What are you roasting today?

[CigarSquid]

I haven't roasted in a while.. I am almost out, so tomorrow morning.. It will happen. Not sure yet what kind.

[Blak Smyth]

Brazil Dattera Sweet Blue from ThetaRidge


I have a gallon of cold brew going at home and I FPd a cup this morning, it is a very good bean, glad I picked up 10lbs!

[ApexAZ]

Sumatra Lintong Tano Batak

This stuff was weird to roast. For starters, the beans were large and a darker shade of green. The roast time seemed to be fairly long and I roasted into the start of 2nd crack shooting for FC+. Although I still have some chaff in the cracks, the beans are nearly black, very expanded and some have some chunks missing from them, as if it's closer to a French. Anyone have any experience with Sumatra? Is it normal for the beans to have a darker shade?

[Chainsaw13]

Sumatra Lintong Tano Batak

This stuff was weird to roast. For starters, the beans were large and a darker shade of green. The roast time seemed to be fairly long and I roasted into the start of 2nd crack shooting for FC+. Although I still have some chaff in the cracks, the beans are nearly black, very expanded and some have some chunks missing from them, as if it's closer to a French. Anyone have any experience with Sumatra? Is it normal for the beans to have a darker shade?

I had similar experiences with this bean. I couldn't get mine to 2nd crack in the hot air popper. First batch I did barely made any sound for first crack, just one big pop, then not much else.

[Blak Smyth]

Brazil Dattera Sweet Blue from ThetaRidge


I have a gallon of cold brew going at home and I FPd a cup this morning, it is a very good bean, glad I picked up 10lbs!

I have been doing this for a while now, cold brewing it so I have it ready in the morning.

[Chainsaw13]

How are you preparing the cold brew Shane?

[Mr B]

Finally got around to roasting again. Been too busy getting my yard and veggie garden ready for the season.
Small batches of each.

Papua New Guinea Baroida Estate at FC+.
Guatamala Burbon Finca San Diego Buena Vista at City+.
Sweet Marias French Roast Blend at Vienna.
El Salvador Majahual Tablon La Montana at City+

[Blak Smyth]

How are you preparing the cold brew Shane?

I bought a couple things:
http://cdnroot.filtersfast.com/ProdImages/Mr-Coffee-GTF3-Coffee-Filter.jpg

http://img4-3.realsimple.timeinc.net/images/0811/oxo-pop-container_300.jpg

I put the ground coffee into the gallon container and fill about 3/4 up with water and stir.
I leave it sit in room temp for about 24 hours.
I pour it through the gold filter.
Then fill up the rest of the container with milk.
Add 6 heaping spoons of sugar.
Stir, pour over ice.

It seems to work out about 3:1 coffee to milk for me, although many recipes call for 50/50.
You can also use water to cut it instead of milk if desired.
You don't even need to add sugar, it is pretty damn sweet naturally.
Mine tastes comparable to Starbucks Frap in the bottle IMO, but mine is a shade darker.

[Mr B]

Hey Shane, any idea how much coffee you are putting in?

[Blak Smyth]

Hey Shane, any idea how much coffee you are putting in?

Not really, I know the mark on my grinder. I played with it until it tasted just right. If I had a scale I would weigh it. Maybe next time I will measure it.

[forgop]

Just received the 2.5# of Kona Earth I ordered last weekend, so I think that may be in my future soon.

[Mr B]

Yesterday I did a 1/2 lb of each:
Burundi Karinzi Maruri Hill to City +
Colombia "Dos Payasos de Tolima" to FC +
and Ethiopia Grade 1 Chelelektu Yirga Cheffe to City +/ FC

[physiognomy]

I roasted 8oz of El Salvador El Carrizal from Klatch last night... First taste tomorrow.

[Chainsaw13]

4 oz of Guatemala Antigua Retana Red Bourbon to City+
2oz of Hawaiian Kona Kowali Farm Typica to City +

[Blak Smyth]

I haven't roasted in a week or so, got to much pre roasted purchased stuff to tear through first.


2oz of Hawaiian Kona Kowali Farm Typica to City +

Let me know what you think, sounds damn tasty! :cf2

Just received the 2.5# of Kona Earth I ordered last weekend, so I think that may be in my future soon.

Any word?

[Chainsaw13]

Let me know what you think, sounds damn tasty! :cf2



I'll be trying either tomorrow or Saturday. Damn those beans are huge!

[Blak Smyth]

Damn those beans are huge!

Really? Pics?

[Mr B]

Tuesday was:
El Salvador Majahual Tablon Montata to FC.
Ethiopia DP Sidama Aleta Wondo to FC.
Kenya Nyeri Nguguru to FC+.
Costa Rica Finca Bella Vista to City+

[CigarSquid]

Sorry to go off topic...

Didn't SM have a nice page that showed each level of roasting and talked about it. I can not find it.

Help, please?

[Chainsaw13]

Here you go Garry

https://www.sweetmarias.com/library/content/using-sight-determine-degree-roast

[CigarSquid]

Fantastic! Thanks.. I needed this so I can go roast now..

[CigarSquid]

Ethiopia Pulp Natural Process Limu, FC+
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/Coffee/IMAG0264.jpg

Sumatra Lintong Tano Batak, FC to FC+
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/Coffee/IMAG0265.jpg

Brazil Fazenda do Sertao Lot 50, City to City+
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/Coffee/IMAG0266.jpg

[Chainsaw13]

Looking good Garry.

[CigarSquid]

Can't wait to try them.. I am all out for tomorrow... boo!

[CigarSquid]

So far, out of the 3 above, the Ethiopia is my favorite.

I did what they recommended on the bag.. first time I was able to taste what they described on there. Great source to get coffee, I think.

[Chainsaw13]

Yea, I'm still not sure about Sumatran myself. Try the Brazil roasted darker next time. I think they taste better darker.

[CigarSquid]

Sumatra one wasn't to bad.. I did enjoy it. The Brazil was my least. Still a good coffee, but at the lighter roast, way to much sweet taste like they described. I made notes to roast the Brazil darker next time.

[Blak Smyth]

I roasted another batch of Brazilian Sweet Blue, I can't get enough of this stuff!

If you guys are interested in purchasing at least 10 pounds at a time you really gotta request a price sheet from Thetta Ridge!

[Chainsaw13]

Willing to sell 1lb Shane?

[Blak Smyth]

Willing to sell 1lb Shane?

Maybe when I buy some more, I am getting a bit low and I need to horde what I have left :D
I am seriously thinking about buying a full bag of this stuff, 75-100 lbs!

[CigarSquid]

Where is that one from? What are the flavor notes of it?

[Blak Smyth]

Where is that one from? What are the flavor notes of it?

http://www.thetaridgecoffee.com/PDF_FILES_PROOFED/daterra_sweet_blue.pdf

[CigarSquid]

I have some;

Papua New Guinea Tairora Smallholder @ FC going on right now and next to follow up is;
Ethiopia Illubabor @ FC & Indonesia Organic Flores Wet Hull Bajawa @ FC.

First time for all these as well.

[Mr B]

Ethiopia Pulp Natural Process Limu at FC
Guatamala Acanenango Finca La Soledad at FC
Colombia "Dos Payasos de Tolima" at FC

[CigarSquid]

Ethiopia Illubabor Baaroo, FC
Bolivia FTO Cenaproc Cooperative, FC

[Mr B]

Last night was 1/3 pound of each;
Ethiopia Pulp Natural Process Limu at FC+
Colombia Dos Payasos de Tolima at FC
Sumatra Toba Batak Peaberry at FC

[Blak Smyth]

Roasted some Dattera espresso, need to roast some more tonight.

