What is wow'ing you? - Page 48

#471: Post by **jesse** » September 23rd, 2015, 12:17 pm

For the blueberry-heads out there:

Populace's ETHIOPIA DRIMA ZEDE. His first natural, apparently. More nuanced that some of the outright "bombs" I've had. Fantastic offering from a guy who's really stepping up his roasting game of late.

#472: Post by **cmin** » September 23rd, 2015, 7:15 pm

Opps, posted a thread but meant to post it in here. Oh well lol, but Red Bird Sweet Blue = kickass

September 23rd, 2015, 8:49 pm

Mix that Sweet Blue with a little of Jeff's Sidama and you have something that kicks both cheeks.

September 24th, 2015, 7:16 pm

I loved the Sidama, but sadly he no longer has it listed.

#475: Post by **yakster** » September 30th, 2015, 4:15 pm

TomC wrote:It usually takes something truly phenomenal for me to take note or give this level of public praise for a coffee but I had what was likely one of the best espressos of my life twice yesterday and again today at home, from Chromatic Coffee in San Jose. They've really, really stepped up their game. Id din't even intentionally seek them out, I was in San Jose to meet up with a friend for some BBQ, and we ended up starting with a 2 cafe crawl first.

They have a Radio Espresso that is specifically dialed in for low TDS water, that is meant to be a light roasted espresso that doesn't suck. And it doesn't suck. It's friggin incredible. Intensely sweet, brilliant acidity paired with very, very tantalizing citrus and deep florals and tea. It's a S.O. washed Ethiopian Guji Sidama.

For folks who know me, I'm about 80% filter brewed coffee and at best 10% straight espresso, 10% cappuccino, but if I found coffees like this more often, I'd have to change up the order a bit. This coffee was intensely complex, lingering, and ZERO lemon-battery acid. It's about the only light roasted espresso I've ever fully enjoyed. Y'all should check it out. I should have bought a second bag to store up in the chest freezer. I might still order more of it anyway.

Thrillist had a panel pick the top 11 Bay Area roasters and Chromatic came out on top. The review mentions the Radio Project and their attention to the brew waters.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/san-fra ... e-roasters

September 30th, 2015, 5:19 pm

Counter Culture Sipacapa, yep.

October 1st, 2015, 10:40 pm

+1

I first had CCC's Sipacapa last year! It was one of the best I have ever pulled for espresso!

When I was grinding on the Pharos and shortly after later extracting...It even made my wife ask what is that lavender smell aroma coming from?...

I replied it is this tasty coffee.

I plan to order this season since they I have been jonzing ever since last year! Thanks for mentioning so I could check CCC again!

Cheers

#478: Post by **wallaro7** » October 3rd, 2015, 6:24 pm

PT's Flying Monkey Espresso. I'm having a cappuccino made from this blend at Red Berry Coffee Bar in Los Altos CA. Excellent. The flavors on the menu are described as Milk Chocolate, Grahm Cracker, Honey. I would add that it has an Italian dark roast flavor and is low in acidity. The photo doesn't do the art justice since I took a sip from it.

#479: Post by **Tritone** » October 5th, 2015, 12:29 pm

kaldi61 wrote:Hello all,
It comes to me from Ceremony Roasters in Annapolis, and these guys seem to be top shelf.

Good to know when I go back to the states I won't have to go far for good coffee! (I'm from Anne Arundel.)

kaldi61 wrote:So what are you drinking right now?

Not now, but a few hours ago I was drinking some "Colombia Villa Fatima" from Peace Roasters here in Tokyo. I have my grinder set up to produce something between a ristretto and regular shot. Tastes great--sweet and fruity, with a bit of spiciness. Roasted 5 days ago, and Peace Coffee is cheaper than any other gourmet beans I've found in Tokyo. Even cheaper than Starbucks. I think they do a lot of volume.

#480: Post by **jwoodyu** » October 8th, 2015, 5:40 pm

GUATEMALA HUEHUETENANGO JACALTENANGO as a Single Origin espresso. It is clearly not as complex as a blend but I am digging it in straight shots and milk drinks. I am keeping the milk volume to spro ratio on the low side for larger milk drinks but it makes a nice macchiato.