Coffee Lovers

[The Wolf]

Anyone here big into a good cup of coffee?
Where do you go for your coffee? Do you brew your own? Grind your own beans? Roast your own beans? French press, automatic drip, perculator?
What constitutes the perfect cup of coffee for you? What are some tips for getting it "just right"?

For the last while I've just been using Starbucks House Blend whole beans, grinding double the reccomended amount (so for 6 cups of coffee, I'd grind the equivalent of 10-12 cups of beans). I haven't been very adventerous yet because I like the results I'm getting now.

On the road, I usually stop at Starbucks for a Pike blend, or Coffee Culture (but CC usually isn't as good)

[Jeff-TheBiz]

I worked for sbux for 7 yrs as a store manager in 8 different stores. In fact I met my wife there (she was also a SM at the time)

Pike is okay, my favourite would have to be Verona, and second is Christmas Blend when available. French press of course.

Sadly, now I drink more Timmies/McDs more than anything.

[aZuMi]

I worked for sbux for 7 yrs as a store manager in 8 different stores. In fact I met my wife there (she was also a SM at the time)

Pike is okay, my favourite would have to be Verona, and second is Christmas Blend when available. French press of course.

Sadly, now I drink more Timmies/McDs more than anything.


I really really like the Christmas blend..

[Soulsofmischief]

we ( my wife and I ) have a close friend that worked many years as well as a store manager for starbucks and the Christmas Blend is indeed the Shiznit! and Verona as well..

French press is where its at, something about having coffee pushed throught hot water makes it better lol.

as of late I have also been pretty much Timmies all the time, just so convenient, at some points the only requirement is that its HOT. anyone else drink it with Milk like myself? dont like Cream for some reason in my coffee.

ps i average 2-3 XL a day! yeah.. excessive i know.

[The Wolf]

Yeah at Tim's I sometimes ask for milk, and at Sbux I usually use half and half. I forgot about Christmas blend! Should be available soon, right??

[Felks24]

We have a Tassimo at home, so in the morning it's a Nabob Breakfast Blend for me. (Because I can't find the Starbucks discs anywhere anymore...)

If I need another caffeine kick, i'll usually just go to Timmies.

But yeah, Starbucks Christmas Blend is fantastic.

[Fuyuzora]

I have a Keurig at home... Great coffee maker.

My favourite is probably Caribou Coffee's "Mahogany"... Mmmmm...

[Soulsofmischief]

on a negative note... all flavoured coffee's make me want to dry heave!
ESPECIALLY hazlenut.. who the hell drinks that stuff? ( other than my wife ! )

[London3]

Chronic coffee drinker here. I'm one of those old people who have a decently old coffee machine at home, but love the way it brews it.
Too impatient for a french press when I have a foot out the door in the morning, but it is the best way to do it :)
Only have my coffee with a touch of milk, dont like cream in it as much, gives it a denser taste, not as easy to drink.
Also being on UWO campus, i think we have something like 14 timmies and 2 bucks on campus? Always try to go to starbucks for a Verona, the timmies coffe always tastes burnt.

Oh, and mcdonalds > timmies coffee, same supplier but a higher grade.

[Cush29]

Oh, and mcdonalds > timmies coffee, same supplier but a higher grade.

I actually heard Timmies switched suppliers and as soon as they did McDonalds picked up the old suppiler........pretty sharp move by Rotten Ronnies if you ask me.

[turtle]

we have a Keurig at the shop, its awesome. the whole caribou coffee lineup is really good.

ive never tried the sbux christmas blend, whats it like?

also i take it black with sugar. someone told me thats a dutch way of drinking coffee? i dunno haha

[London3]

I actually heard Timmies switched suppliers and as soon as they did McDonalds picked up the old suppiler........pretty sharp move by Rotten Ronnies if you ask me.

Bahaha nice. Yeah that info i had is decently dated, back when mcdonalds actually started getting serious with coffee they went big lol

[FoXy]

I have a Keurig at home and i love it. I use it everyday and take coffee to work with me. I dont have a favourite (well maybe pumpkin spice), but generally I like to swtich it up.

[leungalv]

I'm more of a fair trade coffee drinker. Though if I have to get coffee from a super market, it'll be Illy espresso beans. Grind them myself (burr grinder), french pressed, moka, or aeropressed. For pod machines I have a Nepsresso.

Snob? mmmmm ... maybe a wee bit :P

[distr0]

We have a Tassimo at home, so in the morning it's a Nabob Breakfast Blend for me. (Because I can't find the Starbucks discs anywhere anymore...)

If I need another caffeine kick, i'll usually just go to Timmies.

But yeah, Starbucks Christmas Blend is fantastic.

