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Sensory Lab 3x 250g Coffee Bags for $10 (+ $6 Delivery)

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Sensory Lab 3x 250g Coffee Bags for $10 (+ $6 Delivery)
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yojabbajabba on 13/11/2016 - 08:35 sensorylab.com.au (4240 clicks)
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Received this link today for a one-day offer from Sensory Lab.

We're treating you to three bags of delicious beans for $10!
Receive 250g of our Steadfast Blend, 250g of our Seamless Blend AND we'll choose a tasty 250g bag of *Seasonal Single Origin to seal the deal.
*Seasonal Single Origin will be selected by the roasting team. Please specify whether you would like Espresso or Filter beans.

IMHO this is excellent value as each 250g bag is usually $12-16 each retail.
Use the code Take20 for an extra 20% off (Thanks Nosides07 for the heads up!) no longer valid :(
Buy $50 worth of gear and get free delivery - thanks Miss B

Sensory Lab is owned by Salvatore Maletesa, who is the owner of St Ali, Plantation and Sensory Lab - all Melbourne based coffee enterprises. Same group who just purchased the legendary Auction Rooms in North Melbourne.
$10 + $6 shipping via StarTrack Australia-wide

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  • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2016 - 08:46

    Anyone tried this brand before? If so, what's it comparable to?

    • yojabbajabba on 13/11/2016 - 09:24

      I have - and if you brew it right they taste excellent! I'd recommend using the brew ratios on the packet.

    • Bmoney on 13/11/2016 - 09:29
      +4

      Yes well known Melbourne specialty coffee company, youd be mad not to order! 1 bag is usually $15+ delivery

      As to comparing, how long is a piece of string? Good quality specialty coffee
      Here are the tasting notes for the two blends ( not sure what single they send )

      *Steadfast ; Blackberry Jam. Plum, Dark Chocolate Fudge, Red Apple, Brioche. Bold and Smooth.

      *Seamless ; Red Apple. Grape. Caramel. Chocolate.

  • RobVH on 13/11/2016 - 09:12
    +1

    Cheers, Ordered a few to try them out

  • foonman on 13/11/2016 - 09:21
    +1

    Ordered, thanks OP. $6 shipping to 2480, northern NSW also.

  • punkindrublic on 13/11/2016 - 09:24
    +1

    Ordered as well - nice fine OP!

  • mobbarley on 13/11/2016 - 09:26
    +1

    Thanks, I'm in.

  • Bmoney on 13/11/2016 - 09:29

    Very nice indeed! Thankyou OP

  • dbglt on 13/11/2016 - 09:33

    Great deal. Ordered 3.

  • baldur on 13/11/2016 - 09:41

    what kind of coffee machine would you recommend? does nespresso make coffee via beans or only capsule?

    • yojabbajabba on 13/11/2016 - 09:43
      +3

      Nespresso is capsule only. If you're going to buy fresh I'd recommend purchasing a plunger/French press to begin with (and a set of cooking scales).

      • baldur on 13/11/2016 - 10:23

        do i need to also purchase a burr grinder? so basically a bag of beans and a french press would work out for me?

        • Ozymandias on 13/11/2016 - 11:02
          +3

          Yep, a burr grinder would be ideal, but a hand grinder is fine too. Just avoid the ones that grind by chopping.

          French press is the simplest way to get started - if you like the taste, you can then move on to more expensive methods like V60.

        • Thatbargainhunter on 13/11/2016 - 12:00
          +2

          @Ozymandias:

          Burr can be hand.

          And then you can go buy every coffee gadget, so everyone thinks your kitchen looks like a meth lab.

        • Ozymandias on 13/11/2016 - 12:24
          +1

          @sambutler9876: Oh, I'm aware. Hand is burr more often than not in fact, but I was merely trying to distinguish the good electric from the bad electric.

        • aec on 13/11/2016 - 12:26

          @Ozymandias: how about this?
          https://www.amazon.com/AeroPress-Coffee-Espresso-Maker-Filte…
          i bought it from amazon a few years back, but havent tried yet.

        • yojabbajabba on 13/11/2016 - 12:34
          +1

          If you're brewing coffee with freshly roasted beans your grinder will be your second-greatest asset (second to a set of scales!).

          Two options:
          1) manual grinder (Porlex or Hario hand grinder)
          Pros: portable, conical burr, minimal grind retention
          Cons: cranking the grinder for ~1min for 14g of coffee!

          2) electric grinder (Breville BCG800 or similar)
          Pro: grind speed, quickly change grind settings for different brew methods
          Cons: requires plugging in (Not great for camping), noisy, grind retention in grinder can affect next brew

          Best option: have one of each!

        • Ozymandias on 13/11/2016 - 15:47
          +1

          @aec: Aeropress is great. Quick and simple. If you're unsure how to use it, try this guide: https://www.fivesenses.com.au/blog/aeropress-brew-guide/

        • Janko on 13/11/2016 - 15:47

          @yojabbajabba: Cons of Porlex - soft steel on handle, wears, detaches, flings around at speed into knuckles! :)

        • wicklow on 13/11/2016 - 20:36

          @aec: love aeropress. I'll be using these beans with mine.

        • aec on 13/11/2016 - 22:29

          @Ozymandias: thanks a lot!

    • thesoxman on 13/11/2016 - 09:49
      +3

      Depends on what you're trying to make here! My wife bought me a Hario V60 a couple of years ago and I've never looked back. Now I've got one at home and at the office. Only recommended additional purchase is a grinder. The Breville Smart Grinder is a great option.

      • Thatbargainhunter on 13/11/2016 - 20:50

        And a gooseneck kettle (bonavita or Brewista) and good scales (acaia).

  • stumo on 13/11/2016 - 09:42

    I'm down. Thanks op

  • thesoxman on 13/11/2016 - 09:46

    Awesome. Purchased! Thanks OP.

  • junet on 13/11/2016 - 09:46

    Ordered. Thanks OP!

  • bohn on 13/11/2016 - 09:47

    Awesome. Now this is a coffee deal!

  • lknight on 13/11/2016 - 09:52

    So I presume u order filter grind for plunger use?

    • baldur on 13/11/2016 - 09:55

      thats what im wondering about, as well.

    • thesoxman on 13/11/2016 - 09:57

      Yes. But I think there is only whole bean option here.

      • lknight on 13/11/2016 - 10:08

        Yes u r right. Tahnks it's no buy for me

    • herbo on 13/11/2016 - 10:15

      I don't think that drop down, filter or espresso, in the ordering page is to do with the grind. I reckon it's probably the roast. Lighter roast for filter.

      • Bmoney on 13/11/2016 - 11:31

        You would be correct, filter is always a slightly lighter roast

  • 87percent on 13/11/2016 - 09:55

    How long could you not use it for? I'm going overseas in a couple of weeks, no way I'd get through that much before then, if I leave them unopened

    • thesoxman on 13/11/2016 - 09:58

      So long as they're in the bag unopened it will be fine for 3 months

      • baldur on 13/11/2016 - 10:00

        coffee beans dont last long?

      • Thatbargainhunter on 13/11/2016 - 10:03
        +2

        That is not true at all.

        Should be consumed between 3 (5 is prob better) and 21 days. 30 days max.

        If they are ground, they last an hour.

        • lknight on 13/11/2016 - 10:06

          I buy freshly ground beans for plunger which last for approx a month. Don't see much difference in taste.

        • Thatbargainhunter on 13/11/2016 - 10:14
          +3

          @hpkv:
          Coffee oxidises very quickly. I honestly recommend investing in a good quality burr grinder (hand one is fine although more tedious in the morning) and grinding beans when you need them.

        • johndemonik on 13/11/2016 - 11:09

          They can be frozen though for 2-3 months.

        • cpho on 13/11/2016 - 11:28

          @johndemonik: this is a myth. Please do not freeze your coffee beans, refrigerate them

        • tanabe88gg on 13/11/2016 - 11:28

          @johndemonik: this is what I'm doing, I got both espresso and filter roasts

        • Thatbargainhunter on 13/11/2016 - 12:02
          +9

          @cpho:

          Don't refrigerate them either. That is a myth. The moisture in the fridge is worse than the reduction in temperature. Keep in a cool dry place in a sealed (preferably vacuum sealed) container.

        • cpho on 13/11/2016 - 12:03

          @sambutler9876: Cheers, off the fridge to take the coffee out now.

        • Stevesie76 on 13/11/2016 - 14:10

          @sambutler9876:

          Not wanting to be "that guy", but I think you'll find the air in a fridge is significantly drier than the outside air(moisture condenses on the cooling coils, and is directed out of the fridge during the defrost cycle).

        • Thatbargainhunter on 13/11/2016 - 14:12

          @Stevesie76:

          I'm not a fridge guy but this is generally accepted amongst coffee nerds.

        • Stevesie76 on 13/11/2016 - 14:15

          @sambutler9876:

          Yep fair enough. Think it might be a myth ;-)

        • Thatbargainhunter on 13/11/2016 - 14:17

          @Stevesie76:

          Could well be or at least that justification for why not to.

          I'd imagine it would depend on the fridge. My leaky POS has heaps of moisture through it it seems.

