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    Hi folks,

    Can anyone suggest a coffee variety that does well (as espresso) after only 24hrs resting?

    Ive got a void that needs quick filling.

    Thanks,

    Rob

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    I remember when I first started home roasting someone saying Sumatran Mandheling was best after 3 hours resting!

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      Can anyone suggest a coffee variety that does well (as espresso) after only 24hrs resting?
      I usually wait at least 3 days before drinking as espresso.  To answer your question, Ive heard from others that Yirgacheffe doesnt require as much of a rest.  Im not sure if the same applies to other bright SOs.

      I remember when I first started home roasting someone saying Sumatran Mandheling was best after 3 hours resting!
      Mandheling is actually one of the origins I rest the longest.  When roasting for a blend, I usually roast Mandheling the day before or first in the line up. Ive never been able to manage pulling a SO of this in anything under 3-4 days (without it being a gusher).

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        Good one. I have both Mandheling and Yirgacheffe on hand. From memory, the Yirg likes a lighter roast . . .

        Perhaps lighter-roasted beans dont develop much after roasting.

        Thanks fellas.

        Keep that wisdom rolling through.

        - Rob

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          Try an Ethiopian....Its always my emergency SO if I run out....seems to degas pretty quickly...

          C

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            Originally posted by 2muchcoffeeman link=1147669420/0#4 date=1147675292
            Try an Ethiopian....Its always my emergency SO if I run out....seems to degas pretty quickly...

            C
            Thanks.

            Looks like tomorrow will be Yirgacheffe and Harar roasting day.

            - Rob

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            • #7
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              The Harar is a difficult bean to roast but when you get it right its superb. My recommendation is to really extend the time between the two cracks (4 mins) and stop just at the start of the 2nd crack.

              Its my favourite of all beans but a little fickle

              Dan

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              • #8
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                Ive found the harrar longberry horse needs 4-5 days of resting before it really comes into its own. Heres a post I made about it: http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1145439804

                Java "Love that Blueberry!" phile
                Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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                • #9
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                  Mines not the longberry . . .

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                  • #10
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                    The Yirgacheffe tastes beautiful - even after only a couple of hours rest - and it poured perfectly, with no gaseous billowing at all.

                    Great advice people - thanks!

                    Now on to find the quickest de-gassing variety for milk-based espresso drinks . . . Are we still thinking Ethiopian (I have Harar & Djimma on hand, with Limu on the way).

                    Cheers,

                    Rob

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