I have been trying to expand my local coffee sources beyond Starbucks. there is a local franchise here in Central Florida name Boston Coffee House, http://www.thebostoncoffeehouse.com/Home.htm, which is kinda of a weird name for a Florida based company, but the guy who started it is from Boston. Anyway, they get their coffee from Gillie's Coffee,http://www.gilliescoffee.com/. I was wondering if any of the coffee experts here have heard of Gillie's? I picked out a Kona blend light roast that is way better than any of the Starbucks stuff I have traditionally purchased. I wanted a lighter blend so it didn't overpower my cigars. Had some this morning with my morning smoke and it was awesome. Bought some chocolate covered coffee beans too, and that combo of coffee, chocolate, and the Four Kicks I had made for a very enjoyable experience. It did help that it was only 70 degrees here in Orlando this morning. Anyone else pair chocolate, coffee and cigars?
Trying new coffee blends
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I pair coffee and cigars quite often. It's a perfect match, as I'm sure other will agree.
I myself always enjoy the Tanzania Peaberry and Sumatra Mandehling. Both have low acidity and light-medium body. And of course I always have some Jamaica blue mountain on hand, which is light body, low acid.
I myself always enjoy the Tanzania Peaberry and Sumatra Mandehling. Both have low acidity and light-medium body. And of course I always have some Jamaica blue mountain on hand, which is light body, low acid.
It is a great pair. I go with a dark Sumatra and just about any smoke in the humi
javajunkie
BoM July '12
two of my favorite varietals right there! highly recommend an etheopian (possibly yergacheffe), and have been finding good nicaraguan coffee pairs well with good nicaraguan tobacco. duh, right? o)
thejavaman
BoM December 2012
Gillies is a good roaster who is mostly known as a wholesale distributor. If you thought the Kona "Blend" was good, spring for a 100% Kona next time & you'll be blown away. Most Kona Blends only actually contain roughly 10% Kona...
My favorite coffee is Indonesia Sulawesi. It's got a really nice flavor. Fairway market roasts on site and they make it really dark. I haven't had it in a while because of a volcano on that island where it's grown. I need to check for it though.
I drink water with a cigar. As a new smoker I'm not sure how coffee will affect my palate. A good coffee does get me in the mood for a smoke though!
I drink water with a cigar. As a new smoker I'm not sure how coffee will affect my palate. A good coffee does get me in the mood for a smoke though!
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Cigary43
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For those who love coffee/cigars it opens a whole other world....the nuances that carry over from a great coffee to the taste of a good cigar can elevate the cigar to an even loftier height. There are probably as many different coffees as there are cigars which should really get our motors running. I'm a huge fan of FP coffee and that really enhances a cigar when I smoke them in the morning and to me..that is when a smaller RG cigar really comes into play with a great coffee. Starbucks has their own blends which are pretty good but when I travel I try to buy coffee that is from that area and will try and recreate the experience of when I was there with the cigar I smoked at the same time....this is really a great way to cement a memory of a particular blend of coffee and cigar.
I need to get you some of my coffee... it's pretty decent.
Lately i've been into Margaritaville coffe which can be purchased at any Walmart and has a great flavor to compliment morning cigars. If one is interested in something truly unique as far as coffee goes try some Kopi Luwak aka Civet coffee here's a link for a great price from the philipines as it is normally $350 plus per pound. If you don't know it is the "cat poo" cofee. lol coffee beans are eaten by civet cats and basically just pass through their digestive system and "fermented" then dried out and roasted. http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/5160158/civet+coffee?referralKeywords=civet+coffee&event=Search+Ranking,Position,1-2,2
I just checked online. It turns out that Fairway market sells coffee on line. The Ethiopian Yurgacheffe is 11.99. I've had it before and it was okay. They also have lot's of good estate coffees from around the world. Sadly they still don't have the Sulawesi that I used to get, and they don't have any nica coffee.
Also check out portorico.com It's another place that's local to me but they ship online. It's a really cool, boutique coffee place with coffee and tea from around the world. You can also get the same coffee in more than one roast.
Also check out portorico.com It's another place that's local to me but they ship online. It's a really cool, boutique coffee place with coffee and tea from around the world. You can also get the same coffee in more than one roast.
Bring some to the next HERF, I would love to try it. I appreciate all the suggestions and I am looking forward to trying these different coffee, all thought the "cat poo" coffee might take some effort.
Now the problem will be explaining to the wife why boxes of cigars AND coffee keep landing on our doorstep.
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plus one for the roasters section. I have been roasting my own for a while,and am spoiled when it comes to coffee.
Some other good coffees are San Salvador,Uganda,New Guinea,Timor,Burundi. Try lighter roasts while it is still warm weather,and also try blending different types for a marvelous espresso......
Some other good coffees are San Salvador,Uganda,New Guinea,Timor,Burundi. Try lighter roasts while it is still warm weather,and also try blending different types for a marvelous espresso......
