Sumatra Lintong. Full City. AeroPress. Delicious. In a few minutes Kona - Greenwell, City + Vacuum brewer. Then something in the Moka Pot I'm warning up for the Great Can/Am brewer throw-down tomorrow. 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 |
This morning, I am thoroughly enjoying my last pound of the Cameroon Caplami Java. I sure wish I had ordered more of this coffee! It was coaxed into a Full City roast last Saturday, brewed in the Technivorm with Swissgold filter this morning and I may have to fire up the Gaggia for some SO shots. Molasses sweetened chocolatey goodness lofted in a nicely-bodied cup with some spice and woody notes to create an exceptionally balanced party of flavor on the palate! Pressure washer repair can wait, another cup is in order ... Eddie -- Docendo Discimus Home Coffee Roasting Blog and Referencehttp://southcoastcoffeeroaster.blogspot.com/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 got some of the Cameroon with my Behmor. Good stuff indeed. That's what I had this AM, brewed in a Krups Moka Brew. I'll have another cup at the office from an Aeropress. Dave Westerville, OH On 4/11/08, 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 am having my last 1/2 lb. of Ethiopia Harar Horse. It was roasted last Sunday evening to a nice FC and was brewed in my AP. I have had tis coffee using a pour over filter, and now the AP. I like the AP the best so far. Darliene On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 8:03 AM, Dave Huddle < 137trimethyl26dioxopurine> 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 enjoying a mutt blend this morning. It is about 25% Kenya Githumbwini and 75% Colombian CoE from last year. Much better than I thought it would be. It starts out with the higher notes of the Kenya and descends into the smooth creamy richness that the Colombians are famous for and finishes with a nice raisin touch. I have one of the Yemen coffees resting for Monday morning! Les On 4/11/08, Darliene Stanhope 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 |
Pressed Navarit Rustico. I am a fan of dry processed and this coffee is very good in my opinion. Tom's description of "It doesn't have great dimension" translates in my tastes to it's a nice mellow coffee with sweet hints of a Hershey bar with almonds and a very pleasant almost non-descript linger. It's certainly not a knock your socks off with flavor cup but it still satisfies quite nicely in that regard. 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 |
So far my sampling has been limited since I am new to home roasting. But my favorite so far is this mornings Navarit Rustico at a C+ to FC after resting for 3 days. ------------------------------------------ Alex From my iPhone On Apr 11, 2008, at 10:56, "Tom Ulmer" 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 |
Idido, roasted 4 days ago to the first outliers of second crack, about 11 minutes. Brewed in the press. After 1 day rest it had a nice darjeeling fragrance but now it leans more towards chocolatey. Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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 |
First pull of the Yemen Sharasi only 36hours rest and still pretty gassy. Made a capp. with it. Lots of potential but will hold back on commenting for a couple more days. On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 11:48 AM, Andy Thomas wrote: <Snip> -- Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list">http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/ Co-President- Ma. Agriculture in the Classroomhttp://www.aginclassroom.org/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 |
More learning attempts on the Capersso Klassic Lucks- I had bagged a couple of 7g/6g of 11/07 Costa Rica and earlier S. Mandheling loads. Why not clean it out, methinks- since back flushing always fails to clear it completely. I use an ash white bowl with F40C50 fluorescent lamps- not much escapes that hard white light, to see what comes out the spouts when it should be crystal clear water. OK, F40C75's might beat these, but that's Arctic blue sky light. Very hard white- almost like looking into glacial ice. You wouldn't do all this if you weren't trying to eliminate the problems to brewing an acceptable shot. It turns out that I accomplish a lot of the packing of the coffee grounds by tapping the filled filter with a table spoon. The coffee really settles down from a heaping mound, and it settles very little more when I do the gymnastics with the tamper. I had doubts about the packing and shear planes introduced by the convex faced tamper foot. The Capresso filter basket is a real piece of work and would force shear planes in the coffee puck if used with a flat tamper. It's not flat-bottomed and has a raised 12mm Ø ring in the center. Idiots! At first, I thought I could only learn to hate the damn thing, but when the Celtic Critic says, "Wow, is this the same coffee?", and I've just made a tiny grinder or brew temperature adjustment. And now I tap the filter to do most of the grounds settling for packing... Or, the quick freeze, half as quick- twice as quick, what? I always do it because it always leaves the cup sediment-free. Post hoc, ergo propter hoc- has to be the reason why the burrs stay almost pristine with use. And I break up lumps with a spring hook before I start tapping. Everybody else probably already knows these things, but I need the OJT. Cheers, Mabuhay -RayO, aka Opa! Baby steps- I'll learn... On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 6:56 AM, Eddie Dove < southcoastcoffeeroaster> wrote: <Snip> ee.com <Snip> -- = "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://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/=gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Kenya AA Nyeri-Gacatha Coop. Roasted on Freshie to FC, 36 hrs rest, french pressed this morning. Quick morning, great cuppa joe for a morning like today. every sip made my mouth sing with sweetness and acidity!! woo woo!!! Thanks to Tom for another great coffee!bill On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 6:56 AM, Eddie Dove < southcoastcoffeeroaster> 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 enjoing a fine Panama. Wow, on 7 days rest the Panama * *SHB Las Victorias is simply stunning. I took it to a nice city-city plus. Very balanced with a nice sweet chocolate finish. Les 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 the last of my 2007 Harrar Horse City roast. I also tasted my first "peanut" flavored quaker in this batch. Almost no coffee taste in it. I'm looking forward to roasting some of the new Harrar Horse, which is sitting in my stash, patiently waiting. On 4/25/08, Les 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 |
