I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
problem.

Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
stink?

nb

On 3 Apr 2015 16:00:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
> jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
> outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
> coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
> problem.
>
> Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
> stink?
>
Fill it with something else just as stinky.


--

sf

notbob wrote:
>
>I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
>jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
>outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
>coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
>problem.

Well, just continue using those jars for coffee... I've been using the
same cannister for storing coffee for more than ten years, no problem.

>Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
>stink?

Solution couldn't be simpler, do what canners do, use a fresh rubber
as necessary. I have cannisters with silicone gaskets, they absorb
odors too. I don't use the coffee cannister for storing tea, or rice,
or pasta, etc. Amazon sells new gaskets for those jars rather
inexpensively... I'd use different gaskets for storing different
products. What you're doing by reusing the same gasket for different
products is like when you were in high school and went to the drive-in
with Marge and another couple and whispered to your buddy in the back
seat with his girl Roxanne, psst Joey, when yoose two are done pass me
your condom, I was too cheap to buy any. lol
http://www.amazon.com/Bormioli-Rocco...storage+jar s

In article >,
says...
>
> I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
> jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
> outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
> coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
> problem.
>
> Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
> stink?
>
> nb

No, but you should be able to buy replacement seals very cheap from
home jam and canning suppliers.

Janet UK

On 2015-04-03, Janet > wrote:

> No, but you should be able to buy replacement seals very cheap from
> home jam and canning suppliers.

I shouldn't hafta replace them at all!

I'm looking to see if French Luminarc seals will fit. In my
experience, Luminarc seals do not absorb a smell indefinitely. I'll
buy no more Bormioli products.

nb

On 2015-04-03, barbie gee > wrote:

> you've got a couple choices.
> I run mine through the dishwasher.
> Or, for a tiny amount of money, you could just replace them.

Actually, I don't. I don't have a dishwasher and there is no such
thing as a "tiny amount of money" to me. Besides, I never had to
worry about Luminarc jars. I changed their contents as needed
and never had an aroma issue.

nb

On 03/04/2015 10:00 AM, notbob wrote:
> I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
> jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
> outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
> coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
> problem.
>
> Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
> stink?
>
> nb
>
Had they been used before you bought them?

--
The wife has been missing a week now.
Police said to prepare for the worst.
So, I have been to the thrift shop to
get all her clothes back.

On 3 Apr 2015 18:57:30 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2015-04-03, barbie gee > wrote:
>
>> you've got a couple choices.
>> I run mine through the dishwasher.
>> Or, for a tiny amount of money, you could just replace them.
>
>Actually, I don't. I don't have a dishwasher and there is no such
>thing as a "tiny amount of money" to me. Besides, I never had to
>worry about Luminarc jars. I changed their contents as needed
>and never had an aroma issue.
>
>nb

No, I have a dedicaterd coffee piece of Tupperware in my camping
stuff. I never really even wash it! Too often.

John Kuthe...

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On Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:06:29 -0600, graham > wrote:

>On 03/04/2015 10:00 AM, notbob wrote:
>> I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
>> jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
>> outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
>> coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
>> problem.
>>
>> Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
>> stink?
>>
>> nb
>>
>Had they been used before you bought them?

That's whaty I was thinking too, they didn't say.


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On 3 Apr 2015 16:00:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
>jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
>outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
>coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
>problem.
>
>Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
>stink?
>
>nb

As others have suggested they sound USED, as perhaps you already
realize. It's heck to clean stink off seals, hard enough to get the
glass clean.

You might try spritzing them with Febreze and then putting them
through the dishwasher, if you're into organic chemistry experiments.

Or return them for clean ones.

J.

On 2015-04-03, JRStern > wrote:

> You might try spritzing them with Febreze and then putting them
> through the dishwasher, if you're into organic chemistry experiments.

I'm into KF'ing nutbags.

nb

On Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:34:16 -0700, JRStern >
wrote:

> On 3 Apr 2015 16:00:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
> >I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
> >jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
> >outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
> >coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
> >problem.
> >
> >Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
> >stink?
> >
> >nb
>
> As others have suggested they sound USED, as perhaps you already
> realize. It's heck to clean stink off seals, hard enough to get the
> glass clean.
>
> You might try spritzing them with Febreze and then putting them
> through the dishwasher, if you're into organic chemistry experiments.
>
> Or return them for clean ones.
>
There's always bleach or baking soda.


