Yesterday, I received my most recent order. Had Ethiopian DP Golocha, Rwanda Gkongoro Nyarusiza, India Mallali Tree-Dried Natural and a 5 pounder for friend roasting of Brazil FTO Poco Fundo. I roasted up the first pound for said friend last night. We’ll see what he thinks. The pound was a sort of melange of various batches roasted to a Full City and some beyond, shortly into second crack. Hopefully, it works; it sure does smell good.
While waiting for the most recent arrival, I did some reduction roasts. The notable pre-roast blend was a mixture of Papua New Guinea – Kimel Estate and the remainder of my Mallali, mixed about 70%/30%, respectively. That should be tomorrows brew; but it may have been today’s. After the night I had last night, I’m not quite sure.
One of the nicest things in the boxes of greens lately has been the postcard’s of one of Tom’s photos. This time, it was this one. It’s an incredible picture and a nice little way for Tom to share his travels with the customers. And on pictures and Papua New Guinea, check this out. It’s amazing that one place has such a density of human language.
Now, to use this coffee to power me through the week, and get through the next installment of Isaiah for Sunday School. This is also why I’ve been a bit quiet lately. We are staying put, but at work, we’re one man down, so it’s quite busy. And then they’re trying to finish up teaching through Isaiah in Sunday School. Those 66 chapters sure are long! We’re on 49 and 50 this Sunday, hopefully.
Solo Deo Gloria,
jason
updated 12Mar2008 16:50 GMT
March 11, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Hey! How’d that Rwanda get in with that bunch? Not a single mention of ‘rustic’ anywhere in Tom’s description of it.
That Brazil has me wanting to make another order. Sure hope it lasts a few more weeks. And you know, I wouldn’t mind having another two pounds of that Indian coffee either. It is a good one! Enjoy your coffee, Jason! You’ve got some good ones.
March 12, 2008 at 9:05 am
That picture is so cool. What a colorful way to dry coffee.
March 12, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I ground several batches of coffee to compare the grounds size to that of Folgers drip ground. I have some friends who want to try my coffee but who don’t have a grinder and want me to grind it for them. I found the right grind setting (#5 on my KitchenAid Proline)but as I was eye-balling each sample to compare to the Folgers sample, I was struck by the immense difference in aroma between my coffee and the Folgers! Amazing! The freshly roasted coffee is so pleasingly fragrant you want to forget everything else and heat some water. But the Folgers has no coffee aroma at all! Its’ smell reminds me of the unpleasant odor that frost-bitten food from the freezer often has. Certainly not something you would ever want to drink!
March 12, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Yep – the aroma on fresh roasted is quite compelling. The pound I roasted for a friend two days ago had an amazing aroma yesterday, just before I dropped it off to him.
March 12, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I just noticed that you updated this post. I’m glad to hear you are staying. This locale seems a good fit for you and your family.
Are they going to replace the missing man or will you continue to pull extra duty?
Good luck with Isaiah! Another 8 weeks to go?
March 12, 2008 at 1:10 pm
It’ll likely be more than 8 weeks. The section we’re entering is some of the meatiest sections there are.
As for the mm, he’ll be replaced.