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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: testo84 on February 20, 2007, 08:02:20 PM
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who is coffee lover here ?
anyone can recommend me best coffee out there ?
i am starting to get addicted to coffee and want to try the best coffee out there
thanks
wenas
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well you must have timmies before or during fishing ;D
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I only drink Black coffee, and for that you can't beat timmys (IMO).
As for ammericanos/lattes/fancy expensive drinks, Blendz or Second Cup are pretty good.......of course if you're stuck they'rs always starbucks.
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I hate Starbucks. Overpriced and overroasted. I like Blenz.
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It depends on what your preferences tend towards. I find if you're really looking for a dark tasting then go towards a French roast or Italian. The Americas tend to have a bit more aciidity/fruity flavor and can run the gamut from mild to a stronger flavor. I find that African beans tend to be among the better all around medium to strong flavor with a nice smooth finish. The roasting technique of the beans has a huge part in determining flavor. As to where. It still depends. Do you like regular drip style coffees or more the fancy lattes and cappucinos?
For latte's and cappucinos, one of the best barristas in Vancouver works at Cafe Artegiano (spelling!) downtown. He's placed very high in some weird world championship for these things. Otherwise, I find smaller places seem to make better lattes than Starbucks or Blenz. Personal favorites? Bean Around the World (different locations), Characters bookstore (they have a cafe inside), in Fort Langley there's an awesome bookstore/cafe right at the end of the street just before the Albion that does awesome desserts and good coffee; On West First ave Cypress (south east corner) the name I can't remember but there's always some real high end bikes (Ducati's) parked outside, Viva, near Cornwall and Arbutus' Joe's Cafe on Commercial Drive. I know there's actually tons more I've gone to for great latte's but I can't remember names and locations.
For drip coffees, stay away from Tim Horton's. ;D
Granville Island has a place called Blue parrot, I think? Actually there's a couple of places in Granville Island Market that does good coffee, from Saltspring Island. I like Starbucks drip coffee and Blenz is okay. And as stupid as this sounds, Macdonald's isn't all that bad if you're desperate.
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McDonald's coffee is so hot you can drive all the way to the Vedder from downtown Vancouver and the coffee will still be warm.
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7 eleven. english toffee. :)
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Testo, are you wanting to find a good coffee house to sit down for a coffee or to buy beans to brew your own?
I prefer dark French roast whole beans freshly ground. If I have time I use a bodum to brew the coffee and if not I use a single cup cone style melita drip thingee. I always keep my bodum and melita cone super clean and my thermos and coffee cups are always clean. Makes a huge difference in taste imo.
Testo, one day we`ll head down to the Commercial and I`ll show you some good cafes to get very good coffee from.
Cheers
Nuggy
i want to brew it on my own
btw..
thanks merc for the detailed explanation really help me
cheers
wenas
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There some GREAT cafes on Commercial Drive. I also like JJ Beans Coffee on Powell St.
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The best beans or ground are from Illy.
http://www.illy.com/home.htm (http://www.illy.com/home.htm)
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I bought a 0.2L bottle of coke from Illy at Frankfurt Airport a couple of weeks ago, it costed me CAD$4.41. :-\ Last week I bought a dozen cans from Save-on Food and Drugs, it costed me CAD$3.95. :D
Spudcote's parents opened a coffee store last year on Granville Island. He's away on holiday right now, but he'll probably post the location when he gets back.
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I usually buy direct from coffee farm. Jamaican coffee is what I like. Last year's crop is good the year before is bad (expensive and taste ... what taste).
Most 2006 Caribean coffees are good. But a bit on the lighter taste than years before. The bean is also a bit bigger. So you'll need to grind them finer to get the same strength. I like arabica beans with little hint of acidity (ie blue mountain) I would recommand getting medium roasted and using vacuum pot. Other beans that are good, Kenyan, Uganda, Hawaiian blue mountain, Costa Rican beans has good aroma and economical.
So I guess it's dependent on your personal taste and brewing method.
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i am honestly say that starbucks isnt the best coffee out there
it is the brand that is the best
oh well that might be just my opinion
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Starbucks is just so so coffee.
Testo you should try Caffe Artigiano, they makes great coffee. For beans try Beans Around The World Coffees.
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the best coffee I have found so far in the lowermainland comes from an coffee shop on commercial drive called "Abruzzo". They also sell beans, but its just not the same unless you have one of those fancy coffee machines.
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Bean around the world has been around forever and they make amazing coffee whether you want a nice brewed coffee or a bar drink, you can take from the beans from there and I think it is the best coffee I have ever had even brewed at home ! Tim Hortons is pretty disgusting IMO I will drink it if there is absolutely nothing else around but the coffee is very poor quality, the beans are still green and not properly roasted, they are also second quality beans that have already been picked through by good coffee shops such as Starbuck's or Bean around the world, JJ beans etc ! If you read about true quality coffee and what you should look for you would see that Tim Horton's doesn't meet any quality standards ... they may be cheaper than the other places but because they use sub standard beans they actually have a higher profit margin than the other places ! plus their doughnuts are gross ;)
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All this coffee talk is sending this poor and retired Hobo to Tims in a few minutes. ;D ;D ;D
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ordering illy :) and maybe drive to jj beans
looks nice kelso
thanks for all the input
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testo84,
I hope you like the Illy. It's expensive but very smooth. Let me know what you think. Are you gonna join Nuggy and I for Steelies on Sunday? We're not 100% yet but pretty close.
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testo84,
I hope you like the Illy. It's expensive but very smooth. Let me know what you think. Are you gonna join Nuggy and I for Steelies on Sunday? We're not 100% yet but pretty close.
yeah maybe :p
i am a n00b though ehehe
yeh definitely worthed
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Chris, i have zero sympathy for you, sell floats to anglers on the side of the river and cash in on the beer cans etc. the starbucks across from the Burger King is open at 530am and for 2.00 your in for a buzz that will match the steelhead an hour later on the lower river, damn you hobos lol, ps just phoned nick and looking for a report for friday, water conditions especially
;D ;D ;D You are most likely in bed now but conditions should be good.
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best coffee i've ever had bar none..was in Africa...dark super strong and sweet..a whole different brew...you had to have real cream with it or it made your pecker bark...
Now I flat out love tim's...don't know why, don't care what you but rustlers think... i hate starsmucks.... I'm not supposed to drink the sheeit anymore but I always sneak a double double...
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I'm a bit of a connissuer myself. For beans try Continental or JJ bean on commercial, Second Cup is also good. If you can source some I would highly recommend some "mocha bean" from south Yemen this is by far the best coffee I have ever had. It is one of the ingredients in a true mocha java along with java estate and ethiopian harrar but most places don't have real mocha java. If you can't find any Yemen beans (I was only fortunate to get some of the owners personal stash once at Continental) then try the mocha java beans at Second Cup(theirs is my fav) or continental. Some other favorites of mine include Kenya AA, Indian Monsoon Malabar, Ethiopian Harrar, Sumatra... You may also want to consider trying a French Press IMO they make superior coffee. And another vote for Joes Cafe for the best cappucino in town. The only thing I like at Starbucks is their iced mocha.
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asked my dad to send me some best green bean coffee from my origin province : East Java , Indonesia
i will post report later about taste after my friend who is expert in roasting try it
thanks for that input Eagleeye i would definitely try african coffee
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your welcome here's a link to a site that does a good job of descibing the best of the African coffees. http://www.koffeekorner.com/africas.htm (http://www.koffeekorner.com/africas.htm) The Java beans should turn out to be good, I've haven't tried them on their own but they are great in a true mocha java blend.
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There is a place in Coqutlem on the north east corner of Brunette and Lebleu. Mojo's coffee beens, it comes from the Island and is
only sold to a select few coffee shops. If your in the area give a try.
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;D ;D
Me I am a COFFEEEEEeeeeee addict,
I live on the stuff and always have.
IMHO since coming to Vancouver in Jan 06 there are only 2 good coffee shops in downtown.
Marios and "The Java Cat"...
ps the only way to drink coffee is large Espresso's or triple shot ameriana as a last resort.
four or five of them a day keeps me buzzing.
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Timmy's Macdonalds, are you guys for real?
That crap is not coffee.
Buy Illy beans, hit cafe calabria for beans or cafe artigiano for a nuttier blend...
Cheers, From a real coffee addict.
Nicole
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Camp Coffee iz zee best.
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Aye Ready mate, brown goo served by a Hindu or whatever the guy is.
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Timmy's Macdonalds, are you guys for real?
That crap is not coffee.
Buy Illy beans, hit cafe calabria for beans or cafe artigiano for a nuttier blend...
Cheers, From a real coffee addict.
Nicole
good input
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get it from kona hawaii
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Tim Hortons coffee is insipid. I drink Starbucks dark roast black, so you can understand at what end of the coffee spectrum my tastes lay.
So you want to brew your own...
1) Buy whole beans in a vacuum sealed bag. Right now we're working through a bag of Starbucks French Roast, extra bold, from Costco. The vacuum sealed bag ensures that the beans still have that delightful oil on them. The oil makes all the difference in taste and imparts a rick smoky flavour.
2) We have two vaccum packers at home that I bought wifey for Christmas at our local IGA. They are the size of coffee cans and come with a little hand pump to draw the air out after each time you use it. Vacuum sealing at home keeps the beans fresher and the oil on it as long as possible.
3) Invest in a coffee grinder.
4) Use only a french press/bodum, not a coffee maker. The ground beans need to sit in the water, not have the water just pass through it.
5) fresh ground beans + french press + boiling hot water + 4 minutes and 35 seconds = heaven!
A whole lot more work and fuss than using regular ground coffee in a coffee machine, however soooo worth it.
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4) Use only a french press/bodum, not a coffee maker. The ground beans need to sit in the water, not have the water just pass through it.
5) fresh ground beans + french press + boiling hot water + 4 minutes and 35 seconds = heaven!
A whole lot more work and fuss than using regular ground coffee in a coffee machine, however soooo worth it.
Agreed! Especially the first frothy cup it's the creme de la creme.
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Camp Coffee iz zee best.
Troutbreath, do you mean this sludge ;D
http://www.sybertooth.com/camp/
Cheers
Nuggy
jeez I'd forgot about that stuff. can't say it's the best :o
did some work for a fellow who is high up in the Canterbury coffee company ,he gave me a couple pounds of his special blend with brewing directions , that was the best tasting brew I've had in a long time if ever. sure hope to meet him again and find out where to purchase his blend .
don't know the blend/supplier but the coffee brewed in the NCO's mess at Lahr was also pretty good. for the constipated but taste challenged the Bowen ferry coffee is a good bet.
I do like the White spot coffee ( Black)
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testo84,
I forgot to mention that when I lived in Brazil, we had the best coffee ever. Better than anything here but like I said, Illy is awesome and pretty darn close ...... ;D