TRF ~ Coffee Lovers Thread!

[BNA/LION]

This is a nice coffee blend...found it in Mammoth $4 a bag.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

$4 a bag.

FOUR dollars?

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by -dustin

FOUR dollars?

Yes! Crazy right? We plan to go back and load up before we head back to San Diego next week.

[TNT009]

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[Brenngun]

I've been roasting my own beans for about 20 years. Started with a cast iron pan back in the day. Progressed thru various methods then landed on an i-Roast glorified hot air popcorn popper. It lasted for 10+ years but finally started to give me poor results so the hunt was on. Gene Café to the rescue. It's a little larger but the advantages outweigh any size difference. The old one relied on the fan cfm to stir the beans while roasting. This one has motor driven rotating drum so there's much less cfm needed to roast the beans. Result is much quieter and very low smoke output. My range hood exhaust fan easily handled any smoke. The roast was perfectly even. This was a French roast. Beautiful. Love this unit already.

The Old One
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The New One
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Roasting Begins
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Now on to the Cooling Cycle
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Finished Beans
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[Mendota]

Where do you source your green beans?

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[White Collar Boy]

That looks cool Rick, good stuff.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Brenngun

I've been roasting my own beans for about 20 years. Started with a cast iron pan back in the day. Progressed thru various methods then landed on an i-Roast glorified hot air popcorn popper. It lasted for 10+ years but finally started to give me poor results so the hunt was on. Gene Café to the rescue. It's a little larger but the advantages outweigh any size difference. The old one relied on the fan cfm to stir the beans while roasting. This one has motor driven rotating drum so there's much less cfm needed to roast the beans. Result is much quieter and very low smoke output. My range hood exhaust fan easily handled any smoke. The roast was perfectly even. This was a French roast. Beautiful. Love this unit already.

The New One
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That is Awesome! I imagine you still have to learn to dial it in for specif roasts and beans? Fantastic!

[Apflorio1]

Vivace this morning.


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[-dustin]

Minor procedure performed on the Lucca M58 (pump outlet gicleur blockage). It’s like a new machine now.




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[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by Mendota

Where do you source your green beans?

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Depending on where you live there is normally a couple places online or in large cities that sell green beans. A few of my friends in the USA order through Sweet Maria's online. If you google search green coffee beans you'll find local and online sellers.

Originally Posted by White Collar Boy

That looks cool Rick, good stuff.

Thanks

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

That is Awesome! I imagine you still have to learn to dial it in for specific roasts and beans? Fantastic!

The left dial sets the temp and the right sets the time. You can set them for a straight to temp & time roast or at anytime during the roast you can adjust either one. This works great for me as I like to follow specific roast profiles depending on the bean. I keep a profile chart with temp and dwell times. Some profiles have 3 or 4 temp changes before cooling begins.

[TNT009]

Hope it’s as good as cold brew as I’m hoping!!


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[BNA/LION]

Reload! I Recommend this roaster and coffee 100%!

[Brenngun]

They look good Larry. I haven't tried beans from New Guinea. Hard to tell from the pic but it look like they're a full city roast. I'll look for some green beans in my area.

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by Brenngun

They look good Larry. I haven't tried beans from New Guinea. Hard to tell from the pic but it look like they're a full city roast. I'll look for some green beans in my area.

Sigri is a good estate in PNG, try a AA from them its fantastic if its an on crop year.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Sigri is a good estate in PNG, try a AA from them its fantastic if its an on crop year.

Thanks!

[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Sigri is a good estate in PNG, try a AA from them its fantastic if its an on crop year.

Thanks for the tip. Will Do!!

[-dustin]

one our partners has a new, co-branded roast available: https://www.toptubecoffee.com/products/the-wolfpack

Last years version was pretty solid. Fruity undertones that paired pretty well with milk (ie macchiato). Did well for a cold brew, too. Was bummed that I only got a couple bags. I expect this new roast to be the same. Even better is that they were true to their word and cut us a check from the proceeds.

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by -dustin

one our partners has a new, co-branded roast available: https://www.toptubecoffee.com/products/the-wolfpack

Last years version was pretty solid. Fruity undertones that paired pretty well with milk (ie macchiato). Did well for a cold brew, too. Was bummed that I only got a couple bags. I expect this new roast to be the same. Even better is that they were true to their word and cut us a check from the proceeds.

Colombia Naturals, I have never had one I liked enough to bring to the states. Colombia is great at washed arabica, the best IMHO, there naturals and honey and various experimental fermentations are the younger gens trying to spice things up a bit. Can't blame them for trying, but the tried and true essence of quality and consistency for Colombia are there washed arabicas.

If you like a natural like I do IMHO no one is better than Ethiopia, multiple varietals as well. Yirg, Sidamo, Guji, Limu etc. all fantastic!

[BNA/LION]

Picked this up in Mammoth yesterday, 12oz $24 a bag. A little tart and too much acidic taste for me but a few friends love this roaster and their coffee. We will need to try some other...


https://www.blackvelvetcoffee.com/

[BNA/LION]

Found a Winner in TJ! So good but only package in small bags. Would be appointmently $15 a pound.


Apparently the soil is very good in the region these different beans are grown in and the flavor definitely comes through.

[BNA/LION]

Picked this up at Costco in Tijuana MX $10 USD. Can't wait to try it! ️

[binArt]

Enjoying this one this week.

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[White Collar Boy]

Just got my Profitec Pro 700 back after two months in repair. Still playing with it but good to have it back!

[-dustin]

Where’d you send for service? And any idea what they did?

Originally Posted by White Collar Boy

Just got my Profitec Pro 700 back after two months in repair. Still playing with it but good to have it back!

[White Collar Boy]

I took it to where I bought it from, an independent retailer that also services machines and grinders. It was due for a service anyway, but my hand was forced one morning when a massive amount of steam came out of the top, a fault they somehow couldn’t replicate. But when I got the freshly serviced machine home, I immediately noticed a slow hiss inside it, condensation inside the PID, and a slow-forming puddle under the machine.

Took it back again and, after another month, they said it was a steam hose locknut at the rear of the steam tap that just needed tightening. Pretty frustrating wait, though they had given me a loaner machine.

[BNA/LION]

Are coffee bags getting smaller and more expensive or I'm I going crazy? Picked this up yesterday. Had a cup and it was good. Looking forward to home brewing. ️

[austinp]

Looking to update my coffee glassware. Let’s see some pics of your espresso cups and larger coffee drink glasses!


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[-dustin]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Are coffee bags getting smaller and more expensive or I'm I going crazy?

My last bag was 10oz for $20. My usual bag is 12oz for $18. Was wondering why I'm a day and $2 short....now I know.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by austinp

Looking to update my coffee glassware. Let’s see some pics of your espresso cups and larger coffee drink glasses!


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https://fellowproducts.com/collections/ceramic-mugs

Big fan of the Monty and Joey. Both a little more high maintenance (ie can just leave in the sink or dishwasher), so I wash by hand.

Also really like Inker, but can't find a reliable source for them here in the US anymore.

Recently tried some double-walled glass Delonghi cups for my espresso, and not a big fan. I feel like they do too good of a job keeping the shot too hot for too long.