First cup was a SO americano of Sulawesi Toraja. Then, a drip pot of CR La Minita, roasted to FC. I split this between two 16 oz thermos bottles, my travel cup and my second morning cup. -- Terry Stockdale www.terryscomputertips.com Sent from my iPhone Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
First cup was City+ (12 min in SCGG, filter cone brewed) from the remainder of the five pounds of the Invalsa 4A Organic Bolivian that got me started on this odyssey. I scored a Nissan / Thermos French Press at a thrift store last week for $3, so next will be SM's Bali Kintamini Arabica FC+ for contrast. -- Paul Helbert There are two ends on a candle; and for good reason. Burn 'em. NPR Radio special "Bush's War" should be interesting tonight at 9:00 EDT. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Tree Dried Natural roasted Saturday morning. Could use a bit more rest... getting a bad side flavor on it... a little harsh side-show. but overall the cup is delicious and i'm excited for the next cup in a couple of days. I'm leaving for a little vacation, 3 days, gonna do a little bird hunting. So happy trails to all and see ya when i get back!bill On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 7:11 AM, Paul Helbert wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
That is an awesome press, my friend. Great find. I received mine as a birthday gift 1.5 years ago from my wife, and it is still the best. On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 8:11 AM, Paul Helbert wrote: <Snip> -- -Kevin /* Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. */ Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
AP of PNG Kimel, C+. On Mar 24, 2008, at 8:46 AM, Terry Stockdale wrote: <Snip> Sandy Andina www.myspace.com/sandyandina Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Bill, I had "two" cups of the "Tree Dried Natural" this morning. Roasted on Thursday, I think, (maybe Friday). To me, that was the best flavored coffee that I have drank in a couple months. Brewed with the AP. Frank On 3/24/08, Bill wrote: <Snip> -- Frank "Still the one" Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
My first cup was Sumatrea Blue Batak, drip brewed... My afternoon cup is a SBB latte with one of Susan "JavaMama" Oppenheim's bicycle churned 5-chili chocolate bullets melted in - this is a nice and spicy cup.... Ole! Brett On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 1:41 PM, Frank Awbrey wrote: <Snip> -- Cheers, Bretthttp://homeroast.freeservers.comHomeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Had a presspot of Moka Kadir blend this morning and am having another right now in the early afternoon. This batch is barely rested enough at 3 days and is just beginning to acquire a sweetness and more rounded taste. It was a split batch with half roasted to FC+ and the other barely to FC. Roasted another full pound this afternoon in the HT to FC+, well into SC this time, and it looks excellent. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I messed up this morning when I post scripted my message with, "NPR Radio special "Bush's War" should be interesting tonight at 9:00 EDT." It is scheduled for public TV. Thus I will probably miss it. No TV. I heard an interview with the producer on NPR today. It is to be a two part series about the policy war within the administration. Maybe I'll head down to my favorite pub to watch it...if they aren't playing 24/7 basketball. -- Paul Helbert There are two ends on a candle; and for good reason. Burn 'em. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
A double of SM Classic Italian Blend, barely Vienna last night. Astounding right out of the FR and even better this morning. Wish I had a Fiver. I will... Cheers and Magandang Hapon -RayO, aka Opa! -- "When the theme hits the bass, I dance the Jig!" - -Virgil Fox at the Mighty Wichita (ex- NYC Paramount) WurliTzer- 1976 Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Wow, the day has gone on long enough for the evening cup. Last order I went for the 8 pound sampler, split 50/50 espressso / decaf. Nicaragua Dipilto WP Decaf, roasted last night to City+, 8 min til 1st and 10 min to EOR in SCGG. Ground too fine for the French Press, I think (had to apply a WHOLE LOT of force). Made a wonderfully favorable cup with a nice, long, semisweet aftertaste. This is a good one for the folks who say that if coffee tastes like it smells they'd like it. By the way, RayO, What's with the flash freezing you mention? -- Paul Helbert There are two ends on a candle; and for good reason. Burn 'em. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I know it is evening, but it has been a long day. I started out with a cup of Yemen Sanan'ai followed by a cup of Hawaiian Kona - Kowali Typica XF, I then took a small thermos of the Yemen to work. Eight days in a row, I needed more coffee! Les On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 4:33 PM, Paul Helbert wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Enjoying a rich Sumatra Blue Batak from Eddie Dove's Heaven's Hollow Roastery... Full City +, drip brewed in Melitta Clarity with gold filter, and tasty! Big Thanks to Eddie - this has helped as a baseline for comparison of my roasts. Nice to learn I am getting it done OK.... Cheers, Brett If I am not causing you to think, then I am letting you down.http://www.xanga.com/rockinjava9Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Thanks, Brett! That is a great way to start a Monday ... <Snip> Sumatra Organic Gayo Mountain Special. Eddie -- Home Coffee Roasting Blog and Referencehttp://southcoastcoffeeroaster.blogspot.com/On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 7:08 AM, Brett Mason wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
This morning I'm drinking Ethiopia Limu, Indonesian process roasted using behmor p2 to just past full city on Saturday night. Brewed this morning with my AP. An excellent cup! Mild acidity, no bitterness, a touch of cocoa. -- Dave Some days... It's just not worth chewing through the leather straps Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I finally roasted the Gisha auction winner last Friday and pulled the
first shots out of it this morning. An excellent coffee.
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Found a small foil brick of pre-ground, slightly out-of-date, Seattle's Best in my camping food box. Put two scoops through the Melita cone paper filter. A bit fruity as it cooled, nice, sweet aftertaste. Really was quite drinkable. I really have to get to work now...even in the rain. -- Paul Helbert So it is written. I read it on the internet, so it has to be true. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Monsooned Indian Malabar at FC+ rested two days. Like drinking caramel syrup. David Rossell Administrator of Network Services and Planning Norwood School 8821 River Rd. Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 841-2178 drossell Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Sumatra Blue Batak, fresh from the roaster. I always try one cup right after I roast, and this one is FANTASTIC right now. I can only imagine how good it will be in a few days after resting. Wow! Sheila Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Monday morning's cup is better than sunday. I nailed my cappa this morning with a triple ristretto of my dwindling store of black cat and nailed the microfoam (can't do it consistently but I'm getting better). My wife said it tasted like chocolate heh. Definitely one of my better attempts. I can't consistently pull better shots than the guys on the corner (no, not a sbux lol) but I'm getting closer. I can occasionally pull better and usually pull about equal to them with the rare sink shot now and my milk steaming is getting pretty solid. I really enjoy these black cat beans but I'm anxious to try some of the classic Italian blend from Tom I have waiting in the garage. It will be soon... She's drinking a mixture of peets and Tom's french roast blend in the newco. She said it tasted really good. Maybe there's hope for her after all :) -- Gary F. On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 7:37 AM, Paul Helbert wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
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That was mine Saturday, Sunday I spiked it with about 20% India Anohki.
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My thermos is filled with Niacragua Placeras Miel at FC First cup was a Sulawesi Toraja FC+ Americano from my Vivaldi II. -- Terry Stockdale Sent from my iPhone On Mar 31, 2008, at 9:49 AM, Sheila Quinn wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I'm trying out Tom's French Roast Blend roasted in the Gene Cafe to ... French Roast ;-) It a really nice, classic French Roast flavor. A little roasted bitterness with a bit of carmel or molasses. Sometimes we get caught up in the light roasts and forget that there can be a really good, flavorful dark roast. My parents are coming out to visit their grand kid and they only drink Starbucks French Roast bought pre-ground at the grocery store. I can hear them now... "it's not dark enough". Sigh, maybe an extra scoop in the drip filter? -Peter Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Re-posting this under the correct topic heading... = I started with a French Press of my standard brew of Gayo Mountain = Special. It was OK... Then I remembered the throw-down and this brew was = thin like the brew was on Saturday... Now I'm enjoying a FP of El Salvador Las Renas WP Decaf as a "Brett = Brew". I upped the dosage and am enjoying the brew a lot more. If it = weren't for the throw-down, I may have never tried it with a larger dose. As to the decaf this early in the morning, I have an MRI scheduled of my = hand later this morning, so I need to sit still... Then it's full caf ahead! John <Snip> <Snip> -- = John A C Despres Hug your kids 616.437.9182 Scene It All Productions JD’s Coffee Provoked Ramblings = Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/=gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Kenya Githumbwini roasted to a nice city plus 7 days rest. It is nice and tame with that much rest and yet very rich in deep red grape-currant followed by a nice milk chocolate finish. I really like this coffee as it goes through the stages. There is a hint of malt in the finish. Brewed in the Technivorm with a Swiss Gold Filter. Les On 3/31/08, David Rossell wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 7:55 AM, Coffee wrote: <Snip> I just read this to my wife and she stuck her lip out and called me a chicken butt... Heh... :) I do have to say that for a french roast, I really like Tom's blend. If anything has a hope of converting my wife that will be the one. She'll never wax poetic over a PNG Kimel Peaberry or Harrar Horse (my personal favorite so far) but she just might learn to appreciate Tom's FR blend (provided I make sure it's dark enough heh). -- Gary F. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
