http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl - coffeesnobs.com.au en-us coffeesnobs.com.au Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:19:39 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss YaBB 2.3.1 Revision: 1.27.2.13.2.13 30 http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280396883/6#6 coffeesnobs.com.au/Off Topic http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280396883/6#6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:11:01 GMT <b><a href="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280396883/4#4">Stan wrote</a> on <b>Today</b> at 7:05pm:</b><br /><div>Congrats.  Have a coffee to celebrate <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" />  </div><br />Thanks Stan, might even have a couple. <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1163932885/5#5 coffeesnobs.com.au/Site Sponsors http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1163932885/5#5 info@dibartoli.com.au (Di Bartoli Coffee Centre) Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:10:21 GMT Hi guys,<br /><br />Please note tomorrow's Latte Art Workshop has been postponed to August 21st due to Scottie's journey to NZ for the Trans-Tasman Barista Championship. 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Better Torque than 240V AC and thay handle more speed variation without the cooling issues of VF Driving 240V AC at very reduced speeds. Some options at Oatley Electronics to look at for 12V.<br /><br />Play safe whatever you do.  </div><br />In that vein, you could probably buy a cheap 12V cordless drill or whatever and drive it with a battery charger/battery arrangement and then remote mount the trigger variable speed controller. It would only remain then to suitably mount the Drill and fix a pulley into the chuck of the drill.<br /><br />I've seen quite a few generic brand variable speed cordless drills around for quite surprisingly low prices so might be worth thinking about.... <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br /><br />Mal. http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280394280/18#18 coffeesnobs.com.au/General Coffee Related... http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280394280/18#18 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:19:36 GMT <b><a href="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280394280/17#17">Jon. wrote</a> on <b>Today</b> at 6:09pm:</b><br /><div><b><a href="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280394280/15#15">Mal wrote</a> on <b>Today</b> at 5:41pm:</b><br /><div>Our weekly milk consumption hovers between 21-24 Lt.   </div><br /><span>That's 5 imperial gallons, you really should get a cow Mal. <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" title="Cheesy" /></span>  </div><br />The idea has been canvassed Jon... <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /><br /><br />Mal. http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280444227/8#8 coffeesnobs.com.au/General Coffee Related... http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280444227/8#8 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:49:43 GMT A very "philosophical" question this one, as alluded to by Attilio....<br /><br />I suspect that if you lined up 10 highly respected roasters and put the question to them individually, you'd probably get 10 different answers... Of which, none would be right or wrong. The suggestion to inquire of the roast-master is by far the best as any decent artisan will know their coffee product to a "tee".... <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Templates/Forum/default/cool.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" /><br /><br />Mal. http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1238070085/282#282 coffeesnobs.com.au/Home Roasting - Tips,  Tricks etc http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1238070085/282#282 grahamcoop@bigpond.com (Gra) Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:44:57 GMT Behmore 450g Ethiopian Harra longberry taken to just before second crack these are the smallest beans that I have roasted. looking forward to trying this one.<br /><br />Gra.. http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1203772677/8#8 coffeesnobs.com.au/Site Sponsors http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1203772677/8#8 info@cuppacoffee.com.au (cuppacoffee) Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:15:06 GMT <b><center><span><span>See the GEE at Cuppacoffee!</span></span></center></b><br /><br /><center><a href="http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t108/denniswells/GEE.jpg" rel="gb_image[nice_pics]" title="..."><img src="http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t108/denniswells/GEE.jpg" name="post_img_resize" alt="..." title="..." border="0" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><span>We're delighted to announce that Cuppacoffee has been appointed as the NSW Distributor<br />for the <b><span>GEE Espresso Machine</span></b> and would like to invite you to see it in action at our store.<br /><br />Both retail and trade enquiries are welcome, and more information and reviews can be found <a href="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1279089567/29#29" target="_blank"><span><u>here</u></span></a></span></center><br /><br /> http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280471649/0#0 coffeesnobs.com.au/Cupping Room http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280471649/0#0 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:34:09 GMT During the recent banter about the question of the cost of the Australian MTC D10-107 Honey offered during the last green Bean Bay sell-off it was (politely) suggested that the answer was best found in the cup.  <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Smilies/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br />The following are my impressions having roasted my 1st batch:<br /><br />As Andy suggested the green beans were very clean, although bean sizes did vary a bit and it was not as good looking as say the PNG Wahgi AA.<br /><br />I roasted them to a little past the start of second crack. first crack at 14.40 mins, second crack at 18.43 mins, (about CS9), and kept them sealed up for about 3 days before opening.<br /><br />What hit me firstly was the aroma of the beans when I broke the seal, and since then everytime I loaded the grinder hopper and ground. In fact I started thinking I was being seduced by the "Honey" in the name, and it was all my imagination, so asked my partner to verify it was not wishful thinking. She smelt it as well. There is a fleeting waft of what I think is Honey every time, and not something I have detected before.<br /><br />Now my formal "cupping" experience and knowledge is basically zilch, so be kind. My partner drinks only neat espresso's, and she has found it to her liking. Not too acidic or bitter and very smooth, and best of all each shot has been consistently so. So thumbs up from her. (Phew! as some cost justification was required).<br /><br />I found similiar results with an Espresso. I also had it as a Capuccino and while maybe was a little low on acidity to cut through the milk a bit, it was still excellent, and once again consistent.<br /><br />Sorry I'm sure expert cupping practices would have found all sorts of berries and other characters. What I found was an excellent experience both before and in the cup.