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BSB 04-21-2012 10:29 AM

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Not buying any Kenyans. The "trendy" coffee, overpriced, overhyped. And, I don't care much for them :tf

Blak Smyth 04-21-2012 10:37 AM

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Iced caramel while at Chocolate World in Hershey.

BSB 04-22-2012 01:14 PM

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Colombia Guterriez micro lot :cf1 AWESOME cup! Smooth, sweet, with hints of maple. This is, for sure, a favorite. -(P

hammondc 04-22-2012 04:10 PM

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Charbucks Sumatra. Haters gonna hate, but I love it. Tough to beat for $5.50/ 12oz.

Mr B 04-23-2012 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BSB (Post 1621821)
Not buying any Kenyans. The "trendy" coffee, overpriced, overhyped. And, I don't care much for them :tf


I dont know about "trendy". I had no idea :confused:

The 2 varieties I got last season were excelent. This year they seem a little "green" taste to them. Still pretty decent though. It seemed better today w/ 5 days rest.

BSB 04-24-2012 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc (Post 1622533)
Charbucks Sumatra. Haters gonna hate, but I love it. Tough to beat for $5.50/ 12oz.

Tough to beat?? I just got Sumatra Lake Toba 19+ Ulos for $6.56 a pound, I'll fresh roast it and it will be so good as to be uncompareable to that sludge you are drinking :eek: ;)

Blak Smyth 04-25-2012 08:31 AM

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I am cold brewing a pot of Peru Andes Reserve.
I had a FP cup this morning, pretty tasty.

Anybody ever try cold brewing?

ApexAZ 04-25-2012 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1624439)
I am cold brewing a pot of Peru Andes Reserve.
I had a FP cup this morning, pretty tasty.

Anybody ever try cold brewing?

Nope. What is it? Just cold water instead of hot?

Blak Smyth 04-25-2012 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ (Post 1624535)
Nope. What is it? Just cold water instead of hot?

Basically you brew coffee with time instead of heat. It takes anywhere from 12-24 hours at room temperature to steep. You steep the ground coffee with room temperature water. There are many different techniques and recipes, but the one I am trying is after the steep you filter and mix with water (or milk) 1:1, pour over ice and enjoy. This is reported to be the only way to make amazing iced coffee. I have some steeping now, I will update tomorrow!

BSB 04-25-2012 10:46 AM

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I make cold press by the gallon, awesome. Great flavor, no acidity.
El Salvador El Carrizal Roasted 2 days ago to FC, drip, Silk. Very nice cup, "like chocolate covered in cherries." Should be better tomorrow, with a little more rest to settle the brightness.

Blak Smyth 04-25-2012 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BSB (Post 1624554)
I make cold press by the gallon, awesome. Great flavor, no acidity.
El Salvador El Carrizal Roasted 2 days ago to FC, drip, Silk. Very nice cup, "like chocolate covered in cherries." Should be better tomorrow, with a little more rest to settle the brightness.

What equipment do you use to make a gallon? How much grinds? I suppose I could make this in a gallon jug but how much grinds to use?

Mr B 04-25-2012 11:54 AM

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Costa Rica Finca Bella Vista at City+.
Love this one. Very Juicy with lite baking spices and coco.

BSB 04-25-2012 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1624604)
What equipment do you use to make a gallon? How much grinds? I suppose I could make this in a gallon jug but how much grinds to use?

Nice clean 5 gallon bucket. I use 1 pound of coffee, 1 and 1/2 gal water, let it steep overnight. Strain thru a gold filter. Keep in the fridge, in a gal jug. I don't work real hard to get all the liquid out of the grounds. Too much work and sediment. There are those that say, a second filtration, thru paper makes this a better cup, but I don't have the patience to wait. It takes FOREVER to filter that much coffee thru paper.

Blak Smyth 04-25-2012 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BSB (Post 1624709)
Nice clean 5 gallon bucket. I use 1 pound of coffee, 1 and 1/2 gal water, let it steep overnight. Strain thru a gold filter. Keep in the fridge, in a gal jug. I don't work real hard to get all the liquid out of the grounds. Too much work and sediment. There are those that say, a second filtration, thru paper makes this a better cup, but I don't have the patience to wait. It takes FOREVER to filter that much coffee thru paper.

Well I am only doing a french press now, I will work on going bigger if it is tasty :tu
It is nice to have you coffee vets around to give advice to use rooks!

Blak Smyth 04-26-2012 05:30 AM

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I am drinking cold brew iced Peru Andes Reserve.
WOW, this is soo good and sweet and smooth. I added some milk instead of water and tried it with and without some sugar. This is soo flavorful! Now to scale it up, went and purchased a gold filter and container last night.

Here is the filter: http://www.mrcoffeestore.com/product...C&kw={keyword}

Mr B 04-26-2012 11:41 AM

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Having a mug of 80% Burundi at City+ and 20% kenya at Full City.
Very good blend.

BSB 04-26-2012 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1625143)
I am drinking cold brew iced Peru Andes Reserve.
WOW, this is soo good and sweet and smooth. I added some milk instead of water and tried it with and without some sugar. This is soo flavorful! Now to scale it up, went and purchased a gold filter and container last night.

Here is the filter: http://www.mrcoffeestore.com/product...C&kw={keyword}

That is perfect!
The El Salvador, with 3, AWESOME!!

Mr B 05-10-2012 03:44 PM

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This morning was El Salvador Majahual Tablon La Montana at City+.
This is such a great bean when kept below the Full city+ mark. Great citrus twang with graham cracker notes.

PenguinsFan88 05-10-2012 05:57 PM

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Just opened a box of Tully's "French Roast" K-Cups for my Keurig this morning. :)

Mr B 05-11-2012 09:47 AM

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Papua New Guinea Baroida Estate at Full City+.
Nice hints of Coco and Rasin/Prune. Just a hint of citrus left at this roast level.


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