Posted Tue May 27, 2003, 3:38pm Subject: I need help w/my green bean shopping carts, pls
Help, my order is GROWING and I don't know how much is too much (or not enough?). My husband drinks heavy, chocolate blends...I prefer lighter blends; hence, I'm trying to purchase a nice mix that will fit both of our preferences. I'm becoming so dazed and confused...
Here's a look into my shopping cart(s):
Yemen Mocca Sanani Guatemala Antigua (La Flor del Cafe) Java Jampit estate Sulawesi Toraja Uganda Organic Bugisu Sumatra Lintong Colombia Supremo Bucaramanga Brazil Cooxupe Co-op Prima Qualita Yauco Selecto Harar Indian Monsooned Malabar Robusto
Am I missing anything that's screaming out at you? How do I decide how much of each to buy (in terms of lbs.)? I'm thinking less (Robusto), more (Brazil, Java, Colombia), somewhere in between (the rest).
Again, you have been terrific! My husband thanks you, I thank you. :)
jim_schulman Senior Member Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 3,772 Location: Chicago Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Tue May 27, 2003, 3:59pm Subject: Re: I need help w/my green bean shopping carts, pls
The Harar and Yemens are quite similar. So are the Java, Sulawesi, and Sumatra. You might want to try a smaller quantity of these to see which of the alternatives suits you most.
If you find you don't enjoy the "wildness" of the Harar and Yemen -- that is, leathery, slightly musty, and moonlighter's still tastes -- you can go with Panamanians or Nicaraguans, which are similarly fruity, but are thoroughly civilized and tee totalling.
No Kenya? Are you nuts ;) Actually, Kenyas are the 800 pound gorillas of the coffee world; and any other coffee tasted side by side to one just gets drowned out. However, in espresso, they are a decidedly acquired taste, even in small amounts.
Posted Tue May 27, 2003, 6:00pm Subject: Re: I need help w/my green bean shopping carts, pls
another_jim Said:
The Harar and Yemens are quite similar. So are the Java, Sulawesi, and Sumatra. You might want to try a smaller quantity of these to see which of the alternatives suits you most.
Mercy...I had a feeling I'd have to re-think my shopping cart(s). A good thing, actually...looks like I'll save some money. Yemen Mocca Sanani and Sulawesi Toraja remain in the cart (this IS getting easier).
you can go with Panamanians or Nicaraguans, which are similarly fruity, but are thoroughly civilized and tee totalling.
Since I'm the "civilized" type, how does Nicaragua Org/FT Segovia Miraflores sound?
No Kenya? Are you nuts ;)
Yes, that's me...nuts. Inflexible, no...:). Okay, okay, Kenya AA Auction Lot -Mika 432 it is.
The Robusto, Monsooned Malabar, Yauco Selecto, and the Guat Antigua (based on your previous recommendation) will also stay.
Whatcha think...3 lbs. each? This is more fun than going to Disneyworld...
jim_schulman Senior Member Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 3,772 Location: Chicago Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Tue May 27, 2003, 6:45pm Subject: Re: I need help w/my green bean shopping carts, pls
I usually do 2 pounds. 1 pound is only three to four roasts, not enough time to nail a tricky bean; but 2 pounds should get you to the sweetspot of even a tricky bean.
I just roasted the Mika for the first time today. I'll give you a report tomorrow.
I haven't tried that particular Nicaraguan, so let me know. I've had two others, one was very subdued, but the other (a gift from Craig, thanks) was spectacular, tasting strongly of honeyed pears and almonds.
I'm not Jim, but if I could answer that question, the bean is Aroma Nica,from a private Nicaraguan Estate. {:-) This Nicaraguan I have has been stored in a climate controlled room & is 10 month's old,purchased May 4/02, & still an excellent cup.I have just purchased an order of this years new crop on Thurs May 22nd & the owner of the shop said that this year's crop is slightly fruiter. I've just roasted up some at 11:15pm Tues tonight & will be trying it out 1st thing Wed morning. Cheers!
dsharp88 Senior Member Joined: 22 Dec 2001 Posts: 73 Location: Metairie, LA Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Wed May 28, 2003, 11:29am Subject: Re: I need help w/my green bean shopping carts, pls
Deborah,
Whenever I order a bean for the first time, I just get one pound. There have been some I would have regretted ordering more than that (Java Washed Robusta and Tanzania Adela AA come to mind). Please add a not-too-spicy Papua New Guinea to your order. I'm closing in on the Lighter Espresso Blend (see the Espresso Blending discussion group soon for my results) and a subtle PNG will definitely be a part of it.
I was on the phone today for almost 1/2 hr @ 2:47pm today,(just after your post), with Maria R Fiallos of Aroma Nica who markets and distributes in Canada.I asked about importers in the US & if she sold in the states,& Maria said it isn't sold/marketed in the USA. {:-(
It's not the sweet fruity of a central american or ethiopian, don't let Tom's blackberry description fool you. The blackberry's there, but unsweetened, along with the usual Kenya wineyness. The roast taste is almond and a touch of harsh tannin. More like an old style claret rather than California lush. I tried it as a shot, not bad; but it clashes with any sweetening bean like Brazil or Indo. The Americano sucked. A regular presspot was very nice, typical Kenya, but I think I roasted it too dark (first few snaps), since the roast flavor over powered the fruit in the cup, and it didn't have the wow that Tom gave in his review. This may be another tough one to roast, like last year's Karumandi.
Roast it light, don't blend it, brew it regular, and let it cool a bit before drinking.
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