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Posted by redstone61 on 2008-05-19 07:08:37 Post Subject: arabica and robusta
Can you tell a robusta bean from an arabica bean when they are green, without being an expert?
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Posted by redstone61 on 2008-05-19 07:08:37 Post Subject: arabica and robusta
Can you tell a robusta bean from an arabica bean when they are green, without being an expert?
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View entire thread: Sierra Leone
Posted by MrBox on 2006-12-20 16:52:16 Post Subject: Sierra Leone
This is one of the coffees that I am anticipating to try. There is a co-op there which is expecting an 07 harvest. The country from 91-2002 was in civil war.
To my best of knowledge there are no places that offer SL Coffee. Especially a single origin one. Does anybody know someone who seels SL Single Origin coffee (PM me if so). Its an arabica bean and is probably in some west african blends.
I find it facinating to try a coffee that is rare. It would be like finding some Yemen (supposed home of coffee) beans.
What is a rare coffee that you have tried?
JM
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Posted by MrBox on 2006-12-20 16:52:16 Post Subject: Sierra Leone
This is one of the coffees that I am anticipating to try. There is a co-op there which is expecting an 07 harvest. The country from 91-2002 was in civil war.
To my best of knowledge there are no places that offer SL Coffee. Especially a single origin one. Does anybody know someone who seels SL Single Origin coffee (PM me if so). Its an arabica bean and is probably in some west african blends.
I find it facinating to try a coffee that is rare. It would be like finding some Yemen (supposed home of coffee) beans.
What is a rare coffee that you have tried?
JM
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View entire thread: arabica beans make sour coffee?
Posted by thestorylady on 2008-09-26 22:38:47 Post Subject: flame roasting makes for sour/bitter coffee
My thought is that what makes for nasty tasting coffee isn't the arabica bean, which is a higher grade of bean. It is the fact that
1. Many coffee companies blend the arabica with the robusto lower quality bean
2. Flame roasting makes coffee more acidic, which leads to sour or bitter taste.
Boresha coffee is my personal favorite and it is slow roasted in ceramic containers. It is smooth and not at all bitter or sour.
Ronda
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Posted by thestorylady on 2008-09-26 22:38:47 Post Subject: flame roasting makes for sour/bitter coffee
My thought is that what makes for nasty tasting coffee isn't the arabica bean, which is a higher grade of bean. It is the fact that
1. Many coffee companies blend the arabica with the robusto lower quality bean
2. Flame roasting makes coffee more acidic, which leads to sour or bitter taste.
Boresha coffee is my personal favorite and it is slow roasted in ceramic containers. It is smooth and not at all bitter or sour.
Ronda
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View entire thread: nespresso romeo vs Gaggia Classic Espresso
Posted by Firenze on 2006-08-06 16:50:19 Post Subject:
There is no comparison. If you care for quality, go with any semi automatic or fully automatic model that uses freah beans. Pods and other prepared extracts are commercial alternatives and that is not espresso. You can be better off using Folgers without the need for purchasing a coffee dispenser.
In my opinion, this post is completely false. I'm certain they have never tried the Nespresso Romeo. At the moment I own a Saeco Vienna Deluxe super automatic. Because of the numerous times I have had our machine in the shop being fixed (3 so far), I decided to look at other options. After countless hours of research, I went to Williams Sonoma to try the Jura Capresso F9, Saeco Incanto Sirius and the Nespresso Romeo, which were all set up and ready to go. The Jura and Saeco had Illy beans and a mostly arabica bean capsule was selected for the Nespresso Romeo. The results (in small paper cups) was that the Nespresso's crema was far superior to that of the other two, which, in my opinion, resulted in a much better espresso. Believe me, I was skeptical about pre-ground espresso beans too, but the way that Nespresso seals their capsules, it resulted in a much better espresso. You cannot compare them to pods since they are individually hermetically sealed.
Sooo, to make a long story a bit longer: If you don't want the fuss and mess of grinding the beans and pulling your own shots, get a Nespresso machine. The quality of espresso is top notch, and much less can go wrong with the machine.
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Posted by Firenze on 2006-08-06 16:50:19 Post Subject:
There is no comparison. If you care for quality, go with any semi automatic or fully automatic model that uses freah beans. Pods and other prepared extracts are commercial alternatives and that is not espresso. You can be better off using Folgers without the need for purchasing a coffee dispenser.
