Online coffee beans retailer

[Raymond Lin]

The "Espresso blend" description I feel is for people just getting into coffee, and not realising that any beans ground to the right size can be put through an espresso machine and there is no such a thing as Espresso taste. What they are thinking is people expect espresso to taste dark and strong so it's typically a dark roast, which can be anything from anywhere. And if I were a coffee roaster, it's where I would put my worst* quality beans because with darker roasts you have more room to "hide".

* Worst doesn't mean bad, it could be a Ferrari California in the line up of Ferrari but it is still a Ferrari.

 

[the-evaluator]

And if I were a coffee roaster, it's where I would put my worst* quality beans because with darker roasts you have more room to "hide".

Definitely. There's nowhere to hide with a lighter roast.

 

[BUDFORCE]

The Mexico SHG beans we’re using from Hormozi at the moment are incredible. Easily some of the best we’ve ever had.

Ive ordered some today in with my usual Royal Blend so I will try those first and let you know.

 

[thewanted]

Ive ordered some today in with my usual Royal Blend so I will try those first and let you know.

Nice! I tried to order more 2 weeks ago but their website was giving loads of problems so I ordered from Wogan.

Hormozi’s website really is a pile of poop.

 

[Buckster]

just ordered Wogan's Monthly special (Costa Rica) plus my normal favourite Kenya Kariti Kianjege AA

 

[Rob_B]

ordered some Mexico SHG & Royal Blend from Hormiozi based on a couple of comments so let's see what they're like!

 

[robj20]

Jamaica Blue Mountain Mix Blend
and
New World Blend are my current favourites.

 

[Grimley]

While I was out last weekend in East London for a MLB Event I discovered this small Coffee Roaster, I can't think of a more inappropriate name. Few minutes walk from Hackney Wick Overground. Small operation, but who says small is Bad?

Bad Coffee • Specialty Coffee Roastery • Hackney Wick

A female-led specialty coffee roastery in the heart of Hackney Wick, East London, serving up great-tasting, non-pretentious coffee for everyone. Our beans are sourced from smallholder farms worldwide, promoting sustainable agriculture.We're a micro roastery, trusting our instincts to deliver...

drinkbadcoffee.com

There are a couple of other Roasters A short walk away, The Roasting Shed & Saint Espresso, Ive tried all three and they are all good.

 

[Demon]

Forced marketing at its worst..

Why can't people just let their coffee/passion through, all the marketing gimmicks like the name and 'female led' is literally meaningless pandering which ultimately puts you off a little.. Even their bio makes them looking like they are just searching around for the next business opportunity and throwing ideas out there to see what might stick..

I prefer the real organic roasteries that just had a good product first and the reputation/marketing comes after that..

Maybe that's just me..

 

[Raymond Lin]

Support coffee people who are passionate about their coffee, I give 2 hoots who roasts it, nevermind what dress they are wearing at the time, or not. I have roasted my own beans in my PJ, but I don't go around advertising it.

I actually avoid brands that uses names like that. There is a fashion brand call Nonsense, no, just no.

 

[fobose]

I have been using https://www.harboryam.co.uk/ for about 3 years now. I really like the Classico Napoletano beans. Price is pretty reasonable (£28.5 for 2x 1kg).

 

[BUDFORCE]

Nice! I tried to order more 2 weeks ago but their website was giving loads of problems so I ordered from Wogan.

Hormozi’s website really is a pile of poop.

Ok I tried the Mexican one, it's quite mild I think? My first cup with my usual load was quite milky, so I nearly doubled it next time, even then.

Quite nutty/smokey I think?

It's good, I reckon £22 p/kg Vs whatever the usual one is if probably pass on it next time but it's not bad.

I might make a stronger one later though and see.

 

[jpaul]

Hormozi’s website really is a pile of poop.

apart from sluggish website , I wouldn't want an option of roast colour , I want it roasted optimally for espresso -
roast colour suggest they could be sorting (really?) or just decide arbitrarily about categorisation of individual batches.

I won't be paying a third more for a fancy tin from ride&grind which doesn't look very reusable - for spices or refilling with beans, and looks undersized to spoon/tip out for accurate doses.

 

[robj20]

apart from sluggish website , I wouldn't want an option of roast colour , I want it roasted optimally for espresso -
roast colour suggest they could be sorting (really?) or just decide arbitrarily about categorisation of individual batches.

I won't be paying a third more for a fancy tin from ride&grind which doesn't look very reusable - for spices or refilling with beans, and looks undersized to spoon/tip out for accurate doses.

I love the roast option.

 

[JonRGV250]

I won't be paying a third more for a fancy tin from ride&grind which doesn't look very reusable - for spices or refilling with beans, and looks undersized to spoon/tip out for accurate doses.

Yeah it's a complete nightmare, just look how hard it is to get the beans out..

 

[thewanted]

Ok I tried the Mexican one, it's quite mild I think? My first cup with my usual load was quite milky, so I nearly doubled it next time, even then.

Quite nutty/smokey I think?

It's good, I reckon £22 p/kg Vs whatever the usual one is if probably pass on it next time but it's not bad.

I might make a stronger one later though and see.

I definitely got a nutty vibe from it (fairly sure I said to my wife that it tasted like peanut butter) but I wouldn’t have said it was mild.

If Hormozi’s website had worked the last time I tried, I’d have ordered more.

 

[BUDFORCE]

I definitely got a nutty vibe from it (fairly sure I said to my wife that it tasted like peanut butter) but I wouldn’t have said it was mild.

If Hormozi’s website had worked the last time I tried, I’d have ordered more.

Yea I agree with you their website is ****.

Their service, coffee and prices are excellent though, you think they'd sort it out.

 

[Cadder]

Yeah it's a complete nightmare, just look how hard it is to get the beans out..

Thanks! Saved me from buying a couple of overpriced fancy tins with a little bit of coffee in them! Almost pulled the trigger this morning.

We've just ordered from Rave. Mocha Java blend for the milky drinks. Monsoon Malabar, Brazil Guima Estate and Tanzania Mbili Twiga for espresso/pour over.

 

[jpaul]

I love the roast option.

which did/do you go for - I wouldn't want it incinerated, but it's not a steak nonetheless.

Yeah it's a complete nightmare, just look how hard it is to get the beans out..

I think you are saying you did dislike their tins ...
on the back of those I had wondered about these, this company https://www.amazon.de/Nostalgic-31111-Drivers-Only-Aroma/dp/B074QR9DHG#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor
a few art-deco/kitch tins could be nice to go with Illy cups

 

[Raymond Lin]

What's the problem? it pour out easy enough? or did you expect the entire tin to come out like a bucket?

I don't think many of us pour random amounts like that into the machine but rather into something on a scale to measure. And if you are pouring it into the machine....it looks like it comes out easy enough?