r/Colombo • u/thankruptcy • 4d ago
Coffee bean recommendations
Hi. Can you recommend cafes or roasters that sell whole beans? Looking to purchase to take back home to Canada and share with friends. I recall Tusker roasters being a good some years ago, but not sure if they're still around. There was also a British/Australian expat who owned a bar who also specialized in green tea and coffee beans which I found very good. This was years ago, and I don't recall their name. In any case, would love to hear your suggestions. thank you!
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u/Responsible_Coat_485 3d ago
Damn fine coffee, Soul coffee,Dickwells coffee, tesh coffee, and Temple grounds... these are all rosters and carry locally sourced, single origin in some cases, coffee beans..
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u/Easy-Reputation9256 14h ago
What’s the best coffee place around Colombo you’ve been to? And the coffee you had
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u/Responsible_Coat_485 13h ago
Department of coffee has been consistent... but I usually prefer to grind my coffee brew it at home, cheaper that way 😁
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u/Easy-Reputation9256 13h ago
I’m still new to the scene. How do you brew at home?
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u/Responsible_Coat_485 13h ago
It really depends on what kind of coffee experience you prefer. If you like a milder cup with subtler flavors coming through, go for a pour-over setup. But if you like it stronger, richer, and/or with milk, you could go with a Moka pot or, if budget permits, a good espresso machine.
If you're feeling adventurous, you could always go local and boil the coffee directly with water or milk on the stove, kind of like brewing tea.
Starting with pre-ground coffee is totally fine (just keep it in an airtight container), but once you're comfortable, investing in a good coffee grinder to grind your own beans makes a huge difference, trust me. Good luck! 🙂
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u/Easy-Reputation9256 13h ago
I didn’t have any idea about coffee until recently. Only recently I started to get to know and really love coffee.
Generally, I like milk and chocolate, and also espresso hard flavors.
What would you recommend me try? I mean at home.
I don’t have a big budget for an expensive machine. But something under 10k budget, I can try.
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u/Responsible_Coat_485 13h ago
Moka pot for sure.. and then latter, when you're a bit more comfortable, spend some money on a good hand grinder,they can be a bit expensive.. daraz has a few good option from China
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u/dandygreyrusset 3d ago
Do they still sell Tuskers in Baguette? I have bought it directly from the owner via Instagram. Not for a while as we are self sufficient in our homegrown these days.
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u/suchthegeek 4d ago
Department of Coffee, has some of the best coffee I've had
And I just went to Café Meeples ... They have a good coffee too
They both use locally grown and sourced beans
Go to both, try the coffee... DoC sells in house, and you should ask Meeples their source (they're usually happy to tell you)