COFFEE: What are you drinking?

[BSB]

From the freezer, Ethiopia Idido Misty Valley. Roasted 2 days ago to city+, drip, splash. I was excited, the aroma was good, hints of the bluberry I love. Sadly, the cup was lacking, faint blueberry as the cup cooled.

[BSB]

2nd pot, El Salvador Santa Josefita, roasted 2 days ago to FC, drip, splash. Very good, different, smooth, kinda fruity.

[BSB]

IMV with 3 days rest has better flavor and still the great aromas.

[Frodo]

Starbucks French Roast.

[BSB]

IMV, 4 days rest, very good.

[BSB]

Yemen Mocha Sananaai, roasted almost a week ago, delishish. My first cup this year, in "The Valley of the Sun" :D

[x man]

Balinese, Costa Rican, Timor, Kenyan, Brazilian,
These are in my rotation now, when these are done
i will roast the 6 other kinds i havnt tried yet.
I keep them in old air tite pretzel jugs, yeah nice jugs, lol.

[WyGuy]

Trader Joe's 100% Kona

[physiognomy]

Flat white this morning... Trieste Caffe espresso blend from Kaladi Bro's.

[MarkinAZ]

Turkish coffee this morning (and probably this afternoon too):)

[BSB]

New coffee! Panama Boquete Lerida - Las Chichicas Roasted 15 hours ago to FC, drip, splash. Sweet, fruity, a little zing, really good. From SM, I bought this a while ago, they may not have it anymore. Finally got around to trying it.

[physiognomy]

I started the morning with some Ethiopian Yirgacheffe from Stumptown Coffee Roasters... Good stuff!

[BSB]

Bali Blue Moon Organic, smooth and delishish.

[jdawg]

El Coqui from Puerto Rico - good stuff!

[BSB]

50-50% blend of Bali Blue Moon and Yemen Mocha Sananaai, smooooth!

[JDTexan]

Just brewed a fresh pot of Costa Rican good coffee but not one I am going to buy again.

[novasurf]

Beso Espresso, in a French Press.....yum.

[BSB]

Bali Blue Moon Organic Roasted 3 1/2 days ago to FC, drip, splash. Smooth, sweet, chocolatey, great balance, awesome coffee. Available green or roasted from UncleBeanz. Highly reccommended!

[BSB]

Panama Las Chichicas, with 4 1/2 days rest is very, nice cup.

[timj219]

Sulawesi Toraja
My local roaster has been experimenting again. Normally he does this bean to French roast. It's usually the brewed dark roast choice at his coffee shop and I enjoy it that way and have gone through a couple pound of it at home. But Thursday he did this as an American roast and I picked some up this morning.
The American roast is still full bodied and earthy but the lighter roast has a bit of fruit fragrance that's lost in the darker roast. Not citrusy IMO and nothing like the powerful blueberry you get from the great sidamo but still a definite fruit hint.

[icehog3]

Honolulu Kona Peaberry.

[TBone]

Started with a Nantucket Blend and finished with a Chai both Keurig

[novasurf]

Sweet Limmu. An Ethiopian coffee that reminds me of....I ain't gonna say it...

[BSB]

Sweet Limmu. An Ethiopian coffee that reminds me of....I ain't gonna say it...

I has an Ethiopian, too. DP Jimma - Nigusie Lemma, it is sweet also, with muted fruit flavor.

[BSB]

Colombia Spectacled Bear Roasted 2 1/2 days ago to FC, drip, splash. Sweet, smooth, lots of chocolate, awesome coffee. From UncleBeanz. Highly reccommended!

[BSB]

Negrita, the awesome blend from Uncle Beanz. Roasted 2 1/2 days ago to just FC, drip, splash. Caramelly, nutty, sweet, smooth, excellent! Highly reccommended!

[ashtonlady]

Sweet Limmu. An Ethiopian coffee that reminds me of....I ain't gonna say it...

What you are saying is I need to buy some. :)

[JDTexan]

Columbian Supremo, two pots just today, love the snow in Dallas.

[coach]

pot of Killer Beans Nic Knife Fight......
love this stuff

[Mr B]

Sweet Maria's Papua New Guinea AA Kimel roasted to City + 2 days ago. Very nice! I will go Full city or Vienna next time.

[BloodSpite]

Kept in simple through the snow storm: Starbucks French Roast

[Mr B]

Sweet Maria's El Salvador Finca La Florida, I made this a Vienna Roast. Very good. I just wish I was breathing better thru my nose. A little stuffy and it makes for not tasting well.

[TBone]

Hawaiian Kona

[Mr B]

I had a little of leftovers from this weekends roasting that I threw together in a blend. It came out very Nice. Creamy with a little acidic twang and some nice mild spice & nuttyness.

50% Papua New Guinea AA Kimel (City+)
30% Sumatra Grade1 Mandheling (City+)
20% Papua New Guinea AA Kimel (City)

[MarkinAZ]

I had a little of leftovers from this weekends roasting that I threw together in a blend. It came out very Nice. Creamy with a little acidic twang and some nice mild spice & nuttyness.

50% Papua New Guinea AA Kimel (City+)
30% Sumatra Grade1 Mandheling (City+)
20% Papua New Guinea AA Kimel (City)

Who do you purchase your green beans from Brent?

[BSB]

El Salvador Siberia Estate Bourbon, roasted 48 hours ago to FC, drip, splash. Very nice.
Mexican Organic Terruno Nayarita Natural Peaberry, roasted 24 hours ago to FC, drip, splah. sweet, smooth, good mouthfeel, a winner.

[Mr B]

Who do you purchase your green beans from Brent?

Sweet Maria's

[Mr B]

Another very nice blend this morning.

50% El Salvador Finca La Florida, French
50% Ethiopia Wet-Process Guji Oromo City

Very tasty. Sorry my tasting note discriptions are not up to par, but I enjoyed this one very much.

[MarkinAZ]

Sweet Maria's

Thanks Brent:tu

[BeerAdvocate]

Kcup - German Chocolate Cake

[JDTexan]

Sumatra Mandheling, this is my go to. When I finish these couple of pounds I am going to venture out to some new beans I have never tried before.

[mpd340]

Neighbors Dark Roast, what can I say it's what the station provides for us!

[x man]

Roasted some beans yesterday, so i am drinkin Indian Malabar today.
When i order 20.00 or more from Marltoncoffee he sends a 1/2 lb. free of Malabar.
Its very good to boot.

[BSB]

El Sal & Mex peaberry again today.

[Mr B]

another blend of:
El Salvador Finca La Florida (Full City)
Ethiopian Guji Oromo (City+)

This one has great Sourdough Toast notes with a bit of citrus twang. Very nice.

[JDTexan]

Just picked up and I am now brewing a fresh pot of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, going to pair well with a cigar.

[MarkinAZ]

Turkish coffee this evening. I enjoy this stuff:tu

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[novasurf]

Guatemalan Limonar and Burundi Gatare blend, 7 days rest. Out-freakin-standing.

[BSB]

Mexican Peaberry & Yemen Mocca Matari, both very good, the Yemen could use a bit more rest.

[kickerb]

My favorite is 100% Hawaiian Kona Coffee.

[kickerb]

And only made with a french press, that has WAY more flavor than a drip machine :)

[canadianbeaver]

Jamaican Blue Mountain

I use a Moccamaster Technivorm machine.

French Press to me is a pain and the coffee is not hot enough. But husband Matthew loves it.

[novasurf]

Costa Rican Candelilla Gesha. A supreme bean simply makes a beautiful cup.

[BSB]

Guatemala Huehuetenango Peaberry, clean, bright, nutty.
Maui Kaanpali Blend, smooth, sweet fruit, chocolate, very nice.

[icehog3]

Those both sound delish, Bob. :tu

[sam a]

some nice ethiopian yirgacheffe right now... goes great with greek yougurt and honey!

[physiognomy]

I have Bolivia Buenavista from Stumptown in my press today... Roasted on 2/12, so it is fairly fresh (for my standards) & I'm finding that the strong hit of chocolate to the nose transfers well to the cup. Good stuff!

http://info.stumptowncoffee.com/coffee/bolivia-buenavista/

[WyGuy]

Unclebeanz Tainta, very good!

[x man]

JBM from Unclebeanz

[JDTexan]

some nice ethiopian yirgacheffe right now... goes great with Greek yogurt and honey!

That sounds like a very good breakfast. I am also drinking some fresh roasted (last Thursday) Ethiopian Yirgacheffe.

[Mr B]

Guatamala Bourbon Finca San Diego Buena Vista
Vienna / French, roasted 2/15. Very nice.
Creamy, Spice, Coco & berry

[BSB]

Yemen & Sumatran. New coffees tomorrow.

[LasciviousXXX]

No time to make decent coffee this morning... so I had to stop at Starbucks. I know, I'm sorry too.

In my defense I had worked a 16hr shift and then had 8hrs off to sleep and then head back in for another 12hr shift. So I didn't make time for coffee :(

[KenyanSandBoa]

I just broke out a bag of Peaberry Kona this morning...delicious would be an understatement. I wish it wasn't so expensive, because this is one of my favorite morning coffees around.

[ashtonlady]

Brazillian today, tomorrow Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Archa 14. Yummy.

[Mr B]

Nice little blend of:
Papua New Guinea (Full City) & Guatamala Bourbon (City +)

[ashtonlady]

Yummy Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, rested 2 days and roasted to city +. This is a great way to spend a Snowy day in Seattle.

[Mr B]

Yummy Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, rested 2 days and roasted to city +. This is a great way to spend a Snowy day in Seattle.


Sounds good.

[Mr B]

Sumatran Grade 1 Mandhling (Vienna), Roasted on Sunday.
Notes of Christmas mulling spices, berry and peaches.
Very Nice

[drob]

Ethiopian Harar Longberry, 2010 crop.

[Mr B]

Blend of:
Papua New Guiena AA Kimel (Vienna) and
El Salvador Finca La Fliroda (Full City)

Very nice. Creamy Berries and Chocolate spice.

[BSB]

Ethiopia Amaro Gayo natural, very nice, cherry.

[x man]

Ethiopian today, tomorrow, Nic. i just roasted today.

[Mr B]

Today, Sumatra Blue Batak Tarbarita Peaberry (French).
Nice Spice w/ berries and coco.

[Mr B]

Sumatra Grade 1 Mandheling (French)
Nice Christmas spice (Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg) w/ berries

[JDTexan]

Just picked up two pounds of fresh roasted Ethiopian Yirgaceffee from my local roaster, I love this stuff and it is roasted so perfectly.

[Mr B]

Sounds good Justin.

I just pressed a blend of
60% Guatamala Bourbon-Finca S.D. B.V. (Vienna) &
40% Ethiopian Guji Oromo (City +)
Very nice, notes of Toast & Fruit.

[Mr B]

Yesterday was:
Guatamala San Juan Sacatepaquez Villa-Lupe (Vienna)
Very Good. Notes of Spice, Berries and Sweet Citrus.