The actual auction lot or the 'for the masses' lot? I am curious if there's a marked difference. My cup today is 4 day rested Costa Rica Conquistador , Full City from the HotTop, in the Technivorm, from last year's offerings. I am trying my best to rotate my oldest coffees up and drink them before they lose their special character. On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 10:31 AM, Jim Gundlach wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Gary Foster wrote: <Snip> Got my chicken chores done for the morning. Still too cool and rainy out to work on the brooder. <Snip> That higher dose may do the trick. Serve it in an opaque cup or mug so they can't do the tasting with their eyes. -- Paul Helbert I read it on the internet, so it has to be true. So it is written. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Sorry, can't tell you what I'm drinking this morning (don't have my notes here with me and can't remember). Roasted early last week from a mixture of a couple of left over beans from a few months back. This is a very sweet tasting cup. Not harsh at all. Wish they all tasted like this. Frank On 3/31/08, Floyd Lozano wrote: <Snip> -- Frank "Still the one" Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
This was the auction lot, as I recall a total of four auction winners
were included in a order for around $100. The other three pounds are
long gone.
pecan jim
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Panama Carmen Estate roasted to C+ in IR2, rested three days under hard vacuum, ground medium in Zass, sifted out fines, AP at very strong dosage (I always overdo dosage a little) and diluted to Americano, 12oz total in my Barista Stainless travel mug for slow ride. Flavor is superbalifico--I mean top notch. Flowery, fragrant, and oh sooo sweet. I'm starting to love AP more than FP. Is that heresy? Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I'm enjoying a delicious Brazil Pedra Grande-Bourbon Cultivar. Full = City, French Press, very, very nice cuppa. Good sweet milk chocolate, = light acidity and full body. Very well balanced cup that keeps going = strong even as it cools. Yum. John -- = John A C Despres Hug your kids 616.437.9182 Scene It All Productions JD’s Coffee Provoked Ramblings = Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/=gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
At the moment, a nice, chocolatey cup of Brazil Moreninha Formosa roasted a week ago. On tap: Colombia Antioquia - Jardin Cerulean Warbler Panama SHB Las Victorias Eddie -- Docendo Discimus Home Coffee Roasting Blog and Referencehttp://southcoastcoffeeroaster.blogspot.com/On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 7:10 AM, John Despres wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I am finishing up the last of the Panama SHB Las Victorias roasted last week. I have a pound of Panama Mama Cata Gesha resting, and will enjoy the first cups of that fine coffee tomorrow. With the Gesha auction this week, I thought it might be nice to enjoy drinking some to remember how good it really is, when the price per pound goes higher than most. I hit Becky with a Sumatra yesterday and she thought there was something wrong with the coffee. I kind of threw her off guard with that deep rich earthy coffee after having so many of the lighter bodied coffees. Les On 4/28/08, Eddie Dove wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I'm on the road for a few days in good ol' Wyo... which means Aeropress. This morning I'm finishing up some of the Sumatra Classic Mandheling from 4/17. Not a ton to report... just a great Sumatra in the AP. Good body, excellent mouthfeel, nice earthy flavors... Probably gonna have another cup in a few. Man this is rough. Get to travel through some of the most beautiful country ever and drink some of the best coffee ever. Ho hum. bill Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
