Rwandan Amizero - high caffeine

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Rwandan Amizero - high caffeine

Postby jon » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:29 pm

Just got some of these beans from Has Bean. Interesting taste, but my early afternoon cup left me fairly wired... I used the same dose etc as normally - anyone else tried these? Do they pack an unusual kick?

I would say more about taste, but I'm not having the 2nd cup I'd planned today - feels like the last one has only just worn off, and I want to sleep tonight :lol:
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RE: Rwandan Amizero - high caffeine

Postby jon » Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:24 pm

has another couple of cups - nice french press coffee... bit of acidity, and also a bit of chocolaty/nutty richness. Still leave me a little wired, though :)
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RE: Rwandan Amizero - high caffeine

Postby Steve » Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:53 am

I do find them a little caffeine for sure, not sure why though
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Postby jon » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:17 pm

Yes - not sure what determines caffeine levels in a bean. Interesting the most beans (aside from robusta-heavy blends, that type of thing) seem to be fairly consistent re caffeine levels, at least IME.
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Postby jon » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:46 am

By the way, this is now £2.50 a bag with the voucher code here http://www.inmymug.com/?p=56 Stupid cheap for very nice coffee :lol:
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Postby ivdp » Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:03 am

jon wrote:Yes - not sure what determines caffeine levels in a bean. Interesting the most beans (aside from robusta-heavy blends, that type of thing) seem to be fairly consistent re caffeine levels, at least IME.


Genetics of the plant.
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Postby Steve » Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:10 pm

I think there are a few more things in play than just genetics but one for sure. Roast profile, freshness of green, roast style all play a big part.
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