Today is:
Ethiopia Harar, Organic Dry Process Biftu (Vienna)
Mellow notes of Toast, Nuts and Coco

[Trent0341]

Today I had Guatemalan Pacamara from Sunbury Coffee. Fantastic!

[Mr B]

Papua New Guinea Baroida Plantation (Vienna)

Another very nice roast.

[x man]

I roasted some JBM from Unclebeanz, drinkin it as i type.

[x man]

JBM from Unclebeanz, just roasted yesterday.

[MarkinAZ]

Panama Finca La Camiseta @FC

[Mr B]

Colombia Los Galpones-Manuel Santacruz, Microlot. (Vienna)

Medium body.
Amazing notes of Peach, fruit and nuts.

[BSB]

Colombia Los Galpones-Manuel Santacruz, Microlot. (Vienna)

Medium body.
Amazing notes of Peach, fruit and nuts.

Wow! I passed on that because reccommended roast was city+. I'm not really doing anything much under FC. You roasted to Vienna and still got fruit? Amazing!
My own Mocha Java blend and a Yemen today, both fading. The Yemen was awesome yesterday.

[timj219]

My son picked up a new Melitta manual drip so we broke it in.
Brazil Serra Negra vienna roast nice nutty flavor

[MarkinAZ]

My son picked up a new Melitta manual drip so we broke it in. Brazil Serra Negra vienna roast nice nutty flavor

Very nice Tim. Still have my original I purchased back in the Summer of 1984:tu

[Mr B]

Wow! I passed on that because reccommended roast was city+. I'm not really doing anything much under FC. You roasted to Vienna and still got fruit? Amazing!
My own Mocha Java blend and a Yemen today, both fading. The Yemen was awesome yesterday.

I'm with you. I dont roast anything much under FC either. I prefer FC to Vienna. It seems like everyone I have given samples too (including myself) thought they only liked French Roast. Freshly roasted beans opened a whole new world.

I brewed the Colombian about 16 hours after roasting. That might have been what salvaged the fruityness. :sh

[canadianbeaver]

Rocketfuelcoffee Konakaze... Hawaiian Kona with a kick in the butt. 50% Kona, 50% Espresso

[BSB]

I'm with you. I dont roast anything much under FC either. I prefer FC to Vienna. It seems like everyone I have given samples too (including myself) thought they only liked French Roast. Freshly roasted beans opened a whole new world.

I brewed the Colombian about 16 hours after roasting. That might have been what salvaged the fruityness. :sh

Hmmm, might be it. I sometime try after 24, but usually 48. I like fruity though.
End of the Yemen and a Monkey mix that made me go WOW! today.

[MarkinAZ]

This morning: El Salvador Molino de Santa Rita

This evening: Panama Finca La Camiseta (day #2)

After grinding the Panama, the aroma took me back to the Summer of 1984 when I switched from drinking the commercial swill (MJB, et al) to grinding my own coffee beans. It was Mr. Sweeny at "Sweeny's" that pushed me into a 1/2 lb of fresh roasted beans from Panama and a Krups grinder. Sure do miss the Krups. It passed a few years back for a new Mr. Coffee grinder...

[Mr B]

This morning: El Salvador Molino de Santa Rita

This evening: Panama Finca La Camiseta (day #2)

After grinding the Panama, the aroma took me back to the Summer of 1984 when I switched from drinking the commercial swill (MJB, et al) to grinding my own coffee beans. It was Mr. Sweeny at "Sweeny's" that pushed me into a 1/2 lb of fresh roasted beans from Panama and a Krups grinder. Sure do miss the Krups. It passed a few years back for a new Mr. Coffee grinder...




Very Cool. :tu

[Mr B]

Brazil Organic Fazenda Colina (FC+/Vienna)

Very nice. Smokey, Rosted Nut, Cinnamon, Herbs.

[BSB]

Costa Rica Manantiales - Finca Fidel, roasted 2 days ago to just FC, drip, splash. Very nice, bright sweet cup. From SM, not available any more.

[Mr B]

Guatemala San Juan Sacatepequez - Villa Lupe
(FC+)
Caramel, Peach and a citric twang. Very nice and refreshing.

[timj219]

Sulawesi Toarco Jaya micro-lot done in a french roast. Unbelievable. This is the best french roast I've ever had. Notes of licorice - don't look at me like that it really does. My local roaster claims he picks up tobacco notes too. Not so sure but I do think it works really well with a good cigar.

[JDTexan]

Drinking fresh roast Ethiopian Yirgaceffe, this is the last of it though.

[sam a]

Drinking fresh roast Ethiopian Yirgaceffe, this is the last of it though.

sounds like you are hooked as bad as i am on the yirgacheffe :tu

[ashtonlady]

Today is monkey mix.

[x man]

Yirga Kenyan mix, one of the best flavor profiles.

[Mr B]

Guatemala San Juan Sacatepequez - Villa Lupe
(FC+)
Caramel, Peach and a citric twang. Very nice and refreshing.


Having this one again.

[baldanders]

Sumatra Mandehling made in my new French Press. :tu

[shane1]

Kona. Smith Farms, Hula Daddy and a couple of others.

Shane

[shane1]

I forgot to add Sugai. That is my favorite Kona that I have tried so far.

shane

[OLS]

I just drank my first cup of Cold-Brewed coffee. I took the cheapest coffee I could find on the shelf at
Big Lahts and dumped a haf pound into a tea pitcher and filled with water and this morning after
14 hours I tested it on the biggest coffee addict in the shop here and he was not un-impressed.
Lots of expensive coffee flavors and I could totally control the strength. Nice. I will try it with some
Community tonight at home.

