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Posted by mrgnomer on 2006-04-28 17:33:52 Post Subject: Re: Blends???
Can you suggest some espresso blends? The only problem I've experienced with flavored beans is that some flavors are overpowering when brewed as espresso. Thanks for any info. Later!
Espresso blending depends on your preference. I like nutty and fairly sweet so my blends tend to South American and Indonesian beans medium roasted rarely with any oils showing.
I like to experiment and so far I find that less is more. My best blends have been mild bases and one other type of bean with maybe an aged bean or a robusta to spice things up. A base of Panama SHB EP and Nicaraguan SHG EP blended 3 or 4 parts : 2 with maybe a 1/2 part Monsoon Malibar or Indian Robusta for spice makes for a good espresso. 3 parts Yeman Mocha Matari blended green with 2 parts green Sulawesi Kolossi and roasted together to light/med is very chocolatey.
Blending isn't always necessary with espresso either. Some prefer single origin pulls to blends.
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Posted by mrgnomer on 2006-04-28 17:33:52 Post Subject: Re: Blends???
Can you suggest some espresso blends? The only problem I've experienced with flavored beans is that some flavors are overpowering when brewed as espresso. Thanks for any info. Later!
Espresso blending depends on your preference. I like nutty and fairly sweet so my blends tend to South American and Indonesian beans medium roasted rarely with any oils showing.
I like to experiment and so far I find that less is more. My best blends have been mild bases and one other type of bean with maybe an aged bean or a robusta to spice things up. A base of Panama SHB EP and Nicaraguan SHG EP blended 3 or 4 parts : 2 with maybe a 1/2 part Monsoon Malibar or Indian Robusta for spice makes for a good espresso. 3 parts Yeman Mocha Matari blended green with 2 parts green Sulawesi Kolossi and roasted together to light/med is very chocolatey.
Blending isn't always necessary with espresso either. Some prefer single origin pulls to blends.
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Posted by CCafe on 2006-06-01 20:10:53 Post Subject:
Faema parts are easy to get a hold of. Nouva Ricambi, Espresso Parts.com, Crossroads Espresso Services and if that doesn't work call any Cimbali rep. Cimbali owns Faema.
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Posted by CCafe on 2006-06-01 20:10:53 Post Subject:
Faema parts are easy to get a hold of. Nouva Ricambi, Espresso Parts.com, Crossroads Espresso Services and if that doesn't work call any Cimbali rep. Cimbali owns Faema.
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