This was the 2nd espresso machine which I bought and owned for a “long” time. I found this killer deal on craigslist. It was a year old Pro 500 which I got for $800 in January 2022. The Pro 500 was my first heat exchanger machine. I had read a lot about them on /r/espresso […]
Start of Espresso Journy – Rancilio Silvia v2 & Mazzer Mini
This was my first real espresso machine. I found it on craigslist and did a bunch of research before purchasing it. I learned that it was a well liked machine that could last a long time. I failed to realize how old the machine was but it ended up not mattering. I used it From […]
Stage Line Coffee Roasters — Guatemala Conception Buena Vista Lactic Maceration Nat
Roaster Stage Line Coffee Name Conception Buena Vista Lactic Maceration Nat. Country Guatemala Tasting Notes Black cherry, agave, stone fruit Process Natural Lactic Maceration Region San Martin, Jilotepeque Vareital Red Bourbon Altitude 1800 MASL Producer David Solano misc Part of the Unconventional Series from Stage Line Notes from MikeTastes like no other coffee i’ve tried. […]
La Colombe – Inga Red Honey
Roaster La Colombe Coffee Name Inga Red Honey Country Colombia Roast Level Lighter Roast Tasting notes Champagne Mango, Lily, Maple Syrup Region Nariño Variety Yello Caturra Altitude 3250 MASL Process Red Honey Link https://www.drinktrade.com/colombia-inga-red-honey/p/357
Backyard Beans – Punch in the Face
Roaster Backyard Beans Coffee Name Punch in the Face Country Comsa, Marcala, Honduras Roast Level Dark Roast Tasting notes Bold start, smooth finish. Slightly smoky with chocolate undertones, thick body Region Varietal Bourbon, Typica, Catuai, Caturra Altitude 1250 – 1700 MASL Link https://www.backyardbeans.com/shop/punch Had a hard time dialing this one in. Either […]
Royal Mile Espresso
Roaster Royal Mile Espresso Coffee Name Royal Mile Espresso Country Matagalpa, Nicaragua Roast Level Medium Roast Tasting notes Chocolate, Creamy Region Variety Altitude Link https://royalmilecoffee.com/collections/featured/products/espresso Seem surprisingly light roasted for an “espresso blend”. Very chocolatey and smooth. It works well with both the Pavoni and the Profitec.
La Colombe – Peru – Easy Dreamer
Roaster La Colombe Coffee Name Easy Dreamer Country Peru Roast Level Lighter Roast Tasting notes Fudge, Mandarin, Toffee Region Cajamarca Variety Typica, Catuai, Pache Altitude 1500 – 1800 MASL Link https://www.lacolombe.com/products/peru-easy-dreamer