[Mr B]

Hey Brad, did you serve it to him Hot or cold?

[BSB]

Monkey mix is very nice, Ethiopia Lima was very good, Mex peaberry is ready to grind.

[Mr B]

Ethiopia Harar, Organic Dry Process Biftu (Vienna)

Notes of Toast, Caramel and Stone Fruits.

[Mr B]

Monkey mix is very nice, Ethiopia Lima was very good, Mex peaberry is ready to grind.


Hey Bob, is that the Sweet Maria's Monkey Blend?

[OLS]

Hey Brad, did you serve it to him Hot or cold?

I mixed 1 part concentrate to 3 parts water, nuked it for 45 secs and gave it to him.
Then I proceeded to drink 4 small cups of it and jeezum am I wired. I never drink coffee.

[Mr B]

I mixed 1 part concentrate to 3 parts water, nuked it for 45 secs and gave it to him.
Then I proceeded to drink 4 small cups of it and jeezum am I wired. I never drink coffee.



LOL, thanks

[BSB]

Hey Bob, is that the Sweet Maria's Monkey Blend?

Nope, just the leavings from whatever coffee I been drinking. I put them in a special container when there is not enough left to make a pot. And once a week or so, just grind and brew whatever is there. Sometimes it is AMAZINGLY GOOD :D

[novasurf]

Kenya AA Kitamaiyu. A great bean.

[Mr B]

Sometimes it is AMAZINGLY GOOD :D

I gotta agree. I have made some very nice blends that way.

[BSB]

Mexican Peaberry was very nice, sweet and chocolatey this morning. Monkey mix is fine this afternoon.

[BSB]

The Nicaraguan Jinotega FTO Mancotal and Sumatra Blue Batak do taste of root beer, especially the Nic, good coffee!

[MarkinAZ]

The last of my Panama Finca La Camiseta this morning with a few Snickerdoodles I baked up last night (well, about 3+ dozen that is:D)...

[Aero95]

Roasted a small batch of Cuban Caracalillo. Made a great cup of coffee.

[Mr B]

Brazil Organic Fazenda Colina FC+, that was roasted on Friday. Very nice!

[BSB]

Tanzania Peaberry, roasted Sat to FC, excellent!

[CoreyD]

Nice clean cup of Honduran Marcala San Marcos fresh roast

[BSB]

A very nice Tarbarita peaberry and some monkey mix.

[Mr B]

Guatemala San Juan Sacatepequez - Villa Lupe FC+

Notes of Toast & Citrus

[Zeuceone]

just a quick qeustion. i was at the local market and they have roasted beans for sale. the beans are in a clear bag which allows you to see inside. the bag has some oil from the beans on it, so does that mean that they are not good anymore?

[BSB]

just a quick qeustion. i was at the local market and they have roasted beans for sale. the beans are in a clear bag which allows you to see inside. the bag has some oil from the beans on it, so does that mean that they are not good anymore?

Hard to say. Where were they roasted? When were they roasted? What are they? Oil is normal, it seeps outa the beans after they have been roasted, or during, depending on how dark you roast them. Also, different ways of roasting will produce more or less of the oil. Air roasting=less

[Zeuceone]

Hard to say. Where were they roasted? When were they roasted? What are they? Oil is normal, it seeps outa the beans after they have been roasted, or during, depending on how dark you roast them. Also, different ways of roasting will produce more or less of the oil. Air roasting=less

i was looking for a date, but couldnt find one, which was my main concern. if i remember correctly it was either from africa or central america beans. it was a dark roast.

[Mr B]

i was looking for a date, but couldnt find one, which was my main concern. if i remember correctly it was either from africa or central america beans. it was a dark roast.


Once you hit a dark Vienna or Darker (French) the natural oils will come to the surface of the bean. If they are not that old, they are probably fine.

[BSB]

i was looking for a date, but couldnt find one, which was my main concern. if i remember correctly it was either from africa or central america beans. it was a dark roast.

You really oughta see if you can find a local roaster and buy some fresh. You got Dunn Bros out there?

[Zeuceone]

There is a local roaster but I wanted to get something better for my parents, other than folgers. The market has 5x the amount for the same amount than the local roaster. Not sure if the roaster has something more generic in a larger quantity.

[germantown rob]

Panama Esmeralda Gesha - Mario Enero Lot
(http://www.coffeeshrub.com/shrub/coffee/panama-esmeralda-gesha-mario-enero-lot) roasted to city+, yummy in my tummy

[BSB]

There is a local roaster but I wanted to get something better for my parents, other than folgers. The market has 5x the amount for the same amount than the local roaster. Not sure if the roaster has something more generic in a larger quantity.

You get what you paid for. Don't go cheap for your parents :sl
I got Colombia Los Galpones, Maui blend, and India Mysore nuggets, hot. Nicaragua Jinotega, cold pressed for iced. And we'll need it as we reach 95 today.

[MarkinAZ]

A few cups of Sumatra Grd #1 Mandheling through out the day. Its been a great cup of joe over the last few days or so...

[BSB]

100% Maui blend, very nice!

[CoreyD]

Drank a pot of Ethiopian Washed Yirgacheffe lightly roasted with a hint of Mexico Terruño Nayarita Washed Organic -Reserve- 2nd and first crack mix came out nice sweet natural tones.

