1:15 is my preferred for pour over or Mokkamaster auto-drip. 1:10 for Aeropress when I make that. I think my Breville takes about 15-16g in the portafilter. It actually makes darn near perfect espresso. Great cream and about a 20 second shot.
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My wife gifted me a very nice espresso machine for Christmas.
And we have a local coffee roaster that is a 4 minute walk from our house that specializes in Single Origin (sometimes even "Single Field") coffee that they roast right there. I haven't gotten a chance to try them yet because they are expensive and I'm a noob, so I figure I wouldn't do them justice.
But their Espresso Roast is amazing and a decent price. So I've got my machine set up for those beans and let me tell you, it's some of the best espresso I've ever had. Makes really good lattes and other drinks as well.
I'll usually have 2-3 espressos throughout the day, but I won't have any after 4pm. Messes with my sleep.
But I will drink any good cup-o-joe as long as it's got some flavor. I'm not a snob by any means.
And we have a local coffee roaster that is a 4 minute walk from our house that specializes in Single Origin (sometimes even "Single Field") coffee that they roast right there. I haven't gotten a chance to try them yet because they are expensive and I'm a noob, so I figure I wouldn't do them justice.
But their Espresso Roast is amazing and a decent price. So I've got my machine set up for those beans and let me tell you, it's some of the best espresso I've ever had. Makes really good lattes and other drinks as well.
I'll usually have 2-3 espressos throughout the day, but I won't have any after 4pm. Messes with my sleep.
But I will drink any good cup-o-joe as long as it's got some flavor. I'm not a snob by any means.
Anyone here using home roasting units? If so what kinds and reviews? I’m entertaining upping my game and buying a kaffelogic nano 7 unit from NZ. Wanting more control and quality with sample batches I roast
I had the Gene Cafe for many years. It did a good job but if I were buying a roaster now I would get something like the Kaffelogic, Ikawa or Roest. More money up front but much more control over the roast and the ability to program and store profiles. The Gene Cafe can roast more beans at a time than these "sample roasters" but if you want to drink the freshest coffee higher volume is not necessarily an advantage.
I just prefer Kona medium when I can get it. I’m not totally lazy. I do grind it myself.
It's the Breville Barista Express. Not top-of-line, but pretty nice for us.
It took a little tinkering to get it dialed in for the beans that we use, but once set up, it pulls a pretty nice shot of espresso.
My only critique would be that it takes a little while to switch the pressure from the espresso pump to the steam wand, but beyond that, it's been great.
It took a little tinkering to get it dialed in for the beans that we use, but once set up, it pulls a pretty nice shot of espresso.
My only critique would be that it takes a little while to switch the pressure from the espresso pump to the steam wand, but beyond that, it's been great.
This week’s roast,
Panama Berlina, Geisha
Lemon, Jasmine & Bergamot
Peru Cajamarca
Chocolate, Nutty, Citrus and florals
Everything I roast is single origin and the flavor notes are what the roast draws out.
Panama Berlina, Geisha
Lemon, Jasmine & Bergamot
Peru Cajamarca
Chocolate, Nutty, Citrus and florals
Everything I roast is single origin and the flavor notes are what the roast draws out.
I ran out of Herkimer's Espresso Roast so I picked up some Espresso beans from Lighthouse Roasters in Fremont. I'm not as thrilled with the flavor of these as I am the Herkimer beans. Herkimer's beans are all bright and lively with berry and citrus with some cocoa notes.
Lighthouse is a much darker tone with more dark chocolate, leather and well...just dark. None of the bright acidity that I generally like. It's not too bad when mixed with milk, but it's just not my jam as a straight espresso.
It's not the end of the world, and I'll still use them. I just won't go out of my way to get them.
Lighthouse is a much darker tone with more dark chocolate, leather and well...just dark. None of the bright acidity that I generally like. It's not too bad when mixed with milk, but it's just not my jam as a straight espresso.
It's not the end of the world, and I'll still use them. I just won't go out of my way to get them.
Today’s Roast
Ethiopian Guji Kayon
Citrus, Florals and spice
Indian Mysore
Nutty, Spicy
Ethiopian Guji Kayon
Citrus, Florals and spice
Indian Mysore
Nutty, Spicy
I don't know about coffee roasting books but Jonathan Gagné's blog Coffee ad Astra has scientific and enthusiast information about coffee brewing. Of course, YouTube is packed with great content on coffee roasting, brewing and tasting.
Right there with you.
I just put in an oder with them, going to try some of their medium roasts.
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Good stuff! My most recent order just ran out, but out of town for an appointment tomorrow and there is a little coffee shop there with really good blends I like to support, so will get some beans there that will last a bit. But Iron Bean is always in the “rotation”.
Good stuff! My most recent order just ran out, but out of town for an appointment tomorrow and there is a little coffee shop there with really good blends I like to support, so will get some beans there that will last a bit. But Iron Bean is always in the “rotation”.
Holy cats. That site is amazing and overwhelming all at the same time. Thanks for the lead!
Mexican Oaxaca from Alana's Coffee. Can't beat $20/lb. in our current incarnation of Weimar Germany...