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This morning it was Rwanda Nkanka Kinyaga at FC. I had to use the Dripper w/ paper filter (F.P. is broken). It basically sucked. I just had this 2 days ago in my Press and it was awesome. Tasted like a good Hard Candy. Today it just tasted like ho-hum coffee. Gotta get my new press. Luckily I have another one at home. Will have to start bringing that to the office and then back home on the weekends.

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Santabeanz is his alternative ID. :D

Bombs away!

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I may have to try and use them, what happens when a mistake is made says more about a company than anything else. Glad to hear it was taken care of.

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You need to get a "gold" filter for your drip. Makes a world of difference. The test being, use the gold for a week, then use paper again. You will never go back to paper.

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:tu

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How long will green beans last before it starts to decline prior to roasting?

Unclebeanz came out with a 25% off and free shipping for orders > $125 with code santa25 between now and Christmas.

Finished my first cup of Negrita out of the French press and I'm thinking a 25# order is necessary. I've probably roasted 20 different greens (including Kona) and this is my best cup all year. :tu

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Negrita is the BOMB!
Different theories on how long, and it does vary by bean. Cool dry conditions are best, 6 months to a year. Some say, vacuum packed and kept in the freezer will extend life.
Today I did the Costa Rican, in French press, and drip with a gold. Both are excellent, no discernible difference. And, this coffee seems to have improved with the extra rest (2 1/2 days), body increased, balance is better, nice sweetness.

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Kenya AA SL 28, fantastic.

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Sure nice to see you posting again, Norman :tu :cf2

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The Costa Rica, with 3 1/2, just a fine cup of coffee.

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Ethiopian Tchembe. Banana peel, strawberry (just at the point where you bite into it but it needs about two more days to ripen) dry cocoa. Nice.

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I have to say Ethiopian coffee is quickly becoming my fave. This batch of Sidama still tastes great 5 days after roasting.

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I tried an Ethopian Yirgacheffe in my french press earlier in the week that was very good and I've roasted a couple batches of Sidama Natural this week. Great stuff.

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Johnson Brothers Twisted Espresso Blend

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Negrita. Enough said.

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Pressed a pot of Brazil Bob-o-link, before heading off to church. It's an awesome service and you can watch online at 9 & 11 MST http://www.newlifechurch.org/nlclive.jsp
Hey, the coffee was pretty good, too :D My 1st try.

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Brazil Bob-o-link :cf1 roasted 36 hours ago to FC, drip, Silk, very nice cup.

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Jamaican Blue Mountain, Grade One. Beautiful.

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Brazil Bob-o-link with 2 1/2, just excellent! :cf1 Merry Christmas!

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Merry Xmas Bob:tu

Peet's Coffee - Uzuri African Blend with a few left over Walnut squares that my wife baked for last nights pig out feast.

I do not usually purchase coffee at the big name stores, but needed some whole beans for last night, and this turned out to be some pretty darn good mud...