[burninator]

I'm grinding my way through a bag of succulent Ugandan beans that tech-ninja was kind enough to send me. These are dark, a little smokey, and delicious. I used them to make a batch of cold-brew concentrate and mixed up a pint of sweetened half & half to go along with it. I can't wait for the next cup!

[MarkinAZ]

Been working on a research project today at home, so...

Been going back and forth between the Sumatra Grd #1 Mandheling and Trader Joes Ethiopia Fairtrade. And guess what? I'm not wired:D

[Mr B]

Havin' a little Monkey Mix of:
Brazil Organic Fazenda Colina &
Guatamala San Juan Sac. Villa Lupe &
Colombia Los Galpones
all at FC+. Very nice Blend. Notes of Coco and Citrus orange w/ toast.

[MarkinAZ]

Enjoyed a cup of Ethiopia FTO Sidama this morning. This is a nice cup of joe:tu

Havin' a little Monkey Mix

I love that term. Is that the NorCal Monkey Mix version Brent?;)

[Mugen910]

Vietnamese Iced coffee....Truong Nguyen grounds in a drip, over condensed milk and lots of ice.. :dr

[Mr B]

Enjoyed a cup of Ethiopia FTO Sidama this morning. This is a nice cup of joe:tu



I love that term. Is that the NorCal Monkey Mix version Brent?;)

Yup. Whatever is left in the bottom of the bags to make a pot, LOL.

[Mr B]

This morning I had a very nice Guatamala Ojercaibl at FC+ almost Vienna, that was rosted on Wednesday.

[BSB]

A new coffee for me this morning
Ecuador Organic Espindola Small Producers, roasted 2 days ago to just FC, drip, splash. Sweet, smooth, excellent!

[roasterdave]

Fresh roasted Cuban Serrano in a french press, nice spice and chocolate notes.

[x man]

Kenyan Ethiopian i blended myself, pretty tasty.

[x man]

I`m looking to get some Galapagos beans. :sh

[MarkinAZ]

Enjoyed a cup of Ethiopia FTO Sidama this morning. This is a nice cup of joe:tu

Same this afternoon...

[Mr B]

Just in case you guys are interested there is a coffe pass going on.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=44480

[Mr B]

Today was:
Sweet Marias Espresso Workshop #15-Les Baxterizer with a small amount of Guatamala Ojercaibal roasted to FC+ on 4/6

Very tasty. Notes of Citrus with coco & Berries.

[Mr B]

Right now it's Colombia Finca Buenavistsa, Carlos Imbachi at Full City +.
Very nice. The darker roast actually gave it a tiny bit of Spice, which I love. Nice Dark Toast notes and a slight citrus twang.

[Chavez]

Great coffee shop here in Austin called Ruta Maya. Definately a "Keep Austin Wierd" kind of place. In fact a good friend of mine was part owner in the company until he passed last year. Miss you much Jon! RIP

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/mac804/rutamaya.jpg

Ruta Maya coffee is all organic and roasted right in good 'ol Austin. I think its wonderful. It can be found at many Costco stores also.

Oh, they also have a great little cigar shop in the Austin coffee shop, Habana House. Fantastic little spot and they keep their humidor in tip top condition.

[Frodo]

Starbuck's Tribute. Pretty happy with this...

[Mr B]

Papua New Guinea AA Kimel Roasted to FC+ on 4/11/11. Very Tasty.

[timj219]

An organic/fair trade day
mexican altura "cafe de la trinidad" city roast - a bit if a chocolate cake aroma and flavor
Earlier to day a single origin espresso from Liga Masiva (http://www.ligamasiva.com/our-model/) in DR. Very very smooth.

[Mr B]

El Salvador Molino de Santa Rita at Full City+. This one got even better with extra rest. This one was roasted on 4/9/11.

[BSB]

SM's Moka Kadir Blend, roasted 3 days ago to FC+, drip, splash. Very nice, lots of chocolate.

[BSB]

Ethiopia Beloya 25, roasted 2 days ago to city+, french press, splash. There is some blueberry. I'm hoping for more development with rest. Had this vacuum sealed in my freezer for more than 2 years, I'm surpised how good it is.

[w squared]

Cherry Hill Red Label Espresso Blend - lighter than their Gold label.

I've (finally) gotten my grinder dialed in and my technique in it's "sweet spot", allowing me to consistently bracket my pulls in the 26 to 29 second range for a double. :banger

My at home espresso / latte experience has climbed up another notch.

[MarkinAZ]

Trader Joe's Organic Sumatra (Fair Trade)... very enjoyable.

El Salvador Molino de Santa Rita at Full City+. This one got even better with extra rest. This one was roasted on 4/9/11.

I agree Brent. This one has turned out to be one tasty bean:tu

[Mr B]

Trader Joe's Organic Sumatra (Fair Trade)... very enjoyable.



I agree Brent. This one has turned out to be one tasty bean:tu


The cup gets better as it cools too, I have noticed.

[Mr B]

Papua New Guinea AA Kimel at FC+. Man this one is good. Notes of toast & citrus and nuts.

[BSB]

Organic FTC Peru Cajamarca Andes Gold, roasted 3 days ago to FC+, drip, splash. Full flavored, great body, smooth, delishish, great balance.

[MarkinAZ]

A wee small cup of Turkish coffee this evening:dr

[CoreyD]

Pot of Papua New Guinea Tribal Aromas<2ND cRACK>,Ethiopian Natural Sidamo Gr. 3<1 BATCH IN FIRST CRACK AND ANOTHER AFTER 2ND>I drank for first part of my 12+ shift that came to have a nice smoky chocalate taste and then made a 54 cup pot of Guatemalan,Maui Yellow,and Burundi all in 2nd crack<had a high level of acidic feeling but 1 heck of a zing> I roasted for the clients at the treatment facility I work at.

