Espresso Enthusiasts

[Lioness~]

I've had some good Mexican coffees, for sure. Our local Costco sells 2 pound bags of fair trade, single source beans from Chiapas that make for a good, solid daily brew. Most of my favorite coffee in the region comes from Central America, specifically Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

Thank you for the reminder, I LOVE Mexican beans, coffee and espresso's.
I remember when I traveled around in Mexico and Chiapas, I so enjoyed a LOT of the country, and espressos included.
I need to by som Mexican beans very soon. Perfect timing as my supply is low so I have to buy new beans pretty soon. Mexican beans will be among them for sure.

 

[Macky-Mac]

This morning I discovered that I've been extremely lucky with my second selection for this month's resupply of coffee, which was bought from a previously untried local roaster. These beans are from Mexico, Chiapas state, anaerobic/natural processing with tart cherry and blackberry flavor notes.......it's very very very nice

 

[Scepticalscribe]

This morning I discovered that I've been extremely lucky with my second selection for this month's resupply of coffee, which was bought from a previously untried local roaster. These beans are from Mexico, Chiapas state, anaerobic/natural processing with tart cherry and blackberry flavor notes.......it's very very very nice

Wow, that sounds absolutely delicious - I'm not at all familiar with coffee from Mexico; do enjoy.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

An excellent coffee from Colombia (served with organic hot milk) is going down rather well.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Had an interesting exchange today (by email) with one of the roasters/coffee producers that I regularly order from about the differences (taste profile, etc) one finds with the SL-28 varietal (which hails from Kenya) from where it is natively grown, and when it is cultivated in El Salvador: In other words, - as with wine - does (or how does, or, to what extent) terroir influence the cultivation of a varietal?

To what extent does SL-28 - when cultivated in El Salvador - reflect the classic characteristics of coffee from El Salvador, or do the specific characteristics of a Kenyan SL-28 still feature strongly?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Enjoying a mug of Colombian coffee, served with organic hot milk.

 

[Macky-Mac]

I'm having a large mug of some coffee made from Kona peaberry beans. It's this month's selection for a shared subscription that's part of my monthly coffee supply chain.

Some bean details; Kona Typica peaberry beans, washed processing, and a medium roast level. The roaster suggests taste notes of dark cherry (very nice and quite noticeable), caramel and fruit punch. I find that the later two become much more noticeable as the coffee cools slightly.

It makes a fairly bold and lush cup (or mug in my case) of coffee.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I'm having a large mug of some coffee made from Kona peaberry beans. It's this month's selection for a shared subscription that's part of my monthly coffee supply chain.

Some bean details; Kona Typica peaberry beans, washed processing, and a medium roast level. The roaster suggests taste notes of dark cherry (very nice and quite noticeable), caramel and fruit punch. I find that the later two become much more noticeable as the coffee cools slightly.

It makes a fairly bold and lush cup (or mug in my case) of coffee.

Sounds delicious, - a wonderful post with fantastic tasting notes - and has served to intensify my current craving for a mug of coffee, which I think requires that I succumb to it.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Earlier today, following an email exchange, I placed an order for some coffee from El Salvador.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

A soothing mug of Ethiopian coffee - served with organic hot milk, and a few dessertspoons of double cream - to keep me company this December night.

 

[svenmany]

Having my second espresso - identical to the others I've had recently. That's kinda like "I got a rock" in fancy coffee circles.

My wife has a friend over for lunch. I told her to give me 10-minute lead time before she wants her beverage; I'll need to warm up Silvia. She'd better like what I'm making!

 

[Alameda]

Having my second espresso - identical to the others I've had recently. That's kinda like "I got a rock" in fancy coffee circles.

My wife has a friend over for lunch. I told her to give me 10-minute lead time before she wants her beverage; I'll need to warm up Silvia. She'd better like what I'm making!

Congratulations! Consistency is the holy grail of espresso making!

 

[Macky-Mac]

...My wife has a friend over for lunch. I told her to give me 10-minute lead time before she wants her beverage; I'll need to warm up Silvia. She'd better like what I'm making!

actually, that sounds like a perfect excuse to have Sylvia all warmed up ... and you can make one for yourself "just to make sure" that Sylvia is ready to perform for guests

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Received word that my most recent coffee order (placed yesterday) is en route, and - hopefully - should be delivered sometime tomorrow.

 

[svenmany]

actually, that sounds like a perfect excuse to have Sylvia all warmed up ... and you can make one for yourself "just to make sure" that Sylvia is ready to perform for guests

Rats, I did it. After I made her espresso, I made one for myself. I can barely type this through the jitters.

 

[Lioness~]

My Mexican Beans arrived today 🇲🇽

But the Lavazza beans in the jar to the left will produce good espresso a few more ~weeks, however. But I'm ready for the Mexican and 'Mayan taste'.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

My coffee (two different types of coffee from El Salvador) has arrived safely.

 

[Madhatter32]

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My Mexican Beans arrived today 🇲🇽

But the Lavazza beans in the jar to the left will produce good espresso a few more ~weeks, however. But I'm ready for the Mexican and 'Mayan taste'.

Looks like Olive Oyl. Maybe coffee is her spinach.

 

[Macky-Mac]

My coffee (two different types of coffee from El Salvador) has arrived safely.

any interesting details to share about those coffees?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

any interesting details to share about those coffees?

I'm still working my way through my Colombian coffee, and will happily let you know when I do open the pair of coffees I have just received from El Salvador.

One of the two coffees is a natural process coffee, from the varietal orange bourbon, (a relatively rare natural mutation of the better known red bourbon coffee cherry) while the other is a honey process coffee, that is comprised of the SL-28 varietal, which is more usually found in Kenya, its natural habitat, where it was developed and cultivated.

Anyway, I must admit that I am quite curious to see whether the different terroir of Central America has any (or, rather, to what extent it has an influence), on the characteristics of SL-28 that one would find in a Kenyan coffee.

 

[Lioness~]

Looks like Olive Oyl. Maybe coffee is her spinach.

Had to google that - never heard of her, but I can see a resemblance 😁

 

[Scepticalscribe]

A Sunday morning mug of Colombian coffee - served with organic hot milk, and a dash of double cream - is going down rather well.