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Comment on Coffee from the Grocery Store by Marc Wortman

Marc Wortman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:47:50 +0000

Hi Stuart, in London Ontario, the roaster to see is the Fire Roasted Coffee Company at the Western Fair Farmer’s Market. The entire Market is only open on weekends to accommodate fresh produce, but the roastery upstairs is open throughout the week. Check out their site at http://fireroastedcoffee.com, and pay them a visit. The entire operation is completely transparent so you not only get your coffee there, you watch the entire process in action. Let me know what you think.

Comment on Coffee from the Grocery Store by Stuart Trier

Stuart Trier — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:28:14 +0000

Hey Marc,

Another good post.. Do most cities have local roasters.
Was there one in London? Do they sell to the general public or do they just roast for commercial clients?

Stuart

Comment on Guatemalan Coffee From The Source by Marc Wortman

Marc Wortman — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:32:17 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Hugo. I’m still enjoying this coffee at home. In fact, I will make a pot or two of it tomorrow.

Comment on Guatemalan Coffee From The Source by Hugo C.

Hugo C. — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:04:00 +0000

I am an amateur coffee researcher, and have tasted a huge amount of coffees from all around the world, and I have to agree that this Cafe Toliman which I purchased in Panajachel, Sololá, it is really REALLY good (Blue Mountain quality) so look for it in Guate when you travel there!

Comment on Where does Tim Hortons coffee come from? by A Person.

A Person. — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:24:46 +0000

Maybe the employees simply add too much or too little coffee itself. I noticed that it tastes different too. But god, quit complaining. Not everything is going to be perfect. Tim Hortons can’t satisfy EVERYONE. That’s completely impossible. Either shut up and drink it, or don’t. Simple as that.

Comment on Coffee is 99% Water by Marc Wortman

Marc Wortman — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:55:55 +0000

Happy new year, Stuart. Those are both good machines, and good candidates for your experiment. Let me know if you taste a difference. I’m also interested if it’s worth making the extra effort to only fill the Keurig with as much water as you need for the following cup only, so that water doesn’t sit long before brewing.

Comment on Coffee is 99% Water by Stuart Trier

Stuart Trier — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:57:44 +0000

Thanks for the tip. We have two coffee machines at home a Keurig for single cups, and a Cuisinart for drip coffee.

We have filtered water from the fridge but i have never used it to make a pot of coffee or fill the Keurig. I’ll give it a try this week.

Happy New Year

Comment on Where does Tim Hortons coffee come from? by Marc Wortman

Marc Wortman — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:32:58 +0000

Thanks Addict, I didn’t know about the TH-Nestle connection. You’ve made some really interesting points as well…

I’ve written in the blog about the dangers of the stop-brew mechanism on drip brewers. In fact, in our Coffee Maker Report Card, we don’t award points to drip brewers that offer this feature for the reasons you gave.

And I’ve tried making a double-double from black using the sugar and cream they provide. And yes, you need more than two creams and two sugars to match what they serve. It’s nice to see the rise of the local roaster in Canada, as I’ve always wondered if people like the sugar and 18% cream more than they do the coffee.

Great comments, btw.

Comment on Better Ways to Brew Coffee by Marc Wortman

Marc Wortman — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:29:45 +0000

Hi Michael, are you referring to the siphon brewing method? I had my first cup brewed in that way at Intelligentsia in Chicago, and I have to say it was one of the best and most unique cups of coffee I’ve ever had.

Comment on Better Ways to Brew Coffee by Michael

Michael — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:34:31 +0000

Kenneth, now add the vacuum pot brewing method to the equation and try that out (extraction brewing)!