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Dave in KY
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I knew it, I knew it!!! Wasn't a Civet, was it?
Dave in KY
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Used a French press for 1st time yesterday after someone gave us one. Nice flavorful coffee but cools to quick and too much trouble including cleaning it for what you get.
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That's why I haven't replaced the one I broke.
That's how I feel. I break mine out for special occasions. Tastes great, though.
Ok, I'm backing off the home roasting for a while. I'm not getting any better coffee when just buying the beans and not enjoying the activity much.
I'm looking for a coffee bean suggested for those already roasted. Something just mild and smooth and <$12/lb.
I'm looking for a coffee bean suggested for those already roasted. Something just mild and smooth and <$12/lb.
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Try the Moka Java.
Quitter! LOL
But we always have a bag of Kirkland Columbian in the house to grind at home in case I don't have any roasted. Have you tried that?
No, hesitant about the stuff from Costco given the size you need to buy of anything.
You can return anything to Costco!
Today's roasting adventures:
About to start. First up, Guatemalan from Coffee Bean Corral.
Left to right: 1/4 lb Guatemalan of the roaster's hottest/longest preset Profile 1; 1/2 lb Guatemalan max'd out in additional time on Profile 1; Brazilian arabica/Vietnamese robusta on Profile 1 with a minute added. The darkest roast is in the middle. No oil droplets showing, apparently in drum roasting they appear a couple of days later. I'll wait and see.
There are max times for each profile; in other words, you can add time, but only up to the roaster's defaults before cooling begins. It is designed to prevent over-roasting or burning. As such, the roaster is unlikely to reach the darkness of Viennese or Italian roasts. If that is your preference @Dave in KY , then this may not be the roaster for you. I enjoy a range of flavors, but not the darkest roasts, so it's right in my wheelhouse.
About to start. First up, Guatemalan from Coffee Bean Corral.
Left to right: 1/4 lb Guatemalan of the roaster's hottest/longest preset Profile 1; 1/2 lb Guatemalan max'd out in additional time on Profile 1; Brazilian arabica/Vietnamese robusta on Profile 1 with a minute added. The darkest roast is in the middle. No oil droplets showing, apparently in drum roasting they appear a couple of days later. I'll wait and see.
There are max times for each profile; in other words, you can add time, but only up to the roaster's defaults before cooling begins. It is designed to prevent over-roasting or burning. As such, the roaster is unlikely to reach the darkness of Viennese or Italian roasts. If that is your preference @Dave in KY , then this may not be the roaster for you. I enjoy a range of flavors, but not the darkest roasts, so it's right in my wheelhouse.
Dave in KY
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Bruce, I love you. Your explanation just saved me a bunch of scratch. I'll enjoy watching your journey though, Thanks
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Dave in KY
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Um........never seen a cowboy use a ladle but have seen them pour from an old style percolator. I would not be able to handle the grinds although I have endured them at times.
Drinking my second cup of home roast Guatemalan. This was roasted strictly by the roaster's pre-set profile; no time added or subtracted. I must say, Behmor got this one just right. It is smooth and earthy sweet. Never tasted coffee quite like this. My instincts would have been to roast a bit longer. Had I done this, I might have missed out on this treat. I'm going to have to trust the pre-sets a little more, I think.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice Bruce, which Guatemalan
This is the tough part with home roasting I think. Or one of them. Doing the research to know what roast you should take each bean to and then trusting that to see how it turns out.
Dave in KY
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CBC usually gives tips for each bean as to where it is best for what you are looking for. That's why although I prefer a dark roast, I went lighter on the Dominican Republic Peaberry as it was recommended.
I do know that the wife is so happy with the results I get she will fight me if I wanted to go back to buying already roasted coffee........