My next order will pry be Mountain Air Balsam but not sure. People seem to really like it or dislike it no middle ground and some say its super easy to pull and others says its very hard to dial in
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Thanks for the feedback, - it sounds delicious - and what an excellent idea to blend two different coffees. I do that myself occasionally, and am often surprised and delighted with the results.
The coffee arrived yesterday, again, a day later than it should have thanks to the USPS. This company Givcoffee is much closer to me than Blue Bottle and yet, the USPS "Priority 2-day" service was "not-such-a-priority 3-day service" instead.
Anyway, The Colombian coffee smells terrific! However, the taste is less than I was expecting, primarily due to the acidity of it. It's a bit more acidic than I prefer and, to me, takes away from the taste and pleasure of drinking it. That's not to say it isn't enjoyable though, because it is.
Interesting. I had wondered about Colombian coffee, because my memory has reminded me that - despite inviting and enticing stuff written on coffee packets and tine - I have never yet had a Colombian coffee that blew me away.
And yes, in common with your good self, @SandboxGeneral, I have come to realise that I prefer my coffee smooth, and easy, rather than sharp and acidic.
Speaking of espresso, does anyone know of a good coffee bean grown in Brazil that can be used to make a decent espresso?
Yes, while I am not a huge fan of Brazilian coffee, per se, I must say that Brazilian Santos has a justified reputation for very good coffee.
The Ethiopian Coffee Company seem to have sourced several entirely new (to me, at least) Ethiopian coffees. When I am close to finishing my current order, I'll probably set about contacting them to discuss these new coffees.
Yes, I most certainly shall, when I next place an order. One of the things I like about this company is that - as they are London based - you can call them on the phone and discuss various micro-plots that grow (and produce) Ethiopian varietals. So, I shall phone and chat before placing an order.
As with any good company, (the sort I respect) they are fairly frank about their products. This means that when they recommend something (or suggest something on the basis because they know you like a specific product), you can take such recommendations seriously.
Anyway, today, I am sipping a lovely mug of 'Bokasso Sidamo' - a lovely Ethiopian coffee from the Ethiopian Coffee Company. An interesting thing about this coffee (and I had discovered this for myself before the company mentioned it) is that this coffee works equally well when made using a French Press, filter, stovetop or as an espresso.
A surprisingly rich, full, dense Ethiopian, on the palate, yet with the clean bright clear notes one has come to associate with Ethiopian coffees.
This morning, I made a pot - a Le Creuset French Press raspberry coloured pot, of freshly ground 'Bokasso Sidamo' Ethiopian coffee. Absolutely sublime.
Been roasting some Yrga Cheffe Kela Kochore across several roast levels and doing a lot of pour-over again. Fabulous coffee, and it would go well in a FP at FC roast I'd think.
Sounds brilliant, and delicious (and yes, I read your link). My mouth is watering reading the description in the link you provided.
Does this come roasted, or are you expected to roast it yourself?
I'm sure someone sells it roasted, but alas SM's just sells it green. I suspect your contacts at the Ethiopian Coffee Company are a good place to inquire though...
Today, I opened another coffee from The Ethiopian Coffee Company. I like to have two opened at the same time. This one is a classic 'Yirgacheffe', and is an 'Aramo Yirgacheffe'.
All the usual adjectives for an Ethiopian coffee apply: Clean, clear, bright, light, (yet with depth of flavour), sweet and smooth, a lovely, easy cup of delicious coffee.
All the usual adjectives for an Ethiopian coffee apply: Clean, clear, bright, light, (yet with depth of flavour), sweet and smooth, a lovely, easy cup of delicious coffee.
Overnight, (well, starting yesterday evening) I seem to have come down with a heavy head cold, with vaguely flu like symptoms - perspiring - (my glasses keep steaming up), aches, endlessly running nose, tiredness, and so on.
Strangely, this morning, I craved tea. The final, clinching sign…….so, what I am currently sipping is a mug (Le Creuset, as it happens) of organic natural Turkish apple tea.
Strangely, this morning, I craved tea. The final, clinching sign…….so, what I am currently sipping is a mug (Le Creuset, as it happens) of organic natural Turkish apple tea.
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Oh no. I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling very well. Illness's stink through and through. It must be very rough this time if your glasses are fogging up.
You know the drill, drink plenty of water, along with tea, and get plenty of rest.
Thanks. You know, it is really rather embarrassing to post about drinking tea - tea! - in the espresso thread. But, when I lack any desire for, or craving for or even a wish for a cup of coffee, I know it is bad.
Last night, I found myself consuming litres of water; today looks like being a day of water, tea, and rest.
The pity of it is that I had been invited to a dinner in an excellent restaurant which I really like with two former colleagues, and will have to withdraw, as I just don't feel up to it.
It's National Coffee Day today! Sounds like a U.S. thing, but let's make it a world thing. Happy World Coffee Day to my friends here!
Happy world coffee to all the great people in the espresso enthusiasts! I celebrated by making a carefully prepared french press this morning. I have my sights set on an afternoon coffee as well - all in the name of national coffee day!
Hey, you're back! Are you feeling any better yet?
Lots of rest, fluids, tea, and a full bottle of something for aches/fever/nose and chest congestion and I am feeling very tired. Went to stay with the decent brother for a few days, and he treated me to meals out (and was stupefied when I had tea, no wine and plenty of soothing vegetarian curries, or fish dishes).
Had one espresso earlier today, which tasted good.