[BnBTobacco]

I'm not having coffee for now but savoring some home-made hot chocolate. I so love the aroma.

[MarkinAZ]

Trader Joe's Organic Sumatra (Fair Trade):tu

[BSB]

Rwanda FT Duhingekawa Women's Cooperative, roasted 2 days ago to FC, drip, splash. Mild, bright, seems to get better as it cools. Was not a fav after first cup, but is growing on me after the 2nd. Very long finish!

[x man]

Some super tasty balinese, great after taste, soothing
and uplifting.

[Mr B]

Baristas Beans Rawanda Coopac that I just received from the Coffee Pass. Very good roast!

[Volusianator]

La Java Packer Blend, it's a local roasting house that put together this blend after the Super Bowl. Love it and it will be in the pass soon.

[MarkinAZ]

This morning, some Trader Joe's Sumatra in a Bodum press. I sure do love the Bodum:tu

I'll probably make up some Armenian coffee here later this evening...

[MarkinAZ]

Last night, some Armenian coffee...

This morning, a generous cup of some home roasted El Salvador Molina de Santa Rita coffee brewed in the Bodum press...

[poker]

Just basic Cubita Torrefacto, but I like it :tu

[DocLogic77]

We have bags and bags of green beans we don't like. It's been awhile since I have had a spectacular bean.

[BSB]

We have bags and bags of green beans we don't like. It's been awhile since I have had a spectacular bean.

Where do you buy from?
Yemen Mokha Sana'nai, roasted 2 days ago to FC, drip, splash. Very nice, I think more rest will improve it. From SM.

[replicant_argent]

Some well rested Ugandan Bugisu. Doesn't suck.
Earlier today, some CCM House Blend 2, I will play with the roast on that one, I think.
Yesterday, some Columbian Supremo Popoyan that turned out pretty well on a sloppy roast.

[BSB]

Some well rested Ugandan Bugisu. Doesn't suck.
Earlier today, some CCM House Blend 2, I will play with the roast on that one, I think.
Yesterday, some Columbian Supremo Popoyan that turned out pretty well on a sloppy roast.

Nice selection, I love the variety that home roasting allows.

[Mr B]

Having a very nice Colombia Finca Buenavista Carlos Imbachi at Full City +

[MarkinAZ]

Just basic Cubita Torrefacto, but I like it :tu

I had to Google that one. Very nice Kelly:=:

[Angus]

I've been drinking Costa Rican 1820 coffee for over a year now. The wife and I have been traveling there for a couple of years and LOVE this coffee. On our first trip I asked the locals what the best coffee was and they said 1820. Cafe Britt is supposedly the gourmet coffee of Costa Rica, all of the restaurants and hotels serve it but IMO 1820 is better and a lot cheaper. I have been having it shipped from CR for the last year 10-20 lbs. at a time.

[BSB]

I've been drinking Costa Rican 1820 coffee for over a year now. The wife and I have been traveling there for a couple of years and LOVE this coffee. On our first trip I asked the locals what the best coffee was and they said 1820. Cafe Britt is supposedly the gourmet coffee of Costa Rica, all of the restaurants and hotels serve it but IMO 1820 is better and a lot cheaper. I have been having it shipped from CR for the last year 10-20 lbs. at a time.

Roasted or green? I am not familiar with 1820.

[BSB]

The Yemen Mokha Sana'nai, with 72 hours rest, I'm a little disappointed.

[Mr B]

The Yemen Mokha Sana'nai, with 72 hours rest, I'm a little disappointed.


The first batch I roasted came out very good w/ about 3 days rest. The second batch, I must not have been able to duplicate the same roast because it came out just pretty good. I am having a cup right now as I write.

Those were some of the ugliest beans I have seen to date. I had to throw out about 10% of them before roasting because of bad quality. They also seemed to be picked at different ripenesses because the beans roast up very uneven. Some are hitting Vienna/French while others are barely hitting City +. The green beans (if you can call them that) are all different shades of yellow to green.
I think it was just a poor quality batch, IMO.

[Angus]

Cafe 1820 that I buy is ground or you can buy in whole bean. I am not a connoisseur of fine coffee..just someone that really enjoys a good cup of coffee. I was told that most of all the coffee produced in Costa Rica is actually exported as gourmet coffees and just a small portion is actually sold in CR. Cafe Britt is "considered" to be the best coffee sold in CR but is fairly expensive. The locals seem to drink 1820 because it is a lot cheaper but IMO, 1820 is actually better than Britt.

[DocLogic77]

Where do you buy from?
Yemen Mokha Sana'nai, roasted 2 days ago to FC, drip, splash. Very nice, I think more rest will improve it. From SM.

Sweet Marias. I like SM because of the reviews and rating system. It helps a ton. I think his ratings are very accurate. The problem is...I have been spoiled by some really great beans over the years and just haven't had anything lately that floats my boat.

[Mr B]

Having a very nice blend this morning.
40% Ethiopia Yirgga Cheffe at Full City
40% Rwanda FT Dukunde Kawa Musasa at City+
20% Papua New Guinea AA Kimel at Full City +
Came out GREAT.

[Mr B]

After a few days rest (the beans, not me) yesterday I had some Kenya Kirinyaga AA Kabingara at Full City+. Man, what a great roast. Deep flavors with a bit of spice and coco. And just the right amount of citrus on the tongue.

