Finally got my Yama brewing with the Cory glass rod. Just backed off the grind a bit and got a great pot of Columbia Antioqua (FC). Update on Maestro Plus - apparently sheared a gear, and it quit driving the burrs. After emailing Joe Meek at Baratza I had a replacement within a few days. That is what I call customer service. Great cup of Columbia. Would like to learn how to cup so I could offer a better description. Y'all have a great weekend. Bob and Ellen Glasscock 148 Woodland Court Greenville, AL 36037 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 |
Having a cup of Sumatra Classic Mendheling today... thinking about acquiring a Cory Rod for my Yama. Today's brew was from the Technivorm. How's the weather in Greenville. My parents are in Columbiana (Shelby County) and the in-laws are in Marion (Perry County)... understand some rough weather is headed your way this morning. Nothing but sunshine here in the Charlotte area. Gregg Belmont, NC On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Bob Glasscock wrote: <Snip> -- They say such nice things about people at their funerals that it makes me sad to realize that I'm going to miss mine by just a few days. - Garrison Keillor 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 fine cup of Panama Gesha Mama Cata this morning. Ground it with the Zass since the Mazzer Major is on a road trip with Alchemist John this weekend. He is pulling shots for an event at his daughter's school. I'll be roasting some Columbian Warbler and Anokai today. Les On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 6:18 AM, Gregg Talton 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 |
Hi Greg, I know both those places - been through Marion many times and used to work on computers at the Shelby Co Reporter years ago. Weather here is mostly rain (which we need) - no severe wx. Looks like front will eventually end up in your neck of the woods. Hopefully won't rain out the Duke-St. John's Lacrosse game. Blue Devils look poised to win it all. They deserve it! 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 |
"After emailing Joe Meek at Baratza I had a replacement within a few days. That is what I call customer service." You're right, and I agree. Sounds like infant mortality. They dealt with it up front rather than letting it fester and generate negative publicity. More notes for my List. Cheers, Mabuhay -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 |
Yemen Mokha Mattari roasted in IR2 to FC(plus a hair-very slight oiliness) and brewed in Yama/Cory. Full bodied brew - I like it! Even with my jaded palate I can detect some citrus. Haven't mastered this bean, but figure because of the small size, I do better with smaller batches (100-110g). Still can't get it to City+ without leaving quakers. Happy Mothers' Day to all. Bob and Ellen Glasscock 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 cold and rainy outside. Good day to stay inside with a fire going. I'm enjoying some Horse, lot 14659 roasted to FC - out of a Starbucks logo mug. Oh, the irony.... 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 |
SO cappuccino of Yemen Sharasi. The milk seems to mute the fruitiness, but brings out a very pleasant nutty flavor. Think I'll have another... ----- Original Message ---- From: Bob Glasscock To: homeroast Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:01:29 AM Subject: [Homeroast] Sat AM Cup Yemen Mokha Mattari roasted in IR2 to FC(plus a hair-very slight oiliness) and brewed in Yama/Cory. Full bodied brew - I like it! Even with my jaded palate I can detect some citrus. Haven't mastered this bean, but figure because of the small size, I do better with smaller batches (100-110g). Still can't get it to City+ without leaving quakers. Happy Mothers' Day to all. Bob and Ellen Glasscock Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Be a better friend, newshound, and ">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures 9upload yours!) :http://www.homeroasting.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJHomeroast 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 |
Fruit-Bomb Cappos this morning. I blended one oz. of Liberica, 2 oz of Sumatra and 2 oz. of Columbian Warbler. Wow is this cup singing. Awesome fruit beginning and nice chocolate finish. Les On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Bob Hazen 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 |
Just had a FP of a city + El Salvador Matalapa from SM. Later had another FP of a Costa Rican Terrazu (embarrisingly from Archer/Target which I picked up from the SCAA...just to try it). Not incredibly bad, but somewhat lifeless and with minimal bloom compared to my homeroast. Needless to say I will not end my homeroasting any time soon. Lol. Have a great weekend. Dean De Crisce Sent from a Treo phone. |
60% Mandheling FC/FC+/Vienna, 40% Yirga Cheffe Konga City/City+... both roasted Monday, 5 days ago. Wowsas. I know that I have been falling over myself with this Konga. It is my favorite bean in the year I've been roasting. Anyway, I have been drinking this blend all week. I was starting to worry that the Yirg was being overpowered by the Mandheling. Yesterday was pretty good, with citrus/lemony as the cup faded. But today it absolutely rocked. Wow. Typical for this Yirg, the lemon only comes on as the cup cools. So warm it just tastes great, great body, great rich complexity (i know those aren't cupping terms!)... as it cools, the mandheling fades and the yirg dominates. Total lemon bomb. And the aftertaste is chocolate and sweet lemon. Holy Cow. I really really like the way this coffee tastes, and I really like this blend. I'll finish reading the list and then make another cup... bill in wyo On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 9:29 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 other day I de-scaled my espresso machine with sour salt (citric acid). After thorough flushing I pulled a shot and it tasted salty. So I dumped the shot and flushed my boilers again. Pulled another shot and the same thing happened. Was about to dump it and start over flushing my boilers again until I realized I was pulling Yirg and what I thought at first was salt was really lemon. On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 10:14 AM, 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 |
Aaaack! Talk about wasting coffee!! At least you got to the bottom of that one! How was the Yirg? Could you tell the difference in de-scaling?bill in wyo On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 2:28 PM, Barry Luterman 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 first time I just put the tip of my tongue in to make sure all the salt was out. I had also deep cleaned all my equipment and grinder.I did the full yearly maintenance including replacing the PF gasket. The shot was so clean and intense the lemon so strong I mistook it for salt. The rest of the Yirg has been superb. On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:33 AM, 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 |
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Les wrote: <Snip> I roasted this week my fresh pound of Liberica from India. Roasted 1 pound in the Behmor, settings 1#, P4, D--. I ended up adding the 30 seconds back on, but it would have landed perfectly as it was since I hit cool right at 30 seconds to go. First time I used P4. The coffee is good, no bad smells or tastes, but the wild blueberry is more muted than I recall from my wok roast. Hit a city...maybe close to a city+. If I recall, I went to city+ in the wok. But, a good cup of java, unusual flavor, but a good one. And through muted, the blueberry is there in the background, dancing with the hidey taste. -- 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 |
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wow, potent, like dp harar or sidamo but brighter, oily body, baking
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I'm drinking the last couple of cups of SM's French Roast Blend that I roasted for my parent's visit a month ago. They went through nearly 2 pounds of SM's French Roast while they were here. My mother stuck with the French Roast, but my Father tried several others and liked them all. I can tell the French Roast is a little stale -- it's been sitting in the back of the cupboard for a month. One thing that home roasting coffee has taught me is the flavor/smell of stale coffee. I can pick it out smelling the beans! I can even pick it out in my month old French Roast. It's not too strong in this case, but it is a little off putting. It makes it hard to drink normal coffee. -Peter On May 10, 2008, at 12:51 PM, Dean De Crisce 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 |