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    Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

    Someone just sent me this link in an e-mail:
    http://www.seattlepi.com/food/416341_coffeeweb08.html?source=rss


    It's an article about a website that focuses on small-time coffee roasters of high quality. And as an added plus, one of the owners is named is Elise Papazian. If you enjoy nice coffees you should consider supporting the site by buying coffee from them now and then (or exclusively).

    The website is: http://www.gocoffeego.com/

    Roasters I recognize: Klatch, Barefoot, Ritual
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    Re: Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

    Have you tried their coffee yet? Any recommendations for a good espresso roast?
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      Re: Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

      So they just sell beans on the internet? Not sure if this idea will fly, people are already too lazy to brew their own coffee.
      "Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it." ~Malcolm X

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        Re: Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

        I grind and brew my own...
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          Re: Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

          Originally posted by Siggie View Post
          Have you tried their coffee yet? Any recommendations for a good espresso roast?
          I've ordered espresso and single origin coffees from Klatch Roasting. I've also been to Ritual in SF and had espresso -- it actually may have been a ristretto. Both excellent.

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          • #6
            Re: Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

            Originally posted by KanadaHye View Post
            So they just sell beans on the internet? Not sure if this idea will fly, people are already too lazy to brew their own coffee.
            Ordering coffee online is common place as is grinding coffee at home. You can buy a grinder for $20 and the taste difference is very noticeable and it doesn't take long at all. You can grind a pot's worth of coffee in about 5-10 seconds. And whole beans will keep longer than ground coffee.

            My only concern with the business model presented is how they are to keep repeat clientele. Anyone can go to the roasters' websites and buy direct -- though I don't think it would necessarily be cheaper.

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              Re: Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

              Starkieeeee.... what'd you do to me? I started out ordering one bag of Klatch Belle; I was going to get the World's Best too, but then they'd both get stale, so I just got Belle for now. But, I couldn't stop there and I just ordered a french press and a canonical burr grinder too. Damn you. I hope it makes an appreciable difference from the cheapie bar grinder for espresso.
              My dad refused to grind even w/ my easy bar grinder because he said he couldn't taste a difference and it wasn't worth the trouble (*slaps her forehead*), so I'm on a mission now w/ the burr and french press. Wish me luck.
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                Re: Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

                Originally posted by Siggie View Post
                Starkieeeee.... what'd you do to me? I started out ordering one bag of Klatch Belle; I was going to get the World's Best too, but then they'd both get stale, so I just got Belle for now. But, I couldn't stop there and I just ordered a french press and a canonical burr grinder too. Damn you. I hope it makes an appreciable difference from the cheapie bar grinder for espresso.
                My dad refused to grind even w/ my easy bar grinder because he said he couldn't taste a difference and it wasn't worth the trouble (*slaps her forehead*), so I'm on a mission now w/ the burr and french press. Wish me luck.

                Haha. Very cool. It'll definitely make a difference. A good grinder is especially valuable with french press because you can reduce the amount of sediments that appear in your cup. Even grinding is always a good thing. Even for $100 it won't be perfect but you'll be happy. Let me know what you think when you get the coffees! I just bought a bunch of coffee from Whole Foods but when that's done I'll probably order from the site.

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                • #9
                  Re: Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

                  I sent an e-mail to GoCoffeeGo inquiring about the advantages to using their service. I received a response from Elise Papazian.

                  Her major points:

                  1) Same prices as the roasters.

                  2) They've negotiated better shipping charges.

                  3) They have shipping specials, surprise gifts, and discounts.

                  4) They have currently 15 different roasters represented so you won't have to worry about maintining 15 different accounts if you want to order from different roasters.

                  5) They've set up a Netflix-style automatic shipment feature.

                  6) Their website is fun.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Armenian Co-Owned Coffee Website

                    Excellent points. As a drawback though, I noticed that they didn't have all of Klatch's stuff listed, though it seem like they had the most popular. I assume it's likely the same with the other roasters.

                    I loved the tip about having it shipped to a work address! It made my shipping $5 instead of $7.95! And it looks like it might even be delivered today, though I ordered last night. I'm happy so far. Can't wait to taste the results of my little coffee related shopping spree in a couple days.

                    I had been buying from Starbucks, so I am sure this will be better. The freshness alone should make a noticeable difference I would think.
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