<br /><br />I probably could fiddle around by blending something slightly more acidic with it for the milk based drinks, or possibly blending with a lighter roast of the same. But think I might just stick with what worked for now, and N'joy the rest.  <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Smilies/thumbsup.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br />Graham http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280466873/3#3 coffeesnobs.com.au/Brewing Equipment - Entry level (sub $500) http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280466873/3#3 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:26:08 GMT google breville ikon IKON ...... might be one of the best in that $$$ range<br /><br />your going to need a grinder........ sunbeam 0480 <br /><br />and fresh beans......<br /><br />but if your buying your flatwhites at a good shop, you might be disappointed with what you make if you don't put the effort in.....<br /><br />yeah go try a pod machine as well...... http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280446684/5#5 coffeesnobs.com.au/Brewing Equipment - Midrange ($500-$1500) http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280446684/5#5 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:05:11 GMT Great.  I will do.  Thanks. http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1278925660/15#15 coffeesnobs.com.au/Brewing Equipment - Manual Coffee Brewing Processes http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1278925660/15#15 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:58:32 GMT Update: I'm now a solid filter re-user. Since my last post I've only used two filters and I make quite a few aeropresses each day. They're tough little buggers, those filters. <br /><br />Good job those who pointed me the right direction, it's greatly appreciated. http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280463599/0#0 coffeesnobs.com.au/QLD http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280463599/0#0 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:19:59 GMT Just back from our annual trip north. Checked out the old favourites and a few places C.S's had recommended. If you read through the threads above you will see the C.S's who helped us out on our trek. Thanks one and all. Back again next year to try these and more. <br /><u>Quest.</u> James St. Burleigh Heads. Roast beans. Good coffee.<br /><u>Mt Tamborine Coffee.</u> Roast own beans from their plantation. Fantastic friendly and welcoming staff. Coffee to die for. Food also superb. <br /><u>Coffee Sisters</u> 110 Monaco St. Broadbeach Waters. TomTom found this for us so well. A lunchtime delight. Served  by  friendly and enthusiastic young ladies. Great Di Bella coffee and healthy delicious food.  <br /><u>Picolo</u> Esplanade Miami Beach. Great coffee and food. Always busy. <br /><u>Pioneer Coffee</u> Yandia. Roast beans. Great coffee and food. Tim has gone..bought  a coffee cart. Hullo Tim.<br /><u>Di Bella</u> Bowen Hills. Great to get to by train. Roast beans. Excellent  coffee and food and superb knowledgable and friendly staff. Also a Drive In for coffee, beans and food. How good is that you lucky Brissie folks?<br /><u>Neli Coffee</u> 293 MacDonnell Rd. Clontarf. Roast beans and serve fantastic coffee, biscuits and slices. Great ambience. Friendly staff who know their coffee. <br /><u>Feelgoodz.</u> Woody Point Jetty. Great Di bella coffee and food along with  a superb view. Excellent service. <br /><u>Olgas and Agnes </u>Stanthorpe. Excellent Campos coffee and healthy organic foods. Such friendly and welcoming ladies. <br />Thanks Queensland.  <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Smilies/thumbsup.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280462492/0#0 coffeesnobs.com.au/Home Roasting - Tips,  Tricks etc http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1280462492/0#0 shawn@countrybrewer.com.au (Armstrong) Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:01:32 GMT Hi All,<br /><br />Have always read plenty of post in here, but never posted before!<br /><br />I'm Shawn and of course to the important stuff: - I use an iRoast2 ... favourite bean would be Ethiopean Limu ... I can afford a decent coffee machine but the one I have works well ... and I feel it is all in the grind!!!<br /><br />Anyway ... I hope to participate a lot more from now on!<br /><br />Cheers http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1275992098/14#14 coffeesnobs.com.au/General Coffee Related... http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1275992098/14#14 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:48:21 GMT Haha, got it! http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1267409600/3#3 coffeesnobs.com.au/Coffee Hardware For Sale http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1267409600/3#3 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:41:28 GMT pm sent to both of you http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1279250965/2#2 coffeesnobs.com.au/Grinders http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1279250965/2#2 bob@espressoitalia.com.au (Espresso Italia) Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:15:59 GMT <b><a href="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1279250965/1#1">nBC wrote</a> on Jul 16^th, 2010, 10:10pm:</b><br /><div>Nice.... <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Templates/Forum/default/cool.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" />       The second time this week the missus has caught me drooling over this grinder <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Templates/Forum/default/embarassed.gif" border="0" alt="Embarrassed" title="Embarrassed" />  <br /><br />  </div><br /><br />There's worse things your missus could catch you drooling over <img src="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1275289271/9#9 coffeesnobs.com.au/Milk Froth and Bubbles http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1275289271/9#9 greg@coffeetamper.com.au (Greg Pullman) Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:04:48 GMT A bit of progress here... the new style Silvia tips are readily available and a lot cheaper than manufacturing the old style ones myself in the quantities we're talking. So it's only the extension piece I need to get made, and the design of the new tips also makes the design of the extension piece slightly simpler.<br /><br />It remains to be seen whether the price of the finished product is justifiable but we're certainly closer than we were six weeks ago.<br /><br />Greg http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1248922420/88#88 coffeesnobs.com.au/General Coffee Related... http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1248922420/88#88 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:03:03 GMT Veneziano will also be able to assist: <a href="http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1163934198" target="_blank">http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1163934198</a> http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1273659364/6#6 coffeesnobs.com.au/VIC http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1273659364/6#6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:36:25 GMT According to their Facebook page their coffee is now being supplied by some roaster by the name of Andy Freeman.