[Chainsaw13]

Roasted some Ecuador Organic Batan Microlot last night, to just before 2nd crack.

Thinking of getting me a birthday gift and ordering the Behmor from SM's. I like the simplicity of the popper and have my technique dialed in, but trying to do large amounts just takes way too long.

[Mr B]

Roasted some Ecuador Organic Batan Microlot last night, to just before 2nd crack.

Thinking of getting me a birthday gift and ordering the Behmor from SM's. I like the simplicity of the popper and have my technique dialed in, but trying to do large amounts just takes way too long.

DO IT!!!

You will not be disappointed [U]at all[U]. I love mine. And trust me, the Behmor is the definition ofr simplicity. I doubt you will ever get your poppers back out again. I have 5 poppers, so I could rotate while others cooled. I used them for 2 years. Its probably the best way to learn your technique. However not having to stand over my poppers any more and being able to do 1/4 - 1 lb lots at a time is such a huge benefit. Plus the roast level is so much more consistant compared to having to do 6 different roasts to get a pound from the popper.
I am not slamming the popper guys at all. I was one for years. This is just to encourage any one who is thinking about moving it up to the next level.
-(P

[bobarian]

Can you bring a popper to the barn and do a demo for us? It would be cool to see the process. :tu

[Mr B]

1/2 lb of my Sonoma Sunrise Blend. 60% Papua New Guinea FC+ & 40% El Salvador C+.
1/4 lb El Salvador Majahual Tablon La Montana at City +
1/4 lb Rwanda Kibuye Gitesi at FC
1/4 lb Ethiopia Pulp Natural Process Limu at FC+

[Mr B]

Can you bring a popper to the barn and do a demo for us? It would be cool to see the process. :tu


I can do that Bob. Try to send me a reminder if you think about it. I will mark it down too.

[Mr B]

Sweet Maria's in Wall St. Journal

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444358804578016320333033266.html?m od=WSJ_WSJ_News_SanFranciscoBayArea68_2

[Chainsaw13]

Cool article. My Behmor should be delivered this afternoon. Can't wait!

[Blak Smyth]

Cool article. My Behmor should be delivered this afternoon. Can't wait!

Awesome!!! You are gonna be a busy chainsaw!!!

[Mr B]

Cool article. My Behmor should be delivered this afternoon. Can't wait!



:tu

[Mr B]

Sunday was a 1/4 lb of each:
Nicaragua Dipilto Cielo Azul at City +
Sumatra Toba Batak Peaberry at FC+
Burundi Karinzi Mauri Hill at FC
Brazil Mogiana D.P. Peaberry at FC

[CigarSquid]

Roasting some Peru Valle Ubiriki from the local store here. Enjoying an AB Black Market while doing so.

[Chainsaw13]

Roasting some Peru Valle Ubiriki from the local store here. Enjoying an AB Black Market while doing so.

Sounds interesting. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on how it tastes.

[CigarSquid]

It was a new style for the store here.. Curious myself.

[ashtonlady]

THis sounds very interesting. I also interested in what you think of it.

[CigarSquid]

Will be drinking some on Saturday.

[CigarSquid]

Drank some today. Good coffee. I will have to taste it again tomorrow and recall some of the flavors.. Or TRY.

[jonumberone]

Broke out the Behmor for the first time since the weather cooled, yesterday.

1/2 Sumatra Dry-hulled Aceh Bukit - City+
1/2 Brazil Nossa Senhora Defatima - Full city
1/2 Nicaragua Dipilto Cielo Azul - City+
1/2 Nicaragua Dipilto Cielo Azul - Vienna

[Blak Smyth]

Daterra Espresso Reserve

[Chainsaw13]

Dom, Shoot me a PM with your thoughts on the Brazilian. I'm really digging coffee from there lately.

[Mr B]

1/2 lb of each.
Ethiopia Sidama Deri Kochoha at FC+
Brazil Fazenda do Sertao Catuai at FC
Costa Rica Terrazu Finca La Ortiga at C+
El Salvador Finca Siberia Bourbon at C+

[jonumberone]

Dom, Shoot me a PM with your thoughts on the Brazilian. I'm really digging coffee from there lately.

PM sent :)

[BSB]

I did a 4 pot batch in the Coffee Kinetics tonight, Ethiopia Dry Process Grade 1 Aricha to city+, cupping in the morning.

[Blak Smyth]

Daterra Espresso Reserve

Again last night, man this stuff smells like heaven when you first open the container.

[Blak Smyth]

Daterra Espresso Reserve

I just made some espresso from this roast and it was terrible, maybe it's not fresh enough anymore. Man that was a dissapointment.

[BSB]

I just made some espresso from this roast and it was terrible, maybe it's not fresh enough anymore. Man that was a dissapointment.

You roasted this 3 days ago, that shouldn't be the case. It might not be blow you away, but it should be decent for 4-6 days anyways :confused:

[Blak Smyth]

You roasted this 3 days ago, that shouldn't be the case. It might not be blow you away, but it should be decent for 4-6 days anyways :confused:

Oh yah for some reason I was thinking it was closer to 10 days old, I must be getting old. Not sure why this batch tastes so bad. Maybe because it is so cold now in the garage where I roast?

[BSB]

Is this your first shot from the batch?

[Blak Smyth]

Is this your first shot from the batch?

First shot from this roast but not from the bag of greens.
You know what though I don't think this bean ever made a great tasting shot though.
I bet I am just used to the Peruvian I have been using and it is better for an espresso than this other stuff.
It made a good FP but not an espresso, I guess I should look for another bean since I don't really drink FP anymore.
Sucks because I have about 4 pounds of it left.

[BSB]

Appears to be especially blended for espresso. Prolly you should try a couple different roast profiles before giving up on it.

[Blak Smyth]

Appears to be especially blended for espresso. Prolly you should try a couple different roast profiles before giving up on it.

Yah, that is why I bought it in the beginning. I spoke to Thetta about what they would reccomend and they said they are just ditributers and wouldn't know about espresso. The description is what I went with though.

You make a valid point, I will try it roasted a bit more and see how it goes.
Thanks for the encouragment:tu

[BSB]

Interesting take on your coffee http://godshot.blogspot.com/2005/12/brazil-daterra-reserve.html

[Blak Smyth]

Interesting take on your coffee http://godshot.blogspot.com/2005/12/brazil-daterra-reserve.html

Very interesting, thanks my friend!

I found that article to be inspiring. I need to play with this.. alot.

Sounds like it may perform better with a bit lighter roast.

[BSB]

Roasted about a pound of Sumatra Toba Batak Peaberry, to FC+

[BSB]

Very interesting, thanks my friend!

I found that article to be inspiring. I need to play with this.. alot.

Sounds like it may perform better with a bit lighter roast.

Yeah, it sounds like it could be quite a coffee.

