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  • #16
    Thanks go out to Grant for hosting us again today, another great gathering of coffee tragics, lots of tasty brews and tasty treats. There was much conjecture on the "Mystery" Beans kindly donated by Andy, as to whether it was a single origin natural or a blend---any hints Andy????

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    • #17
      Thanks Grant for hosting, another great session!

      Thanks Andy for the mystery bean, created quite a good discussion!

      Had my first syphon, very yummy brew by Greenman!

      Cheers

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      • #18
        Thank you to everyone for coming. It is great to have a community with real people as well as our online forum. I sometimes think we miss out a bit here in the West. We have a city of 2 million but it is a long way from the rest of Australia. I'm all for more of these gatherings.

        The gathering on Saturday was fun! My wife Glenys asked what we talked about. I looked at her... Yes, of course, Coffee. Enthusiasts gathered together can finally talk to other like minded people about topics that they have probably inflicted on their long suffering spouses for want of another outlet. Glenys by the way hates coffee! I mean really hates the smell, everything to do with it. We have in spite of that been married for 22 years, 22 years yesterday in fact. My grinder and machine still occupies a corner of the kitchen. The only reason I get away with it is that the equipment does look like it does belong in a kitchen, being shiny stainless and all that.

        Of course coffee isn't just about espresso and an assortment of beans, siphons and other equipment were brought to the gathering. I thought Trevor's (greenman) siphon was something out of a meth lab when I first saw it. This is serious mad scientist shit. As the mad scientist said in a Bugs episode 'never send a rabbit to do the job of a mad scientist'. Trevor duly performed the duties as resident mad scientist and the result was very nice in the cup.

        The Mystery Coffee supplied by Andy of CS was enjoyed. The consensus is it definitely has Indian Monsoon in it, if not entirely then a blend. There is evidence of two beans being in the mix, TampIT reckoned it had two beans of different flavours in it, determined by eating the two beans. It is possible the other blend is and African Peaberry as some of the beans are very small. It could just be Indian Monsoon too. The overall flavour was definitely earthy and different to other roasts I have had recently. The flavour was a mixed bag. I personally quite liked it but there was some dissent in the panel and TampIT wasn't a fan of the after taste.

        The mocha black Russian Rye Bread supplied by TampIT was great as were the mocha brownies supplied by Art. Outstanding and perfect accompaniment to coffee.

        A perfect activity as it turned out for a wet Saturday!
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        • #19
          Thanks to Grant for putting on another brilliant meet.
          Also, much thanks to Greenman - first decent siphon I have had.

          TampIt

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          • #20
            Damn missed this would have loved to get there and could have as well bar the sleep in.
            Any chance of more like this

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            • #21
              Thank you Grant, a great gathering. Also a thank you to everyone for answering all my questions.
              Certainly gatherings like this are good for everyone, we can always learn something new and share our love of coffee at the same time.
              Trevor, I have lost you phone number, could you please email it to me johnd80@me.com.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Johnd80 View Post
                Thank you Grant, a great gathering. Also a thank you to everyone for answering all my questions.
                Certainly gatherings like this are good for everyone, we can always learn something new and share our love of coffee at the same time.
                Trevor, I have lost you phone number, could you please email it to me johnd80@me.com.
                Hi John. I'm glad you could make it. We'll have more of these gatherings and it is always enjoyable and most of the time we all learn something talking to others.

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by TampIt View Post
                  Thanks to Grant for putting on another brilliant meet.
                  Also, much thanks to Greenman - first decent siphon I have had.

                  TampIt
                  It was a good day. Yes Trevor did well with the Siphon.

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by JWILL View Post
                    Damn missed this would have loved to get there and could have as well bar the sleep in.
                    Any chance of more like this
                    You're welcome to future ones. It is an awkward time of the year with Christmas coming up then holidays. I'm not sure if another one will be on the cards before Christmas.

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