Started the day with a right excellent Guatemala Gesha Americano while registering and ordering samples for the Panama Esmeralda Special 2008 Gesha 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/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 blend this morning: the aged sumatra lintong at 10 days rest mixed 50/50 with the FC/FC+ Classic Mandheling on 8 days rest. Wow. I could definitely do this one again! I really liked how the Classic rounded out the aged, and vice-versa... These 2 really complement each other in a great way. I'll try some more tomorrow... awesome!bill On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 9:03 AM, 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 |
I've enjoyed two double shots and a FP of Brazil Pedra Grande at a 14 min city + with two days rest. Nice dark caramel, with cinnamon and nut flavors. Nice! Dean De Crisce Sent from a Treo. |
El Salvador Orange Bourbon Cultivar roasted to FC+, rested two days, brewed in a Mocha pot. It's the best cup I've had in a few days. Superb. Les 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 |
we started today wth a FP opf Columbia Supremo. now there's a good cup. roasted to FC on sunday last week in the scto. demian 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 |
After what has been a killer day and is not near over, it is with great memories that I can still taste the wonderful, truly awesome Cameroon Caplami Java, with five days rest and just about gone, enough for a quarter pot is left. This coffee was roasted on Sunday, late afternoon. I love this coffee, one of my favorites. After five days it is close to being past its prime, but to prepare one for a tough and long day it is a wonder. The berries which I discussed in another post have ripened and opened up, like the Cherry Blossoms, down by the Tidal Basin, here in DC. Tom's description of rustic spice is one I would not have known how to describe, but it works well. The flavors don't seem to combine, but come at the tongue in a rush of one after the other. Tom describes it as well rounded, that it is. It is soft to the palate, it massages the tongue in this array of flavors, with an aftertaste yelling, "more, please sir, more." I have a long night ahead, perhaps I should finish it off? At 05:07 PM 4/25/2008, you 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 am enjoying a fine cup of Sumatra Classic Mandheling. What a nice smooth buttery cup of coffee. A nice explosion of coffee flavor starts this one off with a nice hint of cinnamon followed by a rich Carmel and a hint of chocolate finish. I don't usually like the "Indonesian" coffees, but this is one of the better ones. The wife got after me for the 17 pounds of greens that arrived yesterday. She said, "I thought you were in stash reduction?" Well, I was out of Colombian and the reviews I have gotten on the Warbler were so good I ordered a ten pounder. I have been out of decaf for awhile and my folks get a pound every two weeks, so I had to a 5 pounder of the PNG decaf. And since everyone is letting me buy all of the India Anohki Coffee (Liberica), I had to add the obligatory 2 pounds of that to the order. The stash is now at 7 pounds and will be going down to 6 again after roasting tonight. I want to thank you all for letting Sweet Marias store one of the most unique coffees for me to order every time. Les 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 |
Today ... Yemen Mokha Mattari Colombia Huila Valencia India Mallali Estate "Tree-Dried Natural" Exquisite elixirs, all three! "Well, I was out of Colombian and the reviews I have gotten on the Warbler were so good I ordered a ten pounder." Thanks for letting the cat out of the bag, Les! I was holding off making any comments about the Colombia Antioquia - Jardin Cerulean Warbler until I got "my share." It is an absolutely delightful coffee. Birds of a feather ... Eddie Dove -- Docendo Discimus Home Coffee Roasting Blog and Referencehttp://southcoastcoffeeroaster.blogspot.com/On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 10:24 AM, Les 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 drinking the IM FC+ with four days rest and enjoying it very much. The tobacco taste has become more muted and I am getting a bit of mebbe clove. Lovely. v 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 |
Glad to oblige - my (mis)treatment of that roast has me gunshy. I'd rather put a staple through my tongue than that coffee on it again ;) Today's coffee is 1) El Salvador La Montana and 2) a sample of last year's Panama Kotowa. I think i roasted this one a bit light, almost but not quite a City+, but I'm very much liking the flavor, though I can't describe it. I have an issue with wanting to keep my coffee out of 2nd so much that I tend to pull it early, so I often end up going lighter than I want to. I guess i need to institute a new policy - when I feel i Absolutely HAVE to pull the coffee, count to 10 and then do it ;) On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 11:24 AM, Les 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 |
Les, Appreciate the review of the Mandheling. I have been drinking a lot of that for the last few weeks. I really enjoy that stuff at FC. Definite chocolate in the aftertaste. And it has great mouthfeel and body. That's about all that I can really notice and comment upon... bill On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 9:24 AM, Les 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 |
" The tobacco taste ..." Thanks again for the warning- about coffee that tastes like tobacco. Now I know. BTW- there's a Meerschaumspitze I left somewhere in southeast Asia or California. Ich weiss nicht. Cheers, Mabuhay -RayO, aka Opa! On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 10:56 AM, Vicki Smith wrote: <Snip> -- "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 |
Yanno, I've felt a little weird as I have written about my exploration of IMV. When I ordered it, I expected to love it--generally I have really enjoyed the SM dry processed Yirgs. I realize now though that I was, in general, roasting them darker than I was roasting the IMV--generally to a FC. This FC+ batch is darker than I generally take them--so both the C/C+ roasts and the FC+ roasts are new explorations for me. In any case, this whole IMV experiment has reinforced my sense that one of the wonderful things about homeroasting is the choices it gives us as we strive to produce truly remarkable cups of coffee. I am so glad I have enough FC+ beans to be able to sample them days 5-10. I have already discovered that at C+, some of my friends think I am a coffee goddess, even though I don't *get* that roast level at all. So much coffee to sample, so little time... v raymanowen 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 have an issue with wanting to keep my coffee out of 2nd so much that I tend to pull it early, so I often end up going lighter than I want to." The first fundamental is to stop the roast instantly that you're aware the roast is at the level you desire. If you want to stop the roast just short of 2nd Crack, you would satisfy the mathematician or engineer by waiting for a few snaps of Second Crack to occur, then Slam On The Brakes. (What's this?) At the point in a small roast where a dozen or so beans have snapped over to the second crack and you Stop it, most of the roast has not hit second. It's right there, but statistically, it's not there yet. Pushing early for any reason translates to "Laissez- Faire." means Start Coasting. You will develop the art of roasting to achieve the desired coffee flavor. Ain't nothing rong with a little Second, or more, if you're controlling the roast. Cheers, Mabuhay -RayO, aka Opa! Got Grinder? 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 |
raymanowen wrote: <Snip> The Indian Monsoon Malibar has a tobacco taste as well, but I love it. Am somewhat addicted the coffee as an SO, though I know many use it for blends. I've yet to roast the IMV in the Behmor, my last batch was in the wok, but I recall getting strawberry from it, don't recall any tobacco, but then I didn't roast it dark either. -- Rick Copplehttp://www.rlcopple.com/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 |
Good Morning,
I am enjoying a wonderful cup of Mexico Chiapas La Union Coop roasted
to C+ and rested 32 hrs. It seems a bit nutty to me ( although my taste
doesn't seem to be working very well this morning). It does seem a bit
young yet. I'm sure with a bit more rest the flavors will definitely
develop.
Happy Roasting,
Brandon
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Had a cup of Kenya Gethumbwini PB roasted Monday morning to a FC. Not bad, but I didn't love it. And am boiling water right now for a FP of Harar Horse roasted Monday night (84 hrs rest) to a C+. Let's see how that tastes. It was good yesterday, but I suspect it will rock my morning. 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 -upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Yesterday I roasted a pound of Brazillian FTO Poco Fundo Coop on a P5 setting on the Behmor. Only the second time I've used P5 on the Behmor, but I'm beginning to like that setting. In 23 minutes it just eased it up gently to a nice FC roast. The beans smelled great right out of the drum, and after a day of rest, were very aromatic on grinding and made a fantastic cup of coffee this morning. Nice bold cup of coffee with fruity overtones, very smooth. The best South American coffee I've roasted yet. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
This morning I am drinking 100% *Panama Guyami Indian Robusta Rustico.* It isn't a bad cup at all. It isn't the most complex cup. It has some very nice chocolate flavors and it has a bit of bite to it, but not a bitter bit. I wanted to explore some darker roasts with my USRC roaster, and since I didn't care that much for this coffee, I wasn't going to cry if I went too far. I'll be using it in some espresso blends this weekend at church. It has a nice smoky aftertaste. I never thought I would say, I like a Robusta, but it did come from Sweet Marias! Les Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I had about convinced myself that I didn't like Yemens. But this morning I'm really enjoying the Mokha San'ani, FC, Behmor roasted on 8 July (P2 stretched 1st to cool without any 2nd for four minutes). Thirty grams to 16 oz of water in a Chemex). (Hey, a coffee that Sweet Maria's still has in stock). I appreciate the fact that it has lost most of its garbage-can fruitiness. What is left after three days is just real good coffee, especially as it cools. I'd say this is one which tastes as good as it smells. No strawberry cheescake or hot plum wine. My wife, who is not much of a coffee drinker, gives it a, "Yeah, it was okay". I think that makes it a crowd pleaser. -- Paul Helbert Mid Atlantic Home Roaster's Gatheringhttp://paul.helbert.googlepages.com/midatlantichomeroaster'sgatheringHomeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Yemen Mokha Sharasi, roasted to Vienna (accidentally), as espresso and cappucino. Like eating a stick of butter. Unusual and delicious. Afterward I couldn't resist a shot of IMV while I was cleaning up the espresso machine. I was highly caffeinated this morning. -Scotto On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Paul Helbert wrote: <Snip> -- scottoscoffeeandtea.blogspot.com Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Same as Paul Mokha San'ani. But like Scott I accidentally over roasted and ended up with Vienna. Roasted 1/2 lb in Behmor using P2 1/2lb B and increased time to 14:30. Everything was going great but there was no stop between 1st and 2nd crack. So what I thought was 1st crack continuing was actually 2nd crack. Once I saw and smelt the smoke I hit stop. Tastes a lot like a $bucks but much smoother. John H. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Wow, weird... that is exactly what I had this morning. I mean, exactly. 16oz made with 30 grams of coffee and everything. Only difference was that mine was roasted on the 29th. Just so you know, as someone who hates resting coffee, Yemens are one coffee that I don't even touch until day 3-4, I feel they really do need the rest. I didn't really start enjoying this one until day 7, YMMV. -Bry "It is my hope that people realize that coffee is more than just a caffeine delivery service, it can be a culinary art"- Chris Owens of Cafe Grumpy in NYC. --- On Fri, 7/11/08, Paul Helbert wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Sumatra Organic Mandheling - KMB - OMG!!! Eddie -- Docendo Discimus Home Coffee Roasting Blog and Referencehttp://southcoastcoffeeroaster.blogspot.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
This morning I am enjoying all the subtle flavors of the *Guatemala Acatenango Gesha*. A full mouth of flavor from the tip of the tongue to the back of the throat, and smooth as silk. There is no assault on the taste buds like yesterday with the Liberica. This is more like a nice gentle massage that just gives you a good feeling as the sip fades and you prepare for another enjoyable sip. Les On 7/18/08, Eddie Dove wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Ethiopia organic dry process Koratie 3 days post roast. Did someone say Blueberries? Think IMV on steroids. A 3/4 pound batch carried to FC. Eddie, a dose of this and you can take up your bed and walk. Josh On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 8:32 AM, Eddie Dove < southcoastcoffeeroaster> wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Panama Esmeralda Special Gesha '08 Auction Lot 5, 15:52 City+ roasted 11hr vac mason jar rested, 15min grind rested before PF build and pull for Americano. Delish. Be ready for Tom's Esmeralda offerings coming very soon I'm sure! Kona Konnaisseur miKe mcKoffeehttp://www.mckoffee.com/Ultimately the quest for Koffee Nirvana is a solitary path. To know I must">http://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. Pacific Northwest Gathering VIIhttp://themeyers.org/HomeRoast/Homeroast mailing list">http://home.comcast.net/~mckona/PNWGVII.htmSweet Maria's List - Searchable Archiveshttp://themeyers.org/HomeRoast/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Tanzania Blackburn Estate AA short rest. Roasted last night to a FC, just short of 2nd, stopped around 435-440F. 44 gram, 32 oz FP. Nice, but needs more rest. <Snip> -- Jason Brooks jbrookshttp://javajeb.wordpress.comHomeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Nic Nueva Esperanza Roasted to 428f 7th day Nice cocoa nut with a nice Nic english toffee sweetness. Not a powerful Nic but certainly a nice classic one. farm On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 10:57 AM, Jason Brooks wrote: <Snip> -- Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list">http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/ Co-President- Ma. Agriculture in the Classroomhttp://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Concur. Did a batch in my FR to C+ on Tuesday and enjoyed with a friend on Wednesday. Although excellent, a few more days would have been better. Dan --------- |
I enjoyed an AP of Sumatra Blue Batak in my hotel room this morning. We're up at Mayo Clinic since yesterday...surgery for my 9 year old son (TJ) to replace his pacemaker. Glad I remembered my coffee kit! Kinda makes up for the negative aspects of the trip. We're all doing well, but are bored, waiting to squeeze him into today's schedule. Gotta roast more upon my return home tomorrow. On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 8:32 AM, Eddie Dove < southcoastcoffeeroaster> wrote: <Snip> -- Dave Kvindlog iHomeroast Cedar Rapids, Iowa Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Hotel coffee. Yuk! Forgot my coffee kit. But I am now less then 2 miles from. SM! So I see something good on my future. -------------------------- Lt. Alex Fitch City of Fairfax Fire Dept. AFitch (703) 625-4352 From my iPhone On Jul 18, 2008, at 7:36, Les wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
1st cup: Aged Sumatra Lintong, FC+, with 1/3 chicory, AP double shot, with 4oz of steamed skim milk = Smoke on the Water. Too bad I'm out of the Lintong. This cup is to the palate what a loud bass note from a tuba is straight to the ear. 2nd cup: Ethiopian Harar, C, in FP. We all know this means blueberry and fruity notes; FP lets this bean go full throttal. Some high notes from a flute to go with that tuba. 3rd cup: Mexican Chiapas La Union, C+, Pour Over Melitta. A fine smooth clean cup, balanced, but anticlimatic after the Lintong and Harar. Should have drank this before the Harar. All in all, a fine morning. Now, what for mid afternoon...? Ivan Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I have not checked the offering sheet this morning, but I am enjoying a 6 day rested *Colombia Huila -Finca Las Mesitas (4-Star).