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Just want to say GOOD LUCK to group member James with his new london based cafe "Dose". I have forwarded his cafe details to my Kiwi and (dare I say it) Aussie friends over there. Its great to see Kiwis flying in Cafe circles all over the globe.
dose espresso 69 Long Lane London EC1A 9EJ t: 0207 6000 382 m: 0791 7878 491
dose espresso 69 Long Lane London EC1A 9EJ t: 0207 6000 382 m: 0791 7878 491
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Permalink Reply by Eddie on -
Hey James! I do hope you're roasting your own beans? My daughters and sons in law will LOVE it if you are! (They're in Fulham and I send them a kg of my best every now and then by airmail!). If not, seek out some of the local roasters on alt.coffee. GO FOR IT!
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Permalink Reply by Alun Evans on -
Good point Eddie...James if you are not roasting you have to! The one area that the UK lags behind in even more than a good shot, is a well roasted bean! I hear "Square Mile" has made a killoing as well as a granite solid reputation by roasting quality. I reckon there is a second niche there for you if you are not already doing it. If you need a hand Eddie and I are available ;p
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Permalink Reply by Eddie on
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Absolutely!! I learned everything I know from the alties and experience! I also know of a man who could build you a NZ-designed, cost-effective, gas-fired fluid bed roaster for a LOT less than you'll get a commercial one for. Maybe I could come over there with one and set it up for you? :-) Meanwhile, download their coffee FAQ and study it, try out the HGDB method, and get into it. Call us if you'd like to discuss it sometime.
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Permalink Reply by heminui on -
I leave the roasting to the experts dude- Square Mile Roasters in Bethnal Green, amazing coffee, fresh and alive and they fit right in with my ethical standards. They do a coffee club type thing- first of the month you get a fresh bag of something interesting sent out- your daughters might appreciate that.
Roasting was at one point going to be part of the business plan but my current premises won't allow for it. I'll definitely revive the idea for my next place though.
Eddie said:Hey James! I do hope you're roasting your own beans? My daughters and sons in law will LOVE it if you are! (They're in Fulham and I send them a kg of my best every now and then by airmail!). If not, seek out some of the local roasters on alt.coffee. GO FOR IT!
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Permalink Reply by Pangi on -
Hey Eddie. I'm in NYC and trying to teach myself how to roast and brew. I'm getting some pretty good results so far and loving learning the craft. I've moved from a modified popcorn machine to a hottop and am considering my next move upward. Did you teach yourself? I'm confident I can with the right resources with the hope of one day in the hopefully not so distant future starting something up here in NYC. That's the dream.....can you tell me more about this NZ designed fluid bed roaster and where I can learn more about it.
Eddie said:Absolutely!! I learned everything I know from the alties and experience! I also know of a man who could build you a NZ-designed, cost-effective, gas-fired fluid bed roaster for a LOT less than you'll get a commercial one for. Maybe I could come over there with one and set it up for you? :-) Meanwhile, download their coffee FAQ and study it, try out the HGDB method, and get into it. Call us if you'd like to discuss it sometime.
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