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  2 0 Vivace hands down with Vita coming in a close second. Here's the thing: Beans only last about a week after they're roasted and darker roasts last even less time. After a week the quality falls off the edge of a cliff. So, you need to get the beans within 3 days of when they were roasted and you need to drink them within the next 4 days. Vivace is a light roast and sells half pounds no longer than 3 days after roast. It is the most reliable bean in the city. Vita is a medium roast and also very reliable. Fonte is my favorite bean for flavor but it's a dark roast and just doesn't last long enough for my moderate usage. Marty Unger answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Rev.Enant… 0 0 thumbs way up Rev.Enant commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 I agree with Vivace and Vita, and Lighthouse Coffee is pretty good too. However one of the best ones that I have found in the region is Heirloom Coffee on Vashon Island. It's organic and fair trade and all that jazz but certainly does make a fine cup of coffee. Mister Cagro answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 V for victory! Vivace. Vita. Victrola. In that order. Rev.Enant answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 1 Vivaceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lilmonster206 answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 1 The best espresso roast coffee is Caffe Umbria. This is the same family that has been roasting and selling coffee in Italy for generations. You can get it by the pound at their store in pioneer square. otherwise, it is available in 12oz bags many places in Seattle. The best price I have found is at Caffe Senso Unico 622 olive way (264-7611) A close second, and a true by-the-pound roasters are cafe vita or Vivace Kip Waddle answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 It's really a matter of personal preference, along with the alignment of equipment, operational parameters and barista skill (and patience). Personal preference: are you a fan of any cafe's espresso? This is the quickest way to find an espresso to work with. (it helps to learn to taste straight espresso, to cut through any "spicing up" or "grooming" an espresso-plus-adulterants beverage may require... if you're a fan of steamed milk with your espresso, try the smallest milk-plus-espresso drink possible, to really get a picture of the coffee that's not watered down) Alignment of equipment: Does the tamper fit in the portafilter basket perfectly? Can your machine accept a full dose? Is your group head absolutely clean? Sharp, clean grinder burrs? (only a clean, well-maintained burr grinder will make good espresso possible). Parameters: temperature/pressure settings appropriate for the roast level of coffee? Barista Skill: definitely worth the investment if one loves the taste of espresso. Just like with any craft/skill, it requires practice and a critical approach. "espresso roast" can be a controversial term, as any coffee brewed through an espresso machine is espresso. Whether it's a good espresso or not is a different story... many different roast profiles work as espresso, so the term "espresso roast" easily loses meaning. Will Frith answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Vivace, absolutely, but you'll need Mr. Schomer's book to go with it... only half kidding. It is a sensitive roast, you'll only get the best out of it if you have all the technique to go with it. Michael @ Herbivoracious.com answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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