Coffee machine

[splat]

8 minutes ago, babse said:

Choose your bean and brew method 

That looks interesting.
Where is that ?

[babse]

17 minutes ago, splat said:

That looks interesting.
Where is that ?

Seattle, dock road

 

NB no bean to cup option tho🤌

Edited January 11 by babse

[Meezo]

6 minutes ago, babse said:

Seattle, dock road

 

NB no bean to cup option tho🤌

Still sending people to jail

[NickGM]

29 minutes ago, babse said:

Choose your bean and brew method 

Not entirely on-topic but this photo reminded me of an article I read recently which said that, because of climate change, the land available for producing arabica coffee is declining. Arabica has always been the bean of choice for coffee connoisseurs and what I'd imagine most of us drink. But more and more farmers, especially in south america, are switching to robusta (generally thought of as the poor man's alternative in the last few decades) because it is a far more hardy plant.  This isn't the article (which is behind a wall street journal paywall) but it tells the story none the less:

https://www.saveur.com/culture/robusta-coffee-trend/

 

[BuffsVintageBikes]

If you're in CT and haven't been to Boston Coffee Roasters, do yourself a favour 🤙

You can thank me later.

[Meezo]

2 minutes ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

If you're in CT and haven't been to Boston Coffee Roasters, do yourself a favour 🤙

You can thank me later.

Actually planning to go out today for beans, but 35 minutes one way from my location is not ideal. When i do find myself in Belville and surrounds will sure check them out 👍🏽

[BuffsVintageBikes]

It's the most unassuming little coffee shop you can imagine but boy do they pack a punch when it comes to quality. Their toasties are great as well. Check them out on FB, I think they deliver beans as well 🤙

[dave303e]

14 minutes ago, NickGM said:

Not entirely on-topic but this photo reminded me of an article I read recently which said that, because of climate change, the land available for producing arabica coffee is declining. Arabica has always been the bean of choice for coffee connoisseurs and what I'd imagine most of us drink. But more and more farmers, especially in south america, are switching to robusta (generally thought of as the poor man's alternative in the last few decades) because it is a far more hardy plant.  This isn't the article (which is behind a wall street journal paywall) but it tells the story none the less:

https://www.saveur.com/culture/robusta-coffee-trend/

 

That is an interesting article. I read another article a few weeks back and followed it up with confirmation from a family member on the ground. There is a bit of a push to revive the Arabica production in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe again. 

[Frosty]

1 hour ago, NickGM said:

Not entirely on-topic but this photo reminded me of an article I read recently which said that, because of climate change, the land available for producing arabica coffee is declining. Arabica has always been the bean of choice for coffee connoisseurs and what I'd imagine most of us drink. But more and more farmers, especially in south america, are switching to robusta (generally thought of as the poor man's alternative in the last few decades) because it is a far more hardy plant.  This isn't the article (which is behind a wall street journal paywall) but it tells the story none the less:

https://www.saveur.com/culture/robusta-coffee-trend/

 

Not sure it was posted here, or if I read it elsewhere. These articles report on the EU's sustainability rules, affecting coffee (as one of the biggest worldwide commodities). Probably won't us at the tip of Africa, but who knows.

https://intracen.org/news-and-events/news/how-the-coffee-sector-is-preparing-for-eu-sustainability-rules

https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/472/244740.html

[the nerd]

1 minute ago, Frosty said:

Not sure it was posted here, or if I read it elsewhere. These articles report on the EU's sustainability rules, affecting coffee (as one of the biggest worldwide commodities). Probably won't us at the tip of Africa, but who knows.

https://intracen.org/news-and-events/news/how-the-coffee-sector-is-preparing-for-eu-sustainability-rules

https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/472/244740.html

 

It already is affecting the production in Africa, there is also the cost of becoming compliant to these rules...

[NickGM]

7 minutes ago, Frosty said:

Not sure it was posted here, or if I read it elsewhere. These articles report on the EU's sustainability rules, affecting coffee (as one of the biggest worldwide commodities). Probably won't us at the tip of Africa, but who knows.

https://intracen.org/news-and-events/news/how-the-coffee-sector-is-preparing-for-eu-sustainability-rules

https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/472/244740.html

"The EUDR requires companies to digitally map their supply chains down to the plot where the raw materials were grown, which could potentially involve tracing millions of small farms in remote regions." - a tall order in rural africa. Although it does sound like a business opportunity.

 

[Frosty]

22 minutes ago, the nerd said:

 

It already is affecting the production in Africa, there is also the cost of becoming compliant to these rules...

The farms not wanting to comply, due to increased costs and little return on these extra costs, might look elsewhere to sell their products, i.e. non-EU based companies. 

[The Ouzo]

6 minutes ago, Frosty said:

The farms not wanting to comply, due to increased costs and little return on these extra costs, might look elsewhere to sell their products, i.e. non-EU based companies. 

so what you're saying is, this drug, that is already not cheap, is just going to get more not cheap

[the nerd]

https://dailycoffeenews.com/2024/01/04/ethiopia-launches-20-8-million-coffee-land-use-program-folur/?utm_source=Roast+Magazine+%26+Daily+Coffee+News&utm_campaign=346e7bad04-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_14_2018_8_20_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8f24fab631-346e7bad04-15985453

[Frosty]

41 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:

so what you're saying is, this drug, that is already not cheap, is just going to get more not cheap

Min of meer, ja
More or less, yes

[dave303e]

I like the way coffee was referred to as a drug. It has actually been an interesting journey for me over the last year. A GERD diagnosis means I need to manage my stomach closely otherwise my daily intake of rennies and regular mid race chunders is quite alarming to say the least. So I started with a few dietary changes and then the dietitian recommended ditching caffeine.......

The first few weeks were rough. Remember many state that caffeine is the single best legal performance enhancing drug available.

If you were to replace the word coffee/caffeine with cocaine and explain your day in terms of caffeine intake it would go something like this:

Wake up and the first thing you do is have cocaine and breakfast, then you head to work and have some more as you sit down to get going. Mid morning when your energy dips a little you take a break and grab some more cocaine to get you to lunch. After lunch the digestion makes you slower so you have more cocaine to get you to the end of the work day. Then late evening before bed you have one last hit before bed. Sound familiar to a lot on here?

It was really a big hit for me, the first 3 weeks on decaf coffee was rough. I felt tired and sleepy the whole time. Now I feel a lot better, it has seriously helped manage the GERD to a point where I am off the meds and feeling better than ever. I do now use normal coffee strategically(yes like doping) but it is was an interesting adjustment.

Regarding the amount of coffee I drink- I still follow the usual routine. Coffee for me is a process, a break at work, an enjoyment on a long drive, a relaxing evening tipple and I still jump at the chance to get the mocha pot going on the gas cooker with a view. It is just caffeine free. Working with fresh beans makes decaf so good that very very few people can tell the difference in taste. The beauty of decaf is that you can have 10 a day and not feel guilty or have the jitters/runs...