[jonumberone]

1/2 El Salvador Alpeneca Liamatepec Full City+
1LB Sweet Maria's Hypno-Tiki Espresso blend Full city

[Mr B]

For myself, 1/4 lb of each:
Sumatra Toba Batak Peaberry at FC
Java Kopi Sunda at FC
Ethiopia Pulp Natural Process Limu at C+/FC
Rwanda Nkanka Kinyaga at C+

For a friend, 1/2 lb of each:
Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe Shakiso SWP Decaf at FC+
** 2 of my friends told me that this was the best Decaf they have ever had. i have not tried it yet.**
El Salvador Majahual Tablon La Montana at C+

[CigarSquid]

Just ordered 6 pounds of coffee from Burman Coffee.

1.Colombian Premium Santa Barbara
2.Guatemalan Huehuetenago ML Los Olivos
3.Mexican Org. Terruno Nayarita Washed Reserve
4.Indonesian Washed Sulawesi - Toarco Jaya PB
5.Kenyan Kirinyaga Peaberry
6.Tanzanian Ruvuma Peaberry

All a pound each.

Then I also have a 8lb sampler from Sweet Maria's waiting for me at my mothers from my Uncle for Christmas

[BSB]

Just ordered 6 pounds of coffee from Burman Coffee.

1.Colombian Premium Santa Barbara
2.Guatemalan Huehuetenago ML Los Olivos
3.Mexican Org. Terruno Nayarita Washed Reserve
4.Indonesian Washed Sulawesi - Toarco Jaya PB
5.Kenyan Kirinyaga Peaberry
6.Tanzanian Ruvuma Peaberry

All a pound each.

Then I also have a 8lb sampler from Sweet Maria's waiting for me at my mothers from my Uncle for Christmas
I got these 3 in my last order. Have not tried yet. Sounds like you got it like me :tu

[CigarSquid]

I'm excited.. 14 lbs of green coffee coming my way!

[BSB]

I'm excited.. 14 lbs of green coffee coming my way!

I know the feeling :noon :banger

[CigarSquid]

Going to be hard to see which few to roast first.

[BSB]

38 in the garage this morning. The Coffee Kinetics, propane powered roaster, fired right up. Did a pound of Nicaragua Finca La Tormenta to FC. Seemed to take a bit longer to roast than normal, but maybe was just standing out there, in the cold garage, with no coat on :D Cupping tomorrow, from SM.

[Mr B]

Last night was a 1/3 lb of each:
El Salvador Tablon La Montana at FC+
Colombia Vereda Agua Blanca at FC
Burundi Sogestal Kirimiro at C+
Nicaragua Finca Maria-Miguel Angel Martinez at C/C+

[CigarSquid]

Morning all. Just put in the roaster some Indonesian Washed Sulawesi Toarco Jaya Peaberry. This is the first time I have had and Indonesian coffee. Also, this is from my first order from Burmans Coffee.

Roasting to Full City.

[Mr B]

Over the weekend was a 1/2 lb of each:
Colombia Vereda Pedregal at FC
Costa Rica Hernan Solis Villa Sarchi at C+
Ethiopia Dry Process Gr.1 Aricha at C+
Guatamala Puerta Verde Bourbon at FC
Sumatra Lintong Dolok Sanggul at FC+

[OnePyroTec]

later today will roast my last 2lbs of Kenya Nyeri AB Gatomboya from SM to FC

[BSB]

1 lb of Nicaragua FTO Rio Coco to just FC

[Mr B]

Sunday was a 1/4 to 1/2 lb each:
Java Sunda Ambet Kasih at FC+
Java Sunda Pitaloka at FC+
Nicaragua Finca Maria Miguel Angel Martinez at FC
Columbia Vereda Agua Blanca at FC
and one of my Favorite Blends
70% Papua New Guinea at FC+ & 30% El Salvador at C+

[Mr B]

Last night was a 1/2 lb of each
El Salvador Finca Siberia Bourbon at C+
Ethiopia Gr.1 D.P. Yirga Cheffe Kochere at FC
Bolivia Organic Buenavista #1738 at FC+
Java Sunda Mayang at FC+

[Blak Smyth]

What machine does everybody use to roast?
I am looking to upgrade to something bigger & better.
I really do not want to spend $700-$1000 for a good grill drum.
Is the Behmor 1600 any good? Are the Hottops worth the extra money?

Also do you roast indoors?

I have been reading reviews and they all seem nice but I can't find any comparisons.

[Chainsaw13]

What machine does everybody use to roast?
I am looking to upgrade to something bigger & better.
I really do not want to spend $700-$1000 for a good grill drum.
Is the Behmor 1600 any good? Are the Hottops worth the extra money?

Also do you roast indoors?

I have been reading reviews and they all seem nice but I can't find any comparisons.

Shane, i have the Behmor. For me, it was a great investment. It can do up to 1lb batches, isn't that hard to clean, and has all the different roast temp curves and profiles that you can really custom roast anything you want.

I'd say I have 25-30 roasts on it now. The only complaint is the wire drum, if you want to call it a complaint. Even though the wire mesh has faily small squared holes, on small peaberry sized beans, you will have some fall through. Not really a big issue.

I do use mine in the basement. There is some smoke generated, but not too bad if you stay out of 2nd crack. Start going into that roast range and you'll get a lot of smoke production. Otherwise, the built in smoke suppression works fairly well. Your house will smell of roasted coffee though, which is to be expected.

One trick i read about on the Behmor forums is to do a quick 2 minute preroast of the beans. Just turn it on and after 2 minutes turn off, then setup your actual roast. This preheats teh unit and the beans a bit, but not enough to trip the built in thermocouple.

[Mr B]

I have been using the Behmor 1600 for about a year now. I love it! I roast about 2-3 lbs per week for my friends and myself. It works great. It is not a "Set it and Forget it" roaster. You still need to watch carefully near the end and pay attention to your 1st Crack thru 2nd and stop where you like it. It has a nice cool down mode so you dont have to remove it from the roaster when thru roasting.
I Roast in the back yard all year (California :) ) or in the garage when raining.
It is a great investment for the home roaster.

[Blak Smyth]

I am leaning towards the Behmor for price but the Hottops are very ineresting.
The Hottops cool down is much faster than the Beymor, they both roast about the same amount however pricing is way different so I am thinking the Behmor is prolly better based on cost.
Thanks for your comments fellas, that will likely be my choice unless somebody has used both units and can justify the price difference.

Mr. B, what is the largest batch you can take into second crack?
Many of the reviews I watched said you really can't take more than 7-8ozs into second crack.

Bob, you mentioned doing a warm up cycle, I did hear about preheating the oven but not with the bean inside.
Interesting.

I also heard you should do a "self-clean" every 5 roasts, do you guys do this?

[Chainsaw13]

I am leaning towards the Behmor for price but the Hottops are very ineresting.
The Hottops cool down is much faster than the Beymor, they both roast about the same amount however pricing is way different so I am thinking the Behmor is prolly better based on cost.
Thanks for your comments fellas, that will likely be my choice unless somebody has used both units and can justify the price difference.

Mr. B, what is the largest batch you can take into second crack?
Many of the reviews I watched said you really can't take more than 7-8ozs into second crack.

Bob, you mentioned doing a warm up cycle, I did hear about preheating the oven but not with the bean inside.
Interesting.

I also heard you should do a "self-clean" every 5 roasts, do you guys do this?

Figure why not preheat the beans as well. Give them a head start. I don't use the profiles as much. I go by sound. I listen for end of first crack and then go from there as to how dark I want it.

I do the self clean approx every 5 roasts or so. I also wipe down the inside with simple green before hand. The cleaning cycle burns off any SG residue and it's ready to go for the next batch.

