Silly Commuter Coffee
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Monmouth coffee beans in house
I predict tomorrow is going to be a very productive day
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Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
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Nespresso is great but at 27p a pod it can add up quick
Anyone else tried recycling Nespresso pods?
It is dead easy. Just cut round the top and remove the old beans. Give it a rinse out.
Fill with any coffee grind of YOUR choice. Then using a piece of aluminum foil make a new lid and fold it around the top.
Voila and more easy peasy than I have made it sound.
You can reuse a pod at least twice after the original use.
Give it a go.
There are plastic fillable pods available for sale. I have tried them and don't recommend you do. They get stuck and do not eject properly. Then you have to use a knife to eject them. Stick with recycling the originals which work perfectly.____________________________
I'm a man of simple needs. Expensive but still simple.0 -
So am I, slightly. Don't let silly things like that get in the way of me and a good espresso.mkirby wrote:im allergic to caffeine. The smell alone tightens my chest and i gasp for air and you dont want to know what happens if i get any on my skin or swallow some. The girl from the exorcist has nothing on me.David
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+1 Cafetiere coffee sucks.meanredspider wrote:Eeeeugh - I hate cafetiere coffee. Has to be espresso.David
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Gadge wrote:Nespresso is great but at 27p a pod it can add up quick
Anyone else tried recycling Nespresso pods?
It is dead easy. Just cut round the top and remove the old beans. Give it a rinse out.
Fill with any coffee grind of YOUR choice. Then using a piece of aluminum foil make a new lid and fold it around the top.
Voila and more easy peasy than I have made it sound.
You can reuse a pod at least twice after the original use.
Give it a go.
There are plastic fillable pods available for sale. I have tried them and don't recommend you do. They get stuck and do not eject properly. Then you have to use a knife to eject them. Stick with recycling the originals which work perfectly.
This is very interesting information indeed...0 -
Tassimo Machine in the office. Not great coffee but a lot better than instant and a lot cleaner than filter....--
Chris
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felt like rubbish this morning 6 espreso's later and i felt on top off the world . ok my heart was also trying to leave my body, who needs that any way. now at work and only have a cafetiere
better than nothing Trek 1.2
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howie3472 wrote:felt like rubbish this morning 6 espreso's later and i felt on top off the world . ok my heart was also trying to leave my body, who needs that any way. now at work and only have a cafetiere better than nothing
Are you sure you're at work? you might actually be having a MASSHOOF caffeine based episode Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
well i hope so as i keep talking to the person im on shift with and he keeps answering me. but you could have a point :shock:Trek 1.2
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howie3472 wrote:well i hope so as i keep talking to the person im on shift with and he keeps answering me. but you could have a point :shock:
Living in Andover I don't suppose you're a member of any of the local cycle clubs are you ...?Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Instant 'so-called' coffee is just coffee flavoured, caffinated, warm beverage.
If you want coffee, drink coffee :?FCN16 - 1970 BSA Wayfarer
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My favourite coffee is Musetti and our office has a full Gaggia Barista machine. Cappucino in the morning- espresso in the afternoon. The question is what is an unreasonable amount of decent coffee a day?FCN 40
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Grantstats wrote:My favourite coffee is Musetti and our office has a full Gaggia Barista machine. Cappucino in the morning- espresso in the afternoon. The question is what is an unreasonable amount of decent coffee a day?
Less than two is unreasonable.
Cheers,
W.0 -
FTFYBlue Meanie wrote:Instant 'so-called' coffee is just caffeinated, warm beverage.
If you want coffee, drink coffee :?0 -
WGWarburton wrote:Grantstats wrote:My favourite coffee is Musetti and our office has a full Gaggia Barista machine. Cappucino in the morning- espresso in the afternoon. The question is what is an unreasonable amount of decent coffee a day?
Less than two is unreasonable.
Cheers,
W.
I want coffee NOW :evil:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
My IRoast is a std 240v job, does the job - i certainly don't claim to be a complete coffee geek/expert but what it produces exceeds most shop-bought beans. Has Bean do supply great roasted beans but 1 drawback is that wither you but regularly (incurring postage costs each time) or buy loads at a time and then the freshness isn't there. Greens allows pretty long term storage. I'm currently getting greens from Brodies of Edinburgh athough I have a contact for these and am not sure if they sell relatively small qty to the public.
The smell of roasting beans is one other great benefit - sets the smoke alarm off in the house tho' so it gets done in the garage, alongside the bikes !
I think both my grinder and Gaggia need some attention as espresso I am getting at the end isn't quite up to scratch but it's still better thaan alternatives.
Roasting, once you've got hold of green beans, is dead easy - I used to use a popcorn machine, Aldi or Lidl sometimes sell them at around £10. They do tend to start overheating a bit so beware of them getting a little too hot as the roasting time is probably over that for corn.0 -
itboffin wrote:howie3472 wrote:well i hope so as i keep talking to the person im on shift with and he keeps answering me. but you could have a point :shock:
Living in Andover I don't suppose you're a member of any of the local cycle clubs are you ...?
I occasionally go out with the behind the bike sheds shop culb but hope to be going out more with them soon. how about you?Trek 1.2
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howie3472 wrote:itboffin wrote:howie3472 wrote:well i hope so as i keep talking to the person im on shift with and he keeps answering me. but you could have a point :shock:
Living in Andover I don't suppose you're a member of any of the local cycle clubs are you ...?
I occasionally go out with the behind the bike sheds shop culb but hope to be going out more with them soon. how about you?
I signed up with them but haven't been yet i'm also considering Chippenham wheelers, they have a fair few weekend rides over my way.Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Sitting in bed with a pot of freshly Monmouth coffee, listening to radio 2
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Just time for a bit of online shopping before the day kicks offRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Waitrose seem to have stopped selling my fave Ethiopean coffee...argh.
Am currently having the Kenyan bean which i grind at home
but this is no substitute for the amazingly fruity and aromatic Sidamo coffee from Ethiopia!! 0 -
I had a 2nd pot of tesco finest beans about an hour ago, did not compare to MonmouthRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
How much is that Monmouth stuff? Their website says they can do mail order but says it such a way as to suggest they'd want my firstborn in return.Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0
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moonio wrote:Waitrose seem to have stopped selling my fave Ethiopean coffee...argh.
Am currently having the Kenyan bean which i grind at home but this is no substitute for the amazingly fruity and aromatic Sidamo coffee from Ethiopia!!
Mrs RJS found a tasty Ethiopian from Co-op, which might be a worthy substitute. 'Twas nice even from the filter machine.
EDIT: They've probably got it at the Co-op on Old Street, which isn't too far way for you IIRC.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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davis wrote:How much is that Monmouth stuff? Their website says they can do mail order but says it such a way as to suggest they'd want my firstborn in return.
Not that bad really depends on the beans and weight, they have lots Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
itboffin wrote:howie3472 wrote:itboffin wrote:howie3472 wrote:well i hope so as i keep talking to the person im on shift with and he keeps answering me. but you could have a point :shock:
Living in Andover I don't suppose you're a member of any of the local cycle clubs are you ...?
I occasionally go out with the behind the bike sheds shop culb but hope to be going out more with them soon. how about you?
I signed up with them but haven't been yet i'm also considering Chippenham wheelers, they have a fair few weekend rides over my way.
if you ever do decide to go out with behind the bike sheds club ride drop us a line and I will try an make it as wellTrek 1.2
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Am I worried that I just brewed the last of my Monmouth coffee ....?
er no! :evil: :x
Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
howie3472 you got PMRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
They do mail order, result
Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0