[Mr B]

Right now, having my India Monsooned Malabar AA Vienna Roast. Another very nice bean. Very different in look and taste. These beans start out almost white, they are so pale.
Very unique flavors also. Smokey, w/ a lite amount of baking spice and citrus.

[themachine]

Pierce Bros Moka Java

[MarkinAZ]

Espresso roast brewed in the Bodum French Press. Two teaspoons of turbinado sugar and some half n half:dr

[Mr B]

Sounds good Mark

[Mr B]

A nice blend of 50% Kenya Kirinyaga AA Kabingara at Full City + and 50% India Monsooned Malabar AA at Vienna. Very Tasty!

[MarkinAZ]

Sounds good Mark

Thanks Brent. I've just been too darn busy recently and have missed some good afternoons to roast some coffee. I finally ran out of the home roast, so I stopped by the local market and picked up some Espresso roast to hold me over until I can get my butt in gear:D

A nice blend of 50% Kenya Kirinyaga AA Kabingara at Full City + and 50% India Monsooned Malabar AA at Vienna. Very Tasty!

Sounds like an interesting combo!

[Mr B]

Having Rwanda FT Dukunde Kawa Musasa at Full City w/ 2 days rest.
Very Nice. Notes of toast, nuts & a slight citrus twang.

[BSB]

Equador El Batan - Valentin Chinchay, roasted 3 days ago to FC, drip, splash. Nice, sweet, smooth. From SM.

[Mr B]

Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe at Full City, roasted 3 days ago. Excelent!

[BSB]

At the suggestion of UncleBeanz, I tried roasting 1/2 and 1/2 med and dark roast of the same coffee and mixing. Results were very good. SM's Moka Kadir at 1/2 FC-1/2 Vienna is chocolatey, with fruit, ultra smooth, dark roast flavors. UB's Negrita 1/2 city+, 1/2 FC+ is nutty, chocolatey, not as bold, excellent. 2 different coffees to start my Saturday, it's gonna be a good day :noon

[MarkinAZ]

Just finished some Turkish coffee:banger

[MarkinAZ]

SM Espresso Monkey Blend in the Bodum French press this AM. Semi-sweet chocolate and mild smoke...

[Mr B]

Just finished up some Sumatra Grade 1 Mandheling (Full City+ / Vienna). Man I love that stuff.

[Mugen910]

viet iced coffee :D

[BSB]

At the suggestion of UncleBeanz, I tried roasting 1/2 and 1/2 med and dark roast of the same coffee and mixing. Results were very good. SM's Moka Kadir at 1/2 FC-1/2 Vienna is chocolatey, with fruit, ultra smooth, dark roast flavors. UB's Negrita 1/2 city+, 1/2 FC+ is nutty, chocolatey, not as bold, excellent. 2 different coffees to start my Saturday, it's gonna be a good day :noon

Finished up the Moka kadir today, very good, 6 days old

[MarkinAZ]

viet iced coffee :D

Sounds tasty Bao:tu

[Mugen910]

Sounds tasty Bao:tu



it soooo is!

[BSB]

Colombia Los Galpones - Manuel Santacruz Microlot, roasted 2 days ago to 1/2 city+, 1/2 FC+, drip, splash. Very nice cup, sweet, smooth, some fruit and CHOCOLATE PUDDING! I kid you NOT. :D Great coffee, wish I'da ordered more when it was available.

[Mr B]

Colombia Los Galpones - Manuel Santacruz Microlot, roasted 2 days ago to 1/2 city+, 1/2 FC+, drip, splash. Very nice cup, sweet, smooth, some fruit and CHOCOLATE PUDDING! I kid you NOT. :D Great coffee, wish I'da ordered more when it was available.

I enjoyed that one too. Try the Carlos Imbachi. its even better!

[Mr B]

Guatemala Ojercaibal at Full City + roasted 2 days ago. YUM!

[BSB]

I enjoyed that one too. Try the Carlos Imbachi. its even better!

I have, it is good, I don't know about better, I like chocolate pudding :D I actually have a few pounds of the Imbachi left. Only grams of the Santacruz.

[novasurf]

Malawi AAA today, a dense chocolate mouthfeel and flavor. Yesterday, a really sweet Dominican Fair Trade coffee.

[Acesfull]

Starbucks 40th Anny... my gf works at the bucks and brings me home a free pound a week. I am literally on coffee overload.. I cant drink it faster than she brings it home

[MarkinAZ]

SM Espresso Monkey Blend in the Bodum French press:tu 5 days of rest has done it well since roasting...

Starbucks 40th Anny... my gf works at the bucks and brings me home a free pound a week. I am literally on coffee overload.. I cant drink it faster than she brings it home

That must be nice! Drink, drink, drink:D

[Blak Smyth]

I was recently at a casino in NY and had the best cup of coffee ever in one of the casino restaurant. When I asked the waitress what brand it was, she said people ask her that all the time, however she was unsure how to pronounce it. She failed at explaining the container to me as well. She said it comes in a bag that attaches to the machine thingy? I had her go write the name of it down, I will try to supply that name when/if I can find it.
I am at work now and the napkin with the name should be somewhere at home.

Another note I have a friend that order his beens green. he roasts them with a bar-b-que grill roaster attachment ($500) and packages them for a charity.
If he was interested in more business I would include more info, needless to say the coffee is great. If any of you have ever thought about roasting your own beans, do it! He sells it to me at $10/pound.

At home I have a Kuerig brewer and try many different brands and flavors of coffee.

