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Roasted 11/26/22 I brewed this in a Kalita wave using notneutral filters with a Niche Zero grinder. My recipe is 28g coffee, 400g hot water not necessarily aiming for any particular time, but somewhere between four and five and half minutes. I try to do a 50g bloom in the first 45 seconds then three or four more pours. 42. Caramelized sugar, spices & cocoa. I tried this at Tico's open house and while it was nice it I strongly preferred the Holiday Blend. This definitely surpasses what I normally think of Brazilian coffees, but I don't find this flavor profile interesting. It could be good as a daily drinker or probably better as an espresso. 

Roasted 11/26/22  A Blend composed of Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Indonesia. Washed & Natural  Cranberry, Carmel, fudge & pecan. Surprisingly delicate. Good for both espresso and filter, I think it shines as an espresso. I wasn't expecting much since I tend to find holiday blends to be dark and heavy on the brown spice notes. 

I've had a lot of coffee samples recently since I am setting up a cafe, hopefully as a multi-roaster. The owner of Tico Coffee Roasters brought some preground coffee as for a coffee tasting so these are a little different than how I normally write these.  Her recipe was 24g coffee with a 75g bloom at 205°F water for thirty seconds with an additional 300g pour in the clever and then start the pour down at 2:30 finishing roughly at three and a half minutes.  Last, but not least is the decaf. I liked it, I don't know why I never really served it before a bit orthodox, but better than many decafs I've tried. Chocolate throughout, orange syrup and roasted peanut. 

I've had a lot of coffee samples recently since I am setting up a cafe, hopefully as a multi-roaster. The owner of Tico Coffee Roasters brought some preground coffee as for a coffee tasting so these are a little different than how I normally write these.  Her recipe was 24g coffee with a 75g bloom at 205°F water for thirty seconds with an additional 300g pour in the clever and then start the pour down at 2:30 finishing roughly at three and a half minutes.  Again I love this as an espresso and a pour over even rhough it is on the orthodox side. Lots of sweet cherry at the front followed by dark chocolate and a little nutty. 

I've had a lot of coffee samples recently since I am setting up a cafe, hopefully as a multi-roaster. The owner of Tico Coffee Roasters brought some preground coffee as for a coffee tasting so these are a little different than how I normally write these.  Her recipe was 24g coffee with a 75g bloom at 205°F water for thirty seconds with an additional 300g pour in the clever and then start the pour down at 2:30 finishing roughly at three and a half minutes.  Honestly my least favorite, it is just too dark for me, it handles well by itself or milk, but It's not for me. Very earthy, with very dark chocolate notes, a full body and a very silky finish. 

I've had a lot of coffee samples recently since I am setting up a cafe, hopefully as a multi-roaster. The owner of Tico Coffee Roasters brought some preground coffee as for a coffee tasting so these are a little different than how I normally write these.  Her recipe was 24g coffee with a 75g bloom at 205°F water for thirty seconds with an additional 300g pour in the clever and then start the pour down at 2:30 finishing roughly at three and a half minutes.  A little on the orthodox side, but it is a good daily drinker and probably would make a nice espresso. Thickish mouth feel, smoked vanilla, honey sweetness and tons of lingering chocolate notes.

I've had a lot of coffee samples recently since I am setting up a cafe, hopefully as a multi-roaster. The owner of Tico Coffee Roasters brought some preground coffee as for a coffee tasting so these are a little different than how I normally write these.  Her recipe was 24g coffee with a 75g bloom at 205°F water for thirty seconds with an additional 300g pour in the clever and then start the pour down at 2:30 finishing roughly at three and a half minutes.  This was probably the lightest of the coffees Mariana brought and normally would be my favorite, but it came in a close second. Almost a berry bomb, but not quite. Black cherry at the front, berry jam, peaches and very clean. 

I've had a lot of coffee samples recently since I am setting up a cafe, hopefully as a multi-roaster. The owner of Tico Coffee Roasters brought some preground coffee as for a coffee tasting so these are a little different than how I normally write these.  Her recipe was 24g coffee with a 75g bloom at 205°F water for thirty seconds with an additional 300g pour in the clever and then start the pour down at 2:30 finishing roughly at three and a half minutes.  This was my favorite of the samples that I tried, it was on the medium side, but very unusual for a Guatamalan coffee. Lots of blood orange notes, some caramelized sugar and sweet red grapes at the end. 

3 second preinfusion. Tomorrow will be the longest I have ever been away from my dog and I just feel empty. I don't know if this is giving me a new clarity or if I am just tired of everything, but I hope to leave soon.  Proyecto Diaz El Corazon Espresso: Roasted 09/07/20 18.2g in 25g seconds 30g out Sweet berries, chocolate and oak. Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 09/02/20 18.9g in 24 seconds 24g out Why I am I not out of this yet?! Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso: Roasted on 09/08/20 18.2g in 29 seconds 30g out Citrus, sweet and graham.

3 second preinfusion. My dog died on Saturday and all I can think about is her absence. Proyecto Diaz El Corazon Espresso: Roasted 09/07/20 18.5g in 27g seconds 30g out Sweet berries, hoppy and milk chocolate. Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 09/02/20 18.6g in 24 seconds 24g out Sweet cherry and almond. Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso: Roasted on 09/08/20 18.6g in 28 seconds 30g out Citrus, sweet and graham.

 3 second preinfusion. Still no news Proyecto Diaz El Corazon Espresso: Roasted 09/07/20 18.1g in 24 seconds 30g out Sour beer, hoppy, malt.  Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 09/02/20 18.4g in 24 seconds 24g out Sweeter, but just chocolate and almond notes. Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso: Roasted on 09/08/20 18.4g in 27 seconds 30g out Very sweet.

  3 second preinfusion. Still no news Linea Little Wing Espresso: Roasted 09/01/20 18.4g in 24 seconds 24g out Not as sweet, but more apricot and chocolate. Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 09/02/20 18.5g in 23 seconds 30g out Cherry and chocolate still. Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso: Roasted on 09/08/20 18.1g in 23 seconds 30g out

 3 second preinfusion. Still no news Linea Little Wing Espresso: Roasted 09/01/20 18.0g in 20 seconds 24g out Sweet and thin. Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 09/02/20 18.1g in 23 seconds 30g out Cherry and chocolate. Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso: Roasted on 09/08/20 19.3g in 27 seconds 30g out Anemic and sweet, maybe it will be better tomorrow.

3 second preinfusion. Sunday should be the last day for real this time  Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted 08/21/20 18.2g in 26 seconds 24g out Cleaner and sweeter tasting than yesterday, but still just chocolate and nutty. Moksha GSM Espresso: Roasted on 08/21/20 18.2g in 25 seconds 24-28g out Bittersweet chocolate and earthy. Moksha Decaf Mexico Esmeralda Espresso: Roasted on 08/21/20 18.3g in 28 seconds 24g out I wish I had more to play around with, but I only have two and a half pounds to last till Sunday.

 3 second preinfusion. Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted 08/21/20 18.2g in 28 seconds 24g out Just chocolate and nutty. Moksha GSM Espresso: Roasted on 08/21/20 18.1g in 23 seconds 24-25g out Bittersweet chocolate with a minty finish. Moksha Decaf Mexico Esmeralda Espresso: Roasted on 08/21/20 18.2g in 28 seconds 30g out

3 second preinfusion. 195.7°F Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 08/21/20 18.6g in 26 seconds 24g out As a ristretto I am getting more tart cherry notes as well as nutty chocolate ones.  Chromatic Gamut Espresso: Roasted on 08/08/20 18.5g in 27 seconds 24g out Very mild as a ristretto, but cleaner tasting with sweet berry notes before a generic chocolate taste. Sadly mouth feel is disappointing. Moksha Decaf Mexico Esmeralda Espresso: Roasted on 08/21/20 18.0g in 27 seconds 30g out Better than yesterday. 

 1.5 second preinfusion. I realized I haven't been playing around with preinfusion much recently or temperature for the matter, but I am trying to brew at 195.9°F to bring out a little acidity in my espressos today.  Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 08/21/20 18.4g in 25 seconds 30g out Still too young, but I am getting cleaner cherry notes with lots of nut.  Chromatic Gamut Espresso: Roasted on 08/08/20 18.2 in 22 seconds 30g out I liked it better yesterday when it was sweeter, today it is thicker and more on the heavy side. Moksha Decaf Mexico Esmeralda Espresso: Roasted on 08/21/20 18.5 in 20 seconds 30g out Still too young and too dark for me. Brewing at 165.9°F certainly tastes cleaner than 200°F.

1.5 second preinfusion. Supposedly we are going to be open another week even though we announced this was our last day. Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 08/21/20 18.0g in 25 seconds 40g out It's too young to be honest. Chromatic Gamut Espresso: Roasted on 08/08/20 18.6 in 27seconds 30g out Not as sweet or delicate as Friday.  Stumptown Decaf Trapper Creek Espresso: Roasted on 08/04/20 18.2g in 30 seconds 30g out

 1.5 second preinfusion. 23 is the magic number.v Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 07/29/20 18.2 in 23 seconds 30g out Chocolate and cherry. Temple Elvis Rafael Espresso: Roasted on 07/24/20 18.5g in 22 seconds 30g out I think it is safe to assume it is pretty much dead from here on. I can only get chocolate notes. I guess I have to use this asap. Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso: Roasted on 08/04/20 18.2g in 26 seconds 30g out Nothing noteworthy.

1.5 second preinfusion. 23 is the magic number.v Tico Sangre De Toro Espresso: Roasted on 07/29/20 18.2 in 23 seconds 30g out Chocolate and cherry. Temple Elvis Rafael Espresso: Roasted on 07/24/20 19.1g in 20 seconds 30g out Equator Decaf Equator Blend Espresso: Roasted on 07/16/20 17.8g in 30 seconds 20g out I don't have enough to adjust today