[Blak Smyth]

Thanks Bob, Seattle Coffee Gear had them for $299 but they are out of stock.
I will have to keep an eye out.

Looks like Sweet Marias has the same price +$15 shipping with a free 8lb bean sampler... Hmmmm.

[Chainsaw13]

I got mine from SM's. The 8lb sampler was a nice, varied selection.

[Blak Smyth]

I got mine from SM's. The 8lb sampler was a nice, varied selection.

I have a knife to sell for a loss to pay for a roaster :r

[Mr B]

Shane, if you dont mind a little chaf escaping, you can open the door on the Behmor and the cool down will take half as long. Another reason I roast outdoors.
I can get 3/4 lb into second crack very easily. Preheat the roaster for almost 2 minutes (if you go over this amount of time it will shut down for a short while, safty feature). Press 1LB option on P1 profile and add all the extra time you can. If you dont use an extension cord, you will not lose much power.
I dont take my beans much past 5-10 seconds into 2nd crack, ever. I just dont like the "burnt taste". I like the Fruit, the citrus, the coco, and the baking spice that gets burnt out of beans when taken deep into or past 2nd crack.
I follow the same cleaning regement as the other above. Simple Green too.
I do not preheat with the beans inside the unit. However, if you want to go deep into 2nd crack, that would probably be the way to do it.

[Blak Smyth]

Shane, if you dont mind a little chaf escaping, you can open the door on the Behmor and the cool down will take half as long. Another reason I roast outdoors.
I can get 3/4 lb into second crack very easily. Preheat the roaster for almost 2 minutes (if you go over this amount of time it will shut down for a short while, safty feature). Press 1LB option on P1 profile and add all the extra time you can. If you dont use an extension cord, you will not lose much power.
I dont take my beans much past 5-10 seconds into 2nd crack, ever. I just dont like the "burnt taste". I like the Fruit, the citrus, the coco, and the baking spice that gets burnt out of beans when taken deep into or past 2nd crack.
I follow the same cleaning regement as the other above. Simple Green too.
I do not preheat with the beans inside the unit. However, if you want to go deep into 2nd crack, that would probably be the way to do it.

Yah I wouldn't really go past the beginning of second crack, just wanted to make sure you could. I will likely be roasting in the garage, nice to know I can open the door without shutting the cool down off.
I am likely going to order one within the next week or two.
Thanks for the info.

[Mr B]

Sunday was 1/3 lb of each;
Colombia Vereda Pedregal at C+
Costa Rica Hernan Solis Villa Sarchi at C+
Guatamala Puerta Verde Bourbon at FC
Sumatra Lintong Dolok Sanggul at FC

[ashtonlady]

I am in the 5 roasts then clean group. I also use simple green to clean things before a run the clean cycle.
I have had my Behmor since they came out. No issues here.

[OnePyroTec]

roasted a lb in two 1/2lb batches of Guatemala Volcan de Fuego Guacatepeue.
Took it to FC+ this time around. ~~~ Hottop still going strong after 7+ years.

[forgop]

Thanks Bob, Seattle Coffee Gear had them for $299 but they are out of stock.
I will have to keep an eye out.

Looks like Sweet Marias has the same price +$15 shipping with a free 8lb bean sampler... Hmmmm.

Check roastmasters.com. I got the same price, 8# sampler, and free shipping.

[forgop]

It's gonna be a good roast day. I'm gonna roast some Kona and some 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain. Will likely roast 1.5# of Kona for cold brewing and 1.5# JBM for French press.

I also picked the Hario Mizudashi 1000ml cold brewer to arrive early next week. Reviews on it are great.

[OnePyroTec]

Another pound of the same stuff ~ Guatemala Volcan de Fuego Guacatepeue at FC+

[Blak Smyth]

All I have been roasting for the last 10 pounds or so has been Daterra Bruzzi Espresso

[Garbandz]

columbian......Owata Gusiam Nocomprendo

[Blak Smyth]

Just ordered 10lbs of:

Brazil - Daterra Espresso Yellow
Cupping Notes: An intense aroma, notes of cocoa in flavor completed with a full
body and moderate acidity. Long finish displaying hints of chocolate and fruits.

Looking forward to roasting this one.

[x man]

Just ordered 4 new greenies.
Supremo exotico
costa rican
Jam Blu
one more i forgot

[Blak Smyth]

Just ordered 10lbs of:

Brazil - Daterra Espresso Yellow
Cupping Notes: An intense aroma, notes of cocoa in flavor completed with a full
body and moderate acidity. Long finish displaying hints of chocolate and fruits.

Looking forward to roasting this one.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/9309341545_a34a40c205_z.jpg

[Chainsaw13]

Nice pickup Shane. I think Brazillian coffee is my favorite, followed closely by Ethiopian. I did roast up some Kenyan beans the other night and what I"m currently drinking.

[Mr B]

1/4 lb of each;

Ethiopia D.P. Yirga Cheffe Konga
Bolivia Organic La Paz
El Salvador Finca Siberia Pacamara
Papua New Guinea Barodia Estate

[ashtonlady]

May need to look for that one, I am getting to the end of my green beans.

[forgop]

Roasted up 24 oz of Kenya Kianjuki and 12 oz of Ethopian Sidamo 18 Process

[Chainsaw13]

Roasted last night, 1lb each of El Salvador Finca Siberia Bourbon and Hawaiian Maui Mokka. The Mokka always gives me problems. Never heard 1st crack. that was using my Behmor with 1-P5-D settings.

In case anyone needs some new beans, Burman Coffee has a newletter special on a few new lots. I picked up 5lbs each of an Ethiopian and Costa Rican for $4.50/lb. Even with shipping, it was just over $5.50/lb.

[Mr B]

1/2 Lb each:
Ethiopia D.P. Yirga Cheffe Konga at FC
Bolivia Organic Buenavista #1758 at FC
El Salvador Finca Siberia Pacamara at FC

[ashtonlady]

I roasted the last 9 oz of my Ethiopian Blue Harrar. Time to buy some more greenies. What should it be?

[forgop]

1/2 Lb each:
Ethiopia D.P. Yirga Cheffe Konga at FC


Picked up 5# of this from Compass last week myself. Sounds delicious from the tasting notes.

[forgop]

I roasted the last 9 oz of my Ethiopian Blue Harrar. Time to buy some more greenies. What should it be?

These Ethiopians from the green coffee buying club are great:

http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=16365.0

http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=16425.0

[ashtonlady]

I was part of that club, I don't have the funds to do that right now.

[Mr B]

Picked up 5# of this from Compass last week myself. Sounds delicious from the tasting notes.

Last week I roasted this to FC+ and it was just ok. This week I only took it to FC and it was Great! Like Chocolate dipped Strawberries.

[forgop]

Last week I roasted this to FC+ and it was just ok. This week I only took it to FC and it was Great! Like Chocolate dipped Strawberries.

I always find myself roasting just into 2nd crack. Maybe I'll come up just a bit short of 2nd crack when I roast some next week.

[Mr B]

I always find myself roasting just into 2nd crack. Maybe I'll come up just a bit short of 2nd crack when I roast some next week.

Exactly. I was about 20-30 seconds after 1st crack ended and just before 2nd crack.

