Whats In Your Mill Today?

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

...Had a strong mix of different Espresso blends this evening. Excellent stuff! I'm hooked. XXX

In the end it's all for the best. Try to get some pots, pans and other extraneous kitchen stuff (the stove, for example) out of the way to make room for correct coffee service tools.

(From Ann Arbor, MI, there appeared at my local low-rent grocery store a new bag of coffee called Espresso Royale (espressoroyale.com). Stylish bag with tasty blend, seemingly fresh, (House Blend) makes an excellent drip cup. The cowards do not stamp a roast date, however.)

[Bigwaved]

My experimental blend actually tasted good! I put eqaul parts of Sumatra Classic Mandheling, Yemen Mocha and Nicaragua Matagalpa Placeras Estate Miel. Yes, there really was a method to my madness...

[Coach]

Carribean Cut Throat from Killer Beans

[Mister Moo]

The Cafe Copan my s-daughter brought me back from Honduras. Pretty darn good drip. Thanks, "A". You're the greatest!

[Mister Moo]

(Finally) back to espresso; trying a revised blend of the ususal suspects (Mex/Sumatra/Brazil/Nic or Guat) with a 15% monsooned malabar bonus.

Thanks for getting me back to that stuff last year, Mr. Whodat. I over-proportioned it in the past to my wifes dismay. Sneaked in only 15% this time with more dominant sumatra and brazil. It is a good (re)entry point for easing into a punchier espresso. She liked it this morning. Me too.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Bigwaved

My experimental blend actually tasted good! I put eqaul parts of Sumatra Classic Mandheling, Yemen Mocha and Nicaragua Matagalpa Placeras Estate Miel. Yes, there really was a method to my madness...

What do you think of the Yemen Mocha when cupped straight up? I've recently roasted my first batch of this bean slightly on the lighter side and am curious to try it darker next.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Jeff

What do you think of the Yemen Mocha when cupped straight up? I've recently roasted my first batch of this bean slightly on the lighter side and am curious to try it darker next.

It made interesting but inadequte single origin espresso for me; it shines as press coffee. Haven't roasted any in a year - tell us what you find.

[Bigwaved]

Originally Posted by Jeff

What do you think of the Yemen Mocha when cupped straight up? I've recently roasted my first batch of this bean slightly on the lighter side and am curious to try it darker next.

I roasted mine a little light in the pants, so that is why I started my mixing. (that was the method to my madness). It had pretty nice flavor, but it needed some support for that added kick. I read this to get me thinking:

"Their powerful wine-like acidity makes these coffees a poor base for a blend, but excellent contributors of complexity and liveliness. Some, like Kenya, contribute considerable body as well. These coffees should be used with care in blends for darker roasts; they add a sharp bite attractive to many"

I am curious to see what it will taste like if I let it roast a little longer.

I used a drip, not french press, BTW.

[Lumpold]

Old brown java home roast... see how this bad boy is.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Bigwaved

"Their powerful wine-like acidity makes these coffees a poor base for a blend, but excellent contributors of complexity and liveliness.

Thats the kick I've been on lately with my coffee. I've really got into the wine-like, floral, fruity beans. Can anyone say Yirg... LOL

Tonight I'm going to roast some more Yemen, but a little darker this time. Will post the results in a couple of days.

[catfishm2]

Kenyan Peaberry...medium roast, stopping just before second crack

[Mister Moo]

Espresso blend, as usual - the last bit of almost two pounds. Very smart stuff. I'll move on to Eternal Riders Guatamalan or TanzPea this weekend as the espo blend vanishes.

[LasciviousXXX]

Drinking Department issued swill at the moment... they only carry pre-packaged pre-ground bags of nastiness at work.... bleh.

[carbonbased_al]

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Drinking Department issued swill at the moment... they only carry pre-packaged pre-ground bags of nastiness at work.... bleh.

I hate the people I work with. I make them drink this crap:

http://www.cw-usa.com/coffee-superio...mbian-box.html

SUPERIOR COFFEE! And the eagle looks so patriotic! Yet it's soooo bad. Two cups and yer running for dear life to the bathroom!

[Bigwaved]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Thats the kick I've been on lately with my coffee. I've really got into the wine-like, floral, fruity beans. Can anyone say Yirg... LOL

Tonight I'm going to roast some more Yemen, but a little darker this time. Will post the results in a couple of days.

So, what is the verdict, Jeff?