Pour overs ( or drips ) , Presses ( French and Aeropress ) , Vacuum pots , and Mokka Pots ( stove top espresso ) .

Which coffee methods are best?

I do not know!

Coffee tends to be an intensely personal experience. Even when with friends at your weekly small group get – togethers at Synagogue, Church or Mosque. Or if you are not particular about any organized religious expression, at campfire, coffee shops,  lounges ,  restaurants or at your table.

 

We have our favorite brands.

We have our favorite methods.  Aeropress is my personal favorite.

The “dosing” for the Aeropress can be as little as 9 grams per 200 grams of water , to 18-20 grams per 200 grams of water.

The 9 grams per 200 can have water added prior to pressing out the water from the Aeropress. If I  place the Aeropress filter-end down on the cup, pour in the grounds, then place cup and press on a gram scale. Start pouring the water until you see 200 grams on the scale, then stir the grounds for ten seconds, then add roughly  100 grams more water. ( if you only add 50 grams water to the first 200 it will be a full 8 ozs. of coffee) Then move cup and Aeropress off the scale and  on to the  counter top so as not to damage the scale, Place plunger or piston in tube and press!

It is not an “Americano” it is a regular cup of coffee, full of full brewed flavor.

And it has saved us 5-9 grams of coffee per serving.

Roasting in new location

Dear Friends,

I am roasting today in a new location. Socorro New Mexico. As some wise wag said recently ” The Land of Entrapment”. I think the opportunities are what we make of them

I left California over some serious issues.  So we are attempting a new life in a new place.  Today I got my 1.4 lb roaster out of it’s box in storage and put it on the back stoop of the house we are renting. I just roasted Papua New Guinea “Marenban Estates”. Biggest darn beans I think i have roasted in a while. They look a little like the Catarra variety of Arabica .  I also roasted a Motley Crew blend of Brazil “Cafelandia”, Tanzanian Micro lot, and Guatemala Robusta  Right now  ( pound # 3) is Carlos Roberto Serrano  Washed Guatemala roasted full city ++. Got a bit smokey. Thanks WWW.Sonofresco.com for your roasters and beans.  As is delivered or mailed price is $20.00/lb.

Next lb will be Uganda Organic for  a new acquaintance in my Bible Study Fellowship group. Then God and Sonofresco willing – Chiapas  Organic..

I sampled the PNG at 10 grams coffee to 200 grams water in an Aeropress .  WWW.aeropresss.com . Just a good cuppa Joe!

 

I started the profile roaster  for the Uganda RFA Organic,  and am tracking the roast in real time.

 

 

 

Moving on to new spots.

Looking to start up at a new locale. Hopefully I can get it together in a meaningful way. I am moving to a Southwestern city  at the southern end of the Albuquerque Metroplex. Actually an hour away from the edge of the Albuquerque Metroplex.  I guess I could say the Metropolitan Statistical Area or “Albuquerque MSA”.

 

Anyway I have an on-line offer to send some coffee out to a customer out west. plus one customer here in the Land of Enchantment. So Six pounds of finished beans by next week!

 

We have been here a week,  as of today starts our 8th day. I am seeking more customers local and on line. Gratitude !. I have been busy and not busy at the same time . Orders accepted . I have capacity for up to 5 lbs finished product at a time I roast.

 

Doing the Possible, the Impossible takes a bit longer.

Dear Coffee fans,

 

Had a moment of clarity that is my story not anyone else’s. I moved.

Left California for New Mexico. Maybe not the brightest idea I have had but am willing to give it a git go.

Praying to find a livable space and a work / job I can fulfill  with some pay. I have this crazy vision to open a coffee establishment here in the City of Healing. It may cost me everything, but I need to keep at it in spite of obstacles.

I left my late wife’s city behind after attempting to deal with  former family during the darkest year of my life. It has been like a divorce.

I have a spot in mind. The successful among us never give up no matter what obstacles present themselves.

I have to have an open mind.

I have to be honest, communicative and willing.

Will, with God’s help and Will , will be able to roast 5 lbs at once once my shop is set up. I am using Sonofresco brand roasters.  For more info check their website: http://www.sonofresco.com

Latest adventures

Dear Coffee fans:

 

Tough Love is a many splendored thing.  So is coffee.  My roasting  is like a wave.  So is my tasting. I have sampled many cups of coffee along the way.  The tough love I now practice is throwing out a cup of coffee.  I do not do this well.  Some Corporate Giant talks about “Good to the Last D–p”. That phrase still hooks me..

Now what hooks you?