Do you "age" your coffee?

[md4958]

That is a relevent quote from where exactly?

So youre telling me that Illy and LaVazza, are all selling stale coffee to thier customers? It takes 2 to 3 weeks just to get from Italy to the states.

If you would like, I can send you two samples of espresso. One I will mark A, the other B. One will be a bag that I have aged for over a month. The other I will get the same day it was roasted... I will package it as soon as it cools. I will priority ship it to you so it will arrive in three days.

I'll bet you a fiver of cigars that you cant tell wich one is 3 days old and which is 5 weeks old.

Originally Posted by md4958

That is a relevent quote from where exactly?

So youre telling me that Illy and LaVazza, are all selling stale coffee to thier customers? It takes 2 to 3 weeks just to get from Italy to the states.

If you would like, I can send you two samples of espresso. One I will mark A, the other B. One will be a bag that I have aged for over a month. The other I will get the same day it was roasted... I will package it as soon as it cools. I will priority ship it to you so it will arrive in three days.

I'll bet you a fiver of cigars that you cant tell wich one is 3 days old and which is 5 weeks old.

I've got nothing against either Illy or LaVazza, both fine companies, but I don't buy their product for the reasons you state, nor do I buy Maxwell House whole bean coffee, or Folgers, or any of the mass produced brands/supermarket brands. For me it's either homeroast/local roasters or artisan roasters off the net, because they, to me, produce the best, freshest product. YMMV

You don't want to make that bet, And I don't touch espresso beans until 4 days post roast anyway, LOL

Did you read the article? Because if you hit the link provided, it will answer the question of where the information comes from.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Resipsa

You don't want to make that bet,

I just did.

[replicant_argent]

OK, gentlemen, we need stakes, here...

Sounds like a Blind Espresso Tasting is on the pad, ready for launch!

[md4958]

I should have mentioned that the only thing I hate more than a cigar snob is a coffee snob.

And I thought I was impressed with the brothers on here with the knowledge of cigars. I love my coffee but now I had no idea of all of this information on my beans. I may have been drinking lousy coffee all this time and not knowing it, but certainly enjoying it. Guess I have some basics to learn about coffee.

Originally Posted by Cigary

And I thought I was impressed with the brothers on here with the knowledge of cigars. I love my coffee but now I had no idea of all of this information on my beans. I may have been drinking lousy coffee all this time and not knowing it, but certainly enjoying it. Guess I have some basics to learn about coffee.

As long as YOU enjoy what you're drinking that's all that matters.

It's a coffee throwdown!!!

[Mister Moo]

The only thing I like more than an honest, enthusiastic and courteous coffee discussion is.....



































HOCKEY!!



Lets go. Taste test. Waiting...

Personally... I have never gotten Illy, LaVazza, Bustelo or any of the bagged stuff to perform well for me - not even half-assed decent. However, I have many times been served espresso made with Illy or Bustelo beans that was very good. I just haven't duplicated the good resullts with my purchases. I figure I buy grocerystore versions in my backwater market that is probably ancient.

[md4958]

all I need is an address

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Resipsa

Did you read the article? Because if you hit the link provided, it will answer the question of where the information comes from.

Sorry, my bad... didnt see the link there... but let me ask you again:

What makes that a relevent quote?

Home barista.com???

Seriously??