Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something...

Garbandz · 01-08-2012, 03:42 PM

Yesterday I had some game hens in the smoker and decided to try smoking some green Timor coffee beans,about 6 ounces..... I used apple wood for the smoke.

The beans were in the smoker for about 4 1/2 hrs,and took on a bit of grayness and a nice smokey aroma. I roasted them to full city roast and today just tried them in an espresso.

There is a definite smokey character,and it really shows up in the aroma while pulling the shot as well.

I will try this again.........

CigarSquid · 01-08-2012, 04:04 PM

Interesting.

Volusianator · 01-08-2012, 04:11 PM

Very cool idea Tom!

Emjaysmash · 01-08-2012, 04:13 PM

Kinda reminds me of Russian Caravan Tea... the leaves are smoked which leaves a distinct smokiness to it.

CigarSquid · 01-08-2012, 04:16 PM

If I had a smoker, I would for sure try this.

ApexAZ · 01-08-2012, 04:36 PM

I had been wondering about this. I've never roasted coffee, but it seems like most tumble or agitate the beans to create a more uniform roast. Was this a problem in the smoker? Or did you stir them?

Garbandz · 01-08-2012, 05:01 PM

Did not roast them in the smoker,just smoked them.THEN I roasted them in a roaster.
Smoker temps are around 225-275 for smoking purposes.
Roasting coffee starts around 390 and runs to 430 or so,depending on how dark you want it.

Fordman4ever · 01-08-2012, 05:18 PM

Sounds pretty good to me.

ApexAZ · 01-08-2012, 09:34 PM

I'll have to give it a shot next time I smoke something.

Blak Smyth · 01-08-2012, 09:40 PM

Kudos for trying it.

01-20-2012, 09:00 PM

this sounds interesting... wonder what hickory smoked chickory would be like?

Garbandz · 02-13-2012, 08:11 AM

Did another trial ,combined Terrazu and Bali in the smoker,this time for 6 hours.The beans took on a nice golden brown color,and have a very smoky aroma.I used about 4 oz of each,let it sit for 24 hours before roasting,and roasted to midway through second crack.
In espresso there is a noticeable smoky taste,a slight smoky aroma,and in a drip machine you get a little of the smoke flavor,less aroma.
These two beans are compatible to co-roast,and as espresso do a passable job mixed 50-50.

Blak Smyth · 02-13-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Garbandz

Did another trial ,combined Terrazu and Bali in the smoker,this time for 6 hours.The beans took on a nice golden brown color,and have a very smoky aroma.I used about 4 oz of each,let it sit for 24 hours before roasting,and roasted to midway through second crack.
In espresso there is a noticeable smoky taste,a slight smoky aroma,and in a drip machine you get a little of the smoke flavor,less aroma.
These two beans are compatible to co-roast,and as espresso do a passable job mixed 50-50.

Hmmmm

Garbandz · 02-13-2012, 08:28 AM

Well spoken............

Blak Smyth · 02-13-2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garbandz

Well spoken............

Hahah couldn't really say anything else, this is very intriguing!
Hmmm is all I have

01-08-2012, 03:42 PM	#1
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... Yesterday I had some game hens in the smoker and decided to try smoking some green Timor coffee beans,about 6 ounces..... I used apple wood for the smoke. The beans were in the smoker for about 4 1/2 hrs,and took on a bit of grayness and a nice smokey aroma. I roasted them to full city roast and today just tried them in an espresso. There is a definite smokey character,and it really shows up in the aroma while pulling the shot as well. I will try this again.........

01-08-2012, 04:04 PM	#2
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... Interesting. __________________ gaRRy

01-08-2012, 04:11 PM	#3
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... Very cool idea Tom! __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

01-08-2012, 04:13 PM	#4
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... Kinda reminds me of Russian Caravan Tea... the leaves are smoked which leaves a distinct smokiness to it. __________________

01-08-2012, 04:16 PM	#5
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... If I had a smoker, I would for sure try this. __________________ gaRRy

01-08-2012, 04:36 PM	#6
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... I had been wondering about this. I've never roasted coffee, but it seems like most tumble or agitate the beans to create a more uniform roast. Was this a problem in the smoker? Or did you stir them?

01-08-2012, 05:01 PM	#7
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... Did not roast them in the smoker,just smoked them.THEN I roasted them in a roaster. Smoker temps are around 225-275 for smoking purposes. Roasting coffee starts around 390 and runs to 430 or so,depending on how dark you want it.

01-08-2012, 05:18 PM	#8
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... Sounds pretty good to me. __________________

01-08-2012, 09:34 PM	#9
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... I'll have to give it a shot next time I smoke something.

01-08-2012, 09:40 PM	#10
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01-20-2012, 09:00 PM	#11
schollianmj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... this sounds interesting... wonder what hickory smoked chickory would be like?

02-13-2012, 08:11 AM	#12
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... Did another trial ,combined Terrazu and Bali in the smoker,this time for 6 hours.The beans took on a nice golden brown color,and have a very smoky aroma.I used about 4 oz of each,let it sit for 24 hours before roasting,and roasted to midway through second crack. In espresso there is a noticeable smoky taste,a slight smoky aroma,and in a drip machine you get a little of the smoke flavor,less aroma. These two beans are compatible to co-roast,and as espresso do a passable job mixed 50-50.

02-13-2012, 08:28 AM	#14
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Smoked Coffee...I may be onto something... Well spoken............