What is in your cup?

[Difflugia]

Lipton Darjeeling

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

My first adventure in my new conical burr future. An insignificant no-name roast for now, but my success has been moderate, I believe.

Sounds promising, but also sounds like you need to up your game on the roast.

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Chai this morning

Hubby was doing all the pre-transplant stuff and it all went fine. The transplant it self is scheduled for the beginning of November. The good news is that the Doctor emphasized how important it is for me to be there because Hubby is going to be hurting and need help. He seems to be willing to listen to the Doctor.

Good news. I hadn't realized this was a "pre-transplant", thought it was the final procedure. Glad he's listening to someone.
Starbucks this morning, though yesterday I found an excellent lunch location where I can get a good cup of tea. Freshly made sandwiches on excellent baguettes, and Mariage Freres teas. I had a quite respectable French Breakfast tea.

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by CRussel

Sounds promising, but also sounds like you need to up your game on the roast.

Oh definitely! Just getting a feel for the machine with some beans they had available at the grocers. Now the real experimentation begins.

[issybird]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Oh definitely! Just getting a feel for the machine with some beans they had available at the grocers. Now the real experimentation begins.

I'll be interested to hear if you think the burr grinder worth it. I blanch at the prices and have stuck with a cheapo grinder, but I could be persuaded.

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by issybird

I'll be interested to hear if you think the burr grinder worth it. I blanch at the prices and have stuck with a cheapo grinder, but I could be persuaded.

I got into mine for $94. Nothing too fancy, but I did shop and research for about a month before I pulled the trigger.

I bought a cheapo blade mill from a local discount store before that, and it just never cut the mustard. It took forever, and the consistency was anywhere from talcum powder to nugget-sized.

The burr grinder is fast (at least for the small volume I'm doing), quiet, and the grounds are uniform in size. Makes it much easier for me to brew consistently.

So far ... I think it's worth it. Won't know for sure, though, until I see how long it lasts.

The blade grinder is now relegated to being a spice/flax mill, so that's a win.

Just had a Coke Zero, by the way.

[CRussel]

I have a burr grinder, but usually use the silly Kuerig. Lazy. But I get seriously fussy with my tea!

Water right now. Complete with the stale coffee taste I can't get out of this mug until I get home. :P

[CRussel]

Ah, back home. Fresh squeezed orange juice, and now brewing a big pot of Murchie's English Breakfast!

[pdurrant]

A cold Coke Zero

[cromag]

Middle tea.

[CRussel]

More tea. Lion Mountain Keemun this time.

[cromag]

Coke Zero with some tortilla chips and salsa.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by cromag

Coke Zero with some tortilla chips and salsa.

I take my Coke Zero with no additions in the cup.

[Difflugia]

Chinese ti kuan yin.

[CRussel]

Murchie's Russian Caravan -- it's a wet gray day...

[DiapDealer]

Saison.
Ommegang Hennepin again. Rapidly becoming a favorite ale.