Dunno if TJs in Hilo
Coffee - Your Current Brew
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Image quality has been going down progressively since you got on the plane., What gives?
Dirt road bag on leg sorta deal
Man I hope this stuff isn’t too rude. HI coffee when they swing and miss not good- overly acid and sharp without body or balance
Very light roast
Very tasty
All the good
of Hawaiian coffee! Decent body light earthy sweetness. Thanks to the Abundant Life health foods in old Hilo for the guidance to Purple Mountain
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Grande Americano from Dilettante
Red Diamond Classic Roast purchased on Amazon.
Some recent arrivals.
The 3 bags from Verve, I ordered Tuesday (Feb. 13), they were roasted and shipped out Wednesday (Feb 14), and they arrived today (Feb 16)! Very impressive for a company all the way in California (I’m in middle Tennessee).
The Vancouver decaf blend, I’ve had before, and liked it so well that I wanted another bag. The tasting notes on the bag of cola and a honey-sweet aftertaste are accurate! Highly recommend. It’s the best decaf I’ve had yet.
I’m still dialing in the Crema “Staycation” decaf - I made a pourover with it last night, but setting “4” on the Ode was too fine - drawdown was over 6 min for a 500ml brew. It should be, ideally, 2:30-3:30. So, although it was decent, and had some very fruity flavors, especially as it cooled down, I think it can be much better. Tonight I’ll try again.
The other 2 from Verve, I highly look forward to trying.
I was introduced to this roaster by my wife - she got me the Flair 58 for Christmas, and a bag of a blend (“Sermon”) from Verve came with it. It was very good, and then I tried their decaf, which was also excellent. Their prices are also reasonable for what you get, I think.
I will update on what the other two roasts are like.
The Crema “Winter Sun“ blend is just outstanding. I’ve only pulled 1 shot with it so far, but it was just wonderful - one of the best, if not THE best, shots of espresso I’ve yet had. My notes say, “fruit, chocolate, cream, caramel, and some spice flavors I couldn’t describe/identify!”
The 3 bags from Verve, I ordered Tuesday (Feb. 13), they were roasted and shipped out Wednesday (Feb 14), and they arrived today (Feb 16)! Very impressive for a company all the way in California (I’m in middle Tennessee).
The Vancouver decaf blend, I’ve had before, and liked it so well that I wanted another bag. The tasting notes on the bag of cola and a honey-sweet aftertaste are accurate! Highly recommend. It’s the best decaf I’ve had yet.
I’m still dialing in the Crema “Staycation” decaf - I made a pourover with it last night, but setting “4” on the Ode was too fine - drawdown was over 6 min for a 500ml brew. It should be, ideally, 2:30-3:30. So, although it was decent, and had some very fruity flavors, especially as it cooled down, I think it can be much better. Tonight I’ll try again.
The other 2 from Verve, I highly look forward to trying.
I was introduced to this roaster by my wife - she got me the Flair 58 for Christmas, and a bag of a blend (“Sermon”) from Verve came with it. It was very good, and then I tried their decaf, which was also excellent. Their prices are also reasonable for what you get, I think.
I will update on what the other two roasts are like.
The Crema “Winter Sun“ blend is just outstanding. I’ve only pulled 1 shot with it so far, but it was just wonderful - one of the best, if not THE best, shots of espresso I’ve yet had. My notes say, “fruit, chocolate, cream, caramel, and some spice flavors I couldn’t describe/identify!”
How will you brew it?
A small Mr. Coffee machine. Not fancy but works real well for me.
I used a Mr Coffee for a week in HI. It worked just fine, even the first time when I was just estimating coffee/H2O ratios.
The coffee was GREAT.
My pushing 200 IQ wife nails it again: "Pablo - seems like the variable is the coffee at that level. Use good coffee and the brewing methods could be many"
I favor speed and convenience with coffee. We use K-cups and currently stuck on Green Mountain "Dark Magic" blend.
Now, when it comes to tea, I prefer loose leaf with a good infuser and electric tea kettle with multiple temperature settings. I love flavored black and green teas, but recently discovered Honeybush tea. It's a South African tea made of dried leaves of the honeybush plant. Caffeine free, but very tasty and supposedly a lot of health benefits.
Now, when it comes to tea, I prefer loose leaf with a good infuser and electric tea kettle with multiple temperature settings. I love flavored black and green teas, but recently discovered Honeybush tea. It's a South African tea made of dried leaves of the honeybush plant. Caffeine free, but very tasty and supposedly a lot of health benefits.