* If it isn't sold out, I am going to order another pound of 4 star. Wow is this good! Balanced and full mouth flavor. Ultra smooth with a nice clean crisp aftertaste. I am not going to do an analysis of the flavors, I am simply going to enjoy! If there is some of this left and you have not ordered your pound, you really don't want to miss out on this one of the 4 stars.. Les* * Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I am too late - sold out and I don't think I have any in my overly large stash - I was being so good about keeping it down to a manageable level and now it has grown by many pounds, though, to be fair to myself, I am roasting more. I am taking it with me to dinner parties, when asked or I will offer, I am sharing it with friends who are really getting good at noticing the differences in roasts, and I am gifting it for some people who can really use a pick-me up. Either way, I let my stash grow larger than planned and I don't think I have the Finca Las Mesitas in it. My inventory system is really messed up. Enjoy the great coffee, made better by your talents roasting, Les. All the best, Stephen At 10:00 AM 7/25/2008, you wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I'm really enjoying a cup of Sumatra Blue Batak peaberry. I've been playing= with brewing it over the last few days and I just couldn't get a good br= ew out of a french press. Not sure why because I usually prefer the FP with= Sumatras. The last couple days I used my Hario dripper and it's been excel= lent. Today's is especially good, super smooth with a great aftertaste. I r= oasted this one to FC+, next time I will try City+ for comparison. Good call on the Columbian...I may have to roast that one next. I think I o= rdered a pound of each of those 4 star lots when they came out. Been lookin= g forward to them. Ben --- On Fri, 7/25/08, Les wrote: From: Les Subject: [Homeroast] Friday Morning Cup To: homeroast Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 7:00 AM I have not checked the offering sheet this morning, but I am enjoying a 6 day rested *Colombia Huila -Finca Las Mesitas (4-Star).* If it isn't sold out, I am going to order another pound of 4 star. Wow is this good! Balanced and full mouth flavor. Ultra smooth with a nice clean crisp aftertaste. I am not going to do an analysis of the flavors, I am simply going to enjoy! If there is some of this left and you have not ordered your pound, you really don't want to miss out on this one of the 4 stars.. Les* * Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 = Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Mornin' All, To say I'm enjoying this Americano of Ethiopian Organic Dry-Processed Koratie would be an understatement. This is insanely good! Really unbelievable. You all know I love me some DP Ethiopians, and I'm starting to think this may be my favorite EVER. It's at C+ (Behmor, 4 days rest). It's a cavalcade of floral and fruit - I can't even parse it out at the moment. I can't wait to try the wet-processed version of this bean that Tom posted yesterday! Best, Kris McN Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
This morning I finally used my new Elektra Micro Casa lever the way I intended for it to be used. I was able to have espresso drinks before work! Warm up time was a mere 20 minutes, so I was able to enjoy a morning Cappo with Becky and make an Americano to go as I left for work. Clean-up time was nice and short, and the coffee was stunning. The Cappos were made from my Bugle Blend. A nice fruit laden front end with a lot of rustic body in the middle followed by a nice chocolate finish. The Americano was made with Columbia Warbler (the last in the stash), stunning flavor with the oh so smooth body that says Yum, Yum, with a caramel finish. Have a great day, and I hope you enjoy a nice cup of coffee today. Les Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Am on my second cup of drip Puro Scuro roasted to FC+. I know I am properly caffeinated when I start seeing bats flying in my house. Oh, and it's really yummy. On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Les wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I need to roast as this morning was a press pot of necessity blend. There was just enough Ipanema and Panamanian miel to brew, leaving maybe enough Sharasi for shots tomorrow. The resulting cup was passable but certainly not equal to the sum of the components. It started with an odd flavor reminding me of honeysuckle smothered with sweet hickory-smoked chocolate and ending without a finish. |
Saturday noon, but better late than never. As my LaCora was heating up, had an Aeropress of Aussie Mt. Top, C+. Oh, boy! Since I slept in, and eschewed coffee after a belated b'day dinner at my neighborhood restaurant, Broadway Cellers (Graham Beck Stellenbosch bubbly, carrot-curry bisque, Avila Stellenbosch chardonnay, seared scallops over sauteed spinach and mashed sweet potatoes, Moscato amabile d'Asti and cassata gelato while listening to live jazz), I am about to treat myself to a late night breve of my Rocket Fuel blend. And tomorrow night's the REAL dinner--at Sixteen in the Trump Tower (am betting they make their espresso from Illy pods or Nespresso capsules, though--even the Everest Room does). On Jan 23, 2009, at 10:08 AM, Les wrote: <Snip> Sandy Andina www.myspace.com/sandyandina Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Happy Friday everyone!! I'm enjoying some absolutely amazing Ethiopian WP Kebado roasted 4.5 days ago to a C/C+. Oh man, this bean is fabulous. I had about 3 cups yesterday and each time fell over in amazement. sweet, floral, delicious. I need to reduce my stash, so I don't think I'm buying anything right now; otherwise I'd buy a big bag of this stuff. What's in your cup today? bill Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I am enjoying a nice mature cup (6 day rested) of Panama Geshia Lot 10. A Cornicopia of flavors with a pure silk and velvet smoothness with an after taste that just says, AH that is gooooood! Bill thanks for the report on the Kebado, I will have to take a look at is as I am going to put in a small order today. I am out of Kona and Tom just got two new ones in. Les On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 5:45 AM, Bill wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Bill, that sounds delicious! Sheila Quinn sent me a box