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Dub · 02-16-2005, 08:19 PM

Hi All,

Just got a few questions I was hoping some might be able to help me with. Got a decent espresso machine and also a infusion brew coffee maker. After reading several posts here, I am now ready to take the plunge into the world of whole beans and correcting some of the mistakes a newbie makes (ie. buying way too much and storing in the fridge). There are 3 questions I was hoping to get help with. Here it goes:

1. After reading at coffeegeek.com it is evident that unless I sink $150 or more into a burr grinder, I am wasting my money (grinding for infusion maker and espresso). I don't drink coffee daily...switch up between brew and espresso, averaging around 2-3 a week.
So, not sure I am prepared to sink $$ in a grinder yet...what about buying beans online and getting someone like Starbucks to grind them for me? Am I going to get a decent grind through them or are they just as bad as a cheap home grinder?

2. What is the best guesstimate for the amount of beans I should be ordering if I am drinking espresso 4-6 times a month and same with regular coffee. (ie. Thinking I will buy specific espresso beans as well as regular brew beans)

3. Killer Beans...hear a lot about them. Are they all hype??? Which of the variety of the beans from them is the winner? Any other options? I live north of the board, just outside of Vancouver. Any Canadians order from them? I tried emailing to ask about shipping cost and who they use, but no reply.

Thanks, Dub

PS. If I am to get someone like Starbucks to grind the beans, what level should I get them to grind for espresso and also for in a infusion brewer?

02-16-2005, 08:19 PM	#1
Dub Starting Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 11	Newb Coffee Questions Hi All, Just got a few questions I was hoping some might be able to help me with. Got a decent espresso machine and also a infusion brew coffee maker. After reading several posts here, I am now ready to take the plunge into the world of whole beans and correcting some of the mistakes a newbie makes (ie. buying way too much and storing in the fridge). There are 3 questions I was hoping to get help with. Here it goes: 1. After reading at coffeegeek.com it is evident that unless I sink $150 or more into a burr grinder, I am wasting my money (grinding for infusion maker and espresso). I don't drink coffee daily...switch up between brew and espresso, averaging around 2-3 a week. So, not sure I am prepared to sink $$ in a grinder yet...what about buying beans online and getting someone like Starbucks to grind them for me? Am I going to get a decent grind through them or are they just as bad as a cheap home grinder? 2. What is the best guesstimate for the amount of beans I should be ordering if I am drinking espresso 4-6 times a month and same with regular coffee. (ie. Thinking I will buy specific espresso beans as well as regular brew beans) 3. Killer Beans...hear a lot about them. Are they all hype??? Which of the variety of the beans from them is the winner? Any other options? I live north of the board, just outside of Vancouver. Any Canadians order from them? I tried emailing to ask about shipping cost and who they use, but no reply. Thanks, Dub PS. If I am to get someone like Starbucks to grind the beans, what level should I get them to grind for espresso and also for in a infusion brewer? __________________ ---For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off---- Johnny Carson.