How much coffee can you bring back to the US legally if at all

thundernco says on Aug 1, 2006, 23:42:

A suitcase Not sure what the limit is, but we usually bring back a suitecase of coffee beans, lingerie and sundrys that my wife says ae unlike any she can find here. -TNC

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famsearch says on Aug 2, 2006, 01:13:

from what i remember from the last trip, you can bring back as much as you want, just stay under the duty free limit. last i heard, it was around $1000, but better to see what it is now, to be certain.
dan

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 2, 2006, 04:42:

miamimike says on Aug 2, 2006, 04:49:

Check eBay for Colombia (and many other brands) Coffee I've been buying Coffee beans in 5 pound sacks CHEAPER on the eBay auction then what I can buy it for in Colombia and the grade&taste is Better. Not to mention I don't have the hassle of lugging it back and customs putting holes in the bag! I have a Capresso Grinder/brewer coffee machine for grinding.Not to mention you can review the Seller's feedback on previous coffee sales to see if he is selling the grade he advertises prior to bidding/buying.

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Gomezman5 says on Aug 2, 2006, 07:31:

Why bring coffee? Forget it. There is no reason to bring back Colombian coffee to the US. How many reasons do you want? I'll give you a few.

Some of Colombia's fines coffee is already in the US and other parts of the world where the better quality beans sell for a much higer price than they could sell for in Colombia. In other words, by far and away, Colombia"s better arabica beans don't even stay in Colombia. Sure there are places in Colombia where they sell better beans, but unless you live there, you would not know where to purchase them, and the price is not much cheaper (if it is at all) than they are in the US. When you take into account all the hastle, of bringing back more "stuff" and things like the above mentioned customs problems, that definitely makes it not worth it. When you go to Colombia, think about buying things that are unique to Colombia that you CANNOT purchase here...or if you could purchase it here, it would cost you much more. Coffee is not included as one of those items. Better quality freshly roasted Colombian coffee beans, as is better beans from most parts of the world can readily be purchased here in the US.

Bottom line. It's more trouble than it's worth.

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aztec says on Aug 2, 2006, 08:02:

Gomezman5 offers good advice. I have transported as much as a suitcase full. Have since learned that it is foolish because the better Colombian coffee is actually shipped out of the Country.

miamimike, I haven't used e-bay for coffee. Can you recommend a vendor?

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Gomezman5 says on Aug 2, 2006, 08:41:

I can recommentd a terrific place... The Coffee and Tea Exchange is a local roaster that obtains excellent quality beans. They are here in Chicago and they roast here as well. I have been buying from them for years. Taking into account their quality, varieity of roasts, and freshness, I don't know any entitly that sells for a better price than they do. They ship as well.

Contact them. I am sure you will be pleased. I have been purchasing from them for over 20 years.

http://www.coffeeandtea.com

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 2, 2006, 08:50:

Gomezman5 says on Aug 2, 2006, 12:27:

Grumpy ? Opinionated? Grumpy?......doubt it. I have never been accused of being that. If the people who know me personally don't think that of me, it's hard to imagine how the people on a message board are in a superior position to comment.

Opinionated?.......Does not everyone (most)who posts' here think that what they have to "say" is nothing more than their opinion? If not, what would you call it?.....divine wisdom?

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miamimike says on Aug 2, 2006, 12:54:

Aztec, Here's But One Current eBay Coffee auction there are many, simply type "Coffee beans" in the search block on the ebay Home page and you will see coffee sold from Roasters worldwide. This seller doesn't roast your beans until you have won the auction so you know you are getting really fresh beans not some that have sat around a warehouse for months deteriorating.I agree 100% with Gomezman on this one, many times items Colombian items can be purchased here in Miami cheaper then what I see them in Bogota for.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fresh-Roasted-Coffee-Beans-Colombian-Supremo-5-lbs_W0QQitemZ280012425044QQihZ018QQcategoryZ38179QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Aztec, many times people buy these good quality beans then run them through some cheap grinder, I see these Capresso Grinders on the same category and these are great as you dial in the fineness of the Endgrind--this can't be done on those cheapies but this is going pretty cheap for some reason though the auction hasn't run its course yet so it will probably go up in final selling price:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Capresso-Burr-Coffee-Grinder-551-Black-Brand-New_W0QQitemZ330014216287QQihZ014QQcategoryZ32882QQssPageNameZWD9VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Aztec, this is my Capresso 454 Coffee Grinder/Brewer. These are pretty pricey units but make coffee like no other. I lucked out on mine at a neighborhood thrift store for $10-it was slighly used but works great. The Clerk obviously didn't know the price of things and listed it as a used Mr. Coffee machine. Far be it from me to point out his error. haha. They(this model) retails anywhere from $200-$300 depending on the Vender. One unusual Warranty feature of this Capresso is that in the event, in the future, it is sent in for Repair work and cannot be fixed, they will send me a like model Brand New One for $45. This can be repeated for as long as you own the machine. Even for 2nd owners. Can't beat a deal like that these days! I guess the old dicho "You get what you pay for" sure applies here

