Whats In Your Mill Today?

[novasurf]

2007 Yirgacheffe MAO. Wow.

[Mister Moo]

Homeroasted Nic from the Mukka Express. Not bad - wrong bean. I think this thing cries for honest espresso blend.

[Lumpold]

Originally Posted by Mister MaDuroo

Some Santos'es are better than others. Many of the Central Americans are quite good while others, rooted and growing in colder climates, are quite problematic.

Dan, you have my address.... read the first line, the bit with my name on it....


More of that 'Soylent Green' Zapatista Coffee in my drip today.

[SuperT]

Started with a [SIZE="1"]Starbucks Grande Triple Cappa, extra hot[/SIZE] then came home and did a shot of my Brazilian Santos. Followed that with a Santos Double Cappa. Six shots by 9:15am and I can FEEL my heart pounding!

[novasurf]

Yemen Mohka Matari - Smooth, berry, dense, delish. Enjoy yer Tuesday, folks!

Rediscover

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[Mister Moo]

Nic homeroast in the Gevalia dripper (time is tight this morning). Not bad at all. A pound of espresso blend is resting. Waiting.

[SuperT]

Shot of Brazilian Santos, then a Santos double cappa.

Just mixed some Harrar in with the remainder of the Santos for a 50-50 blend. Should be interesting. . .

-T

[Nooner]

Flat White - Kid O again... I think I am atarting to get the hang of this blend - also starting to get a little better at timing my routine:

1. Start Grinder
2. Pull cooling flush,
3. Run to fridge, grab steaming pitcher and milk(observe for end of 'water dance' starting counting to 12),
4. Fill steaming pitcher, stop cooling flush(reached 12),
5. Turn Off Grinder, dose out the coffee into PF
6. Load PF into machine
7. Drain Steam Wand
8. Start Shot
9. Start Steaming Milk
10. Stop Shot
11. Complete Steaming Milk
12. Pour and Enjoy!!!

about 2-3 Minutes Beginning to End

now the post-shot stuff

1. Knock out puck(still using wooden spoon against the side of the sink)
2. Rinse PF
3. Pull 2 Blind Shots
4. Rinse Steaming Pitcher(leave about 2" water in bottom when done)
5. Run Steam Wand in Steaming pitcher, wipe down wand
6. Rinse Steaming Pitcher Again - store in fridge
7. Brush excess coffee grounds from doser and chute(little art brush - not my finger!)
8. Brush off countertop(I use a 4" Paintbrush)
9. Drain Drip tray(is it really a 'drip' tray - it is more of a catch basin - and I fill that sucker up)
10. Check Water Level in Reservoir(I am about 'this' close to doing a 'direct connect' conversion).
11. Run Group again(my grouphead brush arrives tomorrow - then I will brush it too)
12. Turn Off Machina

Phew - two 12 Step Dances!

[SuperT]

2 more double shots of the Harrar/Santos blend. Very good. First pulled with nuts galore and a subtle fruity sweetness. Second (at a higher temp) was less fruited, more cholocate and nuts.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Nooner

Flat White - Kid O again... I think I am atarting to get the hang of this blend - also starting to get a little better at timing my routine:

1. Start Grinder
2. Pull cooling flush,
3. Run to fridge, grab steaming pitcher and milk(observe for end of 'water dance' starting counting to 12),
4. Fill steaming pitcher, stop cooling flush(reached 12),
5. Turn Off Grinder, dose out the coffee into PF
6. Load PF into machine
7. Drain Steam Wand
8. Start Shot
9. Start Steaming Milk
10. Stop Shot
11. Complete Steaming Milk
12. Pour and Enjoy!!!

about 2-3 Minutes Beginning to End

now the post-shot stuff

1. Knock out puck(still using wooden spoon against the side of the sink)
2. Rinse PF
3. Pull 2 Blind Shots
4. Rinse Steaming Pitcher(leave about 2" water in bottom when done)
5. Run Steam Wand in Steaming pitcher, wipe down wand
6. Rinse Steaming Pitcher Again - store in fridge
7. Brush excess coffee grounds from doser and chute(little art brush - not my finger!)
8. Brush off countertop(I use a 4" Paintbrush)
9. Drain Drip tray(is it really a 'drip' tray - it is more of a catch basin - and I fill that sucker up)
10. Check Water Level in Reservoir(I am about 'this' close to doing a 'direct connect' conversion).
11. Run Group again(my grouphead brush arrives tomorrow - then I will brush it too)
12. Turn Off Machina

Phew - two 12 Step Dances!

Admitting to this sort of thing is like thowing chum in the water to attract Galaga. This is blood in the water he can smell from 2800 miles away. For your info. (Not that I'd mind him being on YOUR case for a while. )

[gvarsity]

Some Java beans from our local roaster EVP. Always fresh always tasty.

[galaga]

Originally Posted by Mister MaDuroo

Admitting to this sort of thing is like thowing chum in the water to attract Galaga. This is blood in the water he can smell from 2800 miles away. For your info. (Not that I'd mind him being on YOUR case for a while. )

Originally Posted by Nooner

Flat White - Kid O again... I think I am atarting to get the hang of this blend - also starting to get a little better at timing my routine:
..........
(Insert 2 Nooner 12 step programs here)
...........
Phew - two 12 Step Dances!

You need to go into the Mr. 'Moo thread once and awhile Nooner to calm down. Here I'll put up the link for you in this thread -- caffeine-withdrawal that you can use. But really, you should visit the original post

Originally Posted by galaga

Here, click the blue thingy

[novasurf]

Unclebeanz Negrita Blend. Caramel, cocoa tightly weaved into a single cup. I haven't had Negrita in a while, but I roasted an extra batch this weekend to become re-acquainted with deliciousness. Be well.

Practice patience

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Patience enables you to see and to experience rich treasures that you otherwise would have missed completely. Patience gives you the ability to forge deep and meaningful connections with others. Practice patience, and you avoid costly careless mistakes. Live with patience, and you have the persistence to create great things. Be truly thankful for each opportunity you receive to strengthen your patience. For it will surely bring new richness to your life.

[Mister Moo]

Morehead City Hampton Inn Robust. Yo, Fireman43.

[MrJerry]

Doi Chaang Single Estate, Dark Roast. Best damned coffee I've ever had!
http://www.doichaangcoffee.com

To make things even better, a semi loaded with beans arrived here last night filled with Killer Beans...and a couple cases of Doi Chaang!

Life is good!

Spread the word, Coffee is Food!!