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Forum: General Discussion 05-05-2020, 04:33 PM
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Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: The Man, The Myth, The Icehog B-Day!

Happy birthday Tom! Cheers
Forum: Coffee Discussion 10-01-2018, 06:53 PM
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Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

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.
Forum: Coffee Discussion 10-01-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

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.
Forum: Coffee Discussion 09-30-2018, 07:06 AM
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Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Thumbs up Re: What are you roasting today?

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...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 04-22-2018, 06:28 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

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...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 11-11-2015, 03:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,604
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: Rotisserie/Toaster Oven Coffee Roaster (Pic Heavy)

Have you considered adding an electric motor to your Whirley Pop?
Forum: Coffee Discussion 10-31-2015, 05:44 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

Costa Rica La Minita. This is one stellar bean in the cup :D
Forum: Coffee Discussion 08-29-2015, 07:17 AM
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Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

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...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 08-28-2015, 04:28 AM
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Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

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
Forum: Coffee Discussion 08-25-2015, 03:37 AM
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Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Forum: Coffee Discussion 08-24-2015, 04:52 AM
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Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

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....
Forum: Coffee Discussion 08-23-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

In the poppers today: Ethiopia DP Gey Harrar, Yemen Moka Sharasi, Colombia Marino Fiesta, and Sumatra Mandehling Gr. 1.
Forum: Coffee Discussion 08-05-2015, 07:00 PM
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Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

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...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 08-05-2015, 04:26 AM
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Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

Excellent choice :tu Do you blend or just drink single origins?
Forum: Coffee Discussion 08-03-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

Check out either of the Papau New Guinea coffees if you like a darker roast and chocolaty cup.
The Mexican Terruņo Nayarita is a great medium bodied coffee.
Guatemala Hue Hue is usually a good...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 08-03-2015, 04:26 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

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?
Forum: General Discussion 07-22-2015, 04:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,943
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: Old, Sailor?

Happy Birthday Dave! :banger
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-20-2015, 04:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,604
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: Rotisserie/Toaster Oven Coffee Roaster (Pic Heavy)

Nice work Mike! :tu
I've seen other roasters like this where they lined the insides with tin foil to increase the radiant heat/reduce heat loss. Reducing your roast time will help draw out more...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-20-2015, 04:00 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

I usually go with the 50/50 for my Mokha Java :tu
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-19-2015, 05:01 AM
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Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

It's good to be back :banger

Roasted some Ethiopian Konga Grade 1 and Sumatra Mandheling yesterday
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-13-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

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
Forum: General Discussion 07-13-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3,166
Views: 559,300
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you reading?

The Bone Tree by Greg Iles
Forum: Coffee Discussion 02-16-2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 250,450
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Re: What are you roasting today?

1lb. of Ethiopia Zonegediyo Kochere Yirga Cheffe
Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits 06-30-2012, 06:06 PM
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Posted By Buena Fortuna
Forum: General Discussion 03-21-2011, 08:02 PM
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Views: 5,356
Posted By Buena Fortuna
Thumbs up Papa Sancho

Our good BOTL Sancho is the proud father of his first born, a 7lb 5oz healthy baby boy! Mom and dad are doing great and celebrating daddy's birthday today with the best birthday gift ever:banger
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