of greens (thank you Sheila!) and I roasted them Wednesday morning. I made a post-roast blend in my FP this morning, half of the Sumatra Blue Batak she sent me (delish!!) and half Papua New Guinea Peaberry Decaf. Smooth, chocolately, rich - calling out for more, tempting me to make another cup. Mmmm... Lynne On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Bill wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I do need that second cup - sounded like I roasted *all* the greens - which, of course, I didn't (my arm would be super sore, and I'd be flying off the walls trying to finish all that coffee... hahahaha) On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 10:07 AM, Lynne wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Les, I have honestly been amazed that the Kebado hasn't been talked up more on the list, and that it's stayed at Sweet Maria's for a few months. When Tom says in a review, "it's the kind of coffee that can win competitions," I pay attention! I have been pretty quiet about it because I was thinking about ordering some more! But I have taken a good look at my coolerdor and realize that I still have a ton of coffees that need to be tried. I over-bought in 2008, so I need to spend a bit of time whittling down my inventory... I love Ethiopians, but seriously, has anyone looked at what Tom is offering for Ethiopians these days? Holy cow!!! Each one of those 4 coffees is amazing! The Kembata DP, the IMV (justifiably highly regarded), the Bonko Black Sun, and the Kebado. Wow! I couldn't quite put my finger on the term "floral" until I drank some of this Kebado, and then it came through. I think it's similar to citrus, but obviously isn't the same... The thing about this coffee is that it is so well-rounded. Great from start to finish. Not very much body, but that's also a factor of the light roast. and the flavors develop in the cup as it cools, so each sip is different. I love the citrus in the yirgees, but those need to cool down a bit. I took a sip of the Kebado right out of the Moka Pot, piping hot, and it was amazingly sweet. It didn't hit me at first, but in the linger on my tongue, I thought, "that's like candy!" anyway, I highly recommend some of the Kebado. It really is quite delicious. I'm going for a bit of a vacation in a couple of weeks. Hit a cabin in the mountains for some snowshoeing and lounging for about 4 days. I will roast up some Geisha I've been saving, the rest of this Kebado, and a bunch of other Ethiopians. I'm stoked!! bill in wyo On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 8:02 AM, Les wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Yup, the Kebado's quietly amazing. I roasted some last week, and it was a really great cup. While the IMV is more flamboyantly and obviously spectacular, the Kebado is right up there, too. Great lot of Africans at SM right now. I've been sitting on the trigger for a 5-lb bag of the Kebado and the IMV for a week or two now, and I think it's time to pull! Doug On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM, Bill wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Cole coffee Kenyan F+C On Jan 30, 2009, at 5:45 AM, Bill wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Good morning all! I had a rough night - the baby's teething her first molars so we were up a lot last night with the booey-hooey. During bouts of sleep, I dreamt of drinking unadulterated doppios, so this morning I fired up La P and pulled myself a shot of the Guat Oriente DP (6 days rest, light Vienna). Normally on weekdays I make a TV pot in the morning and leave La P off until the weekend, but those dreams were so vivid I had to break out the portafilter. Mmmmmm! The straight shots are a little brighter than the americannos I normally drink, but still mouth-coating, fruity-chocolaty deliciousness! I still made a TV pot, so now in my office I'm sipping on some Brazil 'Canario Bourbon", sweet and nutty. Best, Kris McN Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Just received the very first of IMV a couple of days ago. It's not too good, trying to Steinway it right out of the roaster, (FR) so the two batches are in the can. (Mason Jar) I know better than to force a brew on a junior Ethopian, but it looks like I don't even know how to roast to the level I want. Both roasts profiled up to 445° F in 15 minutes, maintained 448° for 3m more. Even Damian could see the difference, coming over after a Kindergarten morning. First was darker with a pronounced sheen. New blend- from same lot- Ethiopian IMV melange roast. The kid will probably insist on inspecting the roasted beans before any would-be barista brews him a cup of schlup. Actually, first thing this morning was a double of the Brazil Cerrado...Formosa. Ground at 20, vibro compacted and gave it a *LOT* of tamping force. [It only settled down to about 2mm below the rim with the "nice guy" 25 pound treatment.] Remembering Schomer, and some of my own previous trials, I really put force on it. 120 pounds only compressed it to 2.5mm below the filter rim. Happy the vibro-compaction works well by itself. Still looking for the 5mm spacing Schomer recommends. Of course, the optimum space and compaction pressure would change with the different diameter filter. Same beans with a finer grind and lighter packing tamp had underwhelming flavor. Crema was the best ever this time- flavor and all was good to the last sip. The puck knocked out like an intact "coffee skeet." Got different things to worry about, like Lake Crapesso this time with such a solid coffee skeet in the filter... Cheers, Mabuhay -RayO, aka Opa! Outsmart the machine- Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Sumatra Lintong Blue Batak in the Technivorm. Noticing a pronounced (though pleasant) initial Oolong tea bouquet that does not carry into the taste. On Jan 30, 2009, at 9:02 AM, Les wrote: <Snip> Sandy Andina www.myspace.com/sandyandina Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Bill I'm with you,was my choice today too, really like this one, nothing overwhelms but what you taste is all good. Velvety smooth and balanced. Reminds me of canned fruit cocktail in a good way,nice hint of candied pineapple.and spring flowers. On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Bill wrote: <Snip> -- Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list">http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/ Co-President- Ma. Agriculture in the Classroomhttp://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
