Leftist Espresso from Gimme Coffee

#1: Post by **Nik** » December 1st, 2009, 2:31 pm

I just received an email from Gimme Coffee (gimmecoffee.com) for free shipping on a $25. order.

Has anyone tried their LEFTIST Espresso blend please? Your comments would help me decide to order and try it.

Thanks,
Bob

#2: Post by **Bushrod** » December 1st, 2009, 2:57 pm

I much prefer their Platinum Blonde but ymmv. Why not try both?

December 1st, 2009, 3:01 pm

I read about Platinum Blonde. I don't think I have ever seen the word "Leather" as one of the words to describe the taste. How would you describe the coffee?

thanks...

Bob

#4: Post by **Bushrod** » December 1st, 2009, 3:11 pm

Sorry, I'm really not good at describing flavors!

#5: Post by **another_jim** » December 1st, 2009, 3:36 pm

Search first

December 1st, 2009, 4:43 pm

Thanks for the reminder. I try to do this but failed this time. Good information and what I was looking for. Thanks for the link.

Bob

#7: Post by **another_jim** » December 1st, 2009, 7:31 pm

Some day they'll come up with a search engine that delivers the same list for all the meaningless variations in the search string. Until then, it's mostly a good idea to try several variants.

#8: Post by **JonR10** » December 1st, 2009, 7:39 pm

Last time I tried the leftist was a few years ago...but it was excellent when pulled as ristretto.
Sweet, thick, smooth, chocolaty.

#9: Post by **Spresso_Bean** » December 1st, 2009, 8:38 pm

I had it about a year ago at their shop on Mott Street, and then brought a bag home. I remember enjoying it and getting great shots right away, and it was reasonably priced compared to many other coffees I've bought from pro roasters. I'd definitely buy some more if I hadn't just ordered some from Klatch.

Edit - looks like maybe the price has gone up since I bought some. It's still very reasonable for a full pound.

#10: Post by **iginfect** » December 2nd, 2009, 7:59 am

Every summer I go to "pickin' in the pasture", a bluegrass festival where I camp out in a sheep pasture. One of the big drawing points is Gimme a 30 min drive away where I get Leftist as their house espresso. I bought some to bring home and it didn't make it on my Silvia, but did when I was forced to upgrade to a Vetrano. I usually home roast but will buy espresso blends if I can avoid shipping. So I drive 3 hours to get this coffee.

Marvin