        • fusion17 on 13/11/2016 - 17:27
          +1

          @sambutler9876:

          Maybe if your freezer is from the 90s.

          It's freezer btw, not fridge. And besides personal experience, there are many vids online which confirm it stores better in the freezer, as long as it's sealed.

        • kahn on 13/11/2016 - 18:24

          @toshin:
          "It's freezer btw, not fridge."
          Am I supposed to laugh at this or be dumbfounded?

        • cornbeef on 13/11/2016 - 19:03
          +1

          The best way to store beans is in the family cat.

        • Quant on 13/11/2016 - 20:44
          +1

          @toshin:

          The guys at The Coffee Roaster (coffee.com.au) strongly suggest that people freeze their beans for storage. I was skeptical as it is counter to the common 'knowledge' in the coffee world. That said I've been trying it for the last few months and have had no issues at all, using vacuum sealed bags so that there is no/little warm air when putting the bag in the freezer. I've been doing this with their beans, and the ones I roast myself, using an e61 hx machine and drinking it as espresso.

          I'd say anecdotally I'm fairly convinced freezing them is not an issue when done right.

        • johndemonik on 15/11/2016 - 22:56

          @cornbeef:

          There is a very expensive malaysian coffee bean that they collect from the shit of a wild cat type mammal.

          "Kopi luwak (Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈkopi ˈlu.aʔ]), or civet coffee, refers to the coffee that includes part-digested coffee cherries eaten and defecated by the Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus).[1]"

          https://www.wikipedia.com/en/Kopi_Luwak

      • ilikeit on 13/11/2016 - 17:46
        +1

        The beans decrease in flavour for me after a week. This is just my anecdotal observation.

    • Bmoney on 13/11/2016 - 11:38
      +1

      Depends how much of a coffee snob you are?

      For the cafe quality taste, Ideally as said below keep for around 3 weeks. Should start to taste best at about 1 and a half weeks.
      People forget this is a fruit/ seed

      But if your just after "usuable coffee" you can freeze them and just chuck them out when they start tasting bad to you?

      All is completely subjective of course

    • ts13 on 13/11/2016 - 14:19

      When you receive them , freeze them airtight in the bags they come in. Try and squeeze all the air out of the bag before you do so. Don't open the bag.
      When you get back, defrost whichever one you want. Remove it from the freezer, and allow it to warm up to room temperature before opening it. This way, you won't expose it to the warmer air, and no condensation will be allowed to form on the bean.
      HMU if you have any questions. I know people historically have been taught against fridging/freezing beans, but as long as you do it properly, you can use these methods to slow down the ageing process without affecting quality.

      Edit: and then yes. For filter, try and use within 2-10 days. For espresso, ideal usage time is 5-30 days. This window varies between coffees, and of course you can stretch it a little! Don't include the time that it's in the freezer :)

      • stumo on 13/11/2016 - 16:18
        +1

        Strongly agree. Its all about preventing a temperature difference that could cause moisture on the beans. Doing it the above way guarantees there will be no issues with oxidation or moisture.

        Good thing with this deal is that they're already in small bags, so you won't have to expose them to air before freezing and thawing.

        • Jenny Jingle on 13/11/2016 - 20:11

          Freezing anything usually leads to degradation when defrosted and with such incredible temperature fluctuations if you freeze beans - (going from room temp to freezing, back to room temp) - surely this is worse for beans?

          Just asking.

        • stumo on 13/11/2016 - 20:25

          @Barry Beetroot:
          There have been blind tests done on this, and there is apparently no difference in quality, assuming the freeze/thaw is done properly.

  • Nosides07 on 13/11/2016 - 10:02
    +4

    I used the code 'Take20' and got an extra $2 off at checkout

    Edit: it's actually 20% off not $2. I ordered 1 pack for $10 on which I got $2 off. And it works for other products in shop as well.

    • yasui on 13/11/2016 - 10:20

      I have just purchased it without the code 10 min before…

      • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2016 - 10:32

        Didn't work for me.

        • LaTerrible on 13/11/2016 - 10:42

          Yeah, not working for me either

        • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2016 - 13:02

          @LaTerrible:

          Would have ordered otherwise…

  • MrBr0 on 13/11/2016 - 10:03

    Fantastic find, i was about to do another coffee oder so this is great timing

  • cycleri3 on 13/11/2016 - 10:07
    +2

    Thanks! Wish they had pick up option though, I work 2 mins walk from them.

  • rgr on 13/11/2016 - 10:07

    star track delivery ffs

    • demoiree on 13/11/2016 - 10:20
      +4

      Try using parcel locker , star trek will lodge your item with the parcel locker service.

      • rgr on 13/11/2016 - 10:56

        oh thanks

  • jaypeee on 13/11/2016 - 10:10

    Any clues as to roast date? If they are clearing old stock (>month), not interested!

    • Bmoney on 13/11/2016 - 11:32
      +3

      they roast there own beans so im guessing its roast to order

  • GordonR on 13/11/2016 - 10:10

    Bought one - $6 delivery to WA too

  • demoiree on 13/11/2016 - 10:19

    damn , bought too early and paid $10 + $6 , it hurts!

    • bohn on 13/11/2016 - 10:27
      +2

      sometimes if you wait the deal can go expired fairly quickly..

  • Xizor on 13/11/2016 - 10:24

    Why not… try something different! Wonder how it'll go in the little vietnamese coffee dripper

  • drsplodge on 13/11/2016 - 10:27

    Great timing. Running out and wanted to give a new blend a shot. $6 to SA too.

  • Jaystea on 13/11/2016 - 10:30
    +1

    Code didn't work for me unfortunately :( But still bought it anyway, thanks!

  • chickenchipsgravy on 13/11/2016 - 10:31

    stupid website - keeps saying CARD NOT ACCEPTED BY MERCHANT - tried visa/amex & MC debit… went to paypal and it won't acknowledge the TAKE20 code saying it's not valid for items in cart

    • fusion17 on 13/11/2016 - 10:33
      +1

      Code not working for me either

      • chickenchipsgravy on 13/11/2016 - 10:34
        +1

        i think the poor ol' coffee roaster just got OzBargained - roasted.

        • fusion17 on 13/11/2016 - 10:36

          I was thinking that too. It's still great value…but startrack :/

    • googolplex on 13/11/2016 - 10:37
      +1

      confirm code not working
      post should now be updated to reflect

      • driveahardbargain on 13/11/2016 - 10:59

        Code no longer working but $16 for 750g beans still good!!

  • nubzy on 13/11/2016 - 10:33
    +3

    take20 not working??

    • Earl of Lemongrab on 13/11/2016 - 10:38

      Error message received: "This code did not match any active gift card or discount. Was it entered correctly?"

  • Grimace on 13/11/2016 - 10:39
    +1

    Take20 code isn't work for me :(

  • lyl-Lychee on 13/11/2016 - 10:50
    +1

    Cheers op, I got an order in :)
    Shame they don't do pick up as I'm always passing by their cafe

  • martino on 13/11/2016 - 11:03
    +2

    Thanks, ordered three lots (9x 250g bags)

    $30 - (oz)bargain!

    • DDTW on 13/11/2016 - 11:06
      +2

      I did the same too!

      2.25kg of beans for $36 delivered. Mad deal!

  • revmacca on 13/11/2016 - 11:35
    +4

    I'd highly recommended an Aeropress to anyone starting out, use one at work, much better that the pod machine!
    Also check out the clever dripper, excellent fit home use.

    • aec on 13/11/2016 - 12:32
      +1

      after i finish my nespresso pods coming as the starter pack wit the machine, i will use the aeropress in the office. bought one ages ago, but never used it.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2016 - 11:55

    coffee noob. do i use filter or espresso for a stovetop espresso maker? whats the difference?

    • yojabbajabba on 13/11/2016 - 12:11
      +4

      For stovetop use Espresso roasts. Filter roasts are best for passive brew methods (gravity-fed drop brewing systems only, like v60 etc). If you put your filter roast through a pressurised (stovetop) or immersion system (plunger) youll have an underwhelming, unbalanced brew due to the high extraction of dissolvable solids (TDS). Filter coffees are roasted lighter to accentuate certain flavours when extracted passively. Espresso is roasted darker to allow more developed flavours to be extracted (hence why espresso will have that darker, caramel crema balance that usually cuts through milk).

      • aec on 13/11/2016 - 12:37

        a TRUE coffee noob here. if i have an aeropress in the office and a brivile doubleboiler at home, which should i get, filter or espresso?

        • yojabbajabba on 13/11/2016 - 12:53
          +1

          Aeropress will do both espresso and filter roasts well.
          Espresso machine will do justice to an espresso roast, and will give you terrible returns if you put a filter roasts through it.
          So I guess if you want to be limited to your aeropress go filter!

          Maybe also consider what kind of coffee experience do you want? Delicate, black coffees which have complex flavours and drink like a tea? Or robust, bold espresso flavours that almost beg for milk to be added?

          Also, you're not a noob if you've invested in an aeropress :)

    • Janko on 13/11/2016 - 12:17
      +2

      If your stovetop machine normally requires a fine grind, fine enough so that if you pinch it it starts to hold together, go for the espresso. Don't worry too much though - it'll likely be unnoticeable unless everything else is optimised.

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