my posts always take a few days to show up so this one will be late for the= subject matter, BUT i got my Guatemalans mixed up the other day...it was t= he Oriente that was floral and the "huehue" is buttery smooth. double shot= of the huehue this morn. LOVE IT Michael B b'ham, AL <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> offee.com <Snip> offee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 <Snip> ffee.com <Snip> ffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> ee.com <Snip> ee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. =http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_expl=ore_012009 Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Today I finished the last of my Gesha Lot 10. I brewed the last cup with my newly-purchased Aeropress (that I got from SM's of course). I have to say, it may have been the best cup of it that I had. It had a bit more comlexity compared to my vac pot, pourover & french presses. It was only my 3rd use of the aeropress, but I'm really starting to like it. Ben Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I roasted a pound of the Vietnam beans yesterday 2 July with the HG/BM. Better late than never, I meant to allow more rest time for the sidewalk fair brew out front this morning. I thought disaster was at hand- that the experience of a Baked roast was mine. A 19:22 roast, :15s into 2nd crack. I had wanted to move it faster, after I stretched the time-to-first too far, (8:06) and way too long (3:23) in first, with 2nd crack already starting. With 2nd just starting to go, I flipped the smoking beans into the screen mesh colander in the blower inlet. At least I can stop it on a dime. The mouth crunch was grim- thought maybe I was tasting baked for the first time, but the first grind smelled sweet this morning- Another Disaster! I had left BUFF grinder set on 20, great starting point for espresso, not press! Realized how sweet smelling it was, then HELL, I'm still grinding for espresso! A mind is a terrible thing to waste Beans were all ground by the time my osmotic synapses started sharing data. How about an exPress brew, with the small particulate size. Also pressed down on a paper filter to keep the small grounds in the south end of the press. Nothing like any off-flavor in the brew- 48oz press X4 - astounding, like brew #1 of this Vietnam coffee on a lighter roast- 6:30 in a little popper. Same batch of coffee -10#, packing paper from Atlanta, 2004! Baggy- Baked- ?? Thought I'd been had, but it fooled everybody that thought it was fantastic this morning, along with the Ethiopian Harar decaf in two more press pots. Don't argue with the "unlettered palate" that insists it definitely Is Not Decaf- Who was I trying to fool? Cheers, Mabuhay -RayO, aka Opa! Always pulling legs on Friday mornings. Whatever... -- Persist in old ways; expect different results - suborn Insanity... Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Swill. Odds and tail-ends of a variety of stuff. Desperate times, actually, and it shows in the cup. Sigh... not every day is destined to be a sublime coffee day. Truth be told, it's a decent enough cup, just stale and uninspiring. Time to roast! Doug Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I "blended by the seat of my pants" this morning. Handfull of Yemen Haimi,= handful of Guatemala Finca San Jose, and handfull of Brazil Fazenda all we= nt into the hopper. Resulting shot: Eh, decent. The Guat was a light roas= t and i think resulted in the "thinning" of the shot. Still good way to st= art the day after coming home from the Dr's office. = Not related but i was going to the Dr to get the results of the bloodwork t= hey ran when i finally went in for chronic lower back pain. Came back and = i have "HLA B27," a hereditary arthritis condition. Characterized by spond= ylitis of the lower back and the iliac joints. I'm 25 years old! Oh well,= could be much worse. Thank goodness i didn't wait until i couldn't stand = or walk. Anti-inflammatory meds, stretches and exercises. At least i know= what it is and i'm just a wus! Take care roasting friends and enjoy the w= eekend. Michael Brown b'ham, Al <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> it <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> ee.com <Snip> ee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 = Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®.http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tut=orial_QuickAdd_062009 Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Hello all, My Friday morning cup was also my first homeroasted cup! Last weekend = I bought the Kitchen Gourmet popper at Walgreens and yesterday my = sampler arrived from Sweet Marias. I started out by roasting two = batches of Guatemalan Huehuetenango. My first batch took over 15 = minutes and I don't think it ever reached first crack! I still kept = them till this morning. My second batch did much much better, and I = think I took it to a City roast. I threw the first batch out but I tried the second this morning = (french press) and it was actually pretty good! Not quite as good as = I get from the local roaster but good for my first attempt. I = definitely should've roasted it darker than I did but I was pretty = happy for my first try. Anyways, I just roasted another batch of the same bean and took it to = a FC or maybe a FC+. I've gone over the roasting pictorial guide but = I can't quite tell the difference. I have the small thermometer Sweet = Maria's sells but I haven't been able to use it yet. I also roasted a = batch of Sumatra Sidikalang and took it to what looks like a Vienna. = Probably a little darker than I should've gone but on the label it = says it's good from C+ to Vienna, so I'm hopeful for that one. -Ryan Tanner On Oct 2, 2009, at 11:07 AM, michael brown wrote: <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> fee.com <Snip> fee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 <Snip> <Snip> utorial_QuickAdd_062009 <Snip> ee.com <Snip> ee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
