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Santiago
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Brewed Coffee?
In the 15 years or so that I've been driving Baja I'm starting to notice a general upgrate in the coffee available. Most decent-sized towns have
brewed coffee in the larger Pemexs. On my last trip down I stopped in a Pemex in south Ensenada and asked if the coffee was any good and the guy
shook his head and pointed to the OXXO across the street. On the way north I stopped for desayuno at a small cafe just south of the first toll booth
and they had brewed coffee - looked like the old Farmers set-up that was common in the states a few years back.
Is there a change going on in Baja regarding brewed vs. instant?
Is this moving to the road-side truck-stop places like Chapala (still instant as of this Spring)?
Is the practice of re-using grounds still prevalent or was that just bogus fireplace talk?
I am not a coffee snob in the least, but I don't like instant.
Does essence predate existence?
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bajabound2005
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Me thinks Mexico is discovering it's own product! Good Mexican grown coffee!
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vandenberg
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I don't feel alive without my morning coffee.
So, we carry a fancy 2 cup (large) coffee maker, which works wherever there's power.
There's a large variety of these and it pays to buy a good one.
Edit: Forgot to mention that some come with large insulated cups, which keep the brew hot for hours.
[Edited on 9-10-2008 by vandenberg]
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DianaT
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We have also found that fewer places are serving the Nescafe instant. In a way we miss the instant. At least we could make it a lot stronger.
Most of the brewed coffee is so weak---but we find that to be true here in the states. Just the mention of Farmers--- 
We would love to find Mexican coffee beans that we really like----so far, no luck.
Diane
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CaboRon
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On my La Paz supply run (every other month) I always go downtown to Cafe Batalia right on the corner of 5 de Mayo and one block from the square.
Same street as Baja Biscuits .
The owner imports the green coffee beans from Tabisco (I believe) and roast them right there.
Good dark roast ( you can also get the sugar coated) and the price is around 180 pesos for 2 kilos ... good value.
CaboRon
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Diver
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We've always carried a battery powered grinder and a drip filter.
But yes, there seems to be brewed coffee in many more places now.
You can even get Late' and all that in places like La Ventana, Barriles, etc.
Sorry Diane, no suggestions, we always bring our beans.
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David K
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Baja's Best Bed & Breakfast
Starbucks comes to Baja!
Photo of the side facing Hwy. 1, El Rosario
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DianaT
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Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Starbucks comes to Baja!
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But he mixes it with a cheaper brand. ---still quite weak.
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CaboRon
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Quote: | Originally posted by jdtrotter
Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Starbucks comes to Baja!
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But he mixes it with a cheaper brand. ---still quite weak. |
In La Paz and CSL they have what I call the mock Starbucks ...
Nicely painted in the same green and white starbucks pattersn...
Coffees, pasteries and internet access ....
Unfortunately, I can't remember the name because I always thought of them as the immitation Starbucks 
CaboRon
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bajajudy
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A friend who has a cafe used to advertise Starbucks coffee, which is what he used, until he got a cease and desist order from an attorney in DF.
There is a Starbucks coming to San Lucas so I guess that they are looking around for anyone claiming to be a starbucks and/or using their logo.
not likely, but DK you may want to remove that picture to protect those people.
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bajajudy
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I love the Mexican coffee beans. We use Cafe Marino(29 pesos a small bag, not cheap) and grind it fresh every morning. I actually prefer Batalia but
cant find it here anymore. It is a really dark roast.
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Diver
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Some small tiendas like Saul's in Mulege', carry a selection of Costco products like coffee and pistachios but it's usually cheaper in the states.
Unless you live there, than little things like your favorite brand of Coffeemate at Saul's is priceless.
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BajaGeoff
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A few weeks back I got a surprisingly good cup of coffee from the AM/PM in Rosarito. I rarely get coffee from convenience stores here in the states,
as there is usually a coffee shop around every corner. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised!
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There is a Starbucks in Ensenada, Mexicalli and Rosarito and I am sure elsewhere. There is a Buzz Cafe in the Walmart mall in Ensenada that serves
good coffee and has wireless internet service FREE that says its is
secure. I've used their service and enjoyed the coffee. I have been told that many restaurants in Ensenada offer wireless service-VIP for example.
bacquito
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bajabound2005
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When any of you are passing through the Ensenada area, stop into Cafe Bohemia on Mex 1 in Chapultepec. They sell whole beans of Mexican origin.
For the best coffee, on or off the road, we bring our own beans and use a French press. All we need is boiling water. A French press even improves
bad coffee beans!
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toneart
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I think the Mexican knock offs should just do as in Mulege:
We have the 11/7 store. Maybe there should be PM/AM, Buckstars, etc.
Yes, brewed coffee is becoming the preferred cafe'. They may produce good coffee, but maybe it is for export. It's not that great within the country.
But then, I am a "coffee snob". I bring my own.
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This may come as a surprise to many but one of the best places to buy coffee in the US is McDonald’s and it’s cheep. They pour a good cup of joe.
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David K
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Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
A friend who has a cafe used to advertise Starbucks coffee, which is what he used, until he got a cease and desist order from an attorney in DF.
There is a Starbucks coming to San Lucas so I guess that they are looking around for anyone claiming to be a starbucks and/or using their logo.
not likely, but DK you may want to remove that picture to protect those people. |
Judy, that is facing Hwy. 1, but the photo was taken 2 years ago... We arrived at night the other day when we drove into El Rosario, so I didn't
notice if the logo was still there. It may be removed?
In any case, Ed Lusk (the owner) is an adult and responsible for how he promotes his business and my photo or others photos on Nomad I have seen of
Ed's place aren't a cause for protection. How do any of us know that Ed doesn't have permission from Starbucks to promote their coffee... since he
sells it there?
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Skeet/Loreto
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Don't Throw away your Instant Coffee! Remember it is the best to use when you get hit by a Scorpion. Get it a little Damp and spread it on the
Sting>
Yes I too noticed in Loreto and Mulege that brewed Coffee is being used.
Mac's is the only place I will stop and have their good Coffee.
I always carry my Percolater{Farberware, I think is the only Company making one}.
Have to have those two Cups of Good Coffee every morning.!
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danaeb
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Another good coffee bean place in La Paz is "La Choya" on Colima between Durango and Chiapas. Great dark-roasted beans and VERY fresh. (Thanks Les!)
Experience enables you to recognize a mistake every time you repeat it.
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