
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Post by EMarkM on Sept 3, 2022 10:37:26 GMT
Full refund on its way to me, apparently, and a friendly “keep the item anyway” message from the vendor.
So, fair play to them, as long as it does go through.
Hario Mini should be delivered today!
I’ll probably use the fake one as a pepper mill.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 3, 2022 10:43:35 GMT
EMarkM Glad to hear it! Hopefully you'll get an email confirming the refund from Amazon sometime today. I was going to suggest that you could get them to exchange the fake grinder for one of their other products,* if the worst came to the worst
* Warning: NSFW (unless you happen to work for Ann Summers, in which case you're probably fine).
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Post by EMarkM on Sept 3, 2022 10:54:34 GMT
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Post by EMarkM on Sept 3, 2022 19:51:38 GMT
Oh. My. Goodness. Despite ALL the great advice you lot have given me, I once again did not appreciate the difference one small change can make. I know it’s only the basic Hario, but this evening’s home-ground Taylor’s Lazy Sunday has just knocked every previous cup of coffee out of the park. I’ve still got a couple of weeks’ worth of pre-ground Some-Supermarket “Finest” left to use, but I’m going to have to alternate and force it down |
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Post by Sarfrin on Sept 3, 2022 23:07:17 GMT
It is amazing how much difference freshly ground beans makes.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 9, 2022 13:28:30 GMT
Today's selection from my local specialty coffee shop:
Excellent.
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Post by Reviewer on Sept 9, 2022 13:38:55 GMT
I’ve had that one and it is very nice.
I tried that bouton whiskey barrel aged one from dark woods and it’s not for me. Glad I’ve tried it but it’s just not the taste or smell I want from my coffee.
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Sept 9, 2022 13:41:44 GMT
Im absolutely slumming it at the moment. I popped into Lidl last week for a few bits and in the deals corner they were doing a 1.2kg of 'espresso' beans for 7 quid and you know what? They arent half bad.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 12, 2022 21:47:32 GMT
I'm looking to pare back my collection of coffee brewing equipment, with the goal being to keep the AeroPress for everyday use, and attempting to resurrect an ancient Gaggia for occasional espresso-making. Anyway, the first item on the chopping block is a three-cup Bialetti moka pot, used but in great shape - before I put it on eBay, would anyone here like it? I'm more than happy to offer FG mates' rates, if so!
A quick bump for this, as it's still very much available!
I'm also looking to shift a 600ml Hario Mizudashi cold brewer, plus a two-cup clear plastic Hario V60.
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Sept 13, 2022 8:02:08 GMT
I do have a mokka pot and plenty of V60s but.... dare I go for the cold brewer after being told 'thats probably enough coffee stuff'? No.. probably not.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 13, 2022 9:47:09 GMT
I do have a mokka pot and plenty of V60s but.... dare I go for the cold brewer after being told 'thats probably enough coffee stuff'? No.. probably not.
To be honest, I don't think it's worth all that much - especially as I no longer have its original box - so if I can figure out a way of packaging it securely, I'd be happy to let it go to a fellow Font Geek for the cost of shipping.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 13, 2022 15:33:54 GMT
To be honest, I don't think it's worth all that much - especially as I no longer have its original box - so if I can figure out a way of packaging it securely, I'd be happy to let it go to a fellow Font Geek for the cost of shipping.
£3.35 to ship the Mizudashi 2nd Class within the UK. |
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Post by Sarfrin on Sept 13, 2022 18:32:59 GMT
I do have a mokka pot and plenty of V60s but.... dare I go for the cold brewer after being told 'thats probably enough coffee stuff'? No.. probably not. Cold brew is a whole different kettle of fish though. That's like not buying a fridge because you already have enough cooking stuff. |
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Sept 13, 2022 18:39:15 GMT
To be honest, I don't think it's worth all that much - especially as I no longer have its original box - so if I can figure out a way of packaging it securely, I'd be happy to let it go to a fellow Font Geek for the cost of shipping.
£3.35 to ship the Mizudashi 2nd Class within the UK. I’ll take that action. PM me your PayPal details bro |
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 13, 2022 18:53:42 GMT
I’ll take that action. PM me your PayPal details bro
Cool - will do!
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Post by Vortex on Sept 13, 2022 20:34:42 GMT
How are you feeling explaining the new gear then nick?
'Oh this? It's been in the cupboard for aaages, just fancied a change...'
/shifty eyes gif
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 13, 2022 20:46:27 GMT
Mrs. Nick: What the hell's this? Didn't I say you had enough coffee stuff already?
Nick: But it was free!
Mrs. Nick: Literally?
Nick: Yeah. Well, almost - I bunged the guy a few quid to cover postage.
Mrs. Nick: Fair enough, I suppose! Hang on - d'you mean one of the weirdos from that Font Geek place now has our address?
Nick: ... I'm sleeping on the couch tonight, aren't I?
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Post by Vortex on Sept 13, 2022 20:53:49 GMT
😀
They don't realise what a (mostly) nice, trustworthy bunch we are.
I have posted stuff to other users in the past and, thus far, still have all my own organs...
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Post by EMarkM on Sept 13, 2022 22:39:37 GMT
😀 They don't realise what a (mostly) nice, trustworthy bunch we are. I have posted stuff to other users in the past and, thus far, still have all their organs... |
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