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Old 21-04-2009, 09:12   #20
Southern Star
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Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada; Playa Zaragoza, Isla de Margarita
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I too vote for a dark roast and French press. The coffees throughout the Caribbean/South America tend to be much more flavourful than Nescafe etc., even when they are not a dark roast. Yes, Blue Mountain in Jamaica (but for much less money, albeit less cache, try Jamaican High Mountain). For a stronger tasting coffee (my preference), I prefer Cafe Madrid from Venezuela.

The French Press style coffee makers work quickly and efficiently; I would recommend, however, staying away from the typical acrylic unit - the plastic plunger will tend to break down rapidly with boiling water. Although I little more dangerous, the glass units with plastic frames will typically survive a fall to the cabin sole, and the metal plungers last forever.

Brad
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