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gbastiani
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Posted Fri May 25, 2012, 6:40pm Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

At this time I've got some CCC Tuscano wanting to try some Liquid Amber from Sweet Maria

Gery Bastiani

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Posted Sat May 26, 2012, 12:20pm Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

I really liked both of those.

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Posted Sat May 26, 2012, 7:50pm
Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

Coffeenoobie Said:

Thanks guys. I like hearing about what you guys are drinking. Liquid Amber sounds good, but I can't and will not start roasting.

Posted February 28, 2012 link

I don't mean to be contrary but why not consider roasting?

Roasting in a Behmor is quite low effort. Although you should be in the room for the whole process (particularly the 2nd half), you only need to watch closely for about four minutes (from right before 1C to end of roasting). While it takes some time, it's really not much time at all.

You'll end up spending about $7-$10 per lb of roasted coffee (you lose about 15% of the weight when you roast) so the $300 Behmor really does pay for itself in a year or so (depending on your consumption).

Coffeenoobie
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Posted Sat May 26, 2012, 9:37pm Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

Because my nose doesn't work and the first thing sweetmarias says is use all 5 senses. And right now I can't spend any more on this hobby.

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Posted Sun May 27, 2012, 5:19am Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

Coffeenoobie Said: And right now I can't spend any more on this hobby. Posted May 26, 2012 link Hobby? Helen, did you say "hobby"?

Bill

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Posted Sun May 27, 2012, 2:30pm Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

Well, roasting would be a hobby, I would not be a pro roaster....

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wsikes
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012, 6:23pm Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

I was just picking... roasting can be inconvenient at times, but the end result makes it worthwhile.

Bill

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Posted Mon May 28, 2012, 11:56am Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

wsikes Said: I was just picking... roasting can be inconvenient at times, but the end result makes it worthwhile. Posted May 27, 2012 link I got you were kidding, partiality about our obsession. I wish I could roast, but I am perfectionist and not being able to smell would make it hard for me to mix my own beans and be a good cupper. So, I will have to be the person that pays for another's talent in roasting. I wish I could smell. I think it is more handicapping than being color blind is and no one seems to understand it like they understand what color blind is.

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wsikes
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012, 12:09pm Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

Helen, I have poor hearing so I usually can't hear first crack. I pretty much have to determine 1C by the amount of chaff released in the drum. I can barely hear 2C, but mainly I roast by color, not smell. You would be a great roaster because you are meticulous and observant. I'm not trying to talk you into buying a roaster, just saying...

Bill

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Posted Tue May 29, 2012, 6:58pm Subject: Re: favorite espresso roasts.

Shhhh you!

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