Thursday, December 28, 2006

Gene Cafe Delivers for Christmas

Well, between last weekend and this weekend, I have really put the Gene Cafe through it's paces and it delivered flawlessly for all of the Christmas roasting. On the 17th, it roasted 19 consecutive 300g batches, on the 23rd it roasted 16 consecutive batches (226g-250g) and today the 24th, it roasted 18 consecutive 250 grams batches. All of the roasting was done with the profile on this site (or some variation thereof) and it is simply amazing how easily one can duplicate a roast with this machine. Below is the list of coffees that were roasted (all from Sweet Maria's); I will be posting the roasting and brewing logs; to view, click on the coffees that are underlined.

Africa Highlands WP Decaf
Brazil Cachoeira Yellow Bourbon
Columbia Excelso 13556
("to die for" per the mail lady)
Costa Rica La Magnolia SWP Decaf
Ethiopia Natural (DP) Sidamo WP Decaf
Ethiopia Organic Idido Misty Valley DP (my favorite coffee thus far)
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe - Moledina 3993
Guatemala "Blue Quetzal" Bourbon
(this is an exquisite elixir)
Guatemala Fraijanes - Finca Agua Tibia
Mexico Organic Nayarit Terruno (excellent for giving the palate a break)
Rwanda Migongo Bourbon
(creamy semi-sweet chocolate with cedar)
Sumatra Organic Gayoland WP Decaf
Timor FTO Maubesse (smell the forest in the aroma, hint of butterscotch)

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