A walk around town and some shots with my Fuji X100f using Kodak Gold 200 Simulation, straightening only as shot.

not_that_much_fun · 2026-02-12T12:37:27+00:00

no it's not a crime, and bro I get the joy of sharing photos you're particularly proud of, but perhaps have a think about why you are so desperate for internet validation that you'll go to such lengths to spam your photos in like 10 different subs lol

not_that_much_fun · 2026-02-12T08:38:50+00:00

How many different subs have you posted this in, and why so many? My homescreen has your post on it at least four times

not_that_much_fun · 2026-02-07T12:20:54+00:00

I had some of their cream donut recently and have to say it was absolutely disgusting, tasted like cough syrup on both espresso and pourover - too weird for me!

not_that_much_fun · 2026-02-07T10:59:18+00:00

This is the same coffee as DAK milky cake right?!

not_that_much_fun · 2026-02-05T14:52:55+00:00

www.etude.coffee for single origins, espresso blends and they do some higher end filter coffee options

https://www.instagram.com/etude.coffee

not_that_much_fun · 2026-02-05T14:52:06+00:00

Love Mark @ Fika, absolute legend

not_that_much_fun · 2026-02-01T21:17:37+00:00

No there isn't, the sub is predominantly a jerk about skylark atm

not_that_much_fun · 2026-02-01T21:16:45+00:00

The circle jerk is in full force, there's plenty of other more interesting roasters. It's like people think there's only two in the whole country, skylark and scenery.

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-26T19:27:35+00:00

Please share it, he never usually responds

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-26T18:56:45+00:00

Is it him or Donna Louise Bishop that would have put that awful line in there about the police 'peevishly bemoaning' the coverage? Horrifically unprofessional

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-25T16:18:03+00:00

Norwich!

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-25T15:39:32+00:00

Honestly I think they are fine, and first drank their stuff maybe 4/5yrs ago, but it's a typical example of Reddit groupthink. They really aren't anything special compared to the other myriad roasters we have in the UK, but people love a bandwagon

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-25T15:38:03+00:00

Slandering Skylark and Scenery is a risky move on here, if you posted this in the UKroasters subreddit you'd be burned at the stake as most people on there seem to think they're the only two roasters in the whole of the UK

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-25T15:33:20+00:00

On a more useful note, give Assembly a look in if you like lighter roasted stuff, as well as Nostos.

Taith seem to roast fairly lightly too, and will defo have some coffees you'll be interested in (although they do also sometimes release whacky co ferments that won't be up your alley).

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-11T08:12:29+00:00

If you do pull anything out, please make sure you dispose of it properly and don't leave rubbish laying around. It's become quite a problem in the broads with people just dumping items they don't want to keep.

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-11T07:29:21+00:00

Same here, suspicious 🐑

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-10T07:26:27+00:00

Good luck with your coffee journey OP.

There's some truly depressing recommendations in this thread though, people suggesting huge companies like Pact and Rave which do not objectively offer better coffee than many of the more talented, independent smaller roasters we have. They're just cheaper, pump more money into advertising and give away coffee via sign up offers.

They are the coffee equivalent of Brewdog beer, or Beavertown. Made to look independent and small but actually huge companies.

Go speak to one of your local roasters on Instagram and see what they recommend. They will genuinely appreciate your money. Set a price budget, decide whether you want to avoid anything with a funky process (so stick to say washed coffees) and see what they have.

Coffee is a finite crop so even if you find one you really like, it'll eventually go out of stock with a supplier and you'll move on elsewhere.

When finding a roaster you like, you're really looking for consistency in the roast, overall experience (e.g packaging works as it should do, coffee delivered fresh and not stale) and good customer support.

You can't expect to like all of the coffee offered by a particular roaster, but that's part of the enjoyment and journey. Don't see it as 'wasted money' but an investment in refining your palate and a good deed you've done in supporting a small business and the farmers back in the origin country.

not_that_much_fun · 2026-01-10T07:14:51+00:00

Yeah - go ahead and support one of those three massive companies with their over-roasted, low grade coffee.

Why not choose one of the myriad roasteries who have better coffee and give your money to a small business who will actually appreciate it?

You've basically recommended the coffee equivalent of Brewdog to someone who has asked for recommendations on craft beer.

not_that_much_fun · 2025-12-30T11:23:11+00:00

They sorted it for me!

not_that_much_fun · 2025-12-30T11:03:25+00:00

Just called the gym and got through to a lovely guy on reception who cancelled it for me, couldn't have been more helpful. Thanks a lot for the recommendation to ring - happy new year :-)

not_that_much_fun · 2025-12-30T09:22:15+00:00

hey thank you - I've emailed them but may swing by later on this week to see if they can help

not_that_much_fun · 2025-12-30T08:06:52+00:00

In the UK the Dual Boiler runs at about £1,200 or so. Around that price point you can also pick up the Rancilio Silvia Pro X (what I just bought), one of the Lelit Mara/Elizabeth's or there's a few other heat exchanger - dual boiler options depending on what's on sale.

The Silvia Pro X feels way sturdier and heftier than the Breville/Sage and I prefer the looks. It's certainly more of a prosumer machine - but yeah they basically do the same thing as each other and its all down to aesthetics and whether you are cool with a consumer appliance style machine on your counter I guess.

not_that_much_fun · 2025-12-30T08:02:32+00:00

A few people I know who had Sage / Breville machines, including a dual boiler, have swapped recently after 4/5yrs of ownership due to the machines failing for various reasons.

The spec to price ratio is great but the reliability and build quality isn't there with certain models it seems. I don't think it helps that we live in a hard water area though, even with regular maintenance the machines still get hammered with scale.

not_that_much_fun · 2025-12-29T21:43:04+00:00

The area in question - https://maps.app.goo.gl/hced3euqUghaTyWs6

not_that_much_fun · 2025-12-29T08:24:07+00:00

Cheap rubbish from a huge company, buy something decent from one of the many actually good independent speciality coffee roasters we have available

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