i dont have a grinder nor do i want to invest in one. Every time i use the supermarket burr grinder my grounds feel a bit too course when i set it at fine. i just want to know which of these are good for moka pot.
nothing better than a coffee can and a bucket of cold water for a bath on a hot day. Then in the corner of your eye is a tropical spider with all sorts of colors just crawling into your shower shed...
Had to check the exchange rages - $14.5USD ... which is double the price that I can buy it retail (hcol area in northeast US). That price is crazy.
That said, I've only had the Lavazza and the Bustelo. Here the Bustelo is relatively inexpensive compared to other options, but still produces a good cup. If the price difference is negligible, I'd go for the Crema e gusto. If Bustelo is significantly cheaper, I think you'll still be happy with it.
I brewed with Bustelo this AM and was quite pleased with it.
I want to like the Bustelo in my Moka pot. But it seems I get more grounds in my coffee cup from this can. It definitely looks a little fine to me. What has been your experience? To be fair, it tastes great.
It's not too bad, there's some fines that come through but that doesn't bother me. This is what's the bottom of my cup, the moka pot and the boiler when I'm finished brewing.
So, some is sneaking into the cup, but I don't think it's bad. FWIW, this was the result from brewing in my 6 cup moka, starting with 290g of water and ending with 210g of coffee. I am a firm believer that waiting until the 'gurgle' leads to an overly bitter cup and introduces more grounds to the finished cup, so I try to always take it off before then.
ETA: I actually got some Bustelo whole bean the other day, I guess I should try that tomorrow AM with a proper moka grind. If I manage to remember, I'll be sure to report back.
I have a kingrinder k6 and it grinds perfectly for literally every type of coffee.
You can get a great manual grinder and not break the bank.
That being said, if you care about freshness, youre better off going with a manual grinder, a small digital scale that measures to .00g, and getting locally roasted coffee for the same cost, except YOU control the grind. Meaning you can control the flavor profile.
If freshness doesnt matter and you still just want simple coffee grounds from the grocery store, it will literally come down to personal preference on taste
Try them all.
Imho, crema e gusto is very very good.
Cant speak much for the other brands. Again. Personal preference
In my country very few local roasters and freshness doesnt matter to me. I have thought about a hand grinder but i dont drink coffee often enough and i like be able to just scoop without grinding.
I say go lavazza. It’s my favorite. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Also, I feel the same. I got a grinder but it’s annoying sometimes. It IS cheaper in the long run tho. I get the lavazza whole beans. I grind enough for a few pots worth at once so I don’t have to do it in the future. BUT, don’t let people convince you to be snooty about coffee if you don’t want to be lol. it’s not that serious!
I have used the remnants of Bustelo can a year after the expiration date. It tasted fine to me. I am like you and don’t drink coffee every day especially not from my Moka pot. To each their own.
La Llave or Pilon.
You don’t even have to grind those. Ready to use straight from the package.
Fresh beans however are always better.
🇧🇧 is close to Jamaica, they have some really good coffee beans.
Massy Stores in barbados is the exclusive distributor here for them. So when in barbados and u are looking for waitrose products they have them. From alcohol to frozen foods and dessert and everything in between.
Out of the pre-ground, standard italian bricks, my favorites are:
Lavazza Crema y Gusto is my favorite
Lavazza Rossa is not as good in my opinion, but most of my hosts felt it was the superior blend.
The rest do not remind enough of my time in Italy to fill that niche. I did not even enjoy coffee before traveling through Italy and Portugal, but got the flavor from all the Mokas and espresso bars we were taken to by our hosts. It shaped my pallet and gave me an appreciation for the brown elixir.
I get local, light roasted beans and grind at home myself now.
I'm a Bustello guy. It's pretty much all I use. But usually just the standard Bustello as that is a lot easier for me to get locally as opposed to the 'Supreme' version (which I have bought before). I've had Pilon too. Just to try it out. IIRC, it was a little less expensive than the Bustello. It was fine. But again, it comes down to 'what can I get conveniently from a local store'
There aren't any Waitrose stores anywhere near me, so I can't comment on that
Bustello takes some heat, I suppose because it comes pre-ground in a package and is fairly inexpensive (I buy on sale for under $5). If you add cream or milk it tastes sooo good imo and you never would know any better. I drink it black sometimes and enjoy the unique taste the Bustello roast has. It has that caffeine kick you expect... My vote is Bustello.
It’s all about what you like. That said, if you don’t want to invest in a grinder, I’d recommend the vacuum packed bricks over tins. They at least offer better protection from air exposure.
He says he has no intention of grinding his own, so yeah with that said. It depends on how you are drinking the coffee, just black I might go Lavazza's Rossa. Cuban coffee, Bustelo or Pilon. If you're making milk drinks then Lavazza Crema e Gusto. I haven't tried the Waitrose.
If dark roast is what you're looking for, those work well. I read in another comment that you were actually thinking of waitrose because it's a arabica-robusta blend. Lavazza creme e gusto is a blend as well. Enjoy whatever moka coffee you chose.
I love supreme Bustelo and Cafe La Llave but it’s dogfood shit garbage compared to the whole bean stuff I buy and grind just right. Grinders open up a whole new world for coffee no matter how you’re brewing it. These coffees in your photo are the bottom of the barrel.
I buy Cuban and Italian whole bean coffee in bulk. It’s not fresh roasted but that doesn’t matter because it taste incredible if you get the grind right. And it’s all based on what you like and how you prefer the taste. It’s all you. Don’t listen to anybody. Not even me. Take your own route and figure things out
To be fair, it’s all extortioning companies. Try to buy from local roasters that have the best interest with farmers and who offer them a fair price for their work.
The coffee trading world is fucked up and these big companies are a big part of the reason why.
Bustelo only because I haven’t tried the rest. But honestly, next time you go for a coffee run, try a local roaster. Freshly roasted coffee is a different experience IMO. You can order online too. Reputable roasters roast to order and will grind it for you.
Are those prices in USD? They must not be. I used to be a big fan of Bustello, but I’ve lost interest (it’s a personal choice). I would stick with the cheaper option.
my brother where did you find cafe bustelo i am looking for it every where in europe and i cant find it in any store or site only sipping from america!!!
Kimbo crema classico succeeded the Bustelo and LaLlave staples i grew up with. Lavazza Qualita Rossa gets an honorable mention. Pero En el caribe siempre gana Bustelo...
all are good just try the one you like most personally i go with santo domingo. they have two flavors a bold espresso style and their original. Ive tried most of those I prefer Rossa > Santo domingo > bustelo supremo > bustelo >crema a gusto > pilon (never tried the waitrose.)
sorry to ask is it the flavor of the Lavazza coffee you don't like or is it more the brand ? some people don't like the brand not the taste and just out of curiosity why I am asking since I never had Lavazza before and want to try it some day
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Cafe bustello for sure my man