http://www.sweetmarias.com/weblog/?p52 New Coffee Day! We are adding Sumatra Grade 1 Mandheling, Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe, Brazil Dry-Process Mogiana, Mexico Organic Chiapas Proish Coop, Honduras Organic Marcala -Cocosam Coop, and Kenya Nyeri Tegu AB. Here's the briefing. Our limited new lot of Sumatra Grade 1 has that earthy dark chocolate profile with a bright hint that works well at dark roasts. Next is a new Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe with spices, honey, cane sugar and medium body. Following that is a favorite in Brazil DP Mogiana. Folks will remember this creamy low acid cup with mild fruits and milk chocolate. And another favorite returns: Mexico Organic Proish. This coffee from Chiapas has hazelnut, can sugar and tangy chocolate in the flavor profile as you go toward espresso level. The Honduras Organic Cocosam is a restrained cup with malted milk, nuts, and an herbal brightness. Last but not least, a new Kenya! The Kenya Nyeri Tegu is a customer favorite. Look for a complex mix of melon fruit, cherries, muscovado sweetness and more. Please click through to read on. -- -Tom Sweet Maria's Coffee - Oakland, California - http://www.sweetmarias.comHomeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Thank you Tom for the new coffee listings. This will help very much when looking for new coffee's! :) On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 5:27 PM, Tom & Maria - Sweet Maria's Coffee < sweetmarias> wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Patiently impatiently waiting for Kenya to hit Shrubs :) Not that I haven't hit the SM cart with multiple 20's in the past! Slave to the Bean miKe mcKoffee www.CompassCoffeeRoasting.com URL 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.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Darn when these Pro. Roasters with chains of cafes swoop in and scoop up our beans!!! At least give us a chance to sample and reorder!!! On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 10:19 PM, miKe mcKoffee wrote: <Snip> 't <Snip> nt <Snip> re. <Snip> mariascoffee.com <Snip> ee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 <Snip> -- = Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetma=riascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
I think Tom makes sure he keeps a stash for little roasters too. Joe On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 9:30 PM, Edward Bourgeois wrote: <Snip> -- Joseph Robertson Sasquatch Coffee Roasters Craft Coffee Roasting by Design joe http://www.jolindas.com(360)521-3104 PO Box 451 Stevenson,Washington 98648 USA Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
One of the beauties of ordering from Tom there's really no need to sample once you know his bean review style. Not once in a decade now have I been disappointed in a purchase, whether 1 or 5 or 10lbs or multiple 60 pounders of a special bean to offer now that yeah I've turned pro. Chains of cafes, that's funny! = Slave to the Bean miKe mcKoffee www.CompassCoffeeRoasting.com URL 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> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetma=riascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Thanks, Tom. I appreciate the heads up. I hope you plan to continue this. Bob <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Thanks Tom! Even though i check the site a few times a week it's nice to se= e what's new in the homeroast thread for those who may not get the chance. I also have to agree with Mike. After so many years of ordering from you i = know i can order a large amount for myself just by reading the review knowi= ng i will like it. One of these days i will post some pics of my Brinkman 2= 000 grill that i have converted over to roasting with an RK drum. Cheers! -Steve- --- On Wed, 5/11/11, Tom & Maria - Sweet Maria's Coffee wrote: From: Tom & Maria - Sweet Maria's Coffee Subject: [Homeroast] New coffees today To: "homeroast list new" Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 7:27 PMhttp://www.sweetmarias.com/weblog/?p=2052New Coffee Day! We are adding Sumatra Grade 1 Mandheling, Ethiopia Yirga Ch= effe, Brazil Dry-Process Mogiana, Mexico Organic Chiapas Proish Coop, Hondu= ras Organic Marcala -Cocosam Coop, and Kenya Nyeri Tegu AB. Here's the brie= fing. Our limited new lot of Sumatra Grade 1 has that earthy dark chocolate= profile with a bright hint that works well at dark roasts. Next is a new E= thiopia Yirga Cheffe with spices, honey, cane sugar and medium body. Follow= ing that is a favorite in Brazil DP Mogiana. Folks will remember this cream= y low acid cup with mild fruits and milk chocolate. And another favorite re= turns: Mexico Organic Proish. This coffee from Chiapas has hazelnut, can su= gar and tangy chocolate in the flavor profile as you go toward espresso lev= el. The Honduras Organic Cocosam is a restrained cup with malted milk, nuts= , and an herbal brightness. Last but not least, a new Kenya! The Kenya Nyer= i Tegu is a customer favorite. Look for a complex mix of melon fruit, cherries, muscovado sweetness and more. Please click through to rea= d on. -- -Tom Sweet Maria's Coffee - Oakland, California - http://www.sweetma=rias.com Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetma=riascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetma=riascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
