Timor Organic Gr. 1 Maubesse

2006-03-04 roast of Timor Organic Gr. 1 Maubesse

Ambient temp (f):48
Green weight:115
Roasted weight:99
Roast Wt. %:86.0869565217391
Roast:City +
Roast time (min):8.1
1st Crack start:4:00
1st Crack end:6:15

Coffee Label Description

City+ Roast a lighter body this year, with good bright notes, aromatic woodiness, cocoa and vanilla aspects, mild aftertaste

My notes

I've been down with the flu and couldn't taste anything, so I haven't been roasting. I'm interested in how the organic comes out.

Java Government Estate - Djampit

2006-02-18 roast of Java Government Estate - Djampit

Ambient temp (f):51
Green weight:115
Roasted weight:96
Roast Wt. %:83.4782608695652
Roast:Full City + / Vienna
Roast time (min):15
1st Crack start:5:30
1st Crack end:6:30
2nd Crack start:14:30

Coffee Label Description

Full City+ or more, very low acidity, thick buttery body, dark chocolate, oakey, floral hint.

My notes

Tried to get this one into 2nd crack. and was successful, however I stopped it once I was sure it was in 2nd crack

Ethiopian Wet-Processed Sidamo

2006-02-16 roast of Ethiopian Wet-Processed Sidamo

Ambient temp (f):60
Green weight:113
Roasted weight:96
Roast Wt. %:84.9557522123894
Roast:City+
Roast time (min):9.5
1st Crack start:4:00
1st Crack end:6:20

Coffee Label Description

At City+ to Full City, fruited and floral aromatics, medium body, plum, raisin, black pepper.

My notes

This coffee didn't give off much chaff until 1st crack, then a small amount. Smells great. I'm start to keep 1st crack start and end times.

El Conquistador Part Deaux

2006-02-12 roast of Costa Rica Dota Tarrazu - El Conquistador

Ambient temp (f):52
Green weight:112
Roasted weight:92
Roast Wt. %:82.1428571428571
Roast:Full City
Roast time (min):11.25

Coffee Label Description

At a Full City+ roast, bright cup with crisp roast flavors and fruited, winey backdrop.

My notes

I pushed this one further than the last and got what I will call "full city" out of it. Darker and the surface of the beans are smoother and a little shiny.

El Conquistador

Did a roast this evening in the garage of the Costa Rica...

2006-02-10 roast of Costa Rica Dota Tarrazu - El Conquistador

Ambient temp (f):58
Green weight:115
Roasted weight:97
Roast Wt. %:84.3478260869565
Roast:City+
Roast time (min):8.5

Coffee Label Description

At a Full City+ roast, bright cup with crisp roast flavors and fruited, winey backdrop.

My notes

In the garage again. This bean put out a lot of chaff early on. First crack lasted about a minute. The beans seem plumper and fuller (due to expansion?)

The Kettle

I have banished the old drip coffee maker to the thrift store and have gotten a new electric kettle:

I'm using this and my Bodum french press to make coffee with spring water. Yum.

Papua-New Guinea - Kimel Plantation

Saying goodbye to the last of the Papua-New Guinea. Overall, I was more impressed with the Honduras than this coffee- while very good, it didn't have some of the brighter flavors that the Honduran coffee had.

2006-02-07 roast of Papua-New Guinea - Kimel Plantation

Ambient temp (f):50
Green weight:111
Roasted weight:93
Roast Wt. %:83.7837837837838
Roast:City+
Roast time (min):10.5

Coffee Label Description

At City to Full City, a bright lively cup with marmelade, tropical fruit, malt, medium body.

My notes

Did this one inside the garage - ambient outdoor was 50. The roast was not very even.

Three Roasts In

I'm posting all of the first three in a single post-

2006-02-04 roast of Papua-New Guinea - Kimel Plantation

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Ambient temp (f):45
Green weight:115
Roast:City+
Roast time (min):10

Coffee Label Description

At City to Full City, a bright lively cup with marmelade, tropical fruit, malt, medium body.

My notes

It was colder outside and there was more delay getting past 1st crack at 5 mins. I think I need to hotwire the thermostat or do it in the garage...

2006-02-03 roast of Honduras Fabio Caballero

Ambient temp (f):63
Green weight:110
Roasted weight:91
Roast Wt. %:82.7272727272727
Roast:City+
Roast time (min):8.5

Coffee Label Description

At Full City, sweet aromatics, brown sugar with mild berry and walnut flavors.

My notes

much more definite 1st crack. beans started surging up and down at around 7:00. Darker and more even than first roast.

2006-02-02 roast of Honduras Fabio Caballero

Ambient temp (f):55
Green weight:85
Roast:Cinnamon / City
Roast time (min):10

Coffee Label Description

At Full City, sweet aromatics, brown sugar with mild berry and walnut flavors.

My notes

My first roast, it was too light but still yummy in the cup. The low bean load in the popper (85g) was not enough to build up the heat needed.

The Beans Arrive

OK, I have officially opened the box on the sampler pack from Sweet Maria's and here's the rundown... I'll add the current price per pound:

Timor Organic Gr. 1 Maubesse	$4.80
Honduras Fabio Caballero	$4.80
Costa Rica Dota Tarrazu - El Conquistador	$4.80
Kenya AA Auction Lot 293 - Gicherori	$5.90
Colombia Cauca FNC Excelso	$4.90
Papua New Guinea - Kimel Plantation	$4.90
Java Government Estate - Djampit	$5.20
Ethiopian Wet-Processed Sidamo	$4.90

Stay tuned for roasting action!