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*Note: In step 7: If using the Able Brewing disk I suggest not pressing all the liquid out. By doing so you will minimize some of the sediment that ends up in your cup. When I said that the AeroPress was one of my favorite brewing methods, I meant that I’m obsessed with it. My [...]
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For the last few months I have been using a KeepCup which the company was kind enough to send me to test out. Ever since hearing about this environmentally friendly mug, I just knew I had to have it. Truth be told, I feel I don’t have the need for one because I could never [...]
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The Coffee Beans: Gichatha-ini, Kenya Roaster: Kuma Coffee Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: Clever Dripper Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 Bean/Water Ratio: 24/350g / 3min infusion / 1:30 drop Notes: Very juicy aroma with a light vanilla or sugar cane sweetness. Juiciness starts to remind me of blackberries as the coffee starts to [...]
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The Coffee Beans: El Salvador Santa Ana Roaster: REV Coffee Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: AeroPress w/ Able Brewing Disk Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 Bean/Water Ratio: 19/230g 1min steep / 45 sec plunge Notes: Milk chocolaty dry grounds with an aroma that sings of dried figs, sweet tropical fruits and light chocolate [...]
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It seems that the idea of coffee subscriptions is really growing these last few months, but not just one roaster with a recurring delivery of fresh roasted coffee, but subscriptions offering a variety of fresh roasted coffee from various coffee roasters. Craft Coffee was the first one (correct me if I’m wrong) to hit the [...]
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The Coffee Beans: Gethumbwini, Kenya Roaster: Kuma Coffee Equipment/Brewing Method Brew Method: Clever Dripper Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 24 (medium + grind) Bean/Water Ratio: 26/350g / 2 minute infusion / 1:30 drop Notes: Aroma is very mellow with a sugary sweetness claiming the first introduction. Underneath honey flows through and then the [...]
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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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