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by vincent514
July 12th, 2014, 3:26 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 0
Views: 296

Local roasters in Montreal worth visiting

I will be going to Montreal at the end of July for a visit and I was wondering if anyone could recommend good local roasters there? I know there is "Cafe St-Henri", "Cafe Union" and "Terra Coffee" that seem interesting. Any other? Thanks a lot, Looking forward to visit Montreal again... Vincent
by vincent514
September 22nd, 2013, 4:34 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 31
Views: 5921

Italian-like espresso blend from third wave roaster

I thought I would post a follow up after my initial post. So far I tried the haiku espresso. It's an interesting blend. Definitely some acidity but very flavorful and balanced. I thought it did a good Americano. I also tried the Mr Espresso Napolitan blend. I think it's a good basic italian-like esp...
by vincent514
August 17th, 2013, 12:09 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 31
Views: 5921

Italian-like espresso blend from third wave roaster

Thank you all for your suggestions. It's a very good base, I'll start to try some of these blends... To summarize, your suggestions are (those available online): "Haiku Espresso from Barefoot Coffee roasters" (San Jose, CA) "Espresso blends (e.g. Espresso Di Carlo) from Mr Espresso" (Oakland, CA) "H...
by vincent514
August 14th, 2013, 10:54 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 31
Views: 5921

Italian-like espresso blend from third wave roaster

I have been searching for an espresso blend that would taste very much like an Italian espresso blend but that would be from a domestic "third wave" roaster using high-end beans. I tried some espresso blends from Blue Bottle Coffee (I live in San Francisco), they are very good but they are too fruit...
by vincent514
May 10th, 2011, 11:53 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 491

Espresso gun

I have seen that on a Design web site. It's called 'Il Tiro'... Not sure what to think... {link} At least, no gun license required... Vincent