[Mr B]

1/2 lb of each:
Ethiopia Gr1 D.P. Aramo at FC
Sulawesi Toarco Seletan Peaberry at C+
Papua New Guinea at C+
Java Sunda Candra Wulan at FC

[ashtonlady]

1lb of Dulcinea Blend from Uncle Beanz. Life has been crazy, I need that extra kick in the morning.

[CigarSquid]

Just a small batch of Tanzania Washed Ruvuma 15+ from Burman's Coffee.

Have a pound of this and about 6 other kinds.

[Chainsaw13]

I did a batch of Costa Rican the other day. Barely made it to first crack before the timer ended. Thought I wouldn't have a drinkable batch. Turns out I was wrong. This is the lightest roast I've done so far, but really enjoying it.

[CigarSquid]

What kind of roaster you use Bob?

[Chainsaw13]

Behmor 1600. Love the unit, but you have to make sure you pick a roast setup that gives you enough time to get where you want. I did 13.3oz on a 1lb setting and still ran out of time. The unit will only allow you to add so much extra.

[ashtonlady]

I do my roasting batches in 8 oz increments. I do that because not every thing I roast do I want roasted light :)

[Chainsaw13]

I do my roasting batches in 8 oz increments. I do that because not every thing I roast do I want roasted light :)

I've been doing 1lb batches, but with a 2 min pre warmup. Tried the 13.3oz batch size since I'd read on the Behmor forums of someone doing this, on the 1lb setting and it working well. No warmup. Won't do that again. I like having extra time left so I can cut the heat when I want. If there was one change I'd like on the Behmor, it would be a way to let it run as long as you want.

[forgop]

I always roast 12 oz at a time and set for 1# and add the extra time up front. Unless the temp in my garage is rather cool, I never get to that 1:00 mark swearing whether I'm going to hit 2nd crack.

[Mr B]

I always use more time too.
Roast 1/4 lb on 1/2 lb setting and anything larger than 6oz. on the 1 lb setting. I just set a timer for about 2-3 minutes before I know when 1st crack will start and then I just sit there and watch (listen) for when I want to stop it.
I never roast larger than 12oz even with a pre-heat. I like having pleanty of time to let it go if it needs it.
I never roast to French. Full City+ is my limit. Most of the time its around Full City.

[OnePyroTec]

have a batch of Kenya Nyeri AB Gatomboya going right now in the old faithful Hottop.

[x man]

Just bought a SR500 roaster and 5lbs of Jam Blend, :tu imo, much better bang for the buck than the Blu Mtn. which is not what it used to be.:td

[OnePyroTec]

Congrats on the new roaster :cf1

I'm roasting more of the same I did a couple days ago :rolleyes:

[OnePyroTec]

I roasted up a pound of China Organic ManZhog Tian today.

I have never ever had a "Chinese" bean before, I hope it is OK at least. Being they were from Sweet Maria's I have sort of high hopes I may like it :cf1

[OnePyroTec]

UPDATE on the China Organic ManZhog Tian coffee. It really is a pretty decent coffee bean. I would buy it again.

[Chainsaw13]

Roasted a pound of Brazil Mogiana today. Took it well into 2nd crack. A bit too far than I planned. Just have to see how it turned out this weekend. Tried a couple beans whole and they don't taste too bad.

[Blak Smyth]

Just got 10 more pounds of Daterra Espresso Yellow in from Theta Ridge:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7354/11352983773_d3ab81a287_z.jpg
Name: Espresso Yellow
Origin: Brazil
Farm: Daterra
Altitude: 3800 ft.
Varietal: Arabica
Processing: Dry process
Bag Size: 53.25 lb. box
Cupping Notes: An intense aroma, notes of cocoa in flavor completed with a full
body and moderate acidity. Long finish displaying hints of chocolate and fruits.
Suggested roast: Medium and medium-dark
Recommended Uses: unique espresso

[CigarSquid]

That is a lot of coffee. How long does that last you?

[Blak Smyth]

That is a lot of coffee. How long does that last you?

I go through about 40 pounds a year.

[replicant_argent]

Rainforest Alliance Brazil.

[Garbandz]

Balinese,Sumatran,Ethiopian,,,,,,,,,

[CigarSquid]

I go through about 40 pounds a year.

That seems like a long time. I am sure I go though close to that or more. I will have to keep track in 2014, since I will be buying some very soon.

[Mr B]

I go thru about a pound a week for myself, but I probably roast 3-4 times that for friends and family.

[Chainsaw13]

I go thru about a pound a week for myself, but I probably roast 3-4 times that for friends and family.

Same here. My personal intake has increased since besides my travel mug, I now take a thermos of coffee to work.

[Blak Smyth]

Well my quantity used has decreased much since I only drink espresso now. It doesn't need close to the quantity my FP required.
I roast about 3/4 pound a week for myself, that is 39 pounds a year so I would say my estimate was fairly close.
I buy a ten pound bag of greens about every quarter. When I used the FP I would use almost two pounds a week.

[Mr B]

Busy week for Christmas
1 lb Nicaragua
1 lb Jamaica Blue Mountain
1 lb Hawaiian Blend.
1 lb of Colombian
1/2 lb each, Costa Rica, (2 varieties).

[Chainsaw13]

2lbs Costa Rican
1lb Ethiopian Sidamo
1lb Ethiopian Harrar

If I've got the time, 2lbs Brazilian and 1lb Columbian. Lots of Xmas gifts this year.

[mastershogun]

Ethiopia dry-process Yirga Cheffe Konga from sweet marias

[x man]

Yesterday we roasted some Bali Blu Moon and Kenyan AA.:)

[CigarSquid]

about a 1/2 lb of Rwanda Nyamasheke. Got a sampler from Sweet Maria's for Christmas from my Uncle.

[Mr B]

Nice Gary!. I need to get roasting.

[OnePyroTec]

Just opened a 5 lb bag of Tanzania AB Burka Estate from Sweet Maria's. It was part of the 20 lb African Sampler they offered last Nov.

[CigarSquid]

WHAT? I missed out on a 20lb sampler. Must have over looked the email. Dang!

[x man]

Balinese Blu Moon
Kenyan AA
Java
all day, lots of beans

[OnePyroTec]

Working on a 5 lb bag of Rwanda Tumba Cocatu. From the first 8 oz. batch it looks like it will be in the buy again list...will know for sure by the time we finish the last batch

[x man]

Big roast day
Bali Blu moon and Kintamani
Kona

[Blak Smyth]

Any of you roasters use a Hot Top machine?

[OnePyroTec]

I have a first generation Hot Top that is still going strong after many hundreds of pounds of beans.

[Buena Fortuna]

1lb. of Ethiopia Zonegediyo Kochere Yirga Cheffe

[OnePyroTec]

Finishing the last pound of Rwanda Tumba Cocatu today.

[JamesDO]

http://cdn3.volusion.com/p4z72.nopj3/v/vspfiles/photos/DE043-2.jpg?1355491597

Was sipping on one of these beauties this morning!

[OnePyroTec]

I'm a pound and a half into a 5 pound bag of Congo Kivu Bukavu-Beni from Sweet Maria's.

We really like this bean...then I looked at the short description and I notice part of the "flavor profile description" is Fresh Tobacco. That's a first for me :dr

[gravel]

^ that sounds delicious!

I honestly don't remember what I toasted on Monday. I didn't keep notes of this bag this time. :sh It was part of a Sweet Maria's special. Good stuff though.

