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Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member
Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 904
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 4:44 pm: | |
Brent,
My Dad works for Sara Lee.. Hmm.... Gonna call him and see if i can get a few cases if possible :-) NO ONE has the beans in the USA and if i can get my hands on a few cases :-)
Enjoy the Drive,
Steven R. Rochlin
PS: have tried MANY beans in my life and LOVE these!!!!!! |
S. Brent Cardani (Brentc)
Junior Member
Username: Brentc
Post Number: 92
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 4:12 pm: | |
Just did a quick search - it looks like Cafe do Ponto is a Sara Lee brand. Cou,d contact them to see if they import it or would consider it.
Here's a link: http://www.transnationale.org/fiches/-1804671779.htm
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S. Brent Cardani (Brentc)
Junior Member
Username: Brentc
Post Number: 91
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 4:02 pm: | |
Does anyone want to try to do a group buy on some beans? How hard would it be to bring it in? Can anyone here contact someone they know at a coffeehouse or gourmet food store? I'll pitch in just to see what all the fuss is about. |
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member
Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 902
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 10:54 am: | |
JUST added a PS below... http://www.brazilyellowpages.com/brastudonewbebidas.html
Ordered four bags (2 lbs total) and will see how it goes. Have a Rocky grinder and would prefer beans, but beggers can't be choosers for now. E-mailed my friend in Brazil to see if he'll help me, but shipping will be $$$ :-( |
DL (Darth550)
Member
Username: Darth550
Post Number: 545
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 10:52 am: | |
Steven,
For "Store bought/OTC" grind, I have found Cafe La Llave espresso to be good and strong. It is in most stores. (Green can).
I also mentioned in another thread, Ferrari coffee, Peaberry Kona.
DL |
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member
Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 901
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 10:45 am: | |
DL,
Sure sure, rub it in. Used the VERY LAST i had a few days ago and NOTHING else i have is "working" for me :-( i want my beans dammit! :-)
Enjoy the Espresso,
Steven R. Rochlin
PS: if you want the Gold bag pre-ground coffee in the USA they sell it at http://www.brazilyellowpages.com/brastudonewbebidas.html
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DL (Darth550)
Member
Username: Darth550
Post Number: 542
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 9:44 am: | |
Steven,
GREAT STUFF! I'm having some right now. I have tried to find beans as well. I have my wife's relatives bring 4-6 bags at a time when they come (beans and grind). One time my mother in law was hasseled for having the coffee, as they thought something was hidden in it! She does not speak English. What a day that was.
DL |
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member
Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 900
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 9:35 am: | |
Thanks eveyone. Will e-mail World Wide, yet all i have been able to find in the USA so far is grinds, not beans. LOVE these beans when in Brazil and brought back two 500 gram bags. Now am out and desire more. MANY thanks and if someone has a line on BEANS (not grounds) let me know.
MANY thanks,
Steven R. Rochlin
PS: have friends in brazil and may get a case sent to me if all else fails. Shipping cost will be $$$ tho :-( |
Telson (Pitbull_trader)
Junior Member
Username: Pitbull_trader
Post Number: 187
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 7:43 am: | |
http://worldwidemart.com/cdp/brsantos.html |
Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member
Username: Andrewg
Post Number: 477
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 7:34 am: | |
OK as I know what spirito de punto is ...what is cafe DO Ponto |
S. Brent Cardani (Brentc)
Junior Member
Username: Brentc
Post Number: 90
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 7:21 am: | |
Have you tried www.coffeegeek.com ? I don't know if they carry it, but a buddy of mine who is starting a coffee roasting co. swears by them. They have all the obscure stuff. |
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member
Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 898
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 7:10 am: | |
This espresso bean only found in Brazil and can't seem to find it anywhere in the USA. Am willing to buy four lagre bags of this. Anyone? Anyone?
ALL help is ALWAYS apprecaited.
Enjoy the Drive,
Steven R. Rochlin
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