http://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/capresso/454.htm

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Rubiazo says on Aug 3, 2006, 21:19:

In this one sense I agree with G5.
Not ALL of the best coffee gets shipped out of Colombia but a good amount of it does. And the other thing is, coffee is a high-hassle item. You're liable to get that needle poke a LOT, because coffee is often used to disguise something stronger and more illegal inside it, the coffee odor throws off the sniffing dogs!

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adrimm (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 3, 2006, 22:29:

emiami says on Aug 4, 2006, 02:54:

brought back 20 bags Traveled from BOG to MIA last month with 20 bags of coffee, no hassles, did not open or poke bags

Customs asked and told the truth and no problem

Purchased for 3 dollars a bag in BOG in small local market

emiami

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Monpirri says on Aug 4, 2006, 04:05:

The best gift one can bring to friends outside of Colombia is coffee straight from Colombia. There are several stores where you can buy small bags of 100% Puro Café Colombiano, as GringoDiego pointed out you can buy them also at the airports. Adrimm, you are exactly right!
"Sello Rojo" and "Buendía" are also good samples of coffee for export.

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Rubiazo says on Aug 4, 2006, 22:09:

I have Sello Rojo here I have to say though, really if you want good coffee you have to have a grinder and buy the beans and grind them yourself. Even average beans that are still whole are much better than buying pre-ground, no matter how high the grade is.

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vladimiro says on Aug 4, 2006, 22:39:

Coffee Sale at Exito A few weeks ago Exito was giving away a Coffe Machine with the purchase of 5 bags of Sello Rojo Coffee. I bought ten bags and gave the coffe machines/4 bags to inlaws (like many colombians they drank instant coffee) and took 6 bags with me to the US. Some lady from Europe was caught in the airport with several bags of Sello Rojo filled with cocain just a few days before my flight, but I didn't experience any additional security or delays carrying the coffee back.

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 4, 2006, 23:47:

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miamimike says on Aug 5, 2006, 11:41:

I can't understand why if someone wants really fresh Colombian coffee, why buy coffee already Ground, that may have setting around for weeks/months? How long has this coffee sat around in a ground state before it was bagged? You are accepting the Roaster& Bagger's word. They have a product to sell! In doing this,laying on a pallet in some warhouse, coffee loses much of its aromatic quality(oil).Starbucks on Coffee Preparation:Proportion
Use the right proportion of coffee to water – this is the most important step in making great coffee. For the most flavourful cup, we recommend 10 grams of coffee for every 180 millilitres of water. If coffee brewed this way is too strong for your taste, you can add a little hot water to your cup of brewed coffee.

(10 grams coffee : 180 millilitres of water)

Grind
Different brewing methods have different grind requirements, but in general – the shorter the brew time, the finer the grind. For example, coffee ground for an espresso machine should be very fine, because the brew cycle is only 18-23 seconds long. But for a coffee press (cafetiere), the coffee should be ground coarsely, because the water and coffee are left to sleep for four minutes before the plunger is slowly pressed down.

Espresso machines: Fine grind
Drip coffee makers: Medium grind
Coffee press: Coarse grind

Water
A cup of coffee is 98 percent water. So the water you use to make coffee should taste clean, fresh, and free of impurities. Water heated to just off the boil (90° to 96° C) is perfect for extracting the coffee’s full range of flavours. Any cooler and the water can't adequately do the job.