[gravel]

Today I am roasting a pound of Rwanda Nyamasheke. I'll take this one right through first crack.

The flavor notes from Sweet Maria's describe this one as having "natural sugar sweetness, saturated black tea note, subtle fruit tones." I have three more pounds of this one and then my 20 lbs from the African bean special are done.

[Chainsaw13]

How have you liked the African coffees Geoff? Any favorites?

[gravel]

These African beans have been surprising. I generally expect bright floral/fruit flavors. This special illuminated beans that are different from what I considered the norm for Africa. The one I roasted yesterday has been my favorite of this batch.

My favorite bean was one I roasted 3 years ago when I started. I don't have the name, but I don't know if it matters. The coffee tasted a bit like graham crackers. It was like having a donut with your coffee... without the donut!

For reference I use a Behmor to roast.

[Chainsaw13]

Roasted a batch of Colombian Supremo today in the Behmor. Did this one out in the garage, instead of the basement. Had to use a heavy duty extension cord, which may have robbed it of power. It was a 13.3oz batch, used P2, C and added a minute. It started first crack around 1:40 left. After cool down it still looked really light to me. I read once in the Behmor forum about double roasting. Figured what the heck. Cleaned it out, set back up and ran on P1, A for another 10:30. Color is nice and chocolate brown. Smells good. We'll see in a couple days.

[Bigwaved]

espresso blend

[Garbandz]

Sulawesi
Java
Sidamo Guji
Brazil

[MarkinAZ]

10.5 oz of El Salvador Molino de Santa Rita, FC - on the verge of FC+:tu

[MarkinAZ]

7 oz of Costa Rica Peaberry around FC...

[OnePyroTec]

In multiple small batches of 8oz, 2lbs of Sumatra Toba Batak Peaberry at FC.

[ApexAZ]

I roasted a lb of Guatemala Huehuetenango El Turbante. Half roasted to full city plus, half over roasted to light vienna. Should make for a decent espresso. I've never had a blend of different roasts so I'm excited to try it.

[OnePyroTec]

Switched over to roasting Yemen Mokha Ismaili at FC today.

[ApexAZ]

Today I'll be roasting a pound of Columbia Tiana de Huila from Sweet Marias. The description says Malted caramel-vanilla, brown sugar, plum, and raisin. Viscous cup, notes of cinnamon and milk chocolate.

Sounds like a hearty cup! I'll be happy to be done with the Guatemala Huehuetenango El Turbante I over roasted. I didn't get into this to produce Charbucks flavored coffee =/.

[OnePyroTec]

Finishing up the last of my Yemen Mokha Ismaili from Sweet Maria's. This time C+

[OnePyroTec]

Back at roasting the India Monsooned Malabar to full city.

Question to anyone who roasts this bean: Have you ever taken it to Vienna? If so, how do you like it vs. Full City?

[Mr B]

I have some of the Yemen Mokah on the way. Igot the India Monsooned about 2-3 years ago and did not like it no matter how it was roasted. I tried FC thru Vienna. I did not try lighter though. Probably should have. I gave it away. Just no my tastes I guess. I have not found many that I don't like.

[Mr B]

I just made a large purchase and wanted to share some of my savings w/ someone. I am selling a 5 lb sampler of green beans , 1 lb of each variety, listed below.
I am selling them at the 5 lb discounted prices with free shipping.
I am not breaking up the lot. All 5 bags in 1deal.
Just received all of these beans today from Sweet Maria's.
Kenya Nyeri Karogoto/$6.30
Kenya Nyeri Tambaya AA/ $7.18
Mexico Organic LA Lagunilla CoOp / $5.18
Sweet Maria's New Classic Espresso/ $5.66
Yemen Mokha Ismaili / $7.61
Total $32
Free shipping
Poo Pal only please

First to IM me gets em

[Mr B]

Roasted 3/4 lb each
Yemen Hajja Micro-lot to FC/FC+
Kenya Nyeri Gaturiri AA to FC
Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe Gedeo to FC

[Mr B]

I am reducing the price of the beans for sale (above) to $30 and free shipping.

[MarkinAZ]

14.375 oz of Colombia Viota Excelso FC - FC+. Roasted beans are resting in a glass mixing bowl de-gassing, and will be ready to brew on Tuesday AM:dr

Of interest, started with a total weight of 17.5 oz of green beans. End results was 14.375 oz of roasted beans.

After each roasting session and while the beans were warm, I popped a couple in my mouth here and there to chew on them. They produced a nice sweet honey essence, with a very lite caramel note in the background...

[MarkinAZ]

Brazil Bobolink Brown 14oz roasted FC+. Warm roasted bean chewed in the mouth produces a nice chocolate flavor. Looking forwards to Tuesday morning...

[MarkinAZ]

Pushing the limits this morning on the West Bend Poppery II, and roasting-up approximately 1lb 3.5oz of Costa Rica Peaberry to FC-FC+...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Costa%20Rica%20Peaberry%20001_zps8berwq1i.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Costa%20Rica%20Peaberry%20002_zpsyxqpo0ze.jpg

I'll let em degas over the next 36+ hrs, and looking at a cup of Costa Rican on Tuesday morning:cf1

[MarkinAZ]

15oz (post roast) of Columbia Viota Excelso from Bodhi Leaf. FC - FC+

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Columbia%20Viota%20Excelso%2007122015%20002_zps63l gfk7i.jpg

Poppery II is hanging in there with about 10min of cool-down time in between roasts...

[Buena Fortuna]

Yesterday I roasted a fantastic blend of Ethiopian Harrar-Happy Mug, Brazil Daterra Sweet Blue- Theta Ridge, and Monsooned Malabar-Sweet Marias . All to FC. Flipping fantastic in the cup this morning

[tsolomon]

Roasted 8 oz. of SM's Papua New Guinea Bauka Plantation to FC on Saturday and had my first cup today and it was very good.

[MarkinAZ]

Sam and Tom, great to see you two in the thread:tu

[Buena Fortuna]

Sam and Tom, great to see you two in the thread:tu

It's good to be back :banger

Roasted some Ethiopian Konga Grade 1 and Sumatra Mandheling yesterday

[tsolomon]

Sam and Tom, great to see you two in the thread:tuThanks, it's nice to have a coffee roasting thread to share information with other home roasters. Had to clean the Behmor yesterday and I see there is some other maintenance to be done like cleaning the fans. I'm going to roast a batch of Yemen Mokha and then a batch of Java to create a Mokha Java blend later today. Not sure what the mix ratio is, but I will start at 50/50 and go from there. :D

[Buena Fortuna]

Thanks, it's nice to have a coffee roasting thread to share information with other home roasters. Had to clean the Behmor yesterday and I see there is some other maintenance to be done like cleaning the fans. I'm going to roast a batch of Yemen Mokha and then a batch of Java to create a Mokha Java blend later today. Not sure what the mix ratio is, but I will start at 50/50 and go from there. :D

I usually go with the 50/50 for my Mokha Java :tu

[CigarSquid]

Can anyone recommend some coffee beans to try from Burman Coffee? Or another place?

[Chainsaw13]

Can anyone recommend some coffee beans to try from Burman Coffee? Or another place?

My last order was from Burman, 5lbs of Brazilian Bob-O-Link and 5lbs of Indonesian Balinese. I see both are currently out of stock, but they have other varieties of each of those.

