I emailed sweetmaria's asking about sampler packs and recommendations for the first attempt. It seemed very pertinant and relevant to this thread so here is their response....
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Hi Ken,
Thanks for the note. We do sell sampler backs at the bottom of the Green Coffee Page here-
http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.greencoffee.mvc.php
Most of the blends we sell listed on the green coffee page under blends are suitable for espresso though you can create your own blends there is more information about that here-
http://www.sweetmarias.com/blending.php
Information about choosing coffee-
http://www.sweetmarias.com/choosingcoffeeFAQ.php
Edward's Popper Roasting Tips
http://www.edwardspiegel.org/easnuke...ithpoppers.htm
Hope that can get you started.
Best- Erica
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