Killer Beans will make you crazy!!

[hex1848]

I'm a big espresso fan. I have a stove top 4 shot espresso maker and drink a pot every morning - Cuban "Cortadito" style. Sometimes I just get the Pilon in the bag, Sometimes I'll go down to the Coop Market and get a nice roast from the bulk isle. I got a ~$80 Krups Burr grinder from Starbucks for Christmas a couple of years ago.. It's messy but grinds the beans good. I'm no Coffee expert, but I can tell the difference between something that’s been pre ground in a bag and something I just put through the grinder.

I've purchased several pounds of coffee from Jerry and when I'm in the mood for some really good beans I'll order some more. I've tried a couple of his blends over the years but the Electric Chair Espresso got me hooked. It can be a bit pricey with shipping and what not, but it’s sort of like buying that Padron 1964 instead of the Edge Missile I normally smoke.

[MrJerry]

These specials are being extended until Friday, October 9th at midnight.

[Mangyrat]

You have some nice offerings but ill have pass for now.
I do home roasting and right now I'm hooked on Flores, Bajawa Ngura, Organic.

[Mangyrat]

The rule i go by for good coffee is

green coffee beans are good for 2 years
roasted coffee is good for 2 weeks
ground coffee is good for 2 days

a good bur grinder will make a difference in taste but a good coffee pot makes a much better improvement in taste.

The best coffee pot i found for home use is Technivorm Moccamaster its not cheap but it makes one hell of a cup of coffee.

[CoventryCat86]

Mangy, I've heard that some people use popcorn poppers for roasters. Have you ever tried that and if so, did have good luck?

[Mangyrat]

You can use the old air poppers to roast coffee but i have never tried it my self.

If your thinking about it start here http://www.sweetmarias.com/index.php
i got 2 of my home rosters form them and my last coffee pot "Technivorm Moccamaster".

I order my green coffee from http://www.thecaptainscoffee.com/

Be warned if you start home roasting you'll never go back to drinking the coffee at work or star bucks, it will all taste like crap

[ggiese]

Topped for those that may have missed this special. The sale may be over - but Mr. Jerry's coffee is the bomb! I heartily endsorse his product!

BUY KILLER BEANS!!! ...or else...

[CoventryCat86]

The rule i go by for good coffee is

green coffee beans are good for 2 years
roasted coffee is good for 2 weeks
ground coffee is good for 2 days

a good bur grinder will make a difference in taste but a good coffee pot makes a much better improvement in taste.

The best coffee pot i found for home use is Technivorm Moccamaster its not cheap but it makes one hell of a cup of coffee.

Are green beans considerably cheaper than buying roasted beans?

[Mangyrat]

Are green beans considerably cheaper than buying roasted beans?

Yes between $4 and $6 a pound is what i pay for good green coffee even after shipping its cheaper.

If you look around you can find some good deals on shipping to keep the price under $6 for decent beens.

I look at coffee like i do cigars its a hobie and i want the best tasting coffee/cigars i can get.

one big plus for home roasting is discovering the different tastes you can get just by doing a lighter or darker roast using the same beens.