Yea, the Starbucks T-Discs have all been discontinued due to the terminating partnership between Starbucks and Tassimo back in I think end of April. Luckily I stocked up on the Verona coffee discs when Futureshop had the B1G1 promo and I stocked up. When my stock is depleted, I will probably move on to the Keurig as there is a wide variety of different coffee beverages for that line.

[aris]

If i'm not drinking my own coffee at my restaruant then i drink tim hortans

[Felks24]

Yea, the Starbucks T-Discs have all been discontinued due to the terminating partnership between Starbucks and Tassimo back in I think end of April. Luckily I stocked up on the Verona coffee discs when Futureshop had the B1G1 promo and I stocked up. When my stock is depleted, I will probably move on to the Keurig as there is a wide variety of different coffee beverages for that line.

That sucks. Although I don't really miss it that much...the last batch of Starbucks Verona discs that I had tasted like cigarette smoke.

[Mitchell3]

Tim Hos, normally double double, but cutting back and doing milk n sweetener. Also make myself instant coffee when I have the time.

[PCLoadLetter]

on a negative note... all flavoured coffee's make me want to dry heave!
ESPECIALLY hazlenut.. who the hell drinks that stuff? ( other than my wife ! )
You're going to hate me but I have a suggestion.

When you make a fresh pot of coffee, use your regular grinds -1 scoop and substitute that scoop with flavoured grinds (hazelnut or FV).

Mmmmm.

[Donshaw]

McDonalds coffee Large Double Double every day on the way to work. Best coffee going

[PCLoadLetter]

McDonalds coffee Large Double Double every day on the way to work. Best coffee going
+1. They've really upped their game in the coffee biz.

Anyone remember what their old stuff tasted like? Yuck.

[The Wolf]

McDonalds can be great, but I find it's hit and miss, much like Tim Hortons (although Tim's is much more miss than hit)

Half & Half and raw sugar at Starbucks (if they have it) is what I like. Sure it's higher calories, but at least I know what it is and what it's doing to my body. I don't like the chemicals in sweetener.

[greardon]

If your ever in the Halifax area look up Steve-o-renos coffee shop, only two places in Halifax to get it but if your a big coffee person you will not be disappointed :)

[Default User]

I have a grind and brew that I used to use for parties or GTG's at home - usually use Starbucks pike place

I got a Tassimo STRICTLY because of the Starbucks T-disks - which is now collecting dust cause Nabob and Mazwell house tastes like siht to me

Now I hit SB on a daily basis (if I'm not running late) which is a 10 minute run, out of my way. Verona is key - but I'll take any dark/bold roast.

I have a Timmie Ho's literally next door to my work, which I hit up twice a day if not more (****ing sick of Tims).


RUMOUR has it Kuereg is lining up a deal with Starbucks to distribute K-cups WOOT! which makes a 3rd coffee maker to join my arsenal.

[Peter]

Timmies double double every night heading to work :D

[The Wolf]

I should maybe invest in a tassimo... seems to be the rage. Is it good coffee though? If I'm making just one or two cups I'd rather get a french press and go the old-fashioned route.

[Thrizzl3]

i don't like coffee..i just make it for people who are addicted to it. lol

[Default User]

i don't like coffee..i just make it for people who are addicted to it. lol

Wouldnt that make you a Hypocrite? LOL!!

[Sebi]

Any espresso lovers? I need some advice on a semi-automatic machine, something like Gaggia, Saeco, Lelit, Rancilio for home use.

[Thrizzl3]

Wouldnt that make you a Hypocrite? LOL!!

i never said i drink it eric lol i work with the stuff...i make it breakfast for all people who buy from me :P


Any espresso lovers? I need some advice on a semi-automatic machine, something like Gaggia, Saeco, Lelit, Rancilio for home use.

i make 90+ cups of espresso a day but i have a $13k industrial machine...i'll ask some of the customers what they use.

[vinnierap]

Any espresso lovers? I need some advice on a semi-automatic machine, something like Gaggia, Saeco, Lelit, Rancilio for home use.

Saeco Odea Giro Plus.......http://www.saeco.ca/en/compare/compare.html.............. My mom bought 1 last year, its awesome and is way more convenient than a manual mahine. You can get it for about $1000

[boyracer]

Back in the day I drank a lot of 2nd cup coffee, was never a fan of Starbucks. Now, if I go to a proper coffee shop it would be a Timothy's other then that I just get Tim Horton's... which I do quite like

[Souls]

I didn't read all the posts, but I'm also a heavy coffee drinker, PC Hawaiian at double doseage per cup is my fave. otherwise I list Komoto dragon or Verona from Sbux

[Default User]

my Monday Morning cup

http://tapatalk.com/mu/63f4eeeb-57c8-055c.jpg

[m_bisson]

Hazlenut Vanilla ftw

[shagra]

kicking horse is quite good
i also like many of the coffees at the shop down in kensington at augusta/baldwin : brazilian bahia blue ftw <3

french press rocks
stovetop espresso machine + french press redeye = :chuckle:P:hawt:headbang:bana:bana2

[stevenma188]

...I'm one of those old people...