--

sf

On 4/3/2015 6:34 PM, JRStern wrote:
> On 3 Apr 2015 16:00:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
>> jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
>> outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
>> coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
>> problem.
>>
>> Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
>> stink?
>>
>> nb
>
> As others have suggested they sound USED, as perhaps you already
> realize.

Yeah, you didn't say you'd stored coffee in them and they were permeated
with the scent. It sounds you just bought them and they already smelled
like coffee.

Jill

On Friday, April 3, 2015 at 12:29:27 PM UTC-5, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> notbob wrote:
> >

> >I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
> >jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
> >outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
> >coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
> >problem.
>
> Well, just continue using those jars for coffee... I've been using the
> same cannister for storing coffee for more than ten years, no problem.
>
> >Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
> >stink?
>
> Solution couldn't be simpler, do what canners do, use a fresh rubber
> as necessary. I have cannisters with silicone gaskets, they absorb
> odors too. I don't use the coffee cannister for storing tea, or rice,
> or pasta, etc. Amazon sells new gaskets for those jars rather
> inexpensively... I'd use different gaskets for storing different
> products. What you're doing by reusing the same gasket for different
> products is like when you were in high school and went to the drive-in
> with Marge and another couple and whispered to your buddy in the back
> seat with his girl Roxanne, psst Joey, when yoose two are done pass me
> your condom, I was too cheap to buy any. lol
>
Notbob's first car had a front bench seat?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bench_s..._aqua_pa-i.jpg

--Bryan

On Friday, April 3, 2015 at 5:47:35 PM UTC-5, notbob wrote:
> On 2015-04-03, JRStern > wrote:
>
> > You might try spritzing them with Febreze and then putting them
> > through the dishwasher, if you're into organic chemistry experiments.
>
> I'm into KF'ing nutbags.
>
An interesting euphemism for condoms.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...erm=bust+a+nut
>
> nb

--Bryan

On 2015-04-03, jmcquown > wrote:

> with the scent. It sounds you just bought them and they already smelled
> like coffee.

I can see where I may have mislead readers. Let me restate the
problem. Yes, I bought them new from Amazon. I put coffee grounds in
both jars. Both seals now stink of coffee, despite the fact I've not
stored coffee in both jars for over 6 mos and have soaked both
seals in hot water, then hot water + oxy-clean. I can still smell
coffee on both seals.

Bottom line, I never had this problem with Luminarc seals.

nb

On 3 Apr 2015 16:00:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
>jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
>outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
>coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
>problem.
>
>Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
>stink?

Is it really that bad, it's only a coffee smell?
Can't imagine it being so strong as to permeate anything else put in
the jar. I have many of those types of jar and never had an issue like
that. You can also buy new rubber seals.

On 4/3/2015 7:22 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2015-04-03, jmcquown > wrote:
>
>> with the scent. It sounds you just bought them and they already smelled
>> like coffee.
>
> I can see where I may have mislead readers. Let me restate the
> problem. Yes, I bought them new from Amazon. I put coffee grounds in
> both jars. Both seals now stink of coffee, despite the fact I've not
> stored coffee in both jars for over 6 mos and have soaked both
> seals in hot water, then hot water + oxy-clean. I can still smell
> coffee on both seals.
>
> Bottom line, I never had this problem with Luminarc seals.
>
> nb
>
Okey doke. Thanks for clarifying, nb. I wouldn't know what to tell you
other than to replace the seals. I only use glass jars such as you
describe (in varying heights/sizes) for storing things like dried pasta.

Jill

On Fri, 3 Apr 2015 16:12:45 -0700 (PDT), Bryan-TGWWW
> wrote:

> On Friday, April 3, 2015 at 5:47:35 PM UTC-5, notbob wrote:
> > On 2015-04-03, JRStern > wrote:
> >
> > > You might try spritzing them with Febreze and then putting them
> > > through the dishwasher, if you're into organic chemistry experiments.
> >
> > I'm into KF'ing nutbags.
> >
> An interesting euphemism for condoms.
>
> http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...erm=bust+a+nut
> >

Sober up. A condom could have prevented that disgusting occurrence,
but it was not a euphemism for condoms.