In my opinion, this post is completely false. I'm certain they have never tried the Nespresso Romeo. At the moment I own a Saeco Vienna Deluxe super automatic. Because of the numerous times I have had our machine in the shop being fixed (3 so far), I decided to look at other options. After countless hours of research, I went to Williams Sonoma to try the Jura Capresso F9, Saeco Incanto Sirius and the Nespresso Romeo, which were all set up and ready to go. The Jura and Saeco had Illy beans and a mostly arabica bean capsule was selected for the Nespresso Romeo. The results (in small paper cups) was that the Nespresso's crema was far superior to that of the other two, which, in my opinion, resulted in a much better espresso. Believe me, I was skeptical about pre-ground espresso beans too, but the way that Nespresso seals their capsules, it resulted in a much better espresso. You cannot compare them to pods since they are individually hermetically sealed.
Sooo, to make a long story a bit longer: If you don't want the fuss and mess of grinding the beans and pulling your own shots, get a Nespresso machine. The quality of espresso is top notch, and much less can go wrong with the machine.
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View entire thread: Canadian shop called Second Cup coffee beans .... opinions?
Posted by coffeenut on 2004-09-30 11:43:12 Post Subject: Canadian shop called Second Cup coffee beans .... opinions?
For all Canadian "coffee nuts", I would like to know if anyone is using coffee beans from SECOND CUP coffee store? I use an Arabica bean that they have called "PARADISO" (black & brown beans), and I find it quite good. It seems to be the right amount of caffeine for me. Any Canadian out there buying coffee from this store? If so, any opinions?
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Posted by coffeenut on 2004-09-30 11:43:12 Post Subject: Canadian shop called Second Cup coffee beans .... opinions?
For all Canadian "coffee nuts", I would like to know if anyone is using coffee beans from SECOND CUP coffee store? I use an Arabica bean that they have called "PARADISO" (black & brown beans), and I find it quite good. It seems to be the right amount of caffeine for me. Any Canadian out there buying coffee from this store? If so, any opinions?
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View entire thread: Setting up a roaster business
Posted by hebe on 2007-08-06 09:38:20 Post Subject:
I can supply you superior arabica bean if you want
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Posted by hebe on 2007-08-06 09:38:20 Post Subject:
I can supply you superior arabica bean if you want
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View entire thread: Illy Ground Espresso vs. Beans
Posted by topgourmetcoffee on 2006-11-25 02:01:30 Post Subject: Whole Arabica Bean Packaged Properly Will Stay Much Longer
I my opinion and experience whole arabica bean that has the proper packaging will stay fresh and tasty much longer. The quality of the bean and packaging makes a big difference I have found but like many have said. You will find that grinding it always will cause you lose freshness faster though. I always just spend the time and grind my own so I can enjoy more flavor from each cup.
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Posted by topgourmetcoffee on 2006-11-25 02:01:30 Post Subject: Whole Arabica Bean Packaged Properly Will Stay Much Longer
I my opinion and experience whole arabica bean that has the proper packaging will stay fresh and tasty much longer. The quality of the bean and packaging makes a big difference I have found but like many have said. You will find that grinding it always will cause you lose freshness faster though. I always just spend the time and grind my own so I can enjoy more flavor from each cup.
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View entire thread: Must beans be shiny???
Posted by topgourmetcoffee on 2006-11-25 02:25:49 Post Subject: The roast is definitely a personal preference
Whether you roast your coffee to a lite roast, medium roast or dark roast, it all is a personal preference of taste. That can vary depending on the type of bean - arabica or robusta. The quality of growing environment or location of where the coffee was grown plus the roaster and roastmaster are a big factor.
My advice for most newer gourmet coffee drinkers is find a good quality coffee roaster that can supply you with gourmet 100% arabica bean coffee grown in some of the best parts of the world. Find a coffee bean that has a description of the kind of flavor you normally enjoy or feel you might.
Then try it roasted to a lite roast, medium roast and dark roast. By comparing the same kind of quality coffee bean from the same coffee roaster is truly the only way to determine which type of roast your personal preference will be.
MHO anyway!
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Posted by topgourmetcoffee on 2006-11-25 02:25:49 Post Subject: The roast is definitely a personal preference
Whether you roast your coffee to a lite roast, medium roast or dark roast, it all is a personal preference of taste. That can vary depending on the type of bean - arabica or robusta. The quality of growing environment or location of where the coffee was grown plus the roaster and roastmaster are a big factor.
My advice for most newer gourmet coffee drinkers is find a good quality coffee roaster that can supply you with gourmet 100% arabica bean coffee grown in some of the best parts of the world. Find a coffee bean that has a description of the kind of flavor you normally enjoy or feel you might.
Then try it roasted to a lite roast, medium roast and dark roast. By comparing the same kind of quality coffee bean from the same coffee roaster is truly the only way to determine which type of roast your personal preference will be.
MHO anyway!
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