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PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:50 pm
by icke
that's why i'm home-roasting... 8)

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:21 pm
by Viernes
jossy wrote:I followed your advice, friend, and ordered the tasting pack from Quijote


:D You can't resist...

Sometimes is nice to taste the other espresso side, or should I say 'the classic espresso'. However, get used to Squaremile and HasBean, I fear you'll find it bored after a few cups... Good thing about this coffee is the freshness in contrast with the typical italian major branded coffee.

Those espressi has been a success with my guests... "at least normal coffee without lemons" they must have thought. :lol:

PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:09 am
by jossy
oton wrote:Sometimes is nice to taste the other espresso side, or should I say 'the classic espresso'.


I visited Stéphane / MKSwing in April and he gave me a bag of pre-blended Brazilian beans (Stéphane, what was that? I didn't write down the name... Thanks so much again. They are delicious! You were right!) These were wonderful with big body and rounded acidity and have brought back memories of how amazing a good Brazilian can be in espresso. As you say, the best thing about coffee is its variety and how you can switch from pure mouthwatering fruit juice one day to deep chocolate and strong body the other day. I also like to order in some roasted beans from time to time to compare my roasts and get new ideas about how to roast, as you do. Thanks for the tip!

PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:01 am
by jossy
I've tried 3 of the 5 Quijote coffees so far, the Brazilian Bobolink, the Ecuadorian and the Flying Pingo. The roasts look good, not too dark and no oils showing. The Bobolink was so-so in my opinion, medium to big body, no acidity, but otherwise uninspiring on its own. The Ecuador is seriously disappointing, with unpleasant nutty and roast flavours. The Flying Pingo is very nice indeed. It has some acidity as Oton pointed out, but not too much and I think even those who dislike acidity would appreciate it if it's subtle as it is in the Pingo.

PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:42 pm
by MKSwing
jossy wrote:I visited Stéphane / MKSwing in April and he gave me a bag of pre-blended Brazilian beans (Stéphane, what was that? I didn't write down the name...


Oops, sorry didn't notice your post...
The pre blended brazilian coffee is from Daterra. It is the Bruzzi Espresso blend.

PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:50 pm
by Viernes
jossy wrote: The Ecuador is seriously disappointing, with unpleasant nutty and roast flavours.


Roast flavors? Try Dantes Inferno. :lol:

Oh no! The second crack! :lol:

PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 11:27 am
by RoasterPaul
Hello,
This is a really interesting discussion - I think these two ends of the taste-spectrum are one of the big dilemmas for a small roaster who is unable to produce a whole range of espresso blend 'styles' to suit every taste! Whilst most tastes are usually more complicated than 'bitter' or 'acidic' in terms of preference, these seem to be the two most common distinctions people draw.

It's a big generalisation but, an Italian-style coffee that's a darker roast and usually contains a good proportion of robusta appeals to some people (perhaps because that has most widely been available until more recently?). Whereas the lighter-roasted more acidic blends usually without robusta (or only a small proportion) are a preference for many. There is a lot in-between though, so finding something interesting that will appeal to both groups but with it's own character is the other option, or just accept that different tastes are part of the fun and go for whatever you personally prefer and sod the rest!!
Cheers,
Paul