[oclug] [OT] - Non violence stuff.

[Jon Earle]

Chris Herrnberger wrote:
> On Sunday 20 August 2006 10:10, miden wrote:
>> Where can one get this 'German stuff' mentioned in the last paragraph?
>> How is it prepared?
>
> You can get it at several supper markets in the area, or the Sausage Kitchen
> in the Market. Just look at where its from. Generally it comes in a vacuum
> packed cube of anywhere between 350 to 750 grams. There are several
> varieties. Generally the more you pay the better quality coffee. Even Melita
> is not bad and you can get it in a large tin at Walmart for a reasonable
> cost. Always keep it in the freezer once opened. same for all ground coffee.
> Best is to buy beans and grind it as needed but that is harder to find in
> Ottawa.

I get my coffee from the Second Cup - "La Minita" brand.  Pricey at nearly
$16/lb but man, is it good coffee.  I buy the beans (always stored in the
freezer) and grind it rather fine for home brewing (I keep a small airtight
container of grounds in the fridge for the week).

I grind it so fine in fact, that I clogged up my permanent filter (first time
I'd tried it as I normally use paper filters) this morning and sent coffee
and grounds everywhere - what a horrible mess!  Tried to clean the coffee
maker but it was kaput.  So... new coffee maker for me and yes, I got one
with the conical filter and an insulated carafe.  :)