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Old 19-02-2014, 01:51
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As it says, I have a new cafetiere/French press and would like recommendations of decent coffees to make in it.

I won't be putting milk or sugar in it so that should be taken into account. Also, I would like the recommendations to be fairly reasonably priced as I am not a rich man.
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Old 19-02-2014, 18:55
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Taylor Hot Lava Java if you like a strong coffee, or any of the sainsburys ones, saying that most of Taylors are pretty good as well.

That is about the best you are going to get in supermarkets.


if you are really poor, you could try some of the ones aldi sells, I buy them for the percolator and they are ok for that.
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Old 19-02-2014, 20:56
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Taylor's coffees are currently being sold in Asda, £5 for two 227g bags. The only one I like is the Hot Lava Java. All of Taylors coffees have a common earthy taste.

Asda's own brand Java sometimes goes on special offer for £2-£2.50 per 227g bag, and is not far behind the taste of Taylors.

Lidl's "Melangerie First Class" is a very palatable and cheap coffee that's even better value. It's normally £4.49 for two vacuum-packed 250g bricks, but they sometimes do it for half price on their weekend offers. Definitely worth stocking up on when the offer next comes around. But even at full price it's great value for a normal daytime cup of coffee.

The used grounds can be thrown on the soil. The knack to emptying it is to pull the plunger close to the top, tilted at 45 degrees and fill the open cafetiere a third full with water, pouring the tap over the filter to wash off as much grounds as you can. Then carry the cafetiere into the garden, swirl it around until it's made a fast whirlpool and suddenly chuck it all out into the soil sideways. This technique carries most of the grounds out with the whirlpool. If you just pour the water in the cafetiere out, it leaves half the grounds behind.

If it's ever hard to push the plunger down, it's because you've got coffee grounds stuck inbetween the edge of the filter and the glass. Pull the plunger right out, rinse it and try again. Accidents can happen if you just try to push it down too hard, especially if it gets harder the further down you get. It should always go down very smoothly.
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Old 19-02-2014, 22:28
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Costco do there own "Kirkland Signature" in a big tin. It's my favourite at the moment
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Old 19-02-2014, 22:45
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My favourite is Tesco own brand French Fresh Ground Coffee.....it's tasty, strong, dark and about £2-70 a packet (227g)
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Old 19-02-2014, 22:51
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As it says, I have a new cafetiere/French press and would like recommendations of decent coffees to make in it.

I won't be putting milk or sugar in it so that should be taken into account. Also, I would like the recommendations to be fairly reasonably priced as I am not a rich man.



How do you like your coffee, strength wise?
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Old 20-02-2014, 11:08
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Taylor's 'lazy Sunday' is one I buy for its nutty taste.
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Old 20-02-2014, 18:06
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How do you like your coffee, strength wise?
I have been told that drinking my coffee is like drinking tar
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Old 20-02-2014, 18:12
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Taylor's is nice, nice to pick up when it's on offer. I picked up some organic arabica for well under £3 at Sainsbury's recently, and Taylor's was about a third off IIRC.

I've broken my third cafetiere in a handful of months just today.. Fragile buggers.
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Old 20-02-2014, 20:20
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Taylor's is nice, nice to pick up when it's on offer. I picked up some organic arabica for well under £3 at Sainsbury's recently, and Taylor's was about a third off IIRC.

I've broken my third cafetiere in a handful of months just today.. Fragile buggers.
Or you are just heavy handed

I ended up getting a Super Valu arabica which is actually very nice. I do have plans to explore the world of coffee and I am off to a good start.

Are there any good websites that sell coffee and deliver it in the UK?
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Old 20-02-2014, 20:25
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My favourite is Asda Extra Special 'Indian Elephant Farm'. It's a strong one but ever so nice!
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Old 20-02-2014, 23:21
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Old 20-02-2014, 23:49
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Old 21-02-2014, 14:01
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Just wanted to share a good looking site I came across that sells coffees from all around the world

http://www.hypecoffee.com/content/category/home

This is gonna be fun
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Old 21-02-2014, 23:30
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I have been told that drinking my coffee is like drinking tar
whittards Santos & Java or Old Brown Java then. Slightly lighter then their Café Français is my current favourite

http://www.whittard.co.uk/coffee/type/coffee-beans
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Old 22-02-2014, 02:10
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Just wanted to share a good looking site I came across that sells coffees from all around the world

http://www.hypecoffee.com/content/category/home

This is gonna be fun
This site only sells the beans, so unless you have a grinder it won't be any use to you. Look for a site that grinds the beans fresh when you order. Once you've tasted fresh you won't be in a hurry to buy from a supermarket. As you don't know the various types and the unique taste associated with each type I would say buy small quantities so it isn't sitting around for ages going off.

If you do go down the supermarket route then B&M and Home Bargains usually have good quality coffee and are cheaper than the big supermarkets. Every now and then B&M have top quality coffees at bargain prices but it sells very quickly.

If it's not out of your price range a shop like this one would be ideal for learning and tasting: http://www.theloveofcoffee.co.uk/ble...ffees-32-c.asp
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Old 25-02-2014, 01:18
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This site only sells the beans, so unless you have a grinder it won't be any use to you. Look for a site that grinds the beans fresh when you order. Once you've tasted fresh you won't be in a hurry to buy from a supermarket. As you don't know the various types and the unique taste associated with each type I would say buy small quantities so it isn't sitting around for ages going off.

If you do go down the supermarket route then B&M and Home Bargains usually have good quality coffee and are cheaper than the big supermarkets. Every now and then B&M have top quality coffees at bargain prices but it sells very quickly.

If it's not out of your price range a shop like this one would be ideal for learning and tasting: http://www.theloveofcoffee.co.uk/ble...ffees-32-c.asp
The site I linked to allowed me to select the grind I wanted as I was ordering it. I selected cafetiere grind so would that not get me a coffee that was ready to use with my contraption?
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Old 25-02-2014, 02:45
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The site I linked to allowed me to select the grind I wanted as I was ordering it. I selected cafetiere grind so would that not get me a coffee that was ready to use with my contraption?
Yes it would and sorry I only had a quick look at the site so missed that they will grind it for you. Note that usually the higher the altitude that the coffee is grown in, the better the quality and the higher the price. Also that Arabica beans are higher quality (smoother) than Robusta beans and that cheaper blends will likely contain more Robusta.

If you can afford it and for enjoyable taste/aroma contrasts I would recommend that you try a Kenya Peaberry (light and fruity) and a good Mocha (deep and chocolately). Single origin is best though more pricey. Usually these companies have a Director's Blend or similar which should be a helpful introduction to the sort of quality that the retailer provides, and be a good indication of a well flavoured, balanced, all day (or evening) coffee.

Take time to read about the best beans from each country and the taste and strength associated with the beans. The more research you do the better enabled you will be to see what you might like or dislike.
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