by HughF » Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:52 pm
I wouldn't want Kopi Luwak myself, sorry.
I have tried green SM Kona and "high street" JBM and they've both been very good but no more enjoyable (to me) than a few of my favourite normally-priced green beans (e.g. MM Timor, MM PNG) for cafetiere. I'm still interested in trying other Konas e.g. SmithFarms direct (thanks Phil), not sure about JBM (I didn't know any better 4 years ago - it was ready-roasted JBM and only slightly better than the same high street shops ready-roasted Kenya Peaberry).
Hmmmm... maybe I should try 1lb. of GREEN JBM to give it a fair try when my stash shrinks a bit. Since I'm at home during the week now, I could have an espresso session any/every day, improve my espresso-making technique a lot faster - and shrink my greens stash, giving myself an excuse for buying more green beans.
It's a plan!
Cheers,
Hugh
Grinders : Macap MXK conical for espresso, Mahlkoenig Vario for Chemex, Macap MC6 (spare when our office was closed) for cafetiere, Zassenhaus Knee Mill for cafetiere when working away from home.
La Spaziale Vivaldi S1 espresso machine. HotTop KN8828P roaster. Chemex manual drip for most brewed coffee plus cafetieres and eSantos.