☕ Coffee ☕: Ingredients, Roasting, Grinding, Brewing, and Tasting

[Inkleg]

Honey Processed Yrg (in between dry & washed). Anyone wanna share a box? 5lbs each ~ $43 shipped
https://royalcoffee.com/products/cj1228/

In for 5 please!

 

[HarborTownBrewing]

Honey Processed Yrg (in between dry & washed). Anyone wanna share a box? 5lbs each ~ $43 shipped
https://royalcoffee.com/products/cj1228/

$43 shipped to my place? I'm in for that.

 

[shelly_belly]

I would like 5 too please.

 

[jammin]

^cool. order is in & the box is now spoken for. if the box ships soon it might make it here Saturday. i think everyone has my email/PP right? PM me if you need to update anything otherwise just shoot me a PayPal.

 

[pshankstar]

Maybe I’ll jump in the next time. I just received an order with 19lbs of beans.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Honey Processed Yrg (in between dry & washed). Anyone wanna share a box? 5lbs each ~ $43 shipped
https://royalcoffee.com/products/cj1228/

I do but am broke as a joke right now. Dammit!!

 

[Inkleg]

Since someone has been awesome enough to send me down another rabbit hole with an AeroPress (huge thanks @shelly_belly )!
I'm now looking into electric gooseneck kettles. Thoughts and experiences?

I hate you all.

 

[jammin]

The Bona Vita Digital Goose Neck Kettle is what I have. Lots of options out there at different prices points. I'm pretty happy with it. My last kettle didn't have a goose neck & it was PITA to brew coffee with.

One thing I like about the Bona Vita; it has a timer function. Really handy.

 

[pshankstar]

The Bona Vita Digital Goose Neck Kettle is what I have. Lots of options out there at different prices points. I'm pretty happy with it. My last kettle didn't have a goose neck & it was PITA to brew coffee with.

One thing I like about the Bona Vita; it has a timer function. Really handy.

I have the same kettle and love it. Got it for $30 when teavana was going out of business. I need to use it more with my pour over coffee maker. We use it a lot for tea.

 

[applescrap]

I really want to wait for the blueberries and then go all in, but hell yeah. Hope you have 5 left.

 

[jammin]

IGot it for $30

WOW! what a steal. By far the best bargain Ive heard of but it does go on good sales so DONT PAY RETAIL! I paid $95 in August of 13' and I'm still butthurt about it haha. At least it's given me 5 years of faithful daily service.

I really want to wait for the blueberries and then go all in, but hell yeah. Hope you have 5 left.

Sorry that box went so quickly, Apple. I grabbed a box kind of on a whim but after reading the analysis I think it's gonna be a really tasty coffee.

Ill order another box tonight or tomorrow morning. $43/5lb to your door

3 bags available gang - PM me if you want one

 

[jimyson]

3 bags available gang - PM me if you want one

Hmm. Wondering if this could be the bean that everybody roasts similarly as described by @passedpawn in the swap thread.

 

[HarborTownBrewing]

Since someone has been awesome enough to send me down another rabbit hole with an AeroPress (huge thanks @shelly_belly )!
I'm now looking into electric gooseneck kettles. Thoughts and experiences?

I hate you all.

I second the Bonavita Gooseneck that Jammin linked to. I would suggest the 1.7 L. The price they have that posted it right now is pretty good, too.

You'd be surprised how much a difference a two degree spread in your brew temp can have in some coffees. The adjustable temperature feature is fantastic. I talked my in-laws into this feature when they upgraded their kettle and it helps me a lot when I'm visiting them.

 

[jimyson]

I may need to hop on this train as well. I’ve been wanting to get away from my stovetop gooseneck.

Bonavita BV382510V 1.0L Digital Va...p/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cauKBbSAAEBGH

 

[Inkleg]

I second the Bonavita Gooseneck that Jammin linked to. I would suggest the 1.7 L. The price they have that posted it right now is pretty good, too.

1.7L kettle is on the way. Anything else y'all what to help me spend money on? Pour over thoughts?

 

[HarborTownBrewing]

1.7L kettle is on the way. Anything else y'all what to help me spend money on? Pour over thoughts?

Well since you asked....I highly recommend the Able Kone. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E58P6WU/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

It sits in the Chemex and is like a nice blend of a French Press and a paper Chemex filter. You get the oils but also the brightness you would normally get from the heavy paper filter.

It's freaking expensive but you can get a used one for $25 or $30. Looks like the used option is $30 right now. I got a "used" one and it was brand new...just didn't have the box. I've had it since Christmas and haven't bought paper filters since, so it's just about paid for itself.

 

[TallDan]

I'm tempted by that electric kettle. Probably don't need yet another thing like that though. Have three stovetop kettles (one is gooseneck, should probably drop one off at goodwill) and the wife has an electric at her office.

Well since you asked....I highly recommend the Able Kone. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E58P6WU/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

It sits in the Chemex and is like a nice blend of a French Press and a paper Chemex filter. You get the oils but also the brightness you would normally get from the heavy paper filter.

It's freaking expensive but you can get a used one for $25 or $30. Looks like the used option is $30 right now. I got a "used" one and it was brand new...just didn't have the box. I've had it since Christmas and haven't bought paper filters since, so it's just about paid for itself.

Was just looking at those again last night. Didn't consider the used option...

