Thread for the Coffee lovers

Audiolab 9000Q and 9000P
We have been devotees of Leo coffee for 30+ years. IN their outlets they sell pure Arabica, Robusta or Blends (sans Chicory). You could buy from 250 gms onwards. Get a coffee maker from Preethi for ease - else can use traditional coffee filter too.

Their flavours available in super markets have chicory in varying degrees (I haven't tried them though).

Cothas coffee comes close when I couldn't buy from Leo.
 
Try Araku Valley Coffee. Great taste.
https://www.arakucoffee.in/products/signature , or
www.arakucoffee.in

Grand Reserve

Indulge in ARAKU's Grand Reserve Coffee - A Harmonious Blend of Roundness and Intensity. Explore Exquisite Notes of Berries, Citrus, Olives and Floral. A Coffee of Sublime Complexity for Discerning Connoisseurs.
www.arakucoffee.in www.arakucoffee.in

PS: Not associated with them in any way.
 
Lizard King said:
I have strong opinions about coffee. Read them at your own risk.

1. Instant coffee is not coffee. It's a coffee like flavored drink.
2. Chicory ruins coffee.
3. Only 100% Arabica. Robusta is not coffee.
4. Coffee should be like your woman's heart. Dark and bitter. Milk and sugar ruins it.
5. Beans must be ground fresh and consumed same day.
6. 15 bar espresso machine is must. But mokka pot/ French press/ aeropress is also ok, for a different type of taste.

To answer your questions, Blue Tokai, IKEA house brands are good. Starbucks is same thing for more money.
Never grind coffee beans in a normal mixie. A burr grinder is a worthwhile investment.
If you must buy instant, get Nescafe Gold region specials like Cap Columbi or Alta Rica. Davidoff is also not bad. Amazon sells them much cheaper.
Click to expand...
OMG!! Having gone through the rocky path, absolutely agree with most of the points.
 
ajuvignesh said:
I am Bringing back this thread to life. So, what espresso machines do you guys use? Is Agaro a good brand?
Click to expand...

If you talk to coffee aficionados then no. But I personally know a few people who use their "espresso" machines and are happy with it.

I use only manual brewing methods Pourover (v60), Aeropress and a Nanopresso (handheld pump espresso)
 
dafreaking said:
If you talk to coffee aficionados then no. But I personally know a few people who use their "espresso" machines and are happy with it.

I use only manual brewing methods Pourover (v60), Aeropress and a Nanopresso (handheld pump espresso)
Click to expand...
I will dig and find more info about this. Is espresso machines bad? I am also considering De'Longhi EC685.
 
ajuvignesh said:
I will dig and find more info about this. Is espresso machines bad? I am also considering De'Longhi EC685.
Click to expand...
Espresso machines are not bad. Most of the Chinese ones (like AGARO, etc) though have their share of issues and aren't really proper espresso machines. Having said that if you aren't very fussy these are ok. The De'Longhi is an OK machine with its share of quirks. With espresso the grind size and grinder also make a huge difference.
 
I like the readymade Filter coffee concoction in liquid form you get from companies like V S Mani etc. its ok bcoz very easy to make, BTW i love Filter coffee.
 
dafreaking said:
Espresso machines are not bad. Most of the Chinese ones (like AGARO, etc) though have their share of issues and aren't really proper espresso machines. Having said that if you aren't very fussy these are ok. The De'Longhi is an OK machine with its share of quirks. With espresso the grind size and grinder also make a huge difference.
Click to expand...
Morphy Richards is doing good in my house
 
dafreaking said:
Espresso machines are not bad. Most of the Chinese ones (like AGARO, etc) though have their share of issues and aren't really proper espresso machines. Having said that if you aren't very fussy these are ok, much like choosing from the Starbucks Coffee Menu Uk where convenience often matters more than perfection. The De'Longhi is an OK machine with its share of quirks. With espresso the grind size and grinder also make a huge difference.
Click to expand...
You can go for a simple stainless steel filter coffee maker, a basic electric drip coffee machine, a French press, or a stovetop moka pot. All of these are inexpensive, easy to maintain, and generally more reliable than espresso machines for regular household coffee.
 
ajuvignesh said:
I am Bringing back this thread to life. So, what espresso machines do you guys use? Is Agaro a good brand?
Click to expand...
Not sure about Agaro
I use a machine called Vantro from amazon, and it has been great so far but the most important factor in the setup is the grinder and the beans themselves, I use a DF54 flat burr grinder from Fixcoffee and beans from various guys from India and sometimes from Germany and Australia ( when friends travel)
I use medium dark and dark roasted beans and either make a flat white/cappuccino or a Cortado
This setup makes soul satisfying coffee :)
 
Spinekar said:
Not sure about Agaro
I use a machine called Vantro from amazon, and it has been great so far but the most important factor in the setup is the grinder and the beans themselves, I use a DF54 flat burr grinder from Fixcoffee and beans from various guys from India and sometimes from Germany and Australia ( when friends travel)
I use medium dark and dark roasted beans and either make a flat white/cappuccino or a Cortado
This setup makes soul satisfying coffee :)
Click to expand...
Thanks. Moved away from coffee for now :)
 
Wharfedale Linton Heritage Speakers in Red Mahogany at a Special Offer Price
Wharfedale Linton Heritage Speakers in Red Mahogany finish at a Special Offer Price. BUY now before the price increase.
Back
Top