--

sf

On Fri, 3 Apr 2015 16:08:33 -0700 (PDT), Bryan-TGWWW
> wrote:

> Notbob's first car had a front bench seat?
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bench_s..._aqua_pa-i.jpg

It probably did, so there was no need to move to the back seat on a
date.

--

sf

On Friday, April 3, 2015 at 9:00:31 AM UTC-7, notbob wrote:
> I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco

I hate those *******s. I bought two of their square water carafes. Before long,
the nubbins that secure the lid to the carafe broke off, and they sell no
replacement lids.

On Fri, 3 Apr 2015 22:31:44 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

>On Friday, April 3, 2015 at 9:00:31 AM UTC-7, notbob wrote:
>> I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco
>
>I hate those *******s. I bought two of their square water carafes. Before long,
>the nubbins that secure the lid to the carafe broke off, and they sell no
>replacement lids.

No warranty?

On 2015-04-03, jmcquown > wrote:

> describe (in varying heights/sizes) for storing things like dried pasta.

Luminarc was good for that purpose. They make a 3L jar, in which I
stored my basmati rice. I usta be able to get Luminarc wire bale jars
at a local sprmkt. They were pricey, even then, but that was long ago
and they seem to be harder to find, now. I finally found this vendor:

http://www.goodmans.net/d/1530/lumin...ccessories.htm

I also discovered Ball wide mouth canning jars. I use them, a lot
now, for smaller storage chores. I may even learn how to can.

nb

In article >,
says...
>
> On 3 Apr 2015 16:00:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
> >I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
> >jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
> >outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
> >coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
> >problem.
> >
> >Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
> >stink?
>
> Is it really that bad, it's only a coffee smell?
> Can't imagine it being so strong as to permeate anything else put in
> the jar. I have many of those types of jar and never had an issue like
> that. You can also buy new rubber seals.

No, he can't afford them; he spent all his money on the jars

:-)

Janet UK

On 4/4/2015 8:32 AM, notbob wrote:

> I also discovered Ball wide mouth canning jars. I use them, a lot
> now, for smaller storage chores. I may even learn how to can.

I use them for cat food, rather than deal with that big bag all
the time. I got screw on plastic lids that are easier than
dealing with the two part canning lids.

nancy

Janet wrote:
>
> In article >,
> says...
> >
> > On 3 Apr 2015 16:00:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:
> >
> > >I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
> > >jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
> > >outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
> > >coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
> > >problem.
> > >
> > >Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
> > >stink?
> >
> > Is it really that bad, it's only a coffee smell?
> > Can't imagine it being so strong as to permeate anything else put in
> > the jar. I have many of those types of jar and never had an issue like
> > that. You can also buy new rubber seals.
>
> No, he can't afford them; he spent all his money on the jars

IMO, he should just dedicate those 2 jars to storing coffee. No
worries then. My old coffee grinder is a dedicated ferret food grinder
now. No way would I use it for coffee beans now unless I wanted ferret
coffee.

Hmmmm.... I wonder if that might be good?

G.

In article >, says...

.. My old coffee grinder is a dedicated ferret food grinder
> now. No way would I use it for coffee beans now unless I wanted ferret
> coffee.
>
> Hmmmm.... I wonder if that might be good?
>
> G.

Mia could make this specialty coffee

https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/kopi-luwak-p-481.html

Janet UK

On 3 Apr 2015 23:22:06 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2015-04-03, jmcquown > wrote:
>
>> with the scent. It sounds you just bought them and they already smelled
>> like coffee.
>
>I can see where I may have mislead readers. Let me restate the
>problem. Yes, I bought them new from Amazon. I put coffee grounds in
>both jars.

Oh.

>Both seals now stink of coffee, despite the fact I've not
>stored coffee in both jars for over 6 mos and have soaked both
>seals in hot water, then hot water + oxy-clean. I can still smell
>coffee on both seals.
>
>Bottom line, I never had this problem with Luminarc seals.

There are some varieties of rubber or plastic that act as you
describe, and I never succeeded in finding a cleaning regimen that
works for them. Even tried leaving them out in the sun for a couple of
hot days, for the UV and heat. But actually haven't run across any of
that for some years, the various plastics I'm equiped with all seem
washable without absorption. Even if you were still storing coffee in
them, having the seals stink like that would seem a bad sign,
absorbing oil that could/would turn rancid.

J.

>
>nb

On 4/4/2015 11:49 AM, Janet wrote:

>
> Mia could make this specialty coffee
>
> https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/kopi-luwak-p-481.html
>
> Janet UK
>

Tried it. Good, not great, not worth the high price. No better than any
$10/pound and up coffee.

On 2015-04-04, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> Tried it. Good, not great, not worth the high price. No better than any
> $10/pound and up coffee.

Yep.

The coffee wars are over. High profile coffees like K-L, Blue Mountain,
Kona, etc, are jes a lotta hype. Sorry Cea, but I've tasted yer Kona
and it's no better than a lotta other geographic specialties. Gimme a
Ethiopian or Kenyan, every time.

nb

On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:44:53 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> On 4/4/2015 11:49 AM, Janet wrote:
>
> >
> > Mia could make this specialty coffee
> >
> > https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/kopi-luwak-p-481.html
> >
> > Janet UK
> >
>
> Tried it. Good, not great, not worth the high price. No better than any
> $10/pound and up coffee.

One of my kids friends got a cup of it at a local coffeehouse. She
said it cost $45. What??? I have no idea who paid for it. Probably
someone trying to score points with her.

--

sf

On 4/4/2015 5:11 PM, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:44:53 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On 4/4/2015 11:49 AM, Janet wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Mia could make this specialty coffee
>>>
>>> https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/kopi-luwak-p-481.html
>>>
>>> Janet UK
>>>
>>
>> Tried it. Good, not great, not worth the high price. No better than any
>> $10/pound and up coffee.
>
> One of my kids friends got a cup of it at a local coffeehouse. She
> said it cost $45. What??? I have no idea who paid for it. Probably
> someone trying to score points with her.
>
I've tried Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee at the order of $40 a pound and
I don't think the difference is worth the extra $30.

--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On Sat, 4 Apr 2015 13:56:55 +0100, Janet > wrote:

>In article >,
>says...
>>
>> On 3 Apr 2015 16:00:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>> >I've bought 2 jars from Amazon, both Bormioli Rocco Fido glass storage
>> >jars with wire latch and rubber(?) seal. I don't wanna offer an
>> >outright condemnation of the product, but I will say they both reek of
>> >coffee grounds, the seal seemingly causing most of the aroma retaining
>> >problem.
>> >
>> >Anyone know of a sure-fire remedy for relieving rubber seals of the last food
>> >stink?
>>
>> Is it really that bad, it's only a coffee smell?
>> Can't imagine it being so strong as to permeate anything else put in
>> the jar. I have many of those types of jar and never had an issue like
>> that. You can also buy new rubber seals.
>
> No, he can't afford them; he spent all his money on the jars
>
> :-)

Oh no

On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:26:55 -0400, James Silverton
> wrote:

> On 4/4/2015 5:11 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:44:53 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> >
> >> On 4/4/2015 11:49 AM, Janet wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Mia could make this specialty coffee
> >>>
> >>> https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/kopi-luwak-p-481.html
> >>>
> >>> Janet UK
> >>>
> >>
> >> Tried it. Good, not great, not worth the high price. No better than any
> >> $10/pound and up coffee.
> >
> > One of my kids friends got a cup of it at a local coffeehouse. She
> > said it cost $45. What??? I have no idea who paid for it. Probably
> > someone trying to score points with her.
> >
> I've tried Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee at the order of $40 a pound and
> I don't think the difference is worth the extra $30.

I'm very happy with my Sumatra coffee from Safeway. It was a total
surprise how delicious (and strong) it was the first time I purchased
it.

