SometimezaGreatNotion Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Although I'm not a connoisseur, I like the better quality coffee (in general, I like less harsh and strong flavor/aroma). Buying coffee can get pricey, even though I usually grind and brew my own (single cup at a time). Does anyone have insights or recommendations? Is ground coffee cheaper than beans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mania Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, SometimezaGreatNotion said: Is ground coffee cheaper than beans? No coffee is usually sold by weight If your ok with grinding your own your better off as long as you have a burr not blade grinder If a blade then buy beans & let sellers below grind for you but buy in smaller amounts so still fresh when you use it. As for price yes it has gone up but if you buy Thai beans not too bad Try places like Cotton Tree, Ma Chill, or Fieow They all sell & Cotton tree & Fieow roast beans 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimezaGreatNotion Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Thx - any recommendations for purchasing burr grinder? (CM or Bangkok) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sfokevin Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) I have been buying my beans from Alti Coffee for the last year... They have three roasts light medium and dark - great flavorful dark beans that the roast weekly at their Hang Dong location (You can also order online from their website)... 500g for 200 baht.... Alti Coffee 343/1 ม.5 ต.หางดง อ.หางดง Chiang Mai 50230 089 635 4490 https://g.co/kgs/XjG31v Edited July 4, 2019 by sfokevin 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sfokevin Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, SometimezaGreatNotion said: Thx - any recommendations for purchasing burr grinder? (CM or Bangkok) Hillkoff has a selection of grinders - But I was just in there yesterday and they look to be downsizing?... lots of empty space?... The other location where they do repairs might have more stock too... Here is the grinder I have... Great little grinder that can easily grind espresso grind... https://shop.bluekoff.com/ProductList.aspx?cat=114&iscoffee=Y This it a small place tucked away along the Ping River just north of the city... I don’t care for their coffee and it has mainly a selection of VERY expensive machine (with the accepting of the grinder I showed above) but I recommend everyone to go just to see a high tech espresso machine in action!... My Setup... Edited July 4, 2019 by sfokevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimezaGreatNotion Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, sfokevin said: Hillkoff has a selection of grinders - I will check it out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cmsally Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2019 Duang Dee coffee have beans or ground. You can buy direct from them at their place near the moat just off Manee Nopparat Rd. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I like Lanna coffee as it is very strong. A large table spoon makes a 4 cup pot. But, here it is like asking what is the best wine in Napa. There are so many coffee farms and shops it is really a personal choice. Drive up in the mountains near Mae Rim and there are probably 25 different local coffee shops/farms. Many, will let you taste for free. I usually have them grind it in the shop. Stays fresh for the few weeks it lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sparkles Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, cmsally said: Duang Dee coffee have beans or ground. You can buy direct from them at their place near the moat just off Manee Nopparat Rd. We have ben buying their "Extra smooth"variety for a few years.Took us a few weeks to actually find them. Heading east along the top right cnr of the moat its the last small soi,they are the last shop at the end of the soi on the left . 1/2 kg ground is 180 baht from memory,top taste 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 hours ago, cmsally said: Duang Dee coffee have beans or ground. You can buy direct from them at their place near the moat just off Manee Nopparat Rd. I’ve seen it at the Tops supermarket in Airport Plaza too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Ahh Good luck. hah. Truthfully I recommend buying a S load outside of Thailand and bringing into the country. The brands people have mentioned above I have tried, and tried repeatedly. They are ok. But that is it, just Ok. And yes buying whole bean does give one a better deal, plus longer storage if vacuum sealed, which might be the real bargain. Edited July 4, 2019 by LomSak27 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Escaping the hot season/smoke in Bali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Heading back from Rain City Make it so 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I bought beans from Duang Dee for 9 years then switched to Moccano dark roast. Now I get Hillkoff French roast. I buy 4 kg. at a time as it's an odd location especially when you exit the place! The Hillkoff is the smoothest and best tasting IMO. Duang Dee is really a medium roast and I prefer a much darker roast. The Hillkoff is the best I've had (at a reasonable cost). There is one I really like but it is 350 Baht for 200 grams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I drank Duang Dee for ten years and I gave a month to Hillikoff. And they are ok. Economically speaking. I'm not going to pay the 550 or 600 Baht for 250 grams at starbucks thailand, guess I am still a cheapskate. that said that starbucks coffee all complain about, beats Hillokoff hands down. Its not even close. I know Brit who brings in 15 to 20 kilos - basically one of his stowed bags, its his coffee bag. Customs doesn't care. Another addict uses illy and moka pots exclusively, but very expensive. Sooner or later, if you re a coffee addict, that is the way to go. best of luck on whatever you decide. Just know there are other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 hours ago, LomSak27 said: Escaping the hot season/smoke in Bali I used to live in Bali & found it somewhat humorous that you might be served Nescafe if first time visitor to family as show of respect. Some of the best coffee on planet from Indonesia, eh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanos Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 My personal favourite is French roast. Beans are preferable, to be ground at home, because the freshness tends to be locked inside until they are ground. Also, the shelf-life of beans is much greater (longer) than pre-ground coffee. I always buy Arabica coffee, for the best, more subtle, flavours, than Robusta. Most of the coffee grown in Vietnam (and possibly from Thailand, also, although I am not aware) is Robusta, a cheaper variant which is most-often used in the large, commercial brands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, sfokevin said: Hillkoff has a selection of grinders - But I was just in there yesterday and they look to be downsizing?... lots of empty space?... The other location where they do repairs might have more stock too... Here is the grinder I have... Great little grinder that can easily grind espresso grind... https://shop.bluekoff.com/ProductList.aspx?cat=114&iscoffee=Y This it a small place tucked away along the Ping River just north of the city... I don’t care for their coffee and it has mainly a selection of VERY expensive machine (with the accepting of the grinder I showed above) but I recommend everyone to go just to see a high tech espresso machine in action!... My Setup... nice gaggia. see you added a pid i once rebuilt 2 gaggia single group commercial machines. lot of fun and they worked great after. donated one to a hospital and sold the other Edited July 4, 2019 by atyclb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, allanos said: My personal favourite is French roast. Beans are preferable, to be ground at home, because the freshness tends to be locked inside until they are ground. Also, the shelf-life of beans is much greater (longer) than pre-ground coffee. I always buy Arabica coffee, for the best, more subtle, flavours, than Robusta. Most of the coffee grown in Vietnam (and possibly from Thailand, also, although I am not aware) is Robusta, a cheaper variant which is most-often used in the large, commercial brands. viet has lots of arabica also. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) i would check out the lowermost floor of jj mall in bkk. theres lots of coffee grinders at multiple shops. some of the chinese ones are commercial grade burr grinders for an excellent price. just like italian ones Edited July 4, 2019 by atyclb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 i brought about 10 kilos of unroasted ethiopia sidamo beans that last years. just roast some when needed. superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, atyclb said: nice gaggia. see you added a pid i once rebuilt 2 gaggia single group commercial machines. lot of fun and they worked great after. donated one to a hospital and sold the other Great machine and built like a tank... I’ve easily disassembled and cleaned it... Got this one on Facebook Marketplace for 10k and added the pid... They come up for sale every couple months for around that price as the owners don’t know what they have ;-)... Here is an example... Great starter set (but Gaggia grinder is fugly) for anyone interested https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2426356414041597/ Edited July 4, 2019 by sfokevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 if you will be in siam reap or phnom penh you can get 1 kg of italy roasted/blended beans for 15 usd. 70% arabica and excellent. not bitter, chocolaty taste. this is a loss leader for the company but great at promoting business. i have used it for years. same coffee in thailand around 35usd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, sfokevin said: 34 minutes ago, atyclb said: nice gaggia. see you added a pid i once rebuilt 2 gaggia single group commercial machines. lot of fun and they worked great after. donated one to a hospital and sold the other Great machine and built like a tank... I’ve easily disassembled and cleaned it... Got this one on Facebook Marketplace for 10k and added the pid... They come up for sale every couple months for around that price as the owners don’t know what they have ;-)... Here is an example... Great set (but Gaggia grinder is fugly)... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2426356414041597/ thats an excellent deal in thailand. i have that same grinder in storage back home. works great currently use a la spaziale s1 direct plumb and ascaso doserless grinder Edited July 4, 2019 by atyclb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad boy 561 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 The royal project west of canal road has excellent coffee,ground or beans 300baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 26 minutes ago, Bad boy 561 said: The royal project west of canal road has excellent coffee,ground or beans 300baht kg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I don't think many retirees will be drinking coffee at those prices.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, Gandtee said: I don't think many retirees will be drinking coffee at those prices.???? Duang Dee is fine. I like the extra strong blend. Vaccuum packed ground coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, Gandtee said: I don't think many retirees will be drinking coffee at those prices.???? So what's the alternative, Starbucks or Nescafe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokesaat Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I bought the krups model gvx242 burr grinder a few years ago for 3000 baht. They're available on line for slightly less now. Works like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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