Clean water = Better coffee

Freshness
Coffee is fresh produce, and its enemies are oxygen, light, heat, and moisture. To keep coffee fresh, store it in an opaque, airtight container at room temperature in the dark. ******You can store it that way for up to a week. For the best results, coffee should be ground just before brewing.************

Fresh coffee = Less than one week old

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miamimike says on Aug 5, 2006, 16:29:

Gringodiego you confused the Issue That Post was only about how to prepare coffee(grind, brew ect), nothing said about buying their brand,,,,

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mcraig says on Aug 5, 2006, 19:21:

thanks what are the best known coffees in Colombia that sounds much easier to buy it on ebay an just hand it out. LOL

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mcraig says on Aug 5, 2006, 19:30:

Atleast got to bring my sister some coffee She is in a freakin coffee club if you can believe that . I never heard of such a thing until I started noticing all these un open bags of coffee in her house. An said why the hell do you keep buying coffee? She gets some number of bags of coffee beans from all over the world every month she really is into it. Give me some good dark roasted colombian coffee beans with a few scoops of sugar an milk an I am ready to go everyday. So , I must atleast bring her some coffee from the country of Colombia something to impress or she would be dissappointed..

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Gomezman5 says on Aug 5, 2006, 22:25:

Adrimm.... "People like getting coffee that comes right from Colombia- it's like getting italian glass, it's direct."

Adrimm.....not a good comparison. First, planes and passengers from Italy don't get the same degree of scrutiny form customs that people/planes from Colombia do. I would not bring anything back from Colombia that can't be easily transported and inspected, and for sure nothing fragile. I did bring back some chivas but that was a pain in the ass.

Also, like I said earlier, the US has fresh beans that are as freshly roasted as anywhere. Bringing coffee from Colombia is not likely to be as fresh as going to a quality US coffee roaster, almost all of which sell on line so they can send it to you no matter where you live in the US.

And whoever suggested sello rojo ......shit. That stuff is a bunch of stale, preground coffee that is no better than hills brothers. If you want to say that you drink what the typical Colombian drinks everyday, than drink sello rojo. But, it please don't suggest that this is representative of good coffee. It's not. Oma on the other hand is very good coffee and at least in Bogota, it's easy to find. But again, it's expensive by Colombian standards, and it is no better than the coffee you can purchase from a good roaster here in the states.

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Monpirri says on Aug 6, 2006, 07:17:

Knowledge is Power I just spoke to a friend of mine who is an expert on Colombian coffee and he promises he will post here his knowledge about Colombian coffee.
He said the best coffee is Buendía and Sello Rojo is also good if it’s made for export! And he said Oman coffee is also good. He agrees with Gringodiego on Cafe Quindio.
He also said that the person who knows best about Colombian coffee is one who has been drinking coffee all his or her life because they know the different flavors, brands, etc.
He mentioned Leofilizado coffee and will explain it here, also he told me about the disadvantages of buying roasted or processed coffee in the states. He does not agree with this “Better quality freshly roasted Colombian coffee beans, as is better beans from most parts of the world can readily be purchased here in the US.”
Again, as I said, if someone wants to bring a gift from a country to another country buy the present from the country of origin.

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Monpirri says on Aug 6, 2006, 07:52:

Café Colombiano El les explicará todo lo que no sabemos sobre el café de Colombia.
Tambien sobre el café que es molido aqui en EEUU.

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rjstuff says on Aug 6, 2006, 10:51:

We just brought back 6 bags in July, they stuck open one, smelled it and taped it shut - my wife doesn't like any of the coffees we can buy here and she is reluctant to buy coffee that she doesn't know is any good or not (She doesn't like grinding fresh beans either - I suggested that but she won't do it.) So, she bought Cafe puro Almendra Tropical and Sello Rojo all from the local grocery store (Exito or Vivero or Olimpia - they all carry them.)
I had aked another Colombian about which local brand or brands are acceptable to her tastes but didn't get a specific answer.
At about $3 or 4 for 500g (2 lbs) the price can't be beat! And as it is, we carried bunch of gifts for them so we had 4 suitcases when going to Colombia - coming back we had just 2 suitcases even with coffee and other stuff like t-shirts, suveniers etc.

