So here's how this will work:
1. A member posts a price range and roasting locality.
2. Another member will respond in the thread with an acceptance of the offer to trade a similarly valued coffee.
3. Addresses exchanged by PM.
4. Public thanks and review of coffee (no flaming, of course) to be posted here upon receipt of coffee.
-Let's stay away from the big name brands (Starbucks, Peets, Seattle's Best, etc), just because we could get that in any store.
I'll start this out:
$10-15 (I think it comes in 12oz bags)
Colorado roasted
whole bean
you choose dark or medium style of roast
I like this idea, but I'm down in New Zealand, and last time a friend sent me coffee from the US, it sat it quarantine for goodness knows how long. What a waste of fresh roasted coffee... :-\
the pure kona stuff seems mighty pricey... and we've got plenty of it here :)
Quote from: Manny on May 14, 2008, 07:45:49 PM
So here's how this will work:
1. A member posts a price range and roasting locality.
2. Another member will respond in the thread with an acceptance of the offer to trade a similarly valued coffee.
3. Addresses exchanged by PM.
4. Public thanks and review of coffee (no flaming, of course) to be posted here upon receipt of coffee.
-Let's stay away from the big name brands (Starbucks, Peets, Seattle's Best, etc), just because we could get that in any store.
I'll start this out:
$10-15 (I think it comes in 12oz bags)
Colorado roasted
whole bean
you choose dark or medium style of roast
Alright I'll trade you a lb of that for a lb of this:
http://www.alterracoffee.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=248&CategoryID=9&BaseID=2
PM forthcoming.
Cheers. [coffee]
sac
Manny, what do you propose we trade? Brewing Market or Silver Canyon for Caribou or Peaberry?
For the West Coaster's, I have the whole west coast to cover in the next week. What shops should I be checking out?
Yeah! I would like to play too.
I believe it's $9 for a 16oz bag - but it's quality I promise
Wisconsin Roasted (http://www.berresbros.com/index.cfm) - Medium/Dark Roast
cool! I like this concept! I don't care about the cost though. I've had crap coffee that cost bank and cheap stuff that was just fine. Peeps should post up only what they legitimately feel like sharing as the good stuff. I think half pounds are a better idea though in case you get something that you just can't stand- and postage is cheaper. But do as you like I suppose. ;D
I'll post a half pound of Victor's Celtic coffee- your choice of roast but I recommend their espresso roast; either caff or de-caff are both great. Want a surprise blend just tell me what you like. Specify whole bean (default) or ground.
I'll have a half pound of your favorite espresso/french/italian roast in exchange, whole bean puhleaze.
PM me for the swap. [thumbsup]
Quote from: SacDuc on May 15, 2008, 06:15:06 PM
Alright I'll trade you a lb of that for a lb of this:
http://www.alterracoffee.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=248&CategoryID=9&BaseID=2
PM forthcoming.
Cheers. [coffee]
sac
First pound of beans officially sent to Manny.
[coffee]
Quote from: Manny on May 14, 2008, 07:45:49 PM
I'll start this out:
$10-15 (I think it comes in 12oz bags)
Colorado roasted
whole bean
you choose dark or medium style of roast
Some of the best coffee, i've had was in Ward, Co. PM if you can get bag (there is probably only one place in the whole town)
Rob
Quote from: Bick on May 15, 2008, 07:10:18 PM
Manny, what do you propose we trade? Brewing Market or Silver Canyon for Caribou or Peaberry?
For the West Coaster's, I have the whole west coast to cover in the next week. What shops should I be checking out?
i was thinking silver canyon or kaladi or steaming bean...
robjohn3, i'm thinking you're talking silver canyon...
Quote from: SacDuc on May 15, 2008, 08:52:19 PM
First pound of beans officially sent to Manny.
[coffee]
oooo... i'm stoked. :D
trade is in the works ... [thumbsup]
edit: sent. ;D
A small 500gram pack of fresh roasted Arabica or Columbian blend costs 1.50EUR-4EUR here depending on the brand.. mmm.. love coffee. I'm going for breakfast now for a real coffee! [drink]
Quote from: Manny on May 15, 2008, 09:46:11 PM
i was thinking silver canyon or kaladi or steaming bean...
Are you going back to Durango to pick up some Steaming Bean to trade for Silver Canyon?
Quote from: Bick on May 16, 2008, 08:55:08 AM
Are you going back to Durango to pick up some Steaming Bean to trade for Silver Canyon?
um, last i saw there were grocery stores up here that carried steaming bean....
i was more saying that i thought those roasters were cool and local and would make good trading material. stop confusing me, bicks, or i'll pee on your bike.
Quote from: Manny on May 16, 2008, 01:08:24 PM
um, last i saw there were grocery stores up here that carried steaming bean....
i was more saying that i thought those roasters were cool and local and would make good trading material. stop confusing me, bicks, or i'll pee on your bike.
If it is in the grocery store, it was roasted too long ago.
This thread should have been started last week. I could have picked up Steaming Bean for CA, OR and WA folks.
Anything along the route I need to pick up?
BTW, have you been hanging out with Mother? (I am a little scared about going into Oregon)
Quote from: Bick on May 16, 2008, 01:21:09 PM
BTW, have you been hanging out with Mother? nope
(I am a little scared about going into Oregon) he's not the only one who can pee on bikes!
Coffee received from Manny! [thumbsup]
I will post pics and a review when I brew the first cup. Probably Saturday.
Muchas Gracias Manny!
sac
I'm going to have to go ahead and "bump" myself, m'kay?
Quote from: c_rex on May 15, 2008, 08:37:31 PM
I'll post a half pound of Victor's Celtic coffee- your choice of roast but I recommend their espresso roast; either caff or de-caff are both great. Want a surprise blend just tell me what you like. Specify whole bean (default) or ground.
I'll have a half pound of your favorite espresso/french/italian roast in exchange, whole bean puhleaze.
PM me for the swap. [thumbsup]
This is a great idea. Wish i drunk coffee. I would be in. [thumbsup]
pm sent to c_rex. [coffee]
anyone know where i can score some smack? [cheeky]
Quote from: He Man on May 22, 2008, 05:34:38 PM
anyone know where i can score some smack? [cheeky]
/SMACK! :P
Kyna- PM returned! [thumbsup]
Quote from: SacDuc on May 15, 2008, 06:15:06 PM
Alright I'll trade you a lb of that for a lb of this:
http://www.alterracoffee.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=248&CategoryID=9&BaseID=2
PM forthcoming.
Cheers. [coffee]
sac
HEY! thats my turf your steppin' on. aren't you from cali? how do you know about Milwaukee coffee, is it really distributed nation wide?
the last bike shop i worked at was about 100 yards from the main alterra shop where they did all the roasting. in the summer when all of the doors and windows were open that wonderful toasty smell would fill the shop. it could be 95 degrees out and all you could think about was getting a hot cup of coffee [laugh]
Quote from: aaronb on May 22, 2008, 07:42:48 PM
HEY! thats my turf your steppin' on. aren't you from cali? how do you know about Milwaukee coffee, is it really distributed nation wide?
the last bike shop i worked at was about 100 yards from the main alterra shop where they did all the roasting. in the summer when all of the doors and windows were open that wonderful toasty smell would fill the shop. it could be 95 degrees out and all you could think about was getting a hot cup of coffee [laugh]
I'm Milwaukee born and raised. [thumbsup] Family is still there. I'll be back visiting in October. Wanna get a cup of coffee? [coffee] ;D
sac
Quote from: SacDuc on May 22, 2008, 08:12:04 PM
I'm Milwaukee born and raised. [thumbsup] Family is still there. I'll be back visiting in October. Wanna get a cup of coffee? [coffee] ;D
sac
coffee? sure, or a beer [beer]
Quote from: aaronb on May 22, 2008, 08:26:47 PM
coffee? sure, or a beer [beer]
Two birds, one stone:
(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/8037.jpg)
sac
/Is that WI enough for ya?
//yah der hey!!
///oh you betcha!!
////moooooooo!!
how about a milwaukee brewed coffee stout with a motorcycle friendly coffee shop on the label?
(http://www.1000bottlesofbeer.com/images/22.jpg)
Lakefront = Best. Brewery. Tour. Ever.
Ever.
sac
a friend of mine is a brewer for lakefront. i once did some work on one of his bikes and he paid me in beer. 5 cases to tune up an old schwinn! i should have taken a picture of my cars trunk it was packed full with beer
and don't forget their fish fry
Quote from: SacDuc on May 21, 2008, 07:08:13 PM
Coffee received from Manny! [thumbsup]
I will post pics and a review when I brew the first cup. Probably Saturday.
Muchas Gracias Manny!
sac
I checked my mail today and found that the entire entrance hallway smelled great. ;D
Will brew and post soon.
Muchas thank you Sac! [coffee]
Celtic coffee for Kyna currently careening through the postal system. [coffee]
Thanks, Sac!
This stuff is awesome. Well roasted, but not too dark. Brighter finish than I expected, with just a hint of citrus (blueberries?!). Mmmm. [thumbsup]
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2521700799_06ca6bca11.jpg?v=0)
Just strolled out to the mail box and found a great smelling Monka Blend from c_rex awaiting me. I can't wait to try it out tomorrow morning. [coffee]
I waited until this morning to review the coffee because I wanted to really savor it on a Saturday. c_rex sent me Monka, a nice medium roast. It was very smooth, and had none of that almost acidic aftertaste that mediums sometimes have. It as almost a creamy/nutty flavor (nutella-ish). I'm a huge fan.
Thanks c_rex.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/kynafairge/100_0594-1.jpg)
Edit to add picture
Randimus delivered the can of Tim Horton's he picked up for me on his last trip to MI. Thanks, RM. [thumbsup]
Should go well with my country fried bacon! ;D
I just wish there was a way to have Horton's doughnut with it. :(