The Coffee Beans: Guatemala Finca El Injerto Maragogype Roaster: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: AeroPress w/ Able Brewing Disk Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 + Micro Adjust to “F” Bean/Water Ratio: 17/220g 1 minute infusion / 45 sec plunge Notes: Aroma carries a sugar cane and doughnut sweetness while [...]
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I can’t believe it’s already 2012. It seems like yesterday when 2011 started and all our resolutions for the new year started. My resolution for 2011? Honestly, I cannot remember, but I know I made a promise to myself to step back from just reviewing coffee for the site and to enjoying coffee first and [...]
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The Coffee Beans: Honeypot Espresso Roaster: Kuma Coffee Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: Clever Dripper Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 Bean/Water Ratio: 26/350g / 3min infusion / 1:30 drop Notes: A perfect summer coffee featuring a honey sweetness, perfect for those hot days, and and delicious berry like play that reminds me of [...]
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The Coffee Beans: Honduras Bertilio Reyes Portillo Roaster: New Harvest Coffee Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: Clever Dripper Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 Bean/Water Ratio: 26/350g 3 minute infusion / 1:30 press Notes: Juicy grapes upfront, sweet honey, and tart strawberries make up the aroma of the coffee. Each sip follows with a [...]
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Not only do you talk about coffee 24/7 but when also a good portion of your wardrobe consists of coffee related items: Top row: – Gimme! Coffee “Happy Roaster” T-Shirt – DCILY “Heart Bean” T-Shirt – DCILY “No X in Espresso” T-Shirt in black (SOLD OUT) – Handsome Coffee Roasters “Van T-Shirt” – DCILY “Enjoy [...]
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The Coffee Beans: Panama Elida Estate Roaster: Kuma Coffee Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: Clever Dripper Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 Bean/Water Ratio: 30/350g 30 second bloom (100g) / 2 minute infusion / 1:30 drop Notes: Delicate flowers flow out from the cup with a deep blackberry note. A hint of blueberry starts [...]
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The Coffee Beans: Nombre De Dios, El Salvador Roaster: Kuma Coffee Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: AeroPress w/ Able Brewing Disk Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 (medium+ grind) Bean/Water Ratio: 19/230g 1 minute infusion / 45 second press Notes: The aroma carries and warm and inviting mix of honey, juicy apples, caramel, and [...]
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It has been a frustrating past week brewing with the Clever Dripper. I have been blaming my brewing technique, and even the brewing method itself when the issue at hand is so far off. Surprisingly, it isn’t that I am doing something wrong. I am not brewing an over-extracted, or even an under-extracted cup, but [...]
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The Coffee Beans: Panama Elida Natural Roaster: Kuma Coffee Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: AeroPress w/ Able Brewing Disk Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 (medium+ grind) Bean/Water Ratio: 19/230g 1 minute infusion / 45 second press Notes: Blueberries, melon, honey, and watermelon fill my nose with all kinds of sweetness. Each sip has [...]
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The Coffee Beans: Holiday Fusion Blend Roaster: MadCap Coffee Company Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: AeroPress w/ Able Disk Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 (medium+ grind) Bean/Water Ratio: 19/230g 1 minute infusion / 45 sec press Notes: Aroma carries a fruit loop goodness with a light caramel sweetness, and sparkling cranberries behind it. [...]
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A few months ago I took the plunge and purchased a Clever Dripper, but I also made a purchase for an AeroPress. Upon them arriving I tried to juggle them both, but found it very hard to experiment and keep track of two different brewing methods at the same time. It was unfortunate, but the [...]
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The Coffee Beans: Guatemala El Tambor Roaster: Doma Coffee Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: AeroPress w/ Able Disk Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 Bean/Water Ratio: 19/230g 1min steep / 45sec press Notes: Aroma is heavy with chocolate, and a molasses like sweetness. Each sip carries a heavy body. Underneath, chocolate and a light [...]
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