I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway!

rizzle · 01-25-2010, 04:48 PM

I've never posted in this forum before, but I've read many of the threads and found some great information that helped me out with my latest purchase. I'm waiting on a Technivorm CDT and a Baratza Maestro to hit my doorstep later this week. Hopefully that will take care of my daily needs and if/when I decide to drink big boy coffee like many of y'all here I know where to come for the advice on how to drain my wallet.

So, from someone who never even posts here, "thank you" to those of you who do.

saggel · 01-25-2010, 04:50 PM

Please post your thoughts on these when you'll get them!

germantown rob · 01-25-2010, 07:52 PM

Enjoy

Your taste buds will.

You now have the equipment to brew at the proper temp and grind great beans that will let you know why so many get into coffee as deep as they do.

Pm me your addy when the equipment arrives and I will send you some fresh roast to brew.

floydpink · 01-25-2010, 08:52 PM

Awesome! Try out CCM Coffee in Tampa for beans, they are great and close to you, as long as you start roasting soon.

Until then, put me on this list of people who would be thrilled to send you some home roast to try.

Great bunch of fellas in the coffee forum with all kinds of ideas to part you from your paycheck.

01-25-2010, 09:02 PM

the baratza is a great all purpose grinder, and the Technivorm is the gold standard of drip brewers. You should be very happy with your purchases

enjoy!

Mister Moo · 01-25-2010, 09:47 PM

Time to visit Mazzaros roasterie in St.P for fresh roasted coffee; you gonna love it with the new grinder and brewer!

rizzle · 02-01-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saggel

Please post your thoughts on these when you'll get them!

Alright. So everything showed up Friday and Saturday morning was the first run. The Technivorm looks great and so far seems to be working great. The caraffe keeps the coffee plenty warm until I'm finished with the whole thing. Clean up and operation are simple. Definitely a difference in taste going from a glass pot on a burner to this.

The Baratza seems to do exactly what I need it to do, although I'm still not sure if I have the right grind dialed in yet. I think I'm close.

So the real question is, is the coffee better than what I was making before and am I happy or disappointed with my purchase? No doubt the coffee tastes better and I'm happy, and that's really all that matters.

floydpink · 02-01-2010, 08:09 PM

What have you been brewing so far?

Glad it's working out for you.

rizzle · 02-03-2010, 04:35 PM

So far I've brewed a Jamaica Blue Mountain blend, not pure but has that nutty taste that I love about Jamaican coffee and a flavored coffee, Sinful Delight from Mazzaro's, which is probably heresy to many of you guys, but I enjoy them.

I'm open to recommendations. I like a nutty, caramely, cinnamony profile.

02-06-2010, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

So far I've brewed a Jamaica Blue Mountain blend, not pure but has that nutty taste that I love about Jamaican coffee and a flavored coffee, Sinful Delight from Mazzaro's, which is probably heresy to many of you guys, but I enjoy them.

I'm open to recommendations. I like a nutty, caramely, cinnamony profile.

You shouldn't use flavored beans in your nice shiny new Virtuouso,

If nutty and caramelly is your bag, focus on Central and South Americans coffees.

If I were you, I'd order a sampler from either Sweet Marias or Unclebeanz so that you get exposed to other origins and what those beans taste like, try some africans, some indonesians, etc. Lots of different flavors out there.

raisin · 02-06-2010, 11:44 AM

At the extreme, the TV tends to produce a clear, thin cup. if you're hoping for more, you can use the steeping function and even stir the wet grinds to enhance extraction. you may also experiment with a finer grind (less than 20 on your grinder) to avoid the extra work.

Mark C · 02-09-2010, 07:49 PM

Try Guatemalan beans, they're generally a favorite of mine, I think they'd fit your taste if you're not looking for a full body knockout.

I like this place: http://www.caffepronto.com/store/index.php because they're local, but I've used Unclebeanz too. Great selections and service in both places.

01-25-2010, 04:48 PM	#1
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! I've never posted in this forum before, but I've read many of the threads and found some great information that helped me out with my latest purchase. I'm waiting on a Technivorm CDT and a Baratza Maestro to hit my doorstep later this week. Hopefully that will take care of my daily needs and if/when I decide to drink big boy coffee like many of y'all here I know where to come for the advice on how to drain my wallet. So, from someone who never even posts here, "thank you" to those of you who do.

01-25-2010, 04:50 PM	#2
saggel Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Spyros Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 95 Trading: (3)	Re: I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! Please post your thoughts on these when you'll get them!

01-25-2010, 07:52 PM	#3
germantown rob Still not Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Philadelphia Posts: 330 Trading: (1)	Re: I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! Enjoy Your taste buds will. You now have the equipment to brew at the proper temp and grind great beans that will let you know why so many get into coffee as deep as they do. Pm me your addy when the equipment arrives and I will send you some fresh roast to brew.

01-25-2010, 08:52 PM	#4
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! Awesome! Try out CCM Coffee in Tampa for beans, they are great and close to you, as long as you start roasting soon. Until then, put me on this list of people who would be thrilled to send you some home roast to try. Great bunch of fellas in the coffee forum with all kinds of ideas to part you from your paycheck. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

01-25-2010, 09:02 PM	#5
Resipsa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! the baratza is a great all purpose grinder, and the Technivorm is the gold standard of drip brewers. You should be very happy with your purchases enjoy!

01-25-2010, 09:47 PM	#6
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! Time to visit Mazzaros roasterie in St.P for fresh roasted coffee; you gonna love it with the new grinder and brewer! __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

02-01-2010, 08:09 PM	#8
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! What have you been brewing so far? Glad it's working out for you. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

02-03-2010, 04:35 PM	#9
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! So far I've brewed a Jamaica Blue Mountain blend, not pure but has that nutty taste that I love about Jamaican coffee and a flavored coffee, Sinful Delight from Mazzaro's, which is probably heresy to many of you guys, but I enjoy them. I'm open to recommendations. I like a nutty, caramely, cinnamony profile.

02-06-2010, 11:44 AM	#11
raisin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 82 Trading: (0)	Re: I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! At the extreme, the TV tends to produce a clear, thin cup. if you're hoping for more, you can use the steeping function and even stir the wet grinds to enhance extraction. you may also experiment with a finer grind (less than 20 on your grinder) to avoid the extra work.

02-09-2010, 07:49 PM	#12
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: I'm not on par with you guys, but thanks anyway! Try Guatemalan beans, they're generally a favorite of mine, I think they'd fit your taste if you're not looking for a full body knockout. I like this place: http://www.caffepronto.com/store/index.php because they're local, but I've used Unclebeanz too. Great selections and service in both places.