--

sf

On 4/5/2015 2:32 AM, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:26:55 -0400, James Silverton
> > wrote:
>
>> On 4/4/2015 5:11 PM, sf wrote:
>>> On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:44:53 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 4/4/2015 11:49 AM, Janet wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Mia could make this specialty coffee
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/kopi-luwak-p-481.html
>>>>>
>>>>> Janet UK
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tried it. Good, not great, not worth the high price. No better than any
>>>> $10/pound and up coffee.
>>>
>>> One of my kids friends got a cup of it at a local coffeehouse. She
>>> said it cost $45. What??? I have no idea who paid for it. Probably
>>> someone trying to score points with her.
>>>
>> I've tried Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee at the order of $40 a pound and
>> I don't think the difference is worth the extra $30.
>
> I'm very happy with my Sumatra coffee from Safeway. It was a total
> surprise how delicious (and strong) it was the first time I purchased
> it.
>

Much of it comes down to personal taste. If you bought a Sumatra for
twice the price a pound would you like it twice as much? Probably not
but you may like it a little better. Only you know if it is worth the
extra to you though.

Same with coffee, tea, wine, liquor. More expensive it usually better
in some ways, but there are laws of diminishing returns. I like to
experiment and try some different things. We usually have two of some
things, one the old favorite standby, the other an experiment that may
or may not be better.

I always have a bottle of Makers Mark but I also have a bottle of
another bourbon to compare. Same with gin, scotch, coffee, tea, etc.
We order two pounds of Kona from Cea a couple of times a year, but we
also buy some other coffees to try along the way.

In spite of having some of the world's best coffee in the house, my
daughter buys Folgers because she does not want to be bothered grinding
the beans She is more interested in caffeine that subtle flavors

On Sun, 05 Apr 2015 10:10:19 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> On 4/5/2015 2:32 AM, sf wrote:
> > On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:26:55 -0400, James Silverton
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> On 4/4/2015 5:11 PM, sf wrote:
> >>> On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:44:53 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On 4/4/2015 11:49 AM, Janet wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Mia could make this specialty coffee
> >>>>>
> >>>>> https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/kopi-luwak-p-481.html
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Janet UK
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Tried it. Good, not great, not worth the high price. No better than any
> >>>> $10/pound and up coffee.
> >>>
> >>> One of my kids friends got a cup of it at a local coffeehouse. She
> >>> said it cost $45. What??? I have no idea who paid for it. Probably
> >>> someone trying to score points with her.
> >>>
> >> I've tried Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee at the order of $40 a pound and
> >> I don't think the difference is worth the extra $30.
> >
> > I'm very happy with my Sumatra coffee from Safeway. It was a total
> > surprise how delicious (and strong) it was the first time I purchased
> > it.
> >
>
> Much of it comes down to personal taste. If you bought a Sumatra for
> twice the price a pound would you like it twice as much? Probably not
> but you may like it a little better. Only you know if it is worth the
> extra to you though.
>

Yes, I do pay twice as much for coffee on a regular basis. However,
the Sumatra was at the grocery store and priced the same as all the
others. I needed coffee and didn't feel like making a special trip
even though I can buy Blue Bottle at a coffee shop just a couple of
blocks from my house, so I bought the Sumatra and it turned out to be
a pleasant surprise because it's excellent coffee. So much has
changed for the better now that Safeway is under new management. You
can't say that very often these days!



--

sf

On 05/04/2015 8:24 AM, sf wrote:
> On Sun, 05 Apr 2015 10:10:19 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On 4/5/2015 2:32 AM, sf wrote:
>>> On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:26:55 -0400, James Silverton
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 4/4/2015 5:11 PM, sf wrote:
>>>>> On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:44:53 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/4/2015 11:49 AM, Janet wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mia could make this specialty coffee
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/kopi-luwak-p-481.html
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Janet UK
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tried it. Good, not great, not worth the high price. No better than any
>>>>>> $10/pound and up coffee.
>>>>>
>>>>> One of my kids friends got a cup of it at a local coffeehouse. She
>>>>> said it cost $45. What??? I have no idea who paid for it. Probably
>>>>> someone trying to score points with her.
>>>>>
>>>> I've tried Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee at the order of $40 a pound and
>>>> I don't think the difference is worth the extra $30.
>>>
>>> I'm very happy with my Sumatra coffee from Safeway. It was a total
>>> surprise how delicious (and strong) it was the first time I purchased
>>> it.
>>>
>>
>> Much of it comes down to personal taste. If you bought a Sumatra for
>> twice the price a pound would you like it twice as much? Probably not
>> but you may like it a little better. Only you know if it is worth the
>> extra to you though.
>>
>
> Yes, I do pay twice as much for coffee on a regular basis. However,
> the Sumatra was at the grocery store and priced the same as all the
> others. I needed coffee and didn't feel like making a special trip
> even though I can buy Blue Bottle at a coffee shop just a couple of
> blocks from my house, so I bought the Sumatra and it turned out to be
> a pleasant surprise because it's excellent coffee. So much has
> changed for the better now that Safeway is under new management. You
> can't say that very often these days!
>
>
>
Sumatra is a "go to" coffee for me. If you come across it, try
Ethiopian. It is not as strong as Sumatran but has a delightful,
chocolatey overtone.
Graham

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On 05/04/2015 8:10 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/5/2015 2:32 AM, sf wrote:
>> On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:26:55 -0400, James Silverton
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 4/4/2015 5:11 PM, sf wrote:
>>>> On Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:44:53 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 4/4/2015 11:49 AM, Janet wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mia could make this specialty coffee
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/kopi-luwak-p-481.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Janet UK
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Tried it. Good, not great, not worth the high price. No better
>>>>> than any
>>>>> $10/pound and up coffee.
>>>>
>>>> One of my kids friends got a cup of it at a local coffeehouse. She
>>>> said it cost $45. What??? I have no idea who paid for it. Probably
>>>> someone trying to score points with her.
>>>>
>>> I've tried Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee at the order of $40 a pound and
>>> I don't think the difference is worth the extra $30.
>>
>> I'm very happy with my Sumatra coffee from Safeway. It was a total
>> surprise how delicious (and strong) it was the first time I purchased
>> it.
>>
>
> Much of it comes down to personal taste. If you bought a Sumatra for
> twice the price a pound would you like it twice as much? Probably not
> but you may like it a little better. Only you know if it is worth the
> extra to you though.
>
> Same with coffee, tea, wine, liquor. More expensive it usually better
> in some ways, but there are laws of diminishing returns.

I bought some $10 wine the other day on a whim. Cool-aid with a shot of
vodka would have had more character.
OTOH Hansell wines from Russian River, CA, that up here retail at
$45-50, are worth every penny.
Graham

On 4/5/2015 3:15 PM, graham wrote:

>> Much of it comes down to personal taste. If you bought a Sumatra for
>> twice the price a pound would you like it twice as much? Probably not
>> but you may like it a little better. Only you know if it is worth the
>> extra to you though.
>>
>> Same with coffee, tea, wine, liquor. More expensive it usually better
>> in some ways, but there are laws of diminishing returns.
>
> I bought some $10 wine the other day on a whim. Cool-aid with a shot of
> vodka would have had more character.
> OTOH Hansell wines from Russian River, CA, that up here retail at
> $45-50, are worth every penny.
> Graham

$10 is minimal and lets say, risky quality. I can enjoy $15 wine a
couple of times a week, $50, not very often.

On Sun, 05 Apr 2015 18:06:30 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 4/5/2015 3:15 PM, graham wrote:
>
>>> Much of it comes down to personal taste. If you bought a Sumatra for
>>> twice the price a pound would you like it twice as much? Probably not
>>> but you may like it a little better. Only you know if it is worth the
>>> extra to you though.
>>>
>>> Same with coffee, tea, wine, liquor. More expensive it usually better
>>> in some ways, but there are laws of diminishing returns.
>>
>> I bought some $10 wine the other day on a whim. Cool-aid with a shot of
>> vodka would have had more character.
>> OTOH Hansell wines from Russian River, CA, that up here retail at
>> $45-50, are worth every penny.
>> Graham
>
>$10 is minimal and lets say, risky quality. I can enjoy $15 wine a
>couple of times a week, $50, not very often.

I most always have wine spritzers so expensive wine is wasted on me...
I enjoy ordinary box wine over ice with 7Up.