O RLY??

:chuckle

[Soulsofmischief]

You're going to hate me but I have a suggestion.

When you make a fresh pot of coffee, use your regular grinds -1 scoop and substitute that scoop with flavoured grinds (hazelnut or FV).

Mmmmm.


:getout

[eqlso]

Saeco Odea Giro Plus.......http://www.saeco.ca/en/compare/compare.html.............. My mom bought 1 last year, its awesome and is way more convenient than a manual mahine. You can get it for about $1000

Don't mean to revive this, but does anyone else have any other espresso machine, milk foamer suggestions? Brought my wife to Bulldog coffee over the weekend and she loves the art they do on the lattes. Now she's tempted to try it out, and with her birthday coming up, I think it was a subtle hint to buy a machine.

[Default User]

Don't mean to revive this, but does anyone else have any other espresso machine, milk foamer suggestions? Brought my wife to Bulldog coffee over the weekend and she loves the art they do on the lattes. Now she's tempted to try it out, and with her birthday coming up, I think it was a subtle hint to buy a machine.

my wife hates coffee - but loves doing those designs too.
I have a bowl of soup everynight with my dinner

[Default User]

RUMOUR has it Kuereg is lining up a deal with Starbucks to distribute K-cups WOOT! which makes a 3rd coffee maker to join my arsenal.


Confirmed - currently only available in the US. Will hit Canadian markets in April 2012.

Until then - I'll have to make these last until my next trip across the border

http://img.tapatalk.com/ae72dc0d-6af3-1e91.jpg

[rajin929]

my Monday Morning cup

http://tapatalk.com/mu/63f4eeeb-57c8-055c.jpg

hahahahaha - love it!

I love coffee, but i'm simple - Tasters Choice instant coffee with brown sugar and 5% light cream, or McD's coffee. Was never a huge fan of Tim's.

[Default User]

Bringing this back from the depths.


Just wanted to let those with a single-serve brewer (Tassimo or Keurig) you should definitely check out "Personal Service Coffee"

They have walls of single k-cups that you can purchase individually - shiit I haven't even heard of.

My latest pick up was Marley's "One Love" organic medium roast. (Among others)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/17/etebe5es.jpg

Also grabbed a few Snapple Raspberry Ice Tea k-cups that you brew over ice.

[Tuscani01]

Bringing this back from the depths.


Just wanted to let those with a single-serve brewer (Tassimo or Keurig) you should definitely check out "Personal Service Coffee"

They have walls of single k-cups that you can purchase individually - shiit I haven't even heard of.

My latest pick up was Marley's "One Love" organic medium roast. (Among others)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/17/etebe5es.jpg

Also grabbed a few Snapple Raspberry Ice Tea k-cups that you brew over ice.

ECS Coffee (locations in Burlington, Milton, Barrie) has a massive selection of single serve coffee pods too.

Another place I get mine from is Home Coffee Solutions at Front/Spadina.

[Tuscani01]

Just checked ECS's website and they have even more new flavours for Tassimo since the last time I checked!

http://www.ecscoffee.com/#

[The Wolf]

I got a Bodum press from my girlfriend. Any brewing suggestions? Until now all I've used is the burr grinder and drip coffee maker.

[baymoe]

Dark City Coffee (McNicoll and Markham) is where I get my fix at. Amazing coffee that's roasted to order and my favourite is Ethiopian Sidamo.

[crystal8484]

Starbucks drinker here. Absolutely would say this is my favourite. It's always consistent. Pike blend with a shot of half and half - no sugar. I can no longer drink a Tim Horton's coffee it tastes too watered down or something and it usually always gives me heartburn. I'm very curious to try this Christmas blend since everyone is raving about it.

I also have a Keurig at home which I adore. There's this store in Barrie that you can buy an assortment of different k-cups for .67c each. Bob Marley brand is amazing!!! Blue Mountin coffee!

[The Wolf]

Sbux Christmas blend is great. I love Starbucks - usually go for the dark roasts.

[Default User]

Starbucks drinker here. Absolutely would say this is my favourite. It's always consistent. Pike blend with a shot of half and half - no sugar. I can no longer drink a Tim Horton's coffee it tastes too watered down or something and it usually always gives me heartburn. I'm very curious to try this Christmas blend since everyone is raving about it.

I also have a Keurig at home which I adore. There's this store in Barrie that you can buy an assortment of different k-cups for .67c each. Bob Marley brand is amazing!!! Blue Mountin coffee!

The Bob Marley coffee was great!
I'm pretty sure the store in Barrie is Personal Service Coffee.

