Yesterday, my wife told me that a man in her office named Gary had done a phone interview that day. The person on the other end of the interview described himself as a "coffee snob," and said that he only drinks coffee that he roasts himself. I naturally assumed that he is a member of this list. The term "coffee snob" indicates membership here as, I hear it here often and nowhere else. (I use the term to describe myself also) Does this interview sound familiar to anyone? I don't know Gary, so I am not speaking for or against him, I just think it is interesting that this topic would come up in an interview and that it was probably someone I "know." Mike Chester Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I hear the term "coffee snob" about 15 times a day. Usually from someone= looking for a 16oz white chocolate mocha, haha. ... but yeah, the fact that they roast there own kind of justifies it I sup= pose. -bry Bryan Wray Nor'West Coffee 360.831.1480 Bryan It is my hope that people realize that coffee is more than just a caffeine = delivery service, it can be a culinary art- Chris Owens --- On Thu, 7/22/10, Mike Chester wrote: From: Mike Chester Subject: [Homeroast] small world To: "Coffee Forum" Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010, 9:22 AM Yesterday, my wife told me that a man in her office named Gary had done a p= hone interview that day. The person on the other end of the interview de= scribed himself as a "coffee snob," and said that he only drinks coffee tha= t he roasts himself. I naturally assumed that he is a member of this lis= t. The term "coffee snob" indicates membership here as, I hear it here o= ften and nowhere else. (I use the term to describe myself also) Does thi= s interview sound familiar to anyone? I don't know Gary, so I am not spe= aking for or against him, I just think it is interesting that this topic wo= uld come up in an interview and that it was probably someone I "know." = Mike Chester Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmar=iascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 = Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmar=iascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Me too. Most people who claim to be "coffee snobs" turn out to be Charbucks fans! :( Sheila Bryan Wray wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Coffee Snobdum, on the buds of the beholder. JR On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Sheila Quinn wrote: <Snip> -- Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I know a Gary in CA. near Sacramento who homeroasts On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 4:59 PM, Joseph Robertson wr= ote: <Snip> rote: <Snip> cks <Snip> eone <Snip> mariascoffee.com <Snip> ariascoffee.com <Snip> ee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 <Snip> -- = Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmar=iascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
sorry just realized it was the guy on the other end of the line On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 7:37 PM, Edward Bourgeois w= rote: <Snip> wrote: <Snip> wrote: <Snip> ucks <Snip> meone <Snip> tmariascoffee.com <Snip> mariascoffee.com <Snip> fee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 <Snip> -- = Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmar=iascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Seldom does someone who is a "fill in the blank" refer to themselves as said item... except for those with some degree of either megalomania or in response to a statement made about them. For years I worked in the food/beverage field in very high end resorts, caterers, etc... Fancy, fou fou foods, classic European cuisine, elegant, overdone, overdecorated presentations... I also worked in some less than high end places ... many people would refer to me as a chef. I even had credentials that "certified" me as such... I never referred to myself as one... never had to, as my work spoke for itself. I tend to shy away from terms like snob, geek, etc... my work again speaks for me. Others are welcome to refer to me as they wish. I even answer to some of the less than savory terms that have been tossed my way. Most of the coffee "snobs" I encounter wonder why my Sumatran roasts are not dripping with oil... cheers, Scott On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Mike Chester wrote: <Snip> phone interview that day. The person on the other end of the interview = described himself as a "coffee snob," and said that he only drinks coffee t= hat he roasts himself. I naturally assumed that he is a member of this l= ist. The term "coffee snob" indicates membership here as, I hear it here= often and nowhere else. (I use the term to describe myself also) Does t= his interview sound familiar to anyone? I don't know Gary, so I am not s= peaking for or against him, I just think it is interesting that this topic = would come up in an interview and that it was probably someone I "know." <Snip> ariascoffee.com <Snip> ee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmar=iascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Scott, Your last sentence says it all. Your experience is my experience everyday here. A quote from a common self proclaimed coffee snob, "which one of these coffees is your darkest roast" In most cases I know it would be a waste of time to spend much time explaining why my coffees are not dripping with oil. For those who I know would like to know I will share for hours with them why I do what I do. When I can I will point them to home roasters that Tom and Maria sell if they want the ultimate coffee experience. Most of the time I point them to one of my espresso blends and ask them to let me know what they think of the taste compared with what they are used to drinking. Joe On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 7:24 PM, Scott Miller wrote: <Snip> -- Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
The definition of a "coffee snob" is quite simple: someone who sneers at the way another enjoys his/her coffee, however well justified. Doug Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |