Thanks for the input. I will try that ratio. Man I wasted a lot of good beans.

probably a futile attempt to get this thread going again, but I'll go ahead....

With WFH, I've gotten a lot more into my coffee ritual (grinding my own beans, pulling my own shots, etc.).

This was always a good thread to keep up on the coffee world.

Any of you Houston folks have a go-to spot to get beans? I know we have a poster that did his own roasting...that still going strong?

we still doing pour over or is that over?

what's the deal folks?

I do pour over on the weekends when around or if I have time during the week sometimes. Got a gift card for Peet's a while back, so bought some various beans from them for it.

During the week it's normally Nespresso.

Interested as well. Almost the exact same boat as you as a weekend pour over guy that now does it daily wirj wfh.

Finally got my own grinder for Christmas and I can definitely tell the difference.

Think I posted here, can't remember. But I'd love to find a roaster that offers the same beans different roast levels…….

that's an interesting thought.

I feel like most companies emphasize origin over roasting characteristics these days.

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Interested as well. Almost the exact same boat as you as a weekend pour over guy that now does it daily wirj wfh.

Finally got my own grinder for Christmas and I can definitely tell the difference.

Think I posted here, can't remember. But I'd love to find a roaster that offers the same beans different roast levels…….

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Ntouch offered to do this...at the time I was traveling a lot so I never took him up on it but probably would now if he offered again.

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probably a futile attempt to get this thread going again, but I'll go ahead....

With WFH, I've gotten a lot more into my coffee ritual (grinding my own beans, pulling my own shots, etc.)

This was always a good thread to keep up on the coffee world.

Any of you Houston folks have a go-to spot to get beans? I know we have a poster that did his own roasting...that still going strong?

we still doing pour over or is that over?

what's the deal folks?

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Orazure in Spring is my go to. Best I have found in TX so far.

I go to Boomtown on 19th in the Heights for some beans on occasion. But of late I've just been using Amazon's Organic Sumatra. Love dark roast. I do a French press (or two) every morning starting around 4:30.

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I go to Boomtown on 19th in the Heights for some beans on occasion. But of late I've just been using Amazon's Organic Sumatra. Love dark roast. I do a French press (or two) every morning starting around 4:30.

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I like Boomtown as well.

two others that I have been enjoying locally are Jave Pura in Bellaire & Amaya.

Someone offline suggested House of Coffee Beans in West U but I haven't gotten over there yet.

Catalina is my go to, they have Amaya beans. I actually think they're sister companies.

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Catalina is my go to, they have Amaya beans. I actually think they're sister companies.

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I was about to recommend Amaya. Luce Avenue Coffee Roasters is pretty good, too.

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I go to Boomtown on 19th in the Heights for some beans on occasion. But of late I've just been using Amazon's Organic Sumatra. Love dark roast. I do a French press (or two) every morning starting around 4:30.

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I like Boomtown as well.

two others that I have been enjoying locally are Jave Pura in Bellaire & Amaya.

Someone offline suggested House of Coffee Beans in West U but I haven't gotten over there yet.

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I've been consistently using the Costa Rica beans at House of Coffee Beans for years for my cold brew. They have a lot of great options though.

I guess I need to get to Boomtown seeing as it is so close to me.

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Catalina is my go to, they have Amaya beans. I actually think they're sister companies.

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I think Catalina was just exclusive with them for a while.

I know Amaya opened up their own shop in Finn Hall. I used to frequent when I stilled lived in Houston and worked DT. I can also second Boomtown. We lived nearby and was the go-to when I was lazy.

We're now in Portland. Although we have Stumptown, Heart, Coava and dozens of other roasters nearby, I still stock Red Bird's blend at home. I order in 5lb bulk, vac and freeze. It's too efficient on quality to price.

Any recs for someone wanting to make Espresso at home without completely breaking the bank? I dont really like the idea of pods, but Nespresso seems like it does a solid job for the money. I was also looking at the Rok EspressoGC. Anything else I should be looking at?

I've heard good things about this machine. Still not cheap by any means but that manual machine looks like a beat down unless you really love the process

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/breville-trade-bambino-trade-plus-stainless-steel-espresso-maker/5269376?

I use my breville daily and it's been great. Would recommend for someone interested but not wanting to go all out.

I've been busy and haven't made it to a coffee shop recently so picked up some HEB taste of Texas San Antonio blend beans the other day. Man, they are really, really oily. The coffee was pretty bitter as well. Should I adjust the grind level for something like this? Chemex pour over, for what it's worth.

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I've been busy and haven't made it to a coffee shop recently so picked up some HEB taste of Texas San Antonio blend beans the other day. Man, they are really, really oily. The coffee was pretty bitter as well. Should I adjust the grind level for something like this? Chemex pour over, for what it's worth.

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I really don't like that particular blend so it may not be the grind but just not great coffee.

The reason I got it is because back when i was at an office that had a Keurig I really liked these k cups. But the whole beans are pretty rough.

could that just be a function of the flavoring they add? could make the bean greasy.

I for one loved the Taste of San Antonio coffee from HEB when I lived in Texas.

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could that just be a function of the flavoring they add? could make the bean greasy.

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Honestly when I first opened the bag this is what I thought, they're that wet. To the point I was a little nervous to put them through my grinder and get whatever is on them all in my grinder. I was giving them the benefit of the doubt in stating it was oil from the beans lol

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probably a futile attempt to get this thread going again, but I'll go ahead....

With WFH, I've gotten a lot more into my coffee ritual (grinding my own beans, pulling my own shots, etc.).

This was always a good thread to keep up on the coffee world.

Any of you Houston folks have a go-to spot to get beans? I know we have a poster that did his own roasting...that still going strong?

we still doing pour over or is that over?

what's the deal folks?