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mcraig says on Aug 6, 2006, 12:40:

Thank you Quindio , never had it but will get it there in Bogota an give it to my sister sure she will enjoy it. My sister is one of my best friends as it turns out ,she has always been a good person we are nine months an week a apart. So we have always been close an my niece an nephews live at my house an have enjoyed being an uncle to her kids as well. Family is family. She deserves more than she gets in return like most motheres.

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 6, 2006, 13:42:

miamimike says on Aug 6, 2006, 14:15:

Still the Problem with buying coffee already ground in Colombia on the supermarket or dutyfree airport shelf is that 1) you have no idea when it was ground-who knows how long this coffee has been sitting around in some Colombian warehouse? Coffee does have a shelf life,,, 2) you have no Control over the type of grind ; when you grind your own with a quality grinder you control the fineness/coarseness for expresso, Tinto or american ect. Burr grinders are best and your Goumet coffee venders all use this type. I have this type, though they are more costly, like anything, you get what you pay for.I also like to buy "Fair Trade" Beans(where the small Colombian farmer gets paid more money for his beans) and these are for me, more readily available, in the Bean form for a fair price where I usually buy.

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El Solitario says on Aug 7, 2006, 09:17:

COMENTARIOS UTILES SOBRE CAFE COLOMBIANO Deseo compartir con todos ustedes los pocos conocimientos que tengo al respecto del Café.

Sobre la pregunta de cuanto café se puede traer legalmente puedo asumir dos interpretaciones:
En la maleta de viaje o en cantidades comerciales.

En la maleta se pueden traer varios paquetes siempre y cuando se ajusten a las regulaciones en cuanto a cantidades y valores permitidas en el formato de la aduana que le entregan a todos los pasajeros que entran en los EU y el cual hay que llenar y entregar al ingresas al aeropuerto. Siempre existe el riesgo de requisas en busca de Cocaina o alguna otra droga.
En cantidades comerciales se puede traer cuanto se desee cumpliendo desde luego con las regulaciones de aduana y pagando los impuestos determinados para ese producto.

Comparar la calidad de un café elaborado en Colombia con otro elaborado en EU es como comparar un Mercedes Benz con un Ford Escort. El primero es un dechado de alta Ingeniería, acabado, diseño y calidad. El segundo es un vehículo práctico que presenta ciertas ventajas pero que no puede compararse con el primero.
De la misma manera, el Café Colombiano de exportación que se procesa y elabora en Colombia es y ha sido reconocido por siempre como el mejor del mundo por su suavidad, aroma y sabor. Y aquellos que lo comercializan hacia el exterior utilizan el mejor grano excelso y el más adelantado proceso para producir un café que mantenga e inclusive mejore su sello de calidad característico.
Por otro lado, los tostadores americanos utilizan sus propios procesos que persiguen mas alto rendimiento que excelsa calidad amen de utilizar cafés de diferente procedencias para mezclarlos de tal manera que sus costos sean bajos y sus utilidades pingues.

Ahora bien, para ser reconocido internacionalmente como el mejor café lo cual es comprobado por el mayor precio que ostenta en el mercado mundial, La Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia ha invertido inmensas sumas de dinero en estudios e investigación para equiparar proceso y elaboración con esa propiedad natural que la naturaleza nos otorgó generosamente de ser el mejor.
Una de las razones por las cuales ha proliferado la venta de maquinas molinos de café domésticas en aquellos hogares que las pueden sufragar es el hecho de que la forma en que el café mejor y por más largo tiempo conserva sus propiedades naturales después de tostado es adquiriéndolo en grano. De esta manera el producto libera todas sus propiedades cuando se le muele y se consume inmediatamente. El café molido por este simple hecho, empieza a liberar esas propiedades desde el mismo momento en que es molido y va perdiendo sus propiedades cualitativas a medida que se mantiene en su empaque sin consumir.
En conclusión, para los amantes del buen café indiscutiblemente la mejor opción es una auténtico café colombiano elaborado y procesado para exportación íntegramente en Colombia. Y mucho mejor si tiene el sello de Juan Valdés lo cual significa que quien lo elaboró es la Federación de Cafeteros, garantía suprema de la más alta calidad.
El solitario

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El Solitario says on Aug 7, 2006, 09:35:

Something additional to my comment in Spanish. I am sorry. This is the first time I loged on to this page as well as the first time I participate in this forum. That is why I wrote my comment in Spanish. Should any one need a traslation, I will gladly do it.
I want to add that I agree with the person that claims ground coffee will preserve longer its natural characteristics if kept in the freezer. Whole beans do not need it. However, keep in mind that both have an expiration date.