The half pound of Columbiam Supreme they sent wasn't too bad either.

[CigarSquid]

My last order was from Burman, 5lbs of Brazilian Bob-O-Link and 5lbs of Indonesian Balinese. I see both are currently out of stock, but they have other varieties of each of those.

The half pound of Columbiam Supreme they sent wasn't too bad either.

How long does ten pounds last you?

[Buena Fortuna]

Can anyone recommend some coffee beans to try from Burman Coffee? Or another place?

Burman's is a great source for green coffee. There's so many options; what do you normally drink? What will you be roasting them with?

[CigarSquid]

Burman's is a great source for green coffee. There's so many options; what do you normally drink? What will you be roasting them with?

I don't normally drink one kind. I usually get a sampler or randomly pick some.

Other than looking at my order history from last time, I couldn't tell ya what I had.

I normally order from them or Sweet Maria's.

[Buena Fortuna]

I don't normally drink one kind. I usually get a sampler or randomly pick some.

Other than looking at my order history from last time, I couldn't tell ya what I had.

I normally order from them or Sweet Maria's.

Check out either of the Papau New Guinea coffees if you like a darker roast and chocolaty cup.
The Mexican Terruño Nayarita is a great medium bodied coffee.
Guatemala Hue Hue is usually a good full bodied coffee, try their Guatemala Huehuetenango Finca Injertal or the La Esperanza.
And you can never go wrong with an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe

Let us know what you order :tu

[CigarSquid]

Here is what I ended up ordering. Thanks for the suggestions.

Guatemalan Huehue Esperanza Hoja Blanco - 1lb
Guatemala Huehue. SHB EP Finca El Injertal - 1lb
Ethiopian Washed Yirgacheffe Gr. 1 Dumerso - 1lb
Jumpstart Coffee Beans - 1 lb
Espresso Blend - Special Prep - 1 Lb
Costa Rican SHB EP Co-op De Tarrazu La Pastora - 1lb
Colombian Exotico - 1/2lb

[Buena Fortuna]

Here is what I ended up ordering. Thanks for the suggestions.

Guatemalan Huehue Esperanza Hoja Blanco - 1lb
Guatemala Huehue. SHB EP Finca El Injertal - 1lb
Ethiopian Washed Yirgacheffe Gr. 1 Dumerso - 1lb
Jumpstart Coffee Beans - 1 lb
Espresso Blend - Special Prep - 1 Lb
Costa Rican SHB EP Co-op De Tarrazu La Pastora - 1lb
Colombian Exotico - 1/2lb

Excellent choice :tu Do you blend or just drink single origins?

[Chainsaw13]

How long does ten pounds last you?

Depends on if I get off my lazy butt and roast it up. Typically I can go through 12oz of beans in 7-10 days.

[CigarSquid]

Excellent choice :tu Do you blend or just drink single origins?

I normally drink single... until I have odd amounts left over.. then the blend comes in.

[MarkinAZ]

Garry, I was late getting in on your original request, but am glad you found a source for your recent purchase of green coffee beans.

I'm going to add the following source located down our way in SoCal for your review, and possibly for your next purchase. Sign up for their email specials (discount codes). The codes are great when purchasing a few+ pounds. Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders also has a great selection to choose from too:

http://www.bodhileafcoffee.com/collections/green-coffee


Oh, fast shipping to your door step too:tu

[CigarSquid]

Thanks Mark.

[Buena Fortuna]

I normally drink single... until I have odd amounts left over.. then the blend comes in.

I blend about 90%of the time, usually a Sumatra or Monsooned Malabar with Central American and an African or Yemen. I roast separately and blend after. I like to drink my single origins on the weekends. My wife and I go through about 18-20oz./week.

That Costa Rican SHB sounds interesting, let us know how it turns out

[MarkinAZ]

Fired-up the West Bend Poppery II late this morning (sounds like a whopping commercial roaster doesn't it?) and roasted up some Brazil Bobolink Brown (about 15.25oz post-roast)...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Brazil%20Bobolink%20Brown%2008222015%20007_zpssaie kmyy.jpg

Give it about 10 to 11 hours of de-gas time and we're ready to rock n roll:cf1

[tsolomon]

Looks good Mark, I roasted 8 oz. of Brazil Araponga last weekend and have really been enjoying it.

[MarkinAZ]

I roasted 8 oz. of Brazil Araponga last weekend and have really been enjoying it.

Good to hear Tom!

[Chainsaw13]

Love me some Brazilian beans. Nice job Mark :tu

[Buena Fortuna]

In the poppers today: Ethiopia DP Gey Harrar, Yemen Moka Sharasi, Colombia Marino Fiesta, and Sumatra Mandehling Gr. 1.

[MarkinAZ]

Are you blending some of these Sam, or using single? All are tasty beans!

[Buena Fortuna]

Are you blending some of these Sam, or using single? All are tasty beans!

I saved some of the Yemen and Ethiopian for SO in my Aeropress and blended the rest. The blend has a big, silky body with complex chocolate, caramel, nuts and a bit of citrus in the cup this morning. The Yemen needs to rest a couple more days before the berries will pop out on the top end. Fantastic cup of coffee to say the least. :noon

[buddhadaddy]

Garry, I was late getting in on your original request, but am glad you found a source for your recent purchase of green coffee beans.

I'm going to add the following source located down our way in SoCal for your review, and possibly for your next purchase. Sign up for their email specials (discount codes). The codes are great when purchasing a few+ pounds. Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders also has a great selection to choose from too:

http://www.bodhileafcoffee.com/collections/green-coffee


Oh, fast shipping to your door step too:tu

The deal I set up with them is a 10% discount by typing in CIGARS as the code,

[buddhadaddy]

The deal I set up with them is a 10% discount by typing in CIGARS as the code,

I have been told that the code is not working at the moment. I will try to get over there this week and find out what happened.

[Buena Fortuna]

The deal I set up with them is a 10% discount by typing in CIGARS as the code,

:banger:noon

[buddhadaddy]

I stopped by Bodhi Leaf yesterday and as suspected, when they changed their web site there were a couple of glitches, our discount code being one of them.

The 10% discount code, "CIGAR" is back in effect.

By the way, the warehouse is brimming with some really nice beans! :dr

:banger

[Buena Fortuna]

I stopped by Bodhi Leaf yesterday and as suspected, when they changed their web site there were a couple of glitches, our discount code being one of them.

The 10% discount code, "CIGAR" is back in effect.

By the way, the warehouse is brimming with some really nice beans! :dr

:banger

Unfortunately I ordered 20lbs. of beans from them a week before you posted the discount code :na I'll use it next order, thanks for setting that up :tu

[CigarSquid]

What rule or how much do you measure of coffee to grind per cup?

[Buena Fortuna]

What rule or how much do you measure of coffee to grind per cup?

It depends on the method used to brew your coffee, however, the standard ratio of coffee to water is 1 gram of coffee to 17 grams of water. Here's a great chart to use that covers all units of measurement

https://blackbearcoffee.com/resources/83

[CigarSquid]

Thanks Sam. I'll have to read that once I get some coffee in me.

[tsolomon]

What rule or how much do you measure of coffee to grind per cup?I have started weighing my coffee in grams so that I can get to that perfect cup. For my drip coffee it's around 40-45 grams for 8 cups.

Roasted 8oz of Kenya AA last night as the Rwanda I roasted earlier in the week just wasn't what I wanted to drink.

[CigarSquid]

I used a drip style, normally 8 cups.

[tsolomon]

I think I over-roasted this Maui Mokha. I only heard one or two snaps at first crack and kept pushing it longer, but then it hit second crack all at once and started smoking. Smells a little burnt. I'm going to clean the Behmor and roast another batch.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn73/tjsolomon/IMG_2320_zpsznk2mqks.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/tjsolomon/media/IMG_2320_zpsznk2mqks.jpg.html)

[Buena Fortuna]

Costa Rica La Minita. This is one stellar bean in the cup :D

[tsolomon]

Roasted Guatemala Xinabajul Santa Barbara on Sunday and had my first cup today and it was really good. Roasted Costa Rica Helsar Miguel Rojas last night and I changed my roaster settings after doing some research on roasting profiles. I really need to look deeper into the whys of coffee roasting, any recommendations for books on coffee roasting? :cf1

[OnePyroTec]

Been roasting some Kona Moki's Farm

[MarkinAZ]

One plus roasted pounds of Columbia Viota Excelso. Let em rest for half a day and try em out tomorrow:cf1

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160424_122932_zpslshgviiz.jpg

[MarkinAZ]

So I went crazy today:noon A pound plus of Costa Rica Peaberry:cf1

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160424_164421_zpsh6g2vscm.jpg

[MarkinAZ]

Roasted 8oz of Bodhi Leafs Sulawesi White Eagle this morning...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160805_103827_zpsqgte9twp.jpg

Enjoying a cup right now. Sweet tasting coffee:cf1

[hammondc]

I bet your place smells heavenly. I thought about roasting my own, but my wife would kill me if I started another hobby. I do love good coffee.

[macsauce13]

You know, its interesting. Roasting coffee doesn't really smell like coffee.

[MarkinAZ]

I bet your place smells heavenly. I thought about roasting my own, but my wife would kill me if I started another hobby. I do love good coffee.

Chip, do you buy whole roasted coffee beans and grind them?

[hammondc]

No. Unfortunately not. I did at one time, but the grinder broke and I never did replace it.

[MarkinAZ]

This evening, roasted more Sulawesi White Eagle from Bodhi Leaf...


http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160911_184955_zpswocjqob0.jpg

Just a smidge darker than my last batch...

[MarkinAZ]

This morning, roasted 8oz of Sulawesi White Eagle green beans from Bodhi Leaf:cf1

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160927_092728_zpsdrjdxc0t.jpg

[tsolomon]

This morning, roasted 8oz of Sulawesi White Eagle green beans from Bodhi Leaf:cf1

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160927_092728_zpsdrjdxc0t.jpg
Looks tasty Mark, I'm roasting some Kenya AA Nyeri Hill. :tu

[MarkinAZ]

I'm roasting some Kenya AA Nyeri Hill. :tu

Great tasting coffee Tom!

[CigarSquid]

I always struggle with what to buy. I don't really have a favorite yet as there are so many beans to try.

Some suggestions..?

[MarkinAZ]

I always struggle with what to buy. I don't really have a favorite yet as there are so many beans to try.

Some suggestions..?


Probably the best way to immerse yourself, is to simply purchase a sampler from one of the following:

Bodhi Leaf Trading (down this away in SoCal). You can use our coupon code of "cigar" for an extra 10% off your purchase:

http://www.bodhileafcoffee.com/collections/steves-favorites/products/steves-favorites

You get 5lbs (5 one pound bags) from different regions at their choosing for you.


There is also Sweet Maria's up in Northern California for a sampler purchase:

https://www.sweetmarias.com/product/green-coffee-sampler

You can choose a 4lb or 8lb sampler pack. They chose the green coffee beans and regions for you.

[Skywalker]

This morning, roasted 8oz of Sulawesi White Eagle green beans from Bodhi Leaf:cf1

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160927_092728_zpsdrjdxc0t.jpg

Thanks for sharing with me, Mark! I look forward to having a cup first thing in the morning... Oh yeah... I hit 10,000 with this post:noon

[Skywalker]

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q411/Darrell_Whitacre/cdd08ea2-b9d6-4c8a-aa17-0e2fa68544b9_zpsvc3ff9ws.jpg (http://s350.photobucket.com/user/Darrell_Whitacre/media/cdd08ea2-b9d6-4c8a-aa17-0e2fa68544b9_zpsvc3ff9ws.jpg.html)

Thank you, Mark!!!:tu:tu

[Buena Fortuna]

Roasted a blend last Sunday of equal parts Guatemala Premium Frijanes, Ethiopia Halo Bariti, and PNG Arokara in my new Aillio Bullet. Amazingly complex and fruity, medium acidity and syrupy mouthfeel. Loving this roaster! :banger

[icehog3]

Roasted a blend last Sunday of equal parts Guatemala Premium Frijanes, Ethiopia Halo Bariti, and PNG Arokara in my new Aillio Bullet. Amazingly complex and fruity, medium acidity and syrupy mouthfeel. Loving this roaster! :banger

Sam! Happy Birthday! :D :hb

[hammondc]

I am half thinking of getting into roasting my own because, you know, I need another hobby. No clue where to start or what I'll like. I do like Folgers Black Silk and Starbucks Komodo Dragon.....

Any advice??

[Chainsaw13]

I am half thinking of getting into roasting my own because, you know, I need another hobby. No clue where to start or what I'll like. I do like Folgers Black Silk and Starbucks Komodo Dragon.....

Any advice??

Check out Sweet Maria's. They have a lot of different beans, including blends. You should be able to get a sampler with a number of different ones you could try.

[Buena Fortuna]

I am half thinking of getting into roasting my own because, you know, I need another hobby. No clue where to start or what I'll like. I do like Folgers Black Silk and Starbucks Komodo Dragon.....

Any advice??

It's easy to get started and agree with Chainsaw's recommendation to check out Sweet Maria's. It's by far the best source for information on how to roast coffee at home. I started roasting with a stove top Wok, then a Whirley Pop, hot air poppers, Behmor, and now use a 1K Aillio Bullet. The link below will get you started in the right direction.

https://legacy.sweetmarias.com/library/how-to-roast-your-own-coffee

[tsolomon]

I am half thinking of getting into roasting my own because, you know, I need another hobby. No clue where to start or what I'll like. I do like Folgers Black Silk and Starbucks Komodo Dragon.....

Any advice??Another vote for Sweet Maria's, I just got in 10 pounds of Kenya AA from them. I use the Behmor 1600+ that I got from them and it still works pretty well after 3 years of use.

When you start roasting you will be able to get green beans from different countries to try and see what you like. I roast 1/2 pound at a time and usually twice a week switching between different coffees every couple of days. :2

[hammondc]

I got a simple Bodum pour-over from Target on clearance for $8. Huge difference already.

[Buena Fortuna]

I got a simple Bodum pour-over from Target on clearance for $8. Huge difference already.

if you don't have one already, a good burger grinder will make the biggest difference. They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny.

[hammondc]

if you don't have one already, a good burger grinder will make the biggest difference. They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny.

I had a capresso years ago but it broke. Never replaced it.

[Buena Fortuna]

I had a capresso years ago but it broke. Never replaced it.

That's a decent entry level burr grinder, I used one for 6 years before upgrading to a Breville Smart Grinder Pro. Baratza Encore is a good grinder as well unless you will be brewing espresso.