Montreal flavour
- BenoitD
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Hello !
I would like to know where I can find a decent espresso blend near Montreal, Laval.
I have tried different South American.
Grizzly Claws (Kicking Horse)
Forte (Second Cup)
Arabica "light brown" from Morocco
I like chocolate note and I wish to have a oily and creamy espresso. I like full body espresso. The coffee I tried so far are leaving an aftertaste of roast, maybe they were too dark roast for my taste.
I would like to know where I can find a decent espresso blend near Montreal, Laval.
I have tried different South American.
Grizzly Claws (Kicking Horse)
Forte (Second Cup)
Arabica "light brown" from Morocco
I like chocolate note and I wish to have a oily and creamy espresso. I like full body espresso. The coffee I tried so far are leaving an aftertaste of roast, maybe they were too dark roast for my taste.
Benoit D.
- canuckcoffeeguy
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Hi fellow Canuck.
I'm from the Toronto area so I don't know Montreal well. But here's a start. Do some forum searches for more Montreal threads:
Montreal Cafes and Coffee Shops
Also there are solid Canadian roasters you can order from online. Here's a recent thread about Canadian recommendations. I think there are some Montreal suggestions in there, too:
Canadian Roasters: Canucks...What are you drinking?
I'm from the Toronto area so I don't know Montreal well. But here's a start. Do some forum searches for more Montreal threads:
Montreal Cafes and Coffee Shops
Also there are solid Canadian roasters you can order from online. Here's a recent thread about Canadian recommendations. I think there are some Montreal suggestions in there, too:
Canadian Roasters: Canucks...What are you drinking?
- baldheadracing
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Those are all supermarket beans that will be quite old by the time you get them (and I am trying to be polite here so I won't say anything more).BenoitD wrote:Hello !
I would like to know where I can find a decent espresso blend near Montreal, Laval.
I have tried different South American.
Grizzly Claws (Kicking Horse)
Forte (Second Cup)
Arabica "light brown" from Morocco
I like chocolate note and I wish to have a oily and creamy espresso. I like full body espresso. The coffee I tried so far are leaving an aftertaste of roast, maybe they were too dark roast for my taste.
Try a local roaster. To start, you should be able to find something that you like from Café Union and/or Café Saint-Henri. (ETA: I'm not saying that they are the best roasters in the city - but Café Union has been around forever and has something for everyone, and Café Saint-Henri is a well-regarded micro-roaster.)
-"Good quality brings happiness as you use it" - Nobuho Miya, Kamasada
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I would add Brûlerie du Quai. They are from Carleton-sur-Mer but they offer free shipping from 25$ order or more. Look at their "Prestige Coffee" category.
- BenoitD (original poster)
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Thank you !
I will look forward to drink a more decent espresso.
I will look forward to drink a more decent espresso.
Benoit D.
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Hi! I am a big fan of the Authentico from cafebarista.ca. They are an online shop in Montreal. Free shipping, well, sort of included. If you follow their twitter account they really often offers 15 to 20% discount codes. I usually manage to always use these discount to make a new order.
I was living in Sherbrooke 5 years ago and tried almost every single coffee beans at La Brulerie de Café de Shrerbrooke and finally, I know it sounds bad, but settled to the house blend at another local shop named Hubert St-Jean. You can have then ship via Poste-Canada.
I was living in Sherbrooke 5 years ago and tried almost every single coffee beans at La Brulerie de Café de Shrerbrooke and finally, I know it sounds bad, but settled to the house blend at another local shop named Hubert St-Jean. You can have then ship via Poste-Canada.
- BenoitD (original poster)
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Thanks for the info !
I did purchase some from Brulerie du Quai and I am having a conversation on the best setting for my machine. The few shots I made were the best since ever (from this machine). Since I mod my grinder and I have improve my technique (and weight in basket), I have now the same aspect that I see in videos. The espresso is very creamy and I think I will keep my machine for now since I was able to improve so much.
I did purchase some from Brulerie du Quai and I am having a conversation on the best setting for my machine. The few shots I made were the best since ever (from this machine). Since I mod my grinder and I have improve my technique (and weight in basket), I have now the same aspect that I see in videos. The espresso is very creamy and I think I will keep my machine for now since I was able to improve so much.
Benoit D.
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My coffee is always fresh from my home roasting. However, it was easier job only when it is warm outside in my backyard. During the new year holiday, I decided to buy from roaster so i could focus on partying.
Now I have to say I have been having some great espresso and latte from cafebarista.ca. I oredered Authentico and Cremone. Comparing to other famous roaster's old school blend i had last month, i wasn't satisfied by its flatness at all. Cafebarista is added to my online list after socialcoffee around Montreal region.
Now I have to say I have been having some great espresso and latte from cafebarista.ca. I oredered Authentico and Cremone. Comparing to other famous roaster's old school blend i had last month, i wasn't satisfied by its flatness at all. Cafebarista is added to my online list after socialcoffee around Montreal region.
Kalud wrote:Hi! I am a big fan of the Authentico from cafebarista.ca. They are an online shop in Montreal. Free shipping, well, sort of included. If you follow their twitter account they really often offers 15 to 20% discount codes. I usually manage to always use these discount to make a new order.
I was living in Sherbrooke a 5 years ago and tried almost every single coffee beans at La Brulerie de Café de Shrerbrooke and finally, I know it sounds bad, but settled to the house blend at another local shop named Hubert St-Jean. You can have then ship via Poste-Canada.
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Scott Rao made Cafe Myriade in Montreal something of a global point of reference. Also pioneered the "coffee shot" (3rd wave version of cafe suisse, creme cafe, Schumli, etc.) there.
http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/06/b ... ikolo.html
http://www.alifewortheating.com/posts/montreal/myriade
http://www.cafemyriade.com/wp/cafe-visit-cafe-myriade/
http://www.cafemyriade.com/wp/
http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/06/b ... ikolo.html
http://www.alifewortheating.com/posts/montreal/myriade
http://www.cafemyriade.com/wp/cafe-visit-cafe-myriade/
http://www.cafemyriade.com/wp/
- BaristaBoy E61
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We too prefer espresso with chocolate notes, which is why we chose our grinder, a Mahlkonig K30 Vario.
More often than not, coffees roasted by well-known roasters have disappointed us. However, one lesser known local roaster that usually exceeds expectation has been 'Café Plantation'.
http://cafeplantation.com/pays-dorigine/americas
This has been our 'go to' coffee source to find relief from disappointment. Our preferred coffees in order of preference are, El Salvador, Nicaragua Noir, and Costa Rica Equitable.
Please post back detailing your local 'adventures'.
YMMV
More often than not, coffees roasted by well-known roasters have disappointed us. However, one lesser known local roaster that usually exceeds expectation has been 'Café Plantation'.
http://cafeplantation.com/pays-dorigine/americas
This has been our 'go to' coffee source to find relief from disappointment. Our preferred coffees in order of preference are, El Salvador, Nicaragua Noir, and Costa Rica Equitable.
Please post back detailing your local 'adventures'.
YMMV
"You didn't buy an Espresso Machine - You bought a Chemistry Set!"