I'm "ok" with Tims when in a crunch. But I agree - it tastes watered down. Theres a Timmies near my work - literally next door. But I bought a Keurig machine off of kijiji for work and bring in my Starbucks k-cups instead.


Sbux Christmas blend is great. I love Starbucks - usually go for the dark roasts.

yup - dark roast is the shit!
Grande Dark in a venti cup is my regular order.
However - I've been following the Starbucks single-serve makers (Tassimo and now Keurig) to save money.

[Default User]

Just had some Vietnamese slow-drip ice coffeee...cant believe I didnt know about this earlier!! It wouldve been a great summer

[Jenuine]

Just had some Vietnamese slow-drip ice coffeee...cant believe I didnt know about this earlier!! It wouldve been a great summer

Those are amazing!

[crystal8484]

The Bob Marley coffee was great!
I'm pretty sure the store in Barrie is Personal Service Coffee.


Yes! I couldn't remember the name of the store. I only know where it's located. Great little "hidden gem".

[Sonic31]

Speaking of hidden gems (for those of us in Ottawa anyway) I get my beans from T.A.N. coffee in Sandy Hill.

Best coffee I have ever drank.

Also if you want to try something a bit outlandish, weird and somewhat counter intuitive. Coffee + big scoop of butter (unsalted) + blender = delicious!

[terapr0]

still trying to work my way through the 10lbs of Kicking Horse "Hoodoo Jo" and "Kick Ass" coffee my step sister got me for christmas. Brew a french press full of it every day at work. If I'm in a hurry I'll grab from mcdonalds, but can't even bring myself to drink that piss from Tim's anymore. For years it was all I drank, but now I can hardly touch the stuff without gagging

[Sonic31]

If I'm in a hurry I'll grab from mcdonalds, but can't even bring myself to drink that piss from Tim's anymore. For years it was all I drank, but now I can hardly touch the stuff without gagging

Ditto +100000

[SirWanker]

The Nespresso system is worth looking at if you are not inclined to make your own expresso @ home.

[Dan Da Man]

My Ranciilio "Silvia" and matching "Rocky" grinder make the best espresso, if your buying a espresso machine and don't want a automatic one, this is the best bang for buck, i cant go a day without a double espresso.

[greffer31]

Mcds coffee is my fav. Plus theyre giving out free coffee all next week!

[jaimie08mazda3]

I love my tims. I always have and always will. However for home brew I get the Donut House for the Keurig. The pink coloured box. Tastes fantastic and does the trick.

[-ToM-]

The Nespresso system is worth looking at if you are not inclined to make your own expresso @ home.

I have it and it does wonders, far superior to the Keurig

[peterm15]

Has anyone noticed a major change in the taste of Tim Hortons coffee lately?
Week by week the coffee seems to be getting weaker with a different flavor all together.

About 2 months ago I had to reduce the ammount of sugar I put in my coffee. And I drink it black.

[Default User]

Has anyone noticed a major change in the taste of Tim Hortons coffee lately?
Week by week the coffee seems to be getting weaker with a different flavor all together.

About 2 months ago I had to reduce the ammount of sugar I put in my coffee. And I drink it black.

they need to compensate for the cost of the new cup sleeves they've been adding

[SirWanker]

Has anyone noticed a major change in the taste of Tim Hortons coffee lately?
Week by week the coffee seems to be getting weaker with a different flavor all together.

About 2 months ago I had to reduce the ammount of sugar I put in my coffee. And I drink it black.

Lately? It has been like drinking hot muddy water since the mid-90's.

[peterm15]

Cup sleeves? I haven't gotten those.

Ive noticed it slowly for the past couple years. Especially when I return from newfoundland. It seems to be different there.


Oh and for what its worth. Aparantly tims dropped their old supplier a while back. And McDonald's picked them up before their mc cafe campaign.

[The Wolf]

Lately? It has been like drinking hot muddy water since the mid-90's.
Every once in a while you get a "good" cup, and it's okay... Weak but okay. But that has to be literally once every 50 visits.

[r4mi5awi]

Oh and for what its worth. Aparantly tims dropped their old supplier a while back. And McDonald's picked them up before their mc cafe campaign.


Lately? It has been like drinking hot muddy water since the mid-90's.


Ahh... If its true, the sh!t hortons conspiracy can finally be put to rest. Been wondering what happened to the quality of their coffee for so long I thought I was imagining it or that my palette became too good for Tims.

[dambay]

Bought my fiancee a Gaggia Classic and Baratza Vario grinder for her birthday about a month ago. I didn't drink coffee myself, until I started learning about brewing the perfect espresso, and the Engineer in me got hooked. It only took about 2 lbs of wasted coffee before I was pulling half decent shots. Anyone else have experience with the Classic?