coffee for mags - a coffee roasting trip report (& free mag coffee)

busted open the bag of these beans this weekend and Hot Damn! Absolutely incredible from the first piping hot sip all the way through the final lukewarm sip. It gave some crazy aromas during the V60 brewing process too. 10/10. Apparently gave my wife bad heartburn though. It really is awesome when your high expectations are exceeded. https://cuckoocoffeeroastery.com/pro...pia-gori-gesha


I would 100% rather drop $16 on a bag of incredible coffee like this than drop $16 on a sixer of good beer. Ive pretty much stopped drinking alcohol at home, and replaced that (admittedly already low) budget with a $40/month coffee budget.

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Just picked up some Gesha and Wush Wush from Captains Coffee. Hope the Wush Wush is better than last years.


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The Wush Wush is really nice is my first impression. I had it one day off roast and it had strong notes of berry, although the flavors seemed discombobulated given how soon it was. The impression on the Gesha was nice for the price but I messed that roast up. Will have it again tomorrow when 4 days off roast and see how it’s doing.

It’s interesting because the two reviews up on the Wush Wush right now are 3/5 and one is praising the Wush Wush from last year. I couldn’t be more different in my opinion on the two.


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Follow up that the Wush is pretty nice, not as good as I’d hoped on day 1. It tastes a little anaerobic but also has quite a prominent berry flavor. Reminds me of the Klatch Worka Blueberry bomb but more red fruits. Still only roasted once, but profile was decent.

The Colombian Gesha is really nice for the price. Good floral notes. I was printing labels and forgot to bump up the power from an initial drying phase so did the first 4 minutes at 6 power instead of increasing it to 8 at the turn. Will see how it is on my planned profile.


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I was printing labels and forgot to bump up the power from an initial drying phase so did the first 4 minutes at 6 power instead of increasing it to 8 at the turn. Will see how it is on my planned profile.


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This happens to me all the time. I need to look and see if there’s a way to set a default power setting like the drum speed.

Just picked up some Ecuador Pichincha Galo Morales Washed and Colombia La Argentina Eduardo Armero Martinez Double Fermented Honey Pink Bourbon from Royal. Had the Ecuador coffee in natural before and it was excellent.


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I bit on this season’s washed Galo as well. I’m excited to roast it but I probably won’t get a chance for a couple weeks.

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Just picked up some Ecuador Pichincha Galo Morales Washed and Colombia La Argentina Eduardo Armero Martinez Double Fermented Honey Pink Bourbon from Royal. Had the Ecuador coffee in natural before and it was excellent.


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This whole "fermented" thing with SA coffees is a new thing, no?
Brought about by drought conditions?
Kinda like how they process in Africa?

Anyone wanna trade me a couple pounds of Galo? His nat from two years ago is an all time favorite of mine, and while I was tempted, I went for quantity over quality. I've got a super funky Sumatran Anaerobic and a few other gems (Royal's Ethiopian Hirut Shallo, some other good stuff) that I would trade more pounds of just to get a few pounds of Galo.

Fermented coffees aren't really new - fermentation has always been a part of processing, but a lot more attention has paid to fermentation in the last ten years...starting with anaerobic ferments and now moving to co-ferments and cold ferments. I had a blueberry co-ferment from Sunday roasters out of Portland while visiting my fiancée's family in Chicago and I was blown away - it had this wild vegetal/herbal note that totally blew me away. Not a daily drinker, but really cool to taste.

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Anyone wanna trade me a couple pounds of Galo? His nat from two years ago is an all time favorite of mine, and while I was tempted, I went for quantity over quality. I've got a super funky Sumatran Anaerobic and a few other gems (Royal's Ethiopian Hirut Shallo, some other good stuff) that I would trade more pounds of just to get a few pounds of Galo.

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I got you.

I’d do a trade too. I also have the Colombia Santa Monica (strong Mandarin Orange notes), new Wush Wush and the Gesha from Captains that you might be interested in


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In addition to the CJ Galo I have available

CJ Mexico Bella Vista Mayan Harvest Women’s Group Washed
CJ Burundi Mutana Heza Natural

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I’d do a trade too. I also have the Colombia Santa Monica (strong Mandarin Orange notes), new Wush Wush and the Gesha from Captains that you might be interested in


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How do you like the co-ferments you’ve tried? I need to order a few lbs to try and see if I like them.

If you have interest in the Burundi or Mexico I listed or a great Colombian decaf I’d give the mandarin a try.

Hey, just realized I only have about 1.5 lbs of the Colombia Santa Monica. Thought I had another 5lb bag but didn’t. I really liked this co ferment. It was a nice but not overpowering amount of citrus.

Just had the Galo washed for the first time this morning and man what a nice smooth coffee.


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this is honest to God the best espresso I've had all year, or maybe in a few years. full stop. guava, passion fruit, honeysuckle, punchy acidity while still having plenty of sugar. fucking hell this is delicious.

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Have you had many pink bourbons before? This is the first I’ve had and I’ve been loving it.

Crown Jewel Colombia La Argentina Eduardo Armero Martinez Double Fermented Honey Pink Bourbon


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I drank regular coffee this morning. Hello 1:16am.

Just bought the Royal Crown Jewel Tasmania Gesha. Pretty pumped to try it.

Loving this Colombia Gesha from Captains (sold out or I’d buy more). I think it punches wayyy above its price point.


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I drank regular coffee this morning. Hello 1:16am.

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As an option check out the low caf reserve coffee beans from Daterra in Brazil. The beans naturally have around 50-70% less caffeine (caffeine acts as a natural protection against insects so these coffee plants are harder to grow successfully). This is not “decaffeinated” coffee.

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https://brownbear.co/products/low-ca...g-guest-coffee

If you’re interested and can’t source it PM me your address and I’ll send you some.

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this is honest to God the best espresso I've had all year, or maybe in a few years. full stop. guava, passion fruit, honeysuckle, punchy acidity while still having plenty of sugar. fucking hell this is delicious.

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Heh.

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Some real bangers coming up in small(er) lots from Royal in their Crown Jewel line. Geshas, co-ferments, Galo Morales.

https://royalcoffee.com/crown_jewels_whats_next/

https://royalcoffee.com/crown_jewels_whats_next/



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Some real bangers coming up in small(er) lots from Royal in their Crown Jewel line. Geshas, co-ferments, Galo Morales.

https://royalcoffee.com/crown_jewels_whats_next/

https://royalcoffee.com/crown_jewels_whats_next/



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stop
what are you doing
i need money for Marshall's skis not Galo Morales' coffee
fuck me that lineup looks good

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stop
what are you doing
i need money for Marshall's skis not Galo Morales' coffee
fuck me that lineup looks good

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I have several pounds of the Galo Washed Mejorado left if you want more of that! I just roasted 5lbs today. It roasts beautifully but needs quite a bit of rest post roast to be ready for espresso.

Are any of you in on their recent Ethiopian CJ's that Guji Kayon Organic RFA sounds epic on espresso

I got the CROWN JEWEL ETHIOPIA ORGANIC KONGA TAKELE MAMMO DENBI NATURAL, it’s been great. Dominant berry flavors.


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I mentioned this when I bought it a year ago - but I’ve really been impressed with the “Q Air” grinder from 1zpresso for filter/pour over.

$70 means the price is right. It’s plastic so the aesthetic is little cheaper than a metal one but the internals are great and it’s lightweight and fits inside an aeropress.

I can’t compare it to others (first hand grinder I’ve owned and I don’t have the palate to tell the difference anyway) but it gets favorable reviews even when compared to more expensive options.

https://youtu.be/g_ynBoKyd5Y

Anybody into this Baratza Encore? It needs a new lower burr carrier. Any parts can easily be ordered from Baratza. Beer plus shipping or you pick up and it’s yours.

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