tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49120700552014925882008-10-08T21:50:29.795+01:00allCoffee.co.ukHaving entered the world of coffee in 2000, and since played the roles of Barista, regional trainer and manager before moving abroad to cup over 200 cups of coffee a day in the peak season, as well as batch roast, sample roast, train roasters and get as involved as possible, allCoffee.co.uk was born as a way of trying to independently guide and educate more people in the complex and wonderfully diverse world of single origin, speciality coffee.Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-46729831920185398512008-10-08T00:00:00.003+01:002008-10-08T00:00:00.687+01:00Exploring the Dutch connectionCoffee has travelled round the world thanks initially to the Dutch and the sea trading rivalry typified by the days of the British East India Company and the VOC. It is a not too secret fact that my favourite coffees come from the Indonesian islands, from the chocolates of Java and organic earthiness of Sumatra to the soft herbals of Sulawesi. Coffees from this region are less promoted despite Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-22646563032940597412008-09-24T00:00:00.000+01:002008-09-24T00:00:00.895+01:00Return of the UglyEarlier this year I talked about 'El Guabo' or 'the ugly' from Peru. It is hard to find a good Peruvian coffee but this has been an exception to that and one that I have been interested more in tasting throughout the year to see how the bean develops and if it fades at all.
I definitely feel it has softened in profile, and has lost a little of the sharpness to make itself an excellent Autumn Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-79102228517613189842008-09-17T00:00:00.002+01:002008-09-17T22:03:05.718+01:00Seasonal Fruition: Kenya, grapefruit and tomatoes.African coffees have unique to their continent an ability to express incredible bold citrus flavours, be it floral lemons from Ethiopia, the brassy bold oranges of a good new season Rwanda (recently these have tended to fade throughout the year so be warned) or the perfect breakfast compliment of grapefruit in a Kenya. Most definitely not to everyone's taste, but incredibly rewarding to those whoJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-26096421376227197782008-09-10T17:15:00.006+01:002008-09-11T21:22:12.185+01:00Panama with Goats cheese and honey.Following a refreshing return trip to the Netherlands, I wanted to share an excellent pairing with you. Like many people, coffee is enjoyed with food, and in the same way a sommelier advises which works with what so it shall be here. Food pairings have been a passion of mine alongside the coffees I drink not only those that work, but those that don't; making 'mistakes' is where you can learn a Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-61338373524176341272008-08-14T20:44:00.005+01:002008-08-23T22:58:43.671+01:00AllCoffee comes to (s)he who waits...Ok, so I'm nearly there. The server has changed, and all sorts of background stuff has been going on that is nearly complete. I've also been drinking a ton of Union Handroasted Mexico; I'm rediscovering my dark roast roots and finding soft chocolates with a good roast strength really are a fantastic combination. As a morning coffee it is is proving a good second choice to my favourite Sumatrans, Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-79155181547445459872008-07-14T20:21:00.003+01:002008-08-14T20:20:22.408+01:00I know it's been a while, but I have been busy working on a few new plans for the website which should be coming to fruition fairly soon. I should be able to bring some new coffees to your attention and make the conversations even more adventurous and applicable! Excited? You should be. In the meantime, I am happy the way some of the Brazilians seem to be mellowing out and even been enjoying Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-79781924684498489412008-04-15T21:00:00.007+01:002008-08-14T20:30:40.428+01:00A sobering thought.I touch on it here and there, but so far have not written about it, but just as when pairing food with coffee there is a knack to pairing coffees with drinks too. Ethiopian Sidamo or Yirgacheffes are fantastic with a good floral white wine, and for those with expensive tastes, the Biloya that was so well received over Christmas is back, though for now this is a market only offer, unless you mail Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-9878945074419802202008-04-03T21:00:00.004+01:002008-08-14T20:19:05.348+01:00Morning, noon and nightOne of the fairly regular topics that comes up is what coffees to drink when. It's not an easy question to answer though has a very simple response. As with any coffee subject, be it the best way of preparing it, which style to have, white or black, blend or single origin, it's is down to your own taste. That said, it is always easier to discuss a subject from a certain viewpoint as you can then Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-77277336592004303802008-04-01T20:44:00.005+01:002008-08-14T20:18:42.209+01:00Ch ch ch changes...Just a quick note in case you are wondering, I have now changed to a blog provider to better keep this page and you informed! the major change in this is the fact that you can now subscribe on your browser to this page with RSS, just take a look on the right hand side of the address bar.....
As a way of saying thanks while I've been reworking stuff, and to make sure you all get down to the Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-80930006516462471642008-04-01T20:43:00.000+01:002008-04-01T20:44:07.050+01:00All things bright and beautifulSorry to bang on, but as new season coffees work their way over to us, I thought it appropriate to enjoy some of the lighter coffees and appreciate the brightness and acidity, or freshness of flavours that are around currently. Mostly at the moment I have been drinking some Chiapas from Mexico, primarily because I talked about it last week and I haven't had any recently. Interestingly I found theJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-5858677484990137022008-04-01T20:42:00.001+01:002008-04-01T20:42:53.801+01:00Cup of ExcellenceIf you're a regular to my stall in Green Park Station Market (if not why not?!) then chances are you'll have had me bang on to you about how great this program is. Focused on quality and producing a product that people want to buy as a basis for economic sustainability rather than just guaranteeing a minimum wage for a product that can ultimately lead to the killing the market if the quality is Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-71790889139840170312008-04-01T20:41:00.000+01:002008-04-01T20:42:05.099+01:00Ugly Cherry?This week has obviously seen me rather busy with the site changes, focusing more on how I can get my expertise, knowledge and passion out to you the consumer. Keeping me going this week has been Peru El Sauce, the newly available (for me) Peruvian coffee I am hoping will be as good as its stablemate the Peru El Guabo. Spanish for 'the ugly' El Guabo Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912070055201492588.post-88532020813441404612008-03-31T06:49:00.001+01:002008-03-31T06:59:37.879+01:00The NEW SEASON is upon us!This week has been an exciting week, as all those that have had the (mis)fortune to visit me at the market already know... The new season is upon us!!! Undoubtedly my favourite time of year, I have been very impressed by the Brazilians I have been drinking, all the more so because I don't normally go for them! Back in my B.C. days (before coffee) I Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760029506963577575noreply@blogger.com