Posted Thu May 24, 2007, 7:05am Subject: Re: UK Roasters
Hi Gyro
Two stand out in the UK. Charlie Massey at HillandValley and Steve Leighton at Hasbean. I lean towards the former especially for his espresso blends, but there is no argument about the bean-quality or roast-freshness of either.
I_got_ART Senior Member Joined: 3 Feb 2005 Posts: 62 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Sun May 27, 2007, 5:10am Subject: Re: UK Roasters
Hey Gyro,
The best roaster in UK (in my opinion) is {www.ristrettocoffee.com}Ristretto Coffee. They roast in small batches and dispatch extremely quickly meaning you usually receive beans within 5 days of roasting. They also print a roasted on date, rather than a use by date as it is more meaningfull. Once you try their unique espresso blend you won't go back! they are also very ethical with their sourcing of beans etc.
Ian Moderator Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 1,142 Location: England
Espresso: Euro2000,Rancilio Grinder: Mazzer,La Cimbali Vac Pot: Cona-->CraigA Drip: Belgique for emergencies Roaster: Primas with variac
Posted Thu Jun 7, 2007, 7:53am Subject: Re: UK Roasters
I_got_ART Said:
The best roaster in UK (in my opinion) is {www.ristrettocoffee.com}Ristretto Coffee. They roast in small batches and dispatch extremely quickly meaning you usually receive beans within 5 days of roasting. They also print a roasted on date, rather than a use by date as it is more meaningfull. Once you try their unique espresso blend you won't go back! they are also very ethical with their sourcing of beans etc.
OBIWAN Senior Member Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Faraway Expertise: Professional
Espresso: ECM Veneziano Grinder: Mazzer Major Vac Pot: Old Classic Glass Filter Drip: No Drip Roaster: Gennie
Posted Fri Jul 20, 2007, 5:01am Subject: Re: UK Roasters
Try Andronicas coffee www.andronicas.com They are a local roaster that do a very fine job,not only with their espresso blends but also with their great after service.
StuartPuk Senior Member Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Corby, UK Expertise: Just starting
Posted Fri Jul 20, 2007, 11:38am Subject: Re: UK Roasters
OBIWAN Said:
Try Andronicas coffee www.andronicas.com They are a local roaster that do a very fine job,not only with their espresso blends but also with their great after service.
I live where they roast. Do you? If so, perhaps you would kindly share your experience with pulling shots? Let me know... I'm a very new user, just got a Rancilio last week.
Gus Senior Member Joined: 1 Nov 2004 Posts: 28 Location: London Expertise: Professional
Posted Tue Jul 24, 2007, 3:45pm Subject: Re: UK Roasters
Hi Stuart
I have tried Andronicas and found the beans Fantastic . The Parisiene blend you have is very nice make sure that you dose enought in the basket and you will get superior flavour. You should try some of their other blends , Andronicas has a fantastic range.
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