Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Unhappy with coffee

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Unhappy with coffee

    Hi, I bought some beans from a reputable roaster online during a 50% off sale and to be honest the espresso has been terrible

    Here is a photo just after extraction, what can you make of it? Certainty doesn't look like a good espresso to me.
    Attached Files

  • #2
    To be honest I don't actually think that's an espresso.

    What ratio did you aim for?

    Cheers

    Comment


    • #3
      Well I was actually making a latte but it gives you an idea of what it look like.
      i grinded 18grams and it was about 30grams in the cup. They are cuppacino cups.
      when I make lattes I'm not as fussy as to the ratios used but when making espresso I aim for a 1:2 but always seems a bit more than 18g in each shot when making a double.

      Comment


      • #4
        Very light roast or stale beans? Have you had these beans previously?

        Comment


        • #5
          Hard to comment fairly on a picture without knowing your technique and equipment but I'll assume you have poured better shots in the past.

          That being the case, I suspect that your "reputable roaster" is well over charging if they can sell anything at 50% off. They are either using low grade beans with a massive mark-up or they had a pile of stale coffee that they needed to unload.

          Try some fresh roasted to order coffee that is priced fairly, never stale and never discounted.
          It might be better!

          Comment


          • Rami
            Rami commented
            Editing a comment
            I really like the sounds of that.

        • #6
          Originally posted by Whorl View Post
          Very light roast or stale beans? Have you had these beans previously?
          I'm not sure on the roast, looks medium to me but I'm no expert. I have not used these beans before.

          Comment


          • #7
            Originally posted by Andy View Post
            Hard to comment fairly on a picture without knowing your technique and equipment but I'll assume you have poured better shots in the past.

            That being the case, I suspect that your "reputable roaster" is well over charging if they can sell anything at 50% off. They are either using low grade beans with a massive mark-up or they had a pile of stale coffee that they needed to unload.

            Try some fresh roasted to order coffee that is priced fairly, never stale and never discounted.
            It might be better!
            I believe my technique is pretty good and consistent. I use a Rocket Fausto grinder with an older model VBM single boiler (Picollo/Levetta?)

            I do wonder why they were half price although to be fair I did get another type of coffee in the same order and they are much better. I will definitely try the beanbay coffee next time.

            Comment


            • #8
              Ever bought stale bread at a heavily discounted price? It just doesn’t cut it (pardon the pun) does it.
              Unlike stale bread you can’t “pimp” stale coffee beans by putting them in the oven for a few minutes....
              Get on beanbay for freshly roasted beans. It is fresh, fairly priced and delivered super quick even in lockdown times.

              Comment


              • #9
                Originally posted by stephen28 View Post
                Ever bought stale bread at a heavily discounted price? It just doesn’t cut it (pardon the pun) does it.
                Unlike stale bread you can’t “pimp” stale coffee beans by putting them in the oven for a few minutes....
                Get on beanbay for freshly roasted beans. It is fresh, fairly priced and delivered super quick even in lockdown times.
                Which beans would be a good starter for both espresso and lattes? It's just the shipping that blows out the cost, might need to co-ordinate an order with a friend or 2 and split the shipping costs.

                Comment


                • Barry O'Speedwagon
                  Barry O'Speedwagon commented
                  Editing a comment
                  Espresso Wow is great both with and without milk.
                  Fiefy's Latte Art blend is great in milk.

                  There's pretty clear advice on use of each coffee if you read the description. Plenty of the single origins are fine either way. Haven't tried the other blends.

              • #10
                I am working my way through the menu.
                My favourite so far is the Peru Ceja de Selva Estate, smooth chocolate tones.
                Then I need decaf Wow to fuel my desires with out maxing out my caffeine intake.

                Comment


                • #11
                  It all depends on your personal taste really. I’ve honestly never bought anything from Coffeesnobs that I haven’t been satisfied with.

                  Having said that I do have some personal favourites:
                  Peru
                  Indian
                  Brazil yellow bourbon
                  Ethiopian (any)
                  Indian 50/50 blend with any of the above.

                  Making an order with others is a great idea to reduce postage costs and would also enable you to try a number of different beans.
                  All the best.

                  Comment


                  • #12
                    Originally posted by MrGadget77 View Post
                    Hi, I bought some beans from a reputable roaster online during a 50% off sale and to be honest the espresso has been terrible
                    Doesn't look like a nice espresso ? Did the packet have a roast date printed on it?

                    Comment


                    • #13
                      Maybe try adjusting grind size and brew weight?

                      Comment


                      • #14
                        Originally posted by dimmy View Post
                        Doesn't look like a nice espresso ? Did the packet have a roast date printed on it?
                        No it didn't have a date on it but my other 2 (from 2 different places) don't either and are much better.

                        Comment


                        • #15
                          I've since bought some coffee from a cafe nearby where I used to get it from and am very happy with it. It doesn't have a date either but tastes fresh to me and look alike proper coffee (they used to roast on site).

                          Comment

                          Working...
                          X