Coffee

[Snowy]

^You are correct, it's a bit thin, and it lacks the curvature required for a proper coffee mug. They're pretty to look at tho (mine sits on my desk). Quote from page 3;

@Snowy:

So I picked up a Real McCoy's mug, it's nice/good, but it's not The Real McCoy in this case. Comparing against a Four Barrel (SF Coffee ~3 blocks from SelfEdge - Kiya's Fav ) the construction is totally different. The Four Barrel mug is the style of mug I got in most good coffee shops state-side, even some good diners.

[urbanwoodsman]

I have no problems with the Real McCoy mug besides the price. I like the lip on it. It's not as nice as my Made in Maine diner style mugs but I don't really mind.

[derivative666]

"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"

[urbanwoodsman]

I finally remembered where I got the Carville made in Maine mugs.

http://www.kitterytradingpost.com/product.php/pid/7/sid/118/tid/466/prodid/53645

The Real McCoys weighs about 250g while the Carville Diner mugs weight 350g. The Carvilles are significantly beefier but I feel like the wall is quite similar in thickness.

[Seul]

Thanks urb, might pick up a deer one for tea…

[mclaincausey]

Whoah.

[seawolf]

This is my espresso machine. My grandfather bought it 1977 in Italy and used it four times in 30 years. He gave it to my wife and I for a wedding gift. I use it all the time.

[derivative666]

^thats sick, use in good health

"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"

[mclaincausey]

Turns out we have a roaster nearby that's pretty good.  I really like this one up in Duluth, but that's several hours away.  Going to visit these folks and grab this for the AeroPress:

http://www.paradiseroasters.com/espresso-nuevo/

Of course, I'm as happy to ship/exchange coffees as I am beer with any interested parties.

[Megatron1505]

I bought an alumin(i)um espresso pot, and some fancy Italian espresso coffee, can I play?

(I know diddly about coffee, but I like to take a passing interest in everything Jeffs into  )

[derivative666]

Hate you Gav haha

"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"

[Megatron1505]

Sig update required 

[mclaincausey]

This one is spicy and sweet.

Picture of Burundi buhorwa supposed to be here.

[Snowy]

Arrived on Thursday. Roasted 4 days ago and had my first cup of this morning. Man oh man, it's like a great hummer. That good.

Floral true to a Panama Geisha. Honey wash is a new/rare one for me, that has just taken it somewhere special.

[seawolf]

Either you're getting crappy hummers, or that's a really good cup of coffee.

[mclaincausey]

@seawolf:

Either you're getting crappy hummers, or that's a really good cup of coffee.

Option C: not enjoying giving hummers as much as drinking this coffee

[Snowy]

@seawolf:

that's a really good cup of coffee.

Yes, yes it was. Probably 4-5 coffees are year get me like that.

[mclaincausey]

Ok shall we trade coffee?  Missed the last one!

[Finn666]

@ wade and ben:

thanks a shitload for all the great info a page back guys…sry it took so long for me to reply. the help is really appreciated, so I hope you guys know this!
moving into the new crib atm. so I don't have that much time to answer right away...so as soon as I'm done with getting in the things needed, I'm taking another look into this topic, cuz good coffe is what starts your day...so thanks a ton again!

btw. how long does it take to make a cup or two with the V60 or aeropress?
simple, fast but brilliant tasting coffee is what I'm after

[Snowy]

@mclaincausey:

Ok shall we trade coffee?  Missed the last one!

I'm keen! Give me a few weeks for things to settle down during the week and fo' sure

Finn,
v60 ~5 minutes from start to end. About 2 minutes of active pouring/work
aeropress ~1.5 minutes from start to end. About 1 minute of active work