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You can't put a price on great tasting fresh beans for a great prosumer machine, unless you're getting swindled. (which is basically what happens when you buy dirty old supermarket beans)
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diode123 writes: And......!
Yes, I have checked some figures. 500gms cost $20 roasted from Bean Bay. (Really really fresh.) + Postage $ 12 = $32 (Month)
I make 2 flat whites a day. I buy 1 kg locally (travel not included) $35 - hassle getting fresh. I discard 250 gms. Or I buy 250 x3 = $36 (month)
The Rocket is great HX and deserves really good fresh coffee to make the most of your investment.
My wife refuses to drink coffee from stale beans - 'happy wife. happy life'
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Lots of good information in the Roasters area about different roasting devices such as this thread about roasting with a Popper: http://coffeesnobs.com.au/roasters/2...ng-popper.html Additional discussions on tips and tricks with different roasters can be found here: Home Roasting - Tips, Tricks, Ideas
Java "Lots of good reading!" phile
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Talk Coffee sorry about my ignorance how much effort/time is involved in roasting beans in a popcorn popper compared to buying a roasting machine.
Thanks
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Hello BR- Buy a popcorn popper and then some some greens from BeanBay.
You're the perfect candidate to roast your own and I'd bet they'll be better than what you're currently using.
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Hi Dilmal yes i live in a country town near pt lincoln so getting fresh beans is an issue at times. Dumiya i use about about 1/2 kg every three to four weeks. Postage to get beans dileverd is like $12 or more.
Thanks
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Our Rocket has a 4 week window from freshly roasted beans after that it begins to taste stale. Even living in metro area it is hard to get the beans we like freshly roasted.
Do you grind your beans?
How much (weight) do you use a week?
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Hi Blackrock.
As mentioned you can buy beans either green or roasted on this forum from the BeanBay.
Additionally, many of the site sponsors sell beans (check the sponsor section).
I am currently enjoying these Peruvian from site sponsor Di Bartoli Single Origin - Peru Grace Estate Organic Rainforest Alliance - Certified - Di Bartoli
Ensure you advise if (and how) you need the roasted beans ground.
Regards.
BeanB
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You're not close to any reputable specialist coffee shops or roasters, I take it?
Mal.
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I roast some greens or if I'm out of greens I drink something other than coffee.Originally posted by blackrock41 View PostHi Vinitasse thanks for your reply so what do you do when you can not get your hands of freshly roasted beans?
You just can't compare the taste of a well brewed coffee from fresh beans to supermarket beans. Chalk and cheese.
Cheers
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Hi Vinitasse thanks for your reply so what do you do when you can not get your hands of freshly roasted beans?
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Buying the freshest coffee beans at Woolies or Coles or Aldi's etc... is akin to buying the freshest food at McDonald's, Hungry Jack's or KFC
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