 

[applescrap]

So after drinking the roasts where i switched to 5 of 6 power at 7 and let finish with shortish 1c, i feel i can taste green. Im not certain but i sense a little green hiding. I can see why your 1c is longer with a method like this. There is definitely a rewarding quality to Coffee roasted this way. But there is also some diminishment in my opinion from a full speed full power roast. I am theorizing here, but I wonder if the delicate Berry flavors that I love can still be maintained through a sustained first crack. If first crack is approached slowly then experience has shown me that it must be continued or there will be some under development in the bean. That extension of first crack will diminish the berry flavors in my opinion. I think many of you have seen that as you are taking short of first cracks you are getting more fruit flavor. The problem is depending on how you get to that first crack, you might be risking fruit flavor for slight under development. Full speed full power has the problem of tipping. Perhaps a very long slow drying phase and then intense Heat will work. But because the beans are dry that high power needs to be a little less.

 

[passedpawn]

So after drinking the roasts where i switched to 5 of 6 power at 7 and let finish with shortish 1c, i feel i can taste green. Im not certain but i sense a little green hiding. I can see why your 1c is longer with a method like this. There is definitely a rewarding quality to Coffee roasted this way. But there is also some diminishment in my opinion from a full speed full power roast. I am theorizing here, but I wonder if the delicate Berry flavors that I love can still be maintained through a sustained first crack. If first crack is approached slowly then experience has shown me that it must be continued or there will be some under development in the bean. That extension of first crack will diminish the berry flavors in my opinion. I think many of you have seen that as you are taking short of first cracks you are getting more fruit flavor. The problem is depending on how you get to that first crack, you might be risking fruit flavor for slight under development. Full speed full power has the problem of tipping. Perhaps a very long slow drying phase and then intense Heat will work. But because the beans are dry that high power needs to be a little less.

If you want berry, just do whatever @jammin did with the beans he sent me. First pour smelled like a bowl of fruity pebbles cereal. I drank it this AM and liked it, but TBH I kinda like the darker flavors more.

 

[Inkleg]

Well since you asked....I highly recommend the Able Kone. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E58P6WU/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

It sits in the Chemex and is like a nice blend of a French Press and a paper Chemex filter. You get the oils but also the brightness you would normally get from the heavy paper filter.

It's freaking expensive but you can get a used one for $25 or $30. Looks like the used option is $30 right now. I got a "used" one and it was brand new...just didn't have the box. I've had it since Christmas and haven't bought paper filters since, so it's just about paid for itself.

Thanks! Have a used one on the way with a Hario V60.

Wife and I have been enjoying playing around with the AreoPress thanks again @shelly_belly !

Now I'm off to see what Mitch Steele has pouring. https://newrealmbrewing.com

 

[applescrap]

Thanks! Have a used one on the way with a Hario V60.

Wife and I have been enjoying playing around with the AreoPress thanks again @shelly_belly !

Now I'm off to see what Mitch Steele has pouring. https://newrealmbrewing.com

You have aquired a sweet collection. How do you like the aeropress.

 

[applescrap]

Eeeeegad, forgot about a konga roast and took it into 2nd crack. Ugh, all i can taste is char. Reroasted normal light, full power, 30 seconds after 1 c, maybe less.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Roasted up some Kenyan this morning. Somewhere around 24% development playing with my heat settings (was really hard to hear first crack) and 13.5% weight loss. I only had one pound of this particular lot so these numbers don't give me much as far as dialing in for this bean, but there was far less tipping in this roast than in any other roasts I've done. Also discovered the thermoprobe that is measuring my roasting chamber is acting up so that was a fun time.

 

[Kealia]

I know everybody's tastes are different, but does anybody have experience with these Bali Blue Organic beans?

For reference, the Ethiopian Banko last year that was done as a group buy made it's way to me (via @Inkleg, thanks again) and was a big hit. My wife loves Kona coffee and does love the blueberry tones of most Ethiopians that we've tried - although she likes them roasted to Full City + rather than stopping at a CIty roast where a lot of people like the lighter/brighter roasts of those beans.

She's not a big fan of acidity in her coffee, preferring smoother, richer notes. Rwanda and Kenyan have gone over really well, too.

Based on that input, I'd love to hear anybody's thoughts on whether these seem worthwhile to try.

 

[jammin]

Over-hyped/priced like Kona & Jamaica Blue Mtn.

Try out some Brazil, Columbian or Costa Rican beans. Better quality & a much better price

 

[ba-brewer]

The bali blue moon is more like a clean Sumatra coffee, good body not as earthy. The natural process version of the bali blue moon coffee can be very fruity.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

To add to what jammin said, if your wife likes something bold and rich with low acidity, try a blend of Guatemalan with Tanzanian. Thick, rich, and bold flavors without having to take it into second crack. I don't find many coffees that I like as a single origin because I want a complex cup. I find a couple coffees that have a complimentary flavor and body profile and usually have a "base" coffee I will have as 2/3 of the blend and then I select a "condiment" coffee that I think will accent and build on what the base has going on. This simple formula has provided stellar results for me, especially for something you plan for espresso or aeropress

 

[Kealia]

Yep, we have tried Brazilian and Columbian as well. Both were well received. I appreciate all your input and maybe will start to play with blends more, great idea.

 

[HarborTownBrewing]

Anyone ever order from Mill47? https://mill47.coffee/collections

I had never heard of them until now. The prices seem fair but the website is incredibly transparent, all the way down to listing the farmer by name. I'm intrigued given their varieties and prices BUT... their cupping scores are on the lower side... Most being scored 85 to 89. Typically I look for 89 plus (on Sweet Maria's).

Wonder if the quality is just as good, but without quite as generous a score as SMs gives? I'm interested in anyone's thoughts.

 

[jammin]

That Yrg would make a good barometer. All I saw was 2017 crop coffee which can be OK if it was stored properly which would be pricey and therefore unlikely.