First of the morning cup a rich, smooth perfectly balanced last of 4/17 15min CCR HT City+ mason jar vac' stored batch Americano of Mauka Fire Kona, roasting a batch of Zuma Kona to takes it's place on the to be brewed shelf. Debating between 4/22 Guat' Gesha or 4/23 Esmeralda Gesha for next cup... Les you're early! BOP auction May 20th, Esmeralda auction May 22nd. Pacific Northwest Gathering VIhttp://www.mcKonaKoffee.comURL to Rosto mods, FrankenFormer, some recipes etc:http://www.mckoffee.com/Ultimately the quest for Koffee Nirvana is a solitary path. To know I must">http://home.comcast.net/~mckona/PNWGVI.htmKona Konnaisseur miKe mcKoffeehttp://www.mcKonaKoffee.comURL to Rosto mods, FrankenFormer, some recipes etc:http://www.mckoffee.com/Ultimately the quest for Koffee Nirvana is a solitary path. To know I must first not know. And in knowing know I know not. Each Personal enlightenment found exploring the many divergent foot steps of Those who have gone before. Sweet Maria's List - Searchable Archiveshttp://themeyers.org/HomeRoast/ <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Oh, I am often ahead of myself Mike! I guess with so few Centrals in the offering sheet, I am a bit nervous. It is a good thing I have a dozen or so in the stash! I still have two pounds of the Guat' Gesha in the stash as well, and a pound of the Esmeralda too. I am getting a little low on Brazils, but I am going to cut down on Brazils to make room for those micro lot CRs that are on the way. I am out of Columbian so I will be ordering some of that soon. I am hearing good reports on the Warbler. I hope Tom has a good supply, I wouldn't want to miss that one. Les On 4/28/08, miKe mcKoffee wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Savoring a 50/50 blend of Indonesia Flores "Jade" roasted to FC (444F) and old reliable Idido Misty Valley roasted to C+ (435F). Fruited up front, huge midrange, nice mouthfeel, first reaction was: "Wow, thats a BIG cup". I tried it last week and keep going back to it, even though I've got rested Harrar Horse lot 17406 C+ (438F), Guatamala Huehuetenango Finca San Vicente C++ (440F), Mexican Organic DP Narait Rustico C+ (438F) and Yemen Mokha Sharasi C+ (435F) to choose from. I'm having a really good week, coffeewise. Decision making is proving to be a bit of a problem... Michael |
Second cup this fine morning is a C+ Kenya Gethumbwini PB. I posted about the roast, that I stalled it out when roasting Friday night. Anyway, the stalling before first crack muted some of the flavors, but it does have some of the acidity of this bean. Resting for a few days has definitely improved it. Nice contrast to the Sumatran which was first. What a good day! peacebill Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
It's a rainy day and it doesn't look like it wants to quit anytime soon.. All the chores are done and my socks are hung up to dry. My second cup will be the Nicaraguan Dipilto WP Decaf, not because I want less caffeine but because it tastes so good. (I have friends who say. "Decaf, what's the point...just drink a third of a cup and throw the rest away." They don't say that about my decaf, at least not to my face. Reading about different brewers got me thinking about cleanliness. All the devices we use are easily cleaned or at least it's easy to see if they are clean. Glass is easy to inspect. My grinder is another story. How do I get the center burr out of a Baratza Virtuoso? How do I get the plastic sides off to get at the motor controls? I thought it was a snap-apart housing, but don't want to pull too hard at the wrong place. -- Paul Helbert Prepackaged, roasted & ground coffee,,, Some of the worst ideas since sliced bread. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
The last of my 2007 Yemen Mattari roasted to FC+ on the 23rd brewed in a TechniVorm. I am reminded of a cool desert morning with the sun about to peek up from the horizon. The barest hint of a warm breeze preparing its' arrival. The flocks of goats starting to awake. A camel brays nearby, heralding the dawn. I think I'm channeling something here ... Bob Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I returned from a section hike of the Appalachian Trail late yesterday afternoon after a couple of days without coffe (done intentionally). Had a full FP of Mokha Sharasi when I got home and a FP of Mokha Mattari this morning. Glad to be back, at least for the coffee. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
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Aged Sumatra Lintong in the FP that has been sitting around for 3 weeks. Definitely mellower. Would not drink it with this much rest, but missed it in the back of the cupboard. Pretty nice cup of coffee. Always amused by the interesting bloom of aged coffee... what's in your cup? bill in wyo Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
The new Columbian Warbler. Maybe I shouldn't say how good it is. Does Kona like let the cat out of the bag? Les On 5/5/08, Bill wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |