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H311oLHD · 06-16-2008, 09:36 AM

I'm looking to get into homeroasting and I was wondering what your guys' favorite green beans from Sweet Maria's are right now! I'm not a huge fan of earthy coffees, so what do you guys suggest I try?

SporkD · 06-16-2008, 12:57 PM

We really like the low acitidy organic coffees. Sweet Maria's is always getting new green beans in stock so I usually read their reviews (which are super detailed) and pick a few.

I am all about trying new interesting things so I cant say I have many favorites yet.

H311oLHD · 06-16-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sporkd2

We really like the low acitidy organic coffees. Sweet Maria's is always getting new green beans in stock so I usually read their reviews (which are super detailed) and pick a few.

I am all about trying new interesting things so I cant say I have many favorites yet.

Well then waht good are you!?

changofeo · 06-16-2008, 05:27 PM

India
Monsooned Malabar
Earthy

Emmo · 06-16-2008, 07:34 PM

Aaron. Have you ever tried using the COFFEE MATRIX at CBC? It can be a great tool
looking for what you want or don't want.
Scroll over the descriptions at the top for explanations.

H311oLHD · 06-16-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emmo

Aaron. Have you ever tried using the COFFEE MATRIX at CBC? It can be a great tool
looking for what you want or don't want.
Scroll over the descriptions at the top for explanations.

I appreciate that! Thanks for the link!

Mad Dawg · 06-19-2008, 05:22 AM

Let me get this straight. CW's own Mister Starbucks is asking about green coffee from Sweet Maria's??!!?!?! Oh, I love the smell of irony in the morning!

But hey, if you're finally ready to find out how good coffee can really be, more power to ya!

From Sweet Maria's, try these:

Sumatra Lake Tawar 19+ Extra Bold

Yemen Mokha Ismaili

Ethiopia Harar Horse DP - Lot 17406

Guatemala Organic Finca Ceylan Maragogype

CBC also has (as always) some winners, which include the following:

Colombia Organic Bucaramanga - Mesa de los Santos

Guatemala Antigua - La Flor del Cafe

Indian Mysore "Extra Bold" Nuggets

Kauai Kahuna

Papua New Guinea Kimel A

Sumatra Lake Tawar Premium Lintong

That ought to keep you busy for a while...and make it just about impossible to drink anything sold by your employer.

althekillr · 06-19-2008, 07:41 PM

perfect timing for this thread. about ready to order

also any fave decaf's?

H311oLHD · 06-19-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Dawg

Let me get this straight. CW's own Mister Starbucks is asking about green coffee from Sweet Maria's??!!?!?! Oh, I love the smell of irony in the morning!

But hey, if you're finally ready to find out how good coffee can really be, more power to ya!

From Sweet Maria's, try these:

Sumatra Lake Tawar 19+ Extra Bold

Yemen Mokha Ismaili

Ethiopia Harar Horse DP - Lot 17406

Guatemala Organic Finca Ceylan Maragogype

CBC also has (as always) some winners, which include the following:

Colombia Organic Bucaramanga - Mesa de los Santos

Guatemala Antigua - La Flor del Cafe

Indian Mysore "Extra Bold" Nuggets

Kauai Kahuna

Papua New Guinea Kimel A

Sumatra Lake Tawar Premium Lintong

That ought to keep you busy for a while...and make it just about impossible to drink anything sold by your employer.

Haha. Ohhhh how I knew that would come up! How about we classify this as "extending my education?

" That way my manager wont get pissed

(joke). Matt (Spork) has been talking to me about roasting for awhile now, and I am kind of in need of a new hobby...parents have all but eliminated being able to smoke

(just for the time being), so this outta be a fun learning experience! I'm definitely going to try some of those suggestions MD..thanks for the list (and for going easy on me).

Still CW's Mister Starbucks,

Aaron

Mad Dawg · 06-20-2008, 05:37 AM

Aaron, I'm glad you have a sense of humor.

Seriously, though, education IS what it's all about. The more people learn about coffee, the better. The truth is that most Americans are utterly clueless, and will happily slurp up the most insipid swill just to get a caffeine fix.

A few comments on some of the beans I recommended:

Sumatra Lake Tawar (either): Unique among Sumatran coffees in my experience. Brighter than most, with less of the characteristic "forest floor funk,", and an underlying complexity that reminds me at times of some Central Americans. This one is not available every year, so grab some now!

Guatemala Antigua - La Flor del Cafe: Classic Guatemalan! Rich, complex, deep and flavorful. This is a personal favorite of mine, and the one variety I never let myself run out of.

Yemen Mokha Ismaili: A dry-processed coffee harvested from wild plants. Tiny beans exploding with flavors reminiscent of spices (cardamom, coriander, cloves). Unique and interesting stuff.

Ethiopia Harar Horse: Exceptional coffee, with characteristic blueberry notes. Also deep and rich.

Colombia Organic Bucaramanga - Mesa de los Santos: A Classic Colombian, clean and complex. Takes a wide variety of roasts.

Papua New Guniea Kimel A: A real insider's coffee, something of a trade secret among coffee aficionados. Similar in some ways to Sumatrans, yet smoother than most and with cocoa essences.

Indian Mysore "Extra Bold" Nuggets: Rich, complex, spicy. My favorite of the Indian offerings.

Kauai Kahuna: Another unique coffee. Huge beans, atypically affordable for a Hawaiian, though like most of those in being somewhat delicate and very clean. Nice!

Try all of these roasted just to the first snap of second crack. DO NOT do a "Starbucks roast" on ANY of them, or you'll destroy most of the varietal nuances that make them interesting.

Finally, please post your impressions after you've had a chance to try them. I'll be very interested to hear what you think about them, and about roasting your own.

06-16-2008, 09:36 AM	#1
H311oLHD Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 8,248	Favorite Green Bean offered by Sweet Marias I'm looking to get into homeroasting and I was wondering what your guys' favorite green beans from Sweet Maria's are right now! I'm not a huge fan of earthy coffees, so what do you guys suggest I try? __________________ -Aaron- Proud member of the 2006 Newb Coalition! Full fledged CAO whore & Pepin Ho! Rest In Peace Cubano. Charter Member, MCLC “Making others green with envy”™

06-16-2008, 12:57 PM	#2
SporkD Club Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Morrisville, North Carolina Posts: 4,980	We really like the low acitidy organic coffees. Sweet Maria's is always getting new green beans in stock so I usually read their reviews (which are super detailed) and pick a few. I am all about trying new interesting things so I cant say I have many favorites yet. __________________ "Growing up is inevitable, growing old is optional"

06-16-2008, 07:34 PM	#5
Emmo Club Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: What I ask myself every mornin Posts: 1,841	Aaron. Have you ever tried using the COFFEE MATRIX at CBC? It can be a great tool looking for what you want or don't want. Scroll over the descriptions at the top for explanations. __________________ Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they? A. Charley Weaver: His feet..

06-19-2008, 05:22 AM	#7
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	Let me get this straight. CW's own Mister Starbucks is asking about green coffee from Sweet Maria's??!!?!?! Oh, I love the smell of irony in the morning! But hey, if you're finally ready to find out how good coffee can really be, more power to ya! From Sweet Maria's, try these: Sumatra Lake Tawar 19+ Extra Bold Yemen Mokha Ismaili Ethiopia Harar Horse DP - Lot 17406 Guatemala Organic Finca Ceylan Maragogype CBC also has (as always) some winners, which include the following: Colombia Organic Bucaramanga - Mesa de los Santos Guatemala Antigua - La Flor del Cafe Indian Mysore "Extra Bold" Nuggets Kauai Kahuna Papua New Guinea Kimel A Sumatra Lake Tawar Premium Lintong That ought to keep you busy for a while...and make it just about impossible to drink anything sold by your employer. __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

06-20-2008, 05:37 AM	#10
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	Aaron, I'm glad you have a sense of humor. Seriously, though, education IS what it's all about. The more people learn about coffee, the better. The truth is that most Americans are utterly clueless, and will happily slurp up the most insipid swill just to get a caffeine fix. A few comments on some of the beans I recommended: Sumatra Lake Tawar (either): Unique among Sumatran coffees in my experience. Brighter than most, with less of the characteristic "forest floor funk,", and an underlying complexity that reminds me at times of some Central Americans. This one is not available every year, so grab some now! Guatemala Antigua - La Flor del Cafe: Classic Guatemalan! Rich, complex, deep and flavorful. This is a personal favorite of mine, and the one variety I never let myself run out of. Yemen Mokha Ismaili: A dry-processed coffee harvested from wild plants. Tiny beans exploding with flavors reminiscent of spices (cardamom, coriander, cloves). Unique and interesting stuff. Ethiopia Harar Horse: Exceptional coffee, with characteristic blueberry notes. Also deep and rich. Colombia Organic Bucaramanga - Mesa de los Santos: A Classic Colombian, clean and complex. Takes a wide variety of roasts. Papua New Guniea Kimel A: A real insider's coffee, something of a trade secret among coffee aficionados. Similar in some ways to Sumatrans, yet smoother than most and with cocoa essences. Indian Mysore "Extra Bold" Nuggets: Rich, complex, spicy. My favorite of the Indian offerings. Kauai Kahuna: Another unique coffee. Huge beans, atypically affordable for a Hawaiian, though like most of those in being somewhat delicate and very clean. Nice! Try all of these roasted just to the first snap of second crack. DO NOT do a "Starbucks roast" on ANY of them, or you'll destroy most of the varietal nuances that make them interesting. Finally, please post your impressions after you've had a chance to try them. I'll be very interested to hear what you think about them, and about roasting your own. __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

06-16-2008, 05:27 PM	#4
changofeo Starting Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Horsepen Bayou Posts: 18	India Monsooned Malabar Earthy

06-19-2008, 07:41 PM	#8
althekillr Club Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cancuuuuuuuuun Posts: 1,506	perfect timing for this thread. about ready to order also any fave decaf's?