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Monpirri says on Aug 7, 2006, 09:41:

Thank you El Solitario! I have enjoyed reading your knowledgeable comments about Colombian coffee, in particular this, "Comparar la calidad de un café elaborado en Colombia con otro elaborado en EU es como comparar un Mercedes Benz con un Ford Escort. El primero es un dechado de alta Ingeniería, acabado, diseño y calidad. El segundo es un vehículo práctico que presenta ciertas ventajas pero que no puede compararse con el primero.
De la misma manera, el Café Colombiano de exportación que se procesa y elabora en Colombia es y ha sido reconocido por siempre como el mejor del mundo por su suavidad, aroma y sabor. Y aquellos que lo comercializan hacia el exterior utilizan el mejor grano excelso y el más adelantado proceso para producir un café que mantenga e inclusive mejore su sello de calidad característico.
Por otro lado, los tostadores americanos utilizan sus propios procesos que persiguen mas alto rendimiento que excelsa calidad amen de utilizar cafés de diferente procedencias para mezclarlos de tal manera que sus costos sean bajos y sus utilidades pingues."

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rjstuff says on Aug 7, 2006, 09:45:

Oops you are right tomtom indeed 500g = a little over 1 lb. I guess I had too much beer yesterday! Thanks:

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Monpirri says on Aug 7, 2006, 09:53:

EL Solitario Do you mind to elaborate on "Leofilizado" coffee?
You talked about it on our first chat, and about the importance of how to make a good cup of coffee since the preparation has to do a lot with the flavor or end result.

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El Solitario says on Aug 7, 2006, 11:17:

More about Colombian coffee I will gladly elaborate for you monpirri 1

Café liofilizado (freeze dried coffee in English) is the process the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation has come up with to obtain the top of the line soluble coffee. In this process, the liquid coffee extract is frozen until its total solidification. Then, the product is submitted to vacuum conditions and heat that make the ice crystals to sublimate directly in steam form dehydrating the coffee. The final result is a high soluble coffee that preserves all its aromatic properties and great taste.
For those who live in a hurry and do not have time to brew a cup or more of coffee this is the best alternative. Out of all the instant coffees, no one compare to the excellent taste freeze dried coffee will certainly deliver.
Now, every person has a different taste. That is, some like the coffee weak some strong and so on. So it is important to remember that in order to make the enjoyment of the best coffee complete, preparation is very important. So, while you are about to brew your coffee you should remember to use the right amount of ground or soluble coffee for the right amount of water. As told before, personal taste is a factor but the advisable mix with ground coffee is, to use for a mug size cup of water one full soupspoon of coffee. From there you can increase or decrease the quantity according to your personal taste. The same measures apply to freeze dried coffee.
Finally, the best way to really enjoy all the richness and quality of an authentic Colombian coffee is to consume the one that is obtained through the coffee ground brewing process.

El solitario

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miamimike says on Aug 7, 2006, 15:42:

Solitario you said nothing about grind, brew time ect and this certainly has a lot to do with the finished product.Different grinds(fine, medium,coarse will affect your coffee more then any other factor. The type of Grinder affects your coffee strength (blade vs burr) How cold the Water is also affects the finished coffee, depending on the vintage of a person's brewer/perculator and the method of preparing ground coffee. In Colombia they steep it in a cloth basket/filter. Water temperature affects this method, If its not boiling hot, a good full brew is never realized.... Serving Time-Coffee is best if served within 15-20 minutes of brewing otherwise the aromatic oils evaporate and flavor is lost,the coffee is flat. After brewing, its best to remove the coffee from the heat source as if left on a burner, it starts to carmelize and becomes thick and strong. I store mine in an insulated stainless steel Carafe to maintain its warmth.I beleive many Gourmet Coffee brewers would concur with the above. BTW, in my Capreso/Grinder(in my above link)Coffee maker, I can grind and brew a single cup from beans almost as fast as I can make a cup of Instant coffee, maybe the process is 2 minutes longer,,,,

Tinto-I would concur with what you wrote, I'll take my chances with buying on eBay, I don't have the hassle of lugging it back and I can review the seller's or roaster's feedback from recent customers. I also don't buy that the best coffee is only purchased in Colombia- most of the high quality beans are bagged and exported abroad. This may have been true 30-40 years ago but is simply nOT true today. BTW, Colombia isn't the only country capable of growing good coffee, look at the Jamacian Blue Mountain Brand, hard to beat anywhere! I grind it(beans) then immediately, exactly what I need for the amount I am brewing.It works for me-all things change, that's progress and while buying in Col 30 years ago may have been the only option,we have better options thanks to the Computer and internet. Everybody has choice on how and where to buy but Understand what you are buying and why; not what others think is better so you should buy this or that ect. Educate oneself and then buy,,,,

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El Solitario says on Aug 7, 2006, 17:45:

Thank you miamimike To Miamimike:

You are completely right. I limited myself to state a couple of points about coffee. I f I were to expose all the related facts in detail I would need to write a book. However, I am glad you contributed with your insert to enlighten a little more the coffee knowledge of the persons who participate in this forum.

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miamimike says on Aug 7, 2006, 19:48:

Solitario are you familiar with that Italian Compnay Capresso? Go to my above post to Aztec and you will see the Hot Links to this Machine and Company(capresso)They make a lot of Commercial Industrial grade Coffee brewers also, With their Intricate Brass and Copper Work, they are truly a work of Modern ArtForm as well as function. Start at like $2000+,,,, Seems that the Italians have a lock on the Coffee Brewing Equipment market, when you do it for Centuries you get good at it,,,I buy and sell on eBay second hand machines of this type(grinder/brewer) and for the money its the best(capresso) I have come across. Cuisinart makes a brewer/grinder machine retailing for much less(around $80) but Not near the quality of the the Italian machines. Many Americans who are not too concerned about about their coffee buy these cheap $80 machines. When I stop into our Neighborhood 7-11 store I usually buy a cup of their coffee if they have a new flavor--the clerks shudder when they see me as they figure I'm going to lecture them for letting the pots sit too long on the burner as the good coffee turns to Black syrup motor-oil, which I do! LOL

GringoD-sounds like you an Expresso Grind if its that fine like powder-usually that grind makes a strong cup of coffee; good coffee can be smooth and at the same time strong.

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El Solitario says on Aug 7, 2006, 20:14:

Miamimike:
Italians have Miamimike:

Italians have concentrated mainly on the expreso coffee segment though they also have very good ground and whole bean coffees. Expreso coffees as you surely know, are characterized by a full body and a rich flavor that in small quantity make a good after dinner beverage and a good digestive. Is largely used to mix with milk for different kind of regular and flavored capuccinos and lates as well as with many other ingredients to produce a variety of other cold and hot beverages derived from coffee. Despite you find expreso machines and grinding machines of other origins, the Italian are the most renown due to their high quality and large tradition in this business. They also hold the highest prices.
I have heard of the Capresso that you mention but I am not very familiar with it.

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Brian858 says on Aug 13, 2006, 08:40:

Colombia Coffee on E-bay? Can someone post a link to an example of cheap Colombian Coffee on E-bay?

I've checked and see them selling 500mg bags for #14 + shipping. The same bag in Colombia is less than a dollar.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Juan-Valdez-Pure-Colombian-Coffee-direct-from-Colombia_W0QQitemZ280017540401QQihZ018QQcategoryZ38179QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks!

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adrimm (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 13, 2006, 12:59:

miamimike says on Aug 14, 2006, 08:54:

Tinto I would agree with you there $18 a pound is crazy with so many good deals on eBay! I have payed less then that for 5 pound bags delivered! Beleive it or not, there aren't hardly any retail roaster stores that sell whole Beans only here in Miami. Re-reading that seller's comments and his feedback he is not a coffee person nor does he sell much-looks he selling that one bag he posibly received as a gift.

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