hasbean Guatemala Finca - well behaved as espresso

[jon]

anyone tried this in an espresso machine? Just playing with a new grinder, so want something that works fairly well and predictably in terms of crema and so forth, though would be nice to try something new too

[bruceb]

I brought a pound back with me. I'll roast it tomorrow and give it a try on the weekend. Also will try it in the AeroPress.

[jon]

damn, but i 'need' to order today Might have to call and ask...

[HughF]

If you need something predictable and well-behaved while you adapt your technique to the new grinder, why not use an espresso blend rather than an SO?

Cheers,

Hugh

[jon]

thanks - just drunk most of a bag of pumphey's espresso... fancy a bit of a chance

[HughF]

One of HB's blends? I've stuck happily with Daterra Reserve from HB for ages now.
(I am regrettably not on commission from HB!)

Cheers,

Hugh

[jon]

actually, will go for their cachiora (sp?) I think. Used b4 in machine, and seems to work v well and tasty

[Gadders]

If you're trying to dial in a grinder, i wouldn't recommend the new verano - i just found it requires an exceptionally fine grind! (Or thats maybe because i cleaned my grinder out beforehand).

Interesting espresso though!

[jon]

thanks - will play w/ cach for now, and try the other later on.