by stevenzaat » Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:20 pm
1.The Brazil Espresso Perfeito Blend supplied by Hasbean and after that directly the Kenya Peaberry
2. The espresso blend was roasted a little bit too light (City+), but still very good in the cup. Reason for the too light roast was that I read the Hottop manual and used the roast profile for Brazilian beans/espresso as described in the manual. I would like to suggest never use a preset profile but just use the profile 7 and add time/eject button. Furthermore due to the fact that they always look a little bit darker in the machine, I thought the beans were OK. Don't be nervous when you here some crisps, this is not the first or second crack but just the lost chaff in the drum. You will definately hear the first crack and at 85% you will hear the second crack very loud. Only when 1st and 2nd crack go together (as is normal in preblends) it is hard to distinct the second crack. Just wait for the second cracks they will come and souns like breaking a toothpick with a little crisp.
By the way the Kenya Peaberry was roasted excellent (also due to hints of Phil) and I still roast it this way.
Best regards,
Steven
La Marzocco GS/3 with a Mini Mazzer Electronic (version B) for my espresso/cappuccino
Solis Maestro grinder for my french press vacuum brewed coffee, Hottop roaster, Cona D coffee brewer and a Bodum French Press.