Epson Senior Member Joined: 5 May 2009 Posts: 58 Location: usa Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Sat Nov 3, 2012, 6:22pm Subject: sweet maria blends?
i was curious if anyone has any experience with the espresso blends from sweet maria's, im also curious why there doesn't appear to be any recent threads on them?
RichardCoffee Senior Member Joined: 2 Dec 2010 Posts: 97 Location: Long Beach Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Sat Nov 3, 2012, 8:06pm Subject: Re: sweet maria blends?
I like Sweet Maria's espresso blends. I think their Liquid Amber comes pretty close to Malabar Gold. I often am tempted to buy their Espresso workshop blends and generally have enjoyed them. I think they're fun. I have some El Competidor in my stash currently in fact. I bought 5 pounds, have roasted 2 and am just waiting for a sunny day her in Indiana to roast a couple more pounds.
Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012, 7:22am Subject: Re: sweet maria blends?
I have been experimenting with roasting my own beans for espresso, then blending them post-roast. So far, my success has been pretty random.
I bought five pounds each of Sweet Maria's Liquid Amber and New Classic Espresso last year. I roast them right up to second crack, and they consistently produce very nice results.
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Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012, 8:24am Subject: Re: sweet maria blends?
I just finished a very nice home roast batch of their Sundae Java Sundae workshop blend that I've had knocking around for a while. I think I have Monkey and Donkey (decaf) to use up as well. I found the last New Classic I roasted a little dull - but I tend to go for lighter roasted brighter blends anyway.
Prof Senior Member Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 632 Location: Seattle Expertise: Pro Roaster
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Posted Tue Dec 11, 2012, 6:01pm Subject: Re: sweet maria blends?
I really like SM green blends. Right now I have workshop blends #23 and #24, having bought 5 pounds of each. The Liquid Amber and Monkey Blend and New Classic Espresso Blend were also great.
You can't go wrong with their blends. I also roast them right up to 2C.
Coffeenoobie Senior Member Joined: 11 Dec 2011 Posts: 2,324 Location: PNW Expertise: I like coffee
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Posted Fri Jan 25, 2013, 10:48am Subject: Re: sweet maria blends?
I also am loving the SM 23 he roasted. I am really enjoying my cappa this morning with it. Makes me want to get a roaster... Don't tell Germantownrob, he will just say told you so.
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Posted Fri Jan 25, 2013, 10:53am Subject: Re: sweet maria blends?
Coffeenoobie Said:
I also am loving the SM 23 he roasted. I am really enjoying my cappa this morning with it. Makes me want to get a roaster... Don't tell Germantownrob, he will just say told you so.
Coffeenoobie Senior Member Joined: 11 Dec 2011 Posts: 2,324 Location: PNW Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: N S Oscar Grinder: Vario W
Posted Fri Jan 25, 2013, 11:01am Subject: Re: sweet maria blends?
I think it is still mellowing but I am sadly almost out of beans. Tell Lee I am 13 rows into my scarf. And your fire pit outside is a great spot to set up the roaster even in the rain being under shelter and all.
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