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G'day mate, good to hear from you! What's your bean of choice these days?
Koffee Kosmo
10/02/2024 5:48 AM
Just letting you all know that I’m still alive and still roasting 1 kilo for my needs and more kilos for friends 
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| jaywoo |
Posted on 03/31/2015 8:29 AM
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Roast #32; 350g Rwanda Nyungwe A in my HG/BM setup. I loaded the previous roast of this bean up as the background. This time 1st crack finished earlier than last time. The heat setting on the gun was very similar. |
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| Koffee Kosmo |
Posted on 04/02/2015 11:51 PM
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Easter Friday roast on the KKTO Today's roast is a Mocca style blend that I use regularly but with similar beans from those regions 400 grams of Tanzania South AA 600 grams of Sumatra organic Roasting started when it was fine and sunny and finished in a downpour or rain ( such is the weather today ) KK I home roast and I like it. Designer of the KKTO
Roaster Build information https://homeroast...ad_id=1142 https://docs.goog...lide=id.i0 Blog - http://koffeekosm...gspot.com/ Bezzera Strega, Mazzer Robur Grinder, Pullman Tamper Convex, (KKTO) Turbo Oven Home Roaster. |
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| JackH |
Posted on 04/07/2015 9:48 AM
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I recently bought 10 pounds of Guatemala Huehuetenango which is my favorite. This is not the typical Guat and I read that it is grown in higher elevations than other Guats and borders the Mexican Chiapas mountain range . Roasted 650g yesterday and tried a cup this morning after only setting overnight and it is very good. ---Jack
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| boar_d_laze |
Posted on 04/07/2015 10:40 AM
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Costa Rica Las Lajas Alma Negra (sourced from Bodhi Leaf), a natural process coffee, and not cheap. I'm fooling around with the ideas from Rob Hoos's new book, Modulating the Flavor Profile Of Coffee, with a shorter Dry, and longer Ramp than my usual natural profile. I roasted three charges on Sunday with different variations, but haven't had a chance to cup, much less brew. I'm really looking forward to seeing how the Alma Negra did. Rich USRC 1lb Roaster, Chemex+Kone, Espro, Various FPs, Royal Siphon Vacuum, Yama Ice Drip Tower, Bunnzilla, La Cimbali M21 Casa, Ceado E92.
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| Omega |
Posted on 04/07/2015 8:28 PM
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Today I roasted a pound of Java Blawan. It's a bean that can be roasted dark, so I took it 30 seconds into 2nd crack. It didn't turn out terribly dark, but it will surely have quite a bit of oil on it in a day or two. Also in the roaster today, 1-1/2 pounds of Costa Rica El Conquistador. With a name like that, and not the usual origin designation, I suppose that it's generic. It's OK coffee, but I'm roasting it for people that like my coffee, but use cream or flavoring in the coffee, so top shelf coffee with complexity and character would be a waste. The way I see it, if I were served this coffee somewhere, I would be thrilled to drink it, so it's not too bad. A couple of days ago, I roasted 19 oz. of Ethiopia Harrar Natural. This time was a darker roast (first couple of pops into second crack) and it turned out very good. I did the previous roast of this coffee according to the seller's recommendation. That roast was lighter and finished at a slightly lower temp, but it was too fruity and sweet for my taste. The slightly longer roast time brought out more body and character, yet retained a very slight sweetness. Also roasted on the same day was two batches, 19 oz. each, of Guatemala Huehuetenango. I roasted one batch for the neighbors across the street. They owned a coffee shop and are into quality coffee. They LOVED IT. I did too. It's smooth and complex with layers of flavor that amaze us. There have been lots of really great coffees coming out of the home built roaster for many months now. And it only gets better! MIA Barry |
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| JackH |
Posted on 04/08/2015 3:08 AM
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Good to see you back Barry. That Huehuetenango is great isn't it?
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| Omega |
Posted on 04/08/2015 3:43 PM
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Quote Hey Jack, the Huehuetenango is really top shelf coffee. My wife was blown away with it. I like it, too.  Barry |
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| woodchuck |
Posted on 04/15/2015 1:28 PM
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Hey Barry, I have been using the La Conquistador as a base for my espresso blend. 80% Costa Rican La Conquistador and 20% Ethiopian Amhara Natural. Nice body, fairly sweet, some fruit and lots of chocolate. Cheers Ian Roasters: TJ-067, Hottop with TC4C and RAF Mods
Espresso: LaSpaziale VII/Macap M4 Grinder Pour over: Bonmac Pro Cone Press: Bodum |
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| Omega |
Posted on 04/16/2015 10:25 PM
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Last night I was surprised to find that I was running low on roasted coffee. (That's what happens when a neighbor comes over and buys a pound unexpectedly!) So today was roasting day. I roasted 19 oz. each of the following: First up was Guatemala Acatenango. A typical high quality Guatemalan coffee, one that I really like. Slightly different than Huehuetenango, but excellent. Next, Costa Rica El Conquistador. Supposedly produced by the same company that offers La Minita, it's a good coffee, but not as refined as La Minita. It's been a hit with everyone that has gotten it from me, so it must be well above average. Last, a batch of Rwanda Inzovu. Talk about a rich coffee! It's like dessert for breakfast. Very satisying. All of these coffees were roasted into the first few pops of second crack and, on my fluid bed roaster, a temperature reading of 450*F. This gives a nice medium roast with oil on just a few beans. I don't go much beyond this roast level, unless specifically requested by a friend. I'll probably roast again on Saturday, if time permits, since most of the coffee I roast goes to friends and those wanting to buy a pound or two. It seems to go away very quickly! I surely have a lot of fun roasting coffee! Barry |
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| Omega |
Posted on 04/17/2015 9:40 PM
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More coffee roasting today! First up, Ethiopia Harrar Natural. For my taste, this is best just before second crack. Any lighter and the fruitiness is a bit too much. Next, Burundi Kayanza Bwayi. A great African coffee, very rich, lots of body and complexity. Medium roast on this one. This was the "end of the bag" for the Burundi, so it wasn't my normal roast size (19 oz.), just 12 oz.. So, all of the normal settings for fan and gas pressure wouldn't work. I had to be careful, since such a small batch could react too quickly, due to the small thermal mass. I had to set up my outdoor roasting arrangement to keep out of the sun. It got up to 81*F and being in the sun for 40 or more minutes wasn't the issue, it was seeing the liquid crystal displays on the timer and thermocouple reader. The direct sun made it very difficult to read them. Anyway, it was fun as usual. Barry |
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| Koffee Kosmo |
Posted on 04/18/2015 8:37 PM
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Today's roast on the KKTO is a 3 bean mix to experiment on the blend A little change to tweak the previous roast Mixed green beans total = 1000 grams and then roasted 400 grams of Sumatra Organic 300 grams of Tanzania South AA 300 grams of Guatamala Antigua KK I home roast and I like it. Designer of the KKTO
Roaster Build information https://homeroast...ad_id=1142 https://docs.goog...lide=id.i0 Blog - http://koffeekosm...gspot.com/ Bezzera Strega, Mazzer Robur Grinder, Pullman Tamper Convex, (KKTO) Turbo Oven Home Roaster. |
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| Omega |
Posted on 04/20/2015 11:14 PM
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Sunday was another day to roast some coffee. On the list was: Ethiopia Harrar Natural Guatemala Huehuetenango Costa Rica El Conquistador All of these coffees were bought from Happy Mug. All are very, very good. Total roasted: 5.5lbs. I've been edging up on the batch size recently, currently up to 26 oz. per batch. The homemade roaster seems to take this amount in stride. The roaster: http://forum.home...ad_id=4210 Barry |
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| Captain Dunsil |
Posted on 04/23/2015 10:41 PM
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My son and daughter in-law were in the Hawaiian Islands last week and toured a coffee 'farm' on Kauai. He bought a couple bags of green beans. He brought me some peaberry and he kept the regular. They were described as originating in Brazil and were called Yellow Catuai. He paid $15 for each one pound bag. The beans were particularly small, even for peaberry, and they didn't expand a whole lot in the roaster. I roasted half of it and waited a couple days for it to degas. I brewed half a pot this evening. The Yellow Catuai brewed up a very pleasant cup. Medium body, low acidity, kind of a sweet nutty fragrance AND taste, and pleasant aftertaste. We're going to trade what's left in each bag and I'll try the regular beans next.  |
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| Koffee Kosmo |
Posted on 05/02/2015 8:12 PM
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Today as I type I am experimenting with a 5 bean blend on the KKTO Total green weight is 1 kg The blend consists of 300 grams of Tanzania South AA 100 grams of Ethiopian Djimma 200 grams of Sumatra Organic AA 200 grams of Brazil Durat Special 200 grams of Guatamala Antigua KK |
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| Koffee Kosmo |
Posted on 05/15/2015 5:04 AM
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Roasting on the KKTO again I have altered the above blend from my last roast of 5 beans to a 4 bean mix due to limited stocks Still blending for chocolate in a cup flavour Total green bean blend is 1 kg This blend ratio is 300 grams of Tanzania South AA 200 grams of Ethiopian Djimma 200 grams of Sumatra Organic AA 300 grams of Indian Plantation AA KK I home roast and I like it. Designer of the KKTO
Roaster Build information https://homeroast...ad_id=1142 https://docs.goog...lide=id.i0 Blog - http://koffeekosm...gspot.com/ Bezzera Strega, Mazzer Robur Grinder, Pullman Tamper Convex, (KKTO) Turbo Oven Home Roaster. |
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| jaywoo |
Posted on 05/20/2015 2:35 AM
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Roast #37; 325g Brazil Natural Pulp in my HG/BM setup. After reading and following a post on another site RE Hoos new book, I created a background for roasting to in Artisan. I've now started logging cooling too, though it just the time taken not the actual temperature. 
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| Omega |
Posted on 05/22/2015 9:57 PM
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A couple of days ago I roasted: Guatemala Huehuetenango Rwanda Inzovu Guatemala Acatenango More coffee is on the way! I ordered the following from HappyMug: Columbia Antioquia La Arboleda Peru Cafe' Succhia Guatemala Huehuetenango Honduras Capucas I ordered a total of 32 pounds, which should last a month or so. Barry |
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| Koffee Kosmo |
Posted on 05/26/2015 7:52 AM
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I am blending again - only this time with a 6 bean blend on the KKTO Total green weight is 1050 grams The blend is 150 grams of Ethiopian Djimma 150 grams of Sumatra Organic AA 300 grams of Tanzania South AA 150 grams of Brazil Durat Special 150 grams of Guatamala Antigua 150 grams of Indian Plantation AA I am just fortunate that I have lots of choice of beans for my blends KK I home roast and I like it. Designer of the KKTO
Roaster Build information https://homeroast...ad_id=1142 https://docs.goog...lide=id.i0 Blog - http://koffeekosm...gspot.com/ Bezzera Strega, Mazzer Robur Grinder, Pullman Tamper Convex, (KKTO) Turbo Oven Home Roaster. |
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| Koffee Kosmo |
Posted on 05/26/2015 8:32 AM
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If anyone is wondering about the thought process of my blends Both my wife and I enjoy bold earthy flavours with chocolate notes. For that reason I blend for chocolate notes as the dominant flavour KK I home roast and I like it. Designer of the KKTO
Roaster Build information https://homeroast...ad_id=1142 https://docs.goog...lide=id.i0 Blog - http://koffeekosm...gspot.com/ Bezzera Strega, Mazzer Robur Grinder, Pullman Tamper Convex, (KKTO) Turbo Oven Home Roaster. |
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| ginny |
Posted on 05/26/2015 8:44 AM
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Paul: I have ot done too many blends but I am going to try with the new coffee I just ordered from Sweet Maria... Will let you know how they c0me out. This am I am having some 3 day roasted African... -g |
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| Koffee Kosmo |
Posted on 06/07/2015 12:03 AM
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Another fine Autumn day in Brisbane Australia folks, and again it's a perfect time for a roast, Its blending time again - only this time with a remixed 4 bean blend on the KKTO Total green weight is 1000 grams The blend is 300 grams of Ethiopian Djimma 100 grams of Sumatra Organic AA 300 grams of Indian Plantation AA 300 grams of Tanzania South AA Hope this blend is the chocolate in a cup I blend for KK I home roast and I like it. Designer of the KKTO
Roaster Build information https://homeroast...ad_id=1142 https://docs.goog...lide=id.i0 Blog - http://koffeekosm...gspot.com/ Bezzera Strega, Mazzer Robur Grinder, Pullman Tamper Convex, (KKTO) Turbo Oven Home Roaster. |
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| Omega |
Posted on 06/08/2015 10:26 PM
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My most recent roasts have been: Colombia Antioquia Peru Cafe' Succhia 728 grams per batch. Roasted to just into second crack for the Colombian and just short of second crack for the Peru, Both have rested for 4 days and turned out very well. Barry |
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| Koffee Kosmo |
Posted on 06/20/2015 9:36 PM
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Another beautiful Brisbane winters day today, and again it's a perfect time for roasting coffee I am blending again - only this time slightly altered with one bean type from the previous 4 bean blend on the KKTO Total green weight is 1000 grams The blend is 300 grams of Ethiopian Djimma 300 grams of Indian Plantation AA 300 grams of Tanzania South AA 100 grams of Guatemala Antigua KK I home roast and I like it. Designer of the KKTO
Roaster Build information https://homeroast...ad_id=1142 https://docs.goog...lide=id.i0 Blog - http://koffeekosm...gspot.com/ Bezzera Strega, Mazzer Robur Grinder, Pullman Tamper Convex, (KKTO) Turbo Oven Home Roaster. |
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| ginny |
Posted on 06/21/2015 8:12 AM
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a lovely Burundi, roasting third batch in Hot Top this am. about 300 grams per batch, City to Full City as I like the differences in overall taste from lighter to darker over the week of drinking. all used for cafe cremas, wonderful cups all. ginny  |
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| allenb |
Posted on 08/22/2015 8:24 PM
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First time for Costa La Magnolia http://www.happym...nolia.html I've stayed away from many centrals for a couple of years due to so-so results but this one is a pleaser! Doesn't require standing on your head to get great results out of your roaster. Allen 1/2 lb and 1 lb drum, Siemens Sirocco fluidbed, presspot, chemex, cajun biggin brewer from the backwoods of Louisiana
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