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Lola Savannah
Katz
Independence

Probably not approved for the uber coffee aficionados, but they all make a hell of a good cup in my french press. All are Houston, or with Independence - pretty close to it.

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The honey process is really good. I have been using it in the press for a few weeks now. I have not had the new one, but it came from the same region as one we have before and it was really good. I am also fan of Guatemala coffees so that helps.

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Are these whole beans or ground already? Don't see an option on your website for either one.

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Everything we do is whole bean. Since we roast to order the beans still need to off gas and the shipping time allows for that. It also keeps the coffee fresher longer to leave it whole.

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Gracias! Will be ordering the honey roast.

Why don't you have any pecan roasted offerings?

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They use oils and flavorings for those coffees. Just not something that we have wanted to get into. Also once you start running those through you grinder it is hard to get the taste out of them.

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The brand i currently use has actual pecans in the mix for the flavor. Assume they use oils as well though.

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What flavors are you looking for? I am feeling froggy and wanting to test some things out.

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This is old, and I don't check this thread much...so sorry I never responded, wasn't intentional.

I'm a huge fan of pecan flavored, because, well, i love me some pecans and the coffee and pecan really mesh well together IMO.

Outside of that I really dig a hint of honey or brown sugar - but just a hint, too much and it becomes too sweet and overpowering for me.

Something infusing bourbon or rum would also be very intriguing.

i've always wondered if you could roast beans where they are more smoked than roasted so that you really get that smoke profile, like you do when you smoke cheese or meats. If anything, it would be fun to experiment with IMO to see what it ends up like and if it's palatable.

Do you guys still do the honey process beans? I don't see them on your website.

This company is in the southwest Houston (Sienna) area. They have a pecan coffee but I have not tried it. The Nicaragua has become my house brand.

https://www.pirateislandcoffee.com/

We have a Breville BES840XL Infuser Espresso Machine that we would part ways with for $300. We really like it, but we don't use it near enough.

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The honey process is really good. I have been using it in the press for a few weeks now. I have not had the new one, but it came from the same region as one we have before and it was really good. I am also fan of Guatemala coffees so that helps.

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Are these whole beans or ground already? Don't see an option on your website for either one.

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Everything we do is whole bean. Since we roast to order the beans still need to off gas and the shipping time allows for that. It also keeps the coffee fresher longer to leave it whole.

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Gracias! Will be ordering the honey roast.

Why don't you have any pecan roasted offerings?

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They use oils and flavorings for those coffees. Just not something that we have wanted to get into. Also once you start running those through you grinder it is hard to get the taste out of them.

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The brand i currently use has actual pecans in the mix for the flavor. Assume they use oils as well though.

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What flavors are you looking for? I am feeling froggy and wanting to test some things out.

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This is old, and I don't check this thread much...so sorry I never responded, wasn't intentional.

I'm a huge fan of pecan flavored, because, well, i love me some pecans and the coffee and pecan really mesh well together IMO.

Outside of that I really dig a hint of honey or brown sugar - but just a hint, too much and it becomes too sweet and overpowering for me.

Something infusing bourbon or rum would also be very intriguing.

i've always wondered if you could roast beans where they are more smoked than roasted so that you really get that smoke profile, like you do when you smoke cheese or meats. If anything, it would be fun to experiment with IMO to see what it ends up like and if it's palatable.

Do you guys still do the honey process beans? I don't see them on your website.

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I'm down for that as well if you need testers. We LOVE pecan coffee. We were addicted to Katz pecan coffee for a long time but they started using artificial flavorings and the quality just changed. Haven't had it in years now. Would love a Houston Local maker of Pecan Coffee!!!

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We have a Breville BES840XL Infuser Espresso Machine that we would part ways with for $300. We really like it, but we don't use it near enough.

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I have the Breville Touch and am loving it so far.

I was recommending the Bambino for the poster right above me that asked for suggestions. That sounds like a great deal for them though.

I make my own coffee at the office using an aeropress. At home it's a mix of V60 pour overs and espresso. Occasionally a french press.

I get a lot of beans from Purefi coffee roasters in Spring or Zun Zun in Cypress. I've also enjoyed some from Amaya and Java Pura. I've stopped in at Boomtown for a couple of drinks when I'm downtown.

I've also bought some Intelligentsia beans at Target lately for espresso. They aren't as fresh but they've had them marked down.

I have the larger chemex and like the pour over but realized I don't need something that large.

I was debating between the V60 and the Kalita. From what I've read, the V60 has more of a learning curve. How have you liked yours?

Finally bought myself an entry level espresso machine for Christmas and have been loving it. During the week I keep it easy though and make drip coffee. I have found a brand at our HEB that I like but have been thinking of trying a couple different bags of Dodd coffee. Any recommendations?

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I make my own coffee at the office using an aeropress. At home it's a mix of V60 pour overs and espresso. Occasionally a french press.

I get a lot of beans from Purefi coffee roasters in Spring or Zun Zun in Cypress. I've also enjoyed some from Amaya and Java Pura. I've stopped in at Boomtown for a couple of drinks when I'm downtown.

I've also bought some Intelligentsia beans at Target lately for espresso. They aren't as fresh but they've had them marked down.

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What are your thoughts on Boomtown, Amaya, and Java Pura? I'm looking to step up my coffee game for pour over to something roasted locally and came across these three. I tend to like coffee with a flavor profile of the chocolate/toffee/caramel/nutty rather than the fruitier side of things.

V60 is indeed more finicky in how it responds to variables, especially pour technique, but it makes a dang good cup of coffee. If I were setting up my coffee station all over again I'd probably opt for the Kalita or even just go with melitta filters with a large bee house dripper.