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- April 5th, 2009, 2:19 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 18
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Sweet Maria's Basaltic Bourbon Blend
Thanks for the tip, Adrian. I (as others have mentioned elsewhere) was agog over the Ophiolite, and may not forgive myself for only ordering 2 pounds when I had the chance. It was the best espresso I'd consistently poured at home. You've got me putting in an order for the Basaltic now! Cheers, Paul
- December 16th, 2008, 9:11 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 22
- Views: 793
Holiday Wish List Gifts 2008 - Thanks Sponsors and HB
I want to add my thanks to Intelligentsia to this thread. I won the Windy City gift box and it arrived yesterday. The coffee selection is quite fine, but I'm loving the thick-lipped mug (already have one and it's my fave). However, I've fallen head over heels for the Black Cat Chocolate bar. Man, it...
- December 5th, 2008, 6:10 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 32
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Wish List Gifts 2008 - Prize Winners
{link} Cheers, PaulYou have won a "Holiday Gift" from "Intelligentsia Coffee"! [500]
- November 13th, 2008, 10:54 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
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Post a pic of your home espresso setup...
Snakes alive, Mary! Not only did you go whole hog, but I remember your post from last year...because of the brilliant fall colors in the yard. I'd never pay enough attention to the shot with those trees just outside. A really lovely setup! Paul
- September 1st, 2008, 1:39 am
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 5
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Beans getting scorched in the first couple minutes
Henry, I ran into this same problem in the past. I roast with an RK drum and it's got to be stopped to add the beans. I decided (after a few trial roasts) that I'd get fine results by dropping the beans into a cold drum. This stretches out the drying phase and makes it seem rather
- August 8th, 2008, 1:19 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 53
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Sweet Maria's DP Ethiopian Koratie
I agree that it is one special coffee, Rob. The fruit is nearly overpowering. I'm still drinking some I roasted eight days ago, and there's no citrus--just tropical fruit & blueberries. Amazing stuff. The WP is really good, too, but in a much more subtle way. Being able to cup the same coffee proces...
- August 7th, 2008, 1:26 pm
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 109
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Good espresso I've had away from home
4 Barrel is on my list for my next trip to the City. All reviews of it have raved. Someday I'll find myself in San Jose & will be able to try Barefoot, which some say is at the top of the Bay Area list. Also check out Roma in SF on Columbus (between Stockton & Union)
- August 5th, 2008, 12:41 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 28
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Macap MXK vs. Mazzer Super Jolly vs. Cimbali Max Hybrid
Also, you should check Ebay. There are four SJs listed for under $200. Get one which isn't too dinged up (especially around the collar/burr assembly), get new burrs, and you'll be in good shape. Paul
- August 5th, 2008, 12:09 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 28
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Macap MXK vs. Mazzer Super Jolly vs. Cimbali Max Hybrid
I don't think you'll go wrong with any of those. I have an old Super Jolly, and it's a workhorse...but it doesn't have the micrometrical adjustment of the others. I also notice that the grind particle size increasingly varies as I grind more coarsely. I don't know how the others would do on a coarse...
- July 30th, 2008, 1:21 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 109
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Good espresso I've had away from home
I was in SF this past weekend and came across Roma in North Beach. It's right on Columbus...near Stockton, I think. While their roast was rather dark for my taste, there was a fine balancing sweetness & body about halfway through the shot. The cooler it got, the more subtleties came through. I wound...