As far as I am concerned the Sumatra is the coffee of the year. I was down to 3 pounds and was grieving. Ordered another 5 yesterday (the limit allowed). Will have 8 lbs now still not enough. On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 4:54 AM, Steve Mamayek wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
MiKe your so right! Tom's consistency and unequaled detailed reviews really save a lot of sampling and reordering!!! I was just trying to have a little fun on the list that has been lacking of late. I miss the drive forward spirit you and others brought to the list. On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 1:32 AM, miKe mcKoffee wrote: <Snip> rs <Snip> nt <Snip> re. <Snip> mariascoffee.com <Snip> ee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 <Snip> -- = Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetma=riascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Barry, Sumatra being one of my favorites, I have noticed that there are some serious issues with in the global market affecting the ability of roasters and distributors getting Sumatra greens. I'm not surprised Tom's limit is 8lbs. I hope it is not green coffee pirates like in Guatemala attacking the farmers. Joe On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 6:13 AM, Barry Luterman wrote: <Snip> -- Joseph Robertson Sasquatch Coffee Roasters Craft Coffee Roasting by Design joe http://www.jolindas.com(360)521-3104 PO Box 451 Stevenson,Washington 98648 USA Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I'm a little different when I order. I "limit" myself to 2-pounders, but like to order multiple coffees, normally 5 or 6. Spread/enjoy the different varieties that he gets. On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Joseph Robertson wrote: <Snip> -- Frank "Still the one" Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I go for 5#ers, because half of each type of coffee goes out the door. -Kevin /*“ I am looking for a lot of men who have an infinite capacity to not know what can't be done. ” -- Henry Ford */ On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM, Frank Awbrey wrote: <Snip> nt <Snip> rote: <Snip> rs <Snip> m> <Snip> op, <Snip> e's <Snip> er <Snip> go <Snip> cup <Snip> ew <Snip> ex <Snip> gh to <Snip> <Snip> tmariascoffee.com <Snip> tmariascoffee.com <Snip> tmariascoffee.com <Snip> tmariascoffee.com <Snip> mariascoffee.com <Snip> ee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetma=riascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
Good stratagy in the beginning. After a while you understand your tastes and Toms descriptions. Then you can really zero in on the best for you. I gave up blending quite a while ago when I realized this was the best way for me. On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 7:50 AM, Frank Awbrey wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I just have to say that everyone at Sweet Maria's is on the ball; I placed my order this morning for about 11lbs of mixed beans and just got my notice of shipment. Way to go Tom and team!! Mark P. Jones |
Seven pounds ordered at lunch time ... Shippment notice <2 hours later. pat---- Mark Jones wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Agreed. The team at Sweet Maria's is amazing. I just got my new Behmor roaster and beans. I ordered on Tuesday night and had it on Thursday. Amazing. John On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Mark Jones wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
"I've turned pro." So the quote- "To know I must first not know. And in knowing know I know not" - applies not? I'm just a learner and will always be one. When I first started roasting I realized heat is a form of energy that will only flow from an area of high intensity to an area of low intensity: Hot to Cold. During roasting, with heat flowing into the bean, thermodynamics demands that the bean interior be colder than the surface which needs to be colder than the environment in the roaster as well. Otherwise no heat flow or temperature change where you want it. Can't argue with a good roast. Cheers, Mabuhay, Iechyd da -RayO, aka Opa! Whatever roasts your beans- Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
You're interpretation not mine. A true "professional" knows he knows not even close to all there is to know. I'm a Lifetime student of the bean. Don't know many "home roasters" roasting 45 to 50 plus batches per week 350 to 400 pounds per week. Hence in that sense I've indeed turned "pro". And in roasting this meager "professional" amount it does indeed enable an even more accelerated learning of the unending roasting mysteries combining both of art and science versus roasting strictly for home consumption. This statement based on 6 years strictly home roasting and just shy of 4 years "professional" roasting. I am but a beginner of the understandings I seek of the bean. And while I've been told by many I'm very good, even damn good at what I do, I know I can always do better. Slave to the Bean miKe mcKoffee www.CompassCoffeeRoasting.com URL 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> <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |