best coffee bean?

[germantown rob]

Originally Posted by novasurf

Panama Esmeralda Gesha: 08 lot is superior to 09. We have every 08 lot (not for sale). The conditions for growing the 08 were stellar. I have ever 09 lot.

'09 lots suffered thru terrible weather conditions which ended up in low stellar quality output. End result? get to 08 Esmeralda if you can. Of course you cannot answer that question if you're a reseller...LOL

I guess this means I will be tight lipped about where I am getting the 08 from . The 09 is still very good but not $40 a pound good, I would still pick it up at $20 though .

If you had to pick a bean or two from your stock this year that stands out in particular what would it be?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by huffnpuff

Does anyone know which country grows the best coffee bean?

To give you a specific answer to your question...

My two favorite coffee growing countries are Guatamala and Brazil.

[germantown rob]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

To give you a specific answer to your question...

My two favorite coffee growing countries are Guatamala and Brazil.

This begs the question of which region? What variety? and then which farm?

It is just great to be a home roaster and be able to narrow it down like that.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by germantown rob

...It is just great to be a home roaster and be able to narrow it down like that.

'Tis, 'tisn't it.

huffnpuff - scan the unclebeanz web site and pick whatever moves you. The uncle will love the coffee almost as much as he'll appreciate a thoughtful nephew.

There really is not a good answer to your question. What is the best can swing wildly from season to season, country to country and region to region. While many of us may favor certain coffees from Ethiopia this year, we could re-decide Puerto Rico has worlds best coffee next year. Best country is a moving target; best bean selection is like sliding down a razorblade.

And a guy who thinks Kona is to-die-for (that would be Opus) will say the USA grows the best. And maybe it does.

[floydpink]

I'm still working my way through 8 pounds of different stuff but a couple that have stood out have been;

Brazilian Santos
Costa Rica Hard bean.

and of course, the Yirga Cheffe was stellar, if not the best so far.

That puts me all over the globe I guess.

I missed Uncle's 27 lot.

[yourchoice]

This thread is subscribed! May have to revisit some UncleBeanz products. Pre roasted though...I'm not at that stage yet.

[novasurf]

Originally Posted by germantown rob

If you had to pick a bean or two from your stock this year that stands out in particular what would it be?

100% Pure Puerto Rican Mountain Grown.
El Salvador Santa Rita Natural.

Just got Guatemalan El Injerto that is cupping fantastic.

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

This thread is subscribed! May have to revisit some UncleBeanz products. Pre roasted though...I'm not at that stage yet.

Stop paying so much attention to the Phillies and get a grinder and roaster!!

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by floydpink

Stop paying so much attention to the Phillies and get a grinder and roaster!!