[MarkinAZ]

Some whole bean espresso roast from Von's in the Bodum French press. Good stuff:tu

[MarkinAZ]

We now have coffee smilies folks:tu


:cf2 :cf1

[hammondc]

Folgers Black Silk. Easy and good. Pretty much the only store bought ground I will buy.

[BSB]

Ethiopia Idido Misty Valley, from my freezer :cf2 roasted 2 days ago to 1/2 city, 1/2 FC, drip, splash. Very sweet, distinct BLUEBERRY, almost as good as when fresh. Must be the 1/2-1/2 roast because it didn't come out this good last time. I'm gonna use up the pound I got left.

[audio1der]

Starbucks Venti no room Americano. Black as death and twice as strong. Love it.

[mikemets]

Tanzania Kiliminjaro right now, is good.

[BSB]

Tanzania Kigoma Kanyovu Coop Peaberry :cf2 roasted 3 1/2 days ago to FC, drip, splash. Very nice, smooth, great mouthfeel, sweetish, just very nice. Recent crop from BCT

[timj219]

Moka/Java
The Moka is ethiopean harar american roast
The java is jampit plantation full city plus

[BSB]

Moka/Java
The Moka is ethiopean harar american roast
The java is jampit plantation full city plus

Any good?

[Mr B]

Sumatra Grade 1 Mandheling. at Full City +. I love this one...every time.

[MarkinAZ]

A cup of SM Espresso Monkey Blend through the Melita 1 cupper this AM.

Some Turkish coffee this PM upon returning from the field:cf1

Sumatra Grade 1 Mandheling. at Full City +. I love this one...every time.

:tu

[timj219]

Any good?Outstanding. The fruit of the harrar comes through but the cup has the heavy smooth java to balance. I think I prefer it this way to having the blend mixed before roasting.

[Mattso3000]

Iced americano with classico espresso.

[BSB]

Outstanding. The fruit of the harrar comes through but the cup has the heavy smooth java to balance. I think I prefer it this way to having the blend mixed before roasting.

Definetly! I like doing 2 different roasts of the same coffee and blending, too.
Bali Blue Moon today, roasted to FC-FC+ 2 days ago, drip, splash. Very nice, smooth, creamy, chocolatey, earthy and a savory hint that lingers in the finish.

[CoreyD]

Definetly! I like doing 2 different roasts of the same coffee and blending, too.
Bali Blue Moon today, roasted to FC-FC+ 2 days ago, drip, splash. Very nice, smooth, creamy, chocolatey, earthy and a savory hint that lingers in the finish.

I heard theres a orange,citrus hint in it at FC -FC+
I just ordered some to try.

[novasurf]

Cupping the following:

Sumatra Gayo DP Grade 1
Ethiopian Sidamo Ardi
Ethiopian Yirgacheffee Kochere (Cupped it yesterday wow)
Dominican Fair Trade Baharona
El Salvador Las Lajas

Coffee to start day? Costa Rican Finca Genesis Honey Prep

:ss

[TXRebel]

Blackdog Sumatra Mandheling paired with an EP Carrillo Edicion Inaugural.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Pressed some Intelligentsia Flecha Roja, Costa Rica. Recieved it in the mail this week. I would buy this coffee again it's so good. The fruit in this coffee is great.

[El Fumador]

I love this Kuerig coffee machine, and at macy's they sell the donut shop blend and sumatran blend; they are really great, flavour, and no bitterness.

[BSB]

Colombia Peaberry Los Caracoles del Sur :cf2 Roasted 2 days ago to city+ - FC+, drip, splash. Last years crop, was too bright the last time. With this 50-50% roast, this is AWESOME!!

[CoreyD]

Indonesian Balinese Blue Moon <FC+> nice tasting is that a hint of orange chocolate in it

[BSB]

A 50-50% blend of Colombia Peaberry and Guatemala Antigua, plenty good.

[Mr B]

Kenya Kirinyaga AA Kabingara at Vienna roast. Very Tasty bean. Slight fruityness (that shows up much more in the lighter roast), Caramel and candy.

[CoreyD]

A pot of BCT 100% Maui Red/Yellow kaanpali blend <City and a FC mix>. Very tasty.

[Sawyer]

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe roasted by Atlanta Coffee Roasters. Tasty. :cf2

[Mr B]

Blend of 70% Keyna Kirinyaga & 30% Guatamala at Vienna / Full City+. Very nice blend. Good chocolate w/ lite fruit in the background.

[Blak Smyth]

Caramel Frap, no whip

[0002S]

Random Cuban Coffee at ETB

[MarkinAZ]

Turkish coffee this evening:cf1

[novasurf]

Dry process Puerto Rican coffee, my neighbor got it right.

[Sawyer]

El Salvador this morning.

[MarkinAZ]

Some espresso roast in the Bodum french press this afternoon:tu

[hammondc]

Tanzania Peaberry from World Market. It is a bit weak to me.

[x man]

Brazilian Daterra, strong flavors.
I just cleaned my maker and the coffee is awesome.

[zencyl]

Im working through a can of folgers my parents keep in the house. I went back to school so i could afford the finer things in life when i grow up -(P:cf2

[MarkinAZ]

Some Turkish coffee. Prior to pouring, I placed a small amount of half n' half in the bottom, then pour the completed coffee into the demitasse. The pour mixed the half n' half just right. Good taste:tu Kinda reminds me of a Werther's Original...

[Sawyer]

Ethiopian Sidamo.

[WittyUserName]

Well I am limited to the very sparse selection at the NEX until my care packages get here. For now I am enjoying some nice kona coffe. Nothing really special, just better than folgers.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Black Cat from my Moka pot.