Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Dk. Roasted Beans
- Nag
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I found a Ethiopian Yirgacheffe-Dk. Roast on the net. Would like opinions on this before I purchase a 2 lb bag. Any input? I have heard that Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is supposed to be one of the choice beans out there? Will be using in my Elektra A Leva. Thanks.....
John
John
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- Boldjava
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I would never go dark on a Yirge. Too much of its fruit and delicate flavor nuances would get lost.
Now I might go a few snaps into second with a Brazil, or a Sumatran as a base and toss a lightly roasted Yirge in with it for espresso. I had a Peruvian base - full city plus with a Yirge blended in for a cortado in a shop on Sunday. It was delicious and put me on a hunt for a good Peruvian to try and roast with some Yirges I have in my stash. Never had thought to try a Peruvian underneath for an espresso blend.
Now I might go a few snaps into second with a Brazil, or a Sumatran as a base and toss a lightly roasted Yirge in with it for espresso. I had a Peruvian base - full city plus with a Yirge blended in for a cortado in a shop on Sunday. It was delicious and put me on a hunt for a good Peruvian to try and roast with some Yirges I have in my stash. Never had thought to try a Peruvian underneath for an espresso blend.
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LMWDP #339
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- Nag (original poster)
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Seen someone using a Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Dark Roast here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOSamQsf0FI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOSamQsf0FI
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- sweaner
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NO NO NO!
Did I mention no? Of course, you could turn a good Ethiopian into Starbucks if you really must.
Did I mention no? Of course, you could turn a good Ethiopian into Starbucks if you really must.
Scott
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- cannonfodder
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If you want a dark roast, i.e. rolling second crack, go with a Sumatran or Sulawesi. The deep earthy flavors tend to tolerate darker roasts.
Dave Stephens