We are on vacation for 2 weeks -BUT I bought my traveling coffee stuff - roasted beans, small (worn out) electric burr grinder, Melitta electric 4 c brewer, mugs, filters. While my home roasted Colombia Huila San Jose was brewing in the Melitta, I tried the Hyatt hotel-supplied Colombian in the 1 cup hotel brewer. NOT good! After we finished our home roasted cupa, we tried the hotels 'Seattle's Best' in the lobby. REALLY bad! We are spoiled. I'm so glad I brought my own supplies! Dave On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Doug Hoople wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
No cup at home, running late and my turn to drop the kids at school. I did treat myself to a Machiatto at Roy's Station which uses Barefoot roasted coffee this morning before coming into work to drink the Starbucks for the rest of the day. I've got to roast this weekend. -Chris On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 1:36 PM, Dave Huddle < 137trimethyl26dioxopurine> wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
WELCOME !! To the point of no return !! Only gets better. Drinking Gesha lot # 10 City 5 days rest. WOW ! On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Ryan Tanner wrote: <Snip> My <Snip> the <Snip> ted <Snip> lls <Snip> da <Snip> ight <Snip> y to <Snip> and <Snip> Oh <Snip> st i <Snip> ffee.com <Snip> Tutorial_QuickAdd_062009 <Snip> fee.com <Snip> ee.com <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
On Oct 2, 2009, at 12:07 PM, michael brown wrote: <Snip> So you roasted and pulled a shot on the same day, and are commenting on thinness of the resulting shot? Your assignment: set aside some amount of that coffee and pull a shot with it next Friday. Compare and contrast. I think you will be amazed at what a little rest can do to bring out the flavor, especially in espresso. I typically roast ahead so I'll have at least a couple of days of rest on my drip, 3 or 4 on espresso. Okay, time to go roast. - allon Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I roasted these three beans separately on 9/17... Brazil and Yemen to Full City and Guat to City +. Been pulling decent SO shots since then. When i just haphazardly threw all three in the hopper the resulting shot was a little thinner (taste and mouth-feel) than i would have liked. More than likely due to the Guatemala. Thanks for asking though! Michael B b'ham, Al <Snip> Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
On Oct 3, 2009, at 10:23 AM, michael brown wrote: <Snip> Ah, I misread that you'd roasted that morning, my bad. - allon Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Alas - even when I travel to coffee events and feel SURE there will
be plenty of good coffee around, I am left wishing I brought my own
gear and beans. Shockingly, I could not find good coffee even at the
Roaster's Guild Retreat this past August. all the espresso around the
machines was generally horrible and overroasted, and the pump pots of
featured coffee were average at best. When it came to the Roasters
Delight/Roasters Fright part (where roasters were supposed to bring
their best and/or worst coffee) I actually had some really nice cups.
So the lesson is ... uh - good coffee makes you nervous about
trusting ANYONE???
I dunno
Tom
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This morning, I made a full Chemex pot (yield 1075 ml coffee using 78 g grounds) from the last of my Guatemala Oriente Dry Process beans that I roasted last night. I'm really enjoying the Chemex, especially with making a full pot, which I normally don't do since it's just the Wife and I, but my folks drove up with our kids so now I can make full pots. I used almost the last of my Panama roast last night in a full Chemex pot (have a small stash here at work) and it tasted much better in a full pot then it had previously. I think it's a longer extraction... I'm loosening up the grind to try and get the Chemex to draw down in 5:30 for a full pot like I have my half pot (600 ml) dialed in, but I'm not there yet. Gives a fuller extraction and more flavor. I got a BRIX of 1.32% and a percent extraction of 18.16 and the dosage worked out to be a little high at 73 grams per liter on the Oriente this morning. I used 1326 ml of water in the extraction. The aroma of the beans prior to grinding when I opened the mason jar was amazing, really set the stage for a good coffee experience, and the aroma did not disappoint. I posted details including some pictures of the roast on Home-Barista here: http://preview.tinyurl.com/39byjgn*and this was an unusual roast that broke all my rules for the Behmor, roasting just over a pound of coffee (didn't want to save out just a few ounces since with my folks here we'll be drinking lots of coffee), beans still cool out of the fridge, first crack at 20 minutes, but it looks like the beans came out ok. Since I didn't have any good coffee yesterday until last night when I came home and brewed the Panama, it was nice to start the day with a good cup. -Chris Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
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I used to make 1/2 pots of coffee. I also discovered over the years that a full pot of coffee comes out much better than half a pot. Now I usually make a full pot and throw out the left overs. On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 8:53 AM, Mark Jones wrote:I also <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |