skydiverbry 0 #101 January 31, 2013 Now that was some well written prose thereBry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyH 0 #102 November 15, 2013 Madcap Coffee has an amazing espresso. Otherwise, Stupid Good Coffee in Dallas is amazing! They serve Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters! https://www.facebook.com/stupidgoodcoffee http://www.oakcliffcoffee.com/Carpe Diem, even if it kills me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #103 November 15, 2013 Try Jamaican Blue Mountian,,,its very low acid,,awesome flavor,,after that its Kona Blend from Hawaii...smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyH 0 #104 November 15, 2013 Eww... Kona coffee is disgusting. That shit is worse than starbucks coffee... And thats saying alot!Carpe Diem, even if it kills me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #105 November 15, 2013 jumpwally Try Jamaican Blue Mountian,,,its very low acid,,awesome flavor,,after that its Kona Blend from Hawaii... Over Ice, like Iced Tea - No sugar, no cream. I like my coffee like I like my women . . . Black, Ice Cold, and BITTER!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #106 November 15, 2013 I dont know what youve had but Starbucs blows chunks and tastes nothing like Kona,,,,,,What everyone here is taking for granted is the water to make the coffee,,water tastes diff from place to place so there is a variable,,i thimk using softened water has an adverse effect,,,(think salt ) smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #107 November 15, 2013 Tundra mudd, Outhouse blend, Artic Wolf All names of great Alaskan coffee. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyH 0 #108 November 15, 2013 I guess if you can get a good roaster the coffee from Hawaii would be amazing. but what everybody sells as "kona coffee" here is over roasted and stale. I am a professional Specialty coffee Barista. I know good coffee You dont want to use soft water. Try to get some RO water for brewing and mix in about 1/8 tap water back in. That should improve your coffee a bunch. the salt in soft water takes out a lot of the bad flavors and leaves in a lot of the good flavors so you get a badly extracted cup of coffee. you want mostly ro water with about 125 PPM added minerals. I dont suspect you have a TDS or PPM monitor so 7/8 RO and 1/8 tap water should be okay for your purposes Carpe Diem, even if it kills me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #109 November 16, 2013 turtlespeed I like my coffee like I like my women . . . Black, Ice Cold, and BITTER! I thought it was "Ground up and in the freezer.""There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #110 November 16, 2013 promise5 Tundra mudd, Outhouse blend, Artic Wolf All names of great Alaskan coffee. OK, I knew about Kopi Luwak, but they are using people now???"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #111 November 16, 2013 wolfriverjoe *** I like my coffee like I like my women . . . Black, Ice Cold, and BITTER! I thought it was "Ground up and in the freezer." Sweet and creamy.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #112 November 16, 2013 Hi-5, Good coffee is what ya' like. I grew up in SE Louisiana so the local stuff is always "Strong!!" The chicory thing is also local and from New Orleans, Community coffee has a "New Orleans Blend of Coffee and Chicory" that's my favorite. Now for Espresso or Capuccino look out!! Twas a place in Costa mesa Ca., don't thnk it's still there, Diedriches Coffee!! They had a great selection!! Now for a Capuccino, fix up your Krupps machine and get it going. Next get a 12oz. Beer mug and put in a jigger of Irish Cream, Coffee Liquor, Dark rum and some Amaretto or the like. When the steam comes up, froth up the liquor and then pour the whole caraffe of espresso over that. You can add a bit of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon if you want. I call it a "Cutaway!!" Enjoy!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #113 November 16, 2013 Community coffee. Is that only sold in Louisiana? I had a friend send me some coffee from there that could only be bought there. It was soooooo good! I lost contact with him and I don't remember the name if the coffee he sent me. It actually beat tundra mudd. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyH 0 #114 November 16, 2013 If it was good at all, it would not be community coffee. And no that is sold just about anywhere. It's disgusting. Worse than foldgers in MHOCarpe Diem, even if it kills me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #115 November 16, 2013 skybillHi-5, Good coffee is what ya' like. I grew up in SE Louisiana so the local stuff is always "Strong!!" The chicory thing is also local and from New Orleans, Community coffee has a "New Orleans Blend of Coffee and Chicory" that's my favorite. Now for Espresso or Capuccino look out!! Twas a place in Costa mesa Ca., don't thnk it's still there, Diedriches Coffee!! They had a great selection!! Now for a Capuccino, fix up your Krupps machine and get it going. Next get a 12oz. Beer mug and put in a jigger of Irish Cream, Coffee Liquor, Dark rum and some Amaretto or the like. When the steam comes up, froth up the liquor and then pour the whole caraffe of espresso over that. You can add a bit of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon if you want. I call it a "Cutaway!!" Enjoy!! Hi-5, Glad ya' like it!!! There are several different Louisiana Coffee and Chicory blend makers available, "Lousiane," "CDM," "French Market," (if they still make it?) and "Community." Community makes several different blends and roasts and has ground and whole bean available. FMI and to "order!!" they have a toll free # 800-525-5583!! I fine grind some of Community's dark roast whole bean for my capuccino's!!! Good stuff!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vitriol 0 #116 November 16, 2013 Ristretto pulled with my lever machine with either: 1-Café Saint-Henri Godshot espresso blend or 2-Metropolis Spice Island Blend Once you know what you like and how to make it, it's hard to drink coffee anywhere else than at home... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #117 November 16, 2013 Thank you so much!!! I really enjoyed that coffee, I can't wait to order some. MmmmmmmmNo matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #118 November 17, 2013 jumpwally Try Jamaican Blue Mountian,,,its very low acid,,awesome flavor,,after that its Kona Blend from Hawaii... I was JUST there a few days ago and I got back on the friggin' ship without what I got off of it for!!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #119 November 17, 2013 davjohnsI generally call it 'coffee flavored milk', but 'drink' will do just fine. I'm a half coffee/half skim milk girl. Coffee flavored milk pretty much describes mine but I can't go without it in the morning! I'll try pretty much any mild to medium roast type (not flavored) that's in a K-Cup. I'm lazy.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #120 November 18, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy***I generally call it 'coffee flavored milk', but 'drink' will do just fine. I'm a half coffee/half skim milk girl. Coffee flavored milk pretty much describes mine but I can't go without it in the morning! I'll try pretty much any mild to medium roast type (not flavored) that's in a K-Cup. I'm lazy. Hi Karen, Since you like your coffee/milk mix 1/2-1/2, next time you get to New Orleans, stop by the Cafe' Du Monde on Decatur St. down by Jackson Square. Their Cafe' Au Lait (Cafe-O-Lay) is the traditional 1/2 coffee and 1/2 hot milk poured together. 'Gotta' get some Beignets too! (Ben-Yea's) (little square fritter like donuts with powdered sugar). FMI Google Cafe Du Monde.SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #121 November 18, 2013 Hi-5, Note my post to Karen for the Cafe' Du Monde. Put it on your list next time you get down here to the lower 48.SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #122 November 18, 2013 skybill ******I generally call it 'coffee flavored milk', but 'drink' will do just fine. I'm a half coffee/half skim milk girl. Coffee flavored milk pretty much describes mine but I can't go without it in the morning! I'll try pretty much any mild to medium roast type (not flavored) that's in a K-Cup. I'm lazy. Hi Karen, Since you like your coffee/milk mix 1/2-1/2, next time you get to New Orleans, stop by the Cafe' Du Monde on Decatur St. down by Jackson Square. Their Cafe' Au Lait (Cafe-O-Lay) is the traditional 1/2 coffee and 1/2 hot milk poured together. 'Gotta' get some Beignets too! (Ben-Yea's) (little square fritter like donuts with powdered sugar). FMI Google Cafe Du Monde. Hi Bill - Thanks! I've heard about that place for years. I've never been to New Orleans but one day I'll have to check it out! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #123 November 18, 2013 I was introduced to that place years ago. One of the very best ways to wake up in the morning. What's the name of the place where all the staff are gay guys in drag? That place had great breakfast.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #124 November 18, 2013 IHOP at 0330 on a Saturday. What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #125 November 18, 2013 Thanks!It's no secret I love coffee! How is that place for straight coffee? I love coffee in its purest form! No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites