Re: Am I doing the HG thing wrong
Im fairly sure Ive licked the roasting thing now. I reckon Ive done about 8 roasts in succession and each has come out just fine - I feel that I was actually in control the whole time. I can easily pick 1st and 2nd crack and am achieving 12 - 13 minute roasts with 300gms.
The smokey flavour that I was picking up appears to be one of the characteristics of the Brazillian Cerrado (maybe smokey isnt one of the descriptions one would use when cupping coffee but it describes how it tickles my tastebuds ;D maybe I should say it tastes like nuts to me ;D
I think that Ill try a darker roast on the Brazillian Cerrado and if the taste still doesnt sit with me - I just wont get any more
I find its okay in milk but really dislike it as an espresso. Still got 4kg left 
Mick
Im fairly sure Ive licked the roasting thing now. I reckon Ive done about 8 roasts in succession and each has come out just fine - I feel that I was actually in control the whole time. I can easily pick 1st and 2nd crack and am achieving 12 - 13 minute roasts with 300gms.
The smokey flavour that I was picking up appears to be one of the characteristics of the Brazillian Cerrado (maybe smokey isnt one of the descriptions one would use when cupping coffee but it describes how it tickles my tastebuds ;D maybe I should say it tastes like nuts to me ;D
I think that Ill try a darker roast on the Brazillian Cerrado and if the taste still doesnt sit with me - I just wont get any more
I find its okay in milk but really dislike it as an espresso. Still got 4kg left 
Mick

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