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  • #16
    Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

    Originally posted by 5B4F655E083A0 link=1232041993/2#2 date=1232056483
    Are the times listed, all AEDST ?... ie: 15:00 QLD . .is 14:00 local QLD time
    As Flynn and Greg said, BeanBay GREEN starts at the same time everywhere, I spend the time doing the daylight saving conversions to make it easy for everyone... well that was the theory anyway.
    :

    Originally posted by 5B4E0F090F3A0 link=1232041993/5#5 date=1232061614
    I wont be home at the times aloted so this will be on a mobile phone
    Test it first. Go to http://beanaby.coffeesnobs.com.au and see if you can select something and get to the checkout. As long as you dont press the [Confirm Order] button you can back-out and remove the item from your basket.
    I have no idea if it works on a phone, it should but I dont know.


    In fact, it might be worth everyone testing they can get into BeanBay ok to make sure that all the software changes this week dont give you (and then me) grief at 16:01 tomorrow.


    Originally posted by 5D5B485D565F584F4E4E3A0 link=1232041993/8#8 date=1232062735
    The key is to be very punctual.
    For sure wired.

    The beans that we could source a lot of are normally still available for a day or so but always there is a bean that goes in a couple of minutes. We cannot pick which one it is but we do go pretty close with the quantities.

    Originally posted by 5C564354545B4F493A0 link=1232041993/6#6 date=1232062161
    Bean Bay is always open and Andy also makes beans available even when the Bean Bay monthly isnt on
    Yes and we will do that more this year. Often we get a single bag of something special from one of the brokers and will put that up after BeanBay. Last month we bought a pile of the previous months beans to "fill the gap" between the sales too.

    I hope to always have one or two varieties in BeanBay for those that run-out of beans but to keep prices this low and to ship to the pickup points cheaply we need to release BeanBay beans in bulk once a month so we can have just one week of insanity.
    8-)

    Saturday afternoon is a weird time for BeanBay too, we try and have it mid month on a Tuesday or Wednesday night but we have had to wait for some of the small brokers to come back from their summer-snooze and the date slid. If we held off to next week then we will have trouble getting the beans packed and freighted into the pickup points at the end of the month so Saturday it is!

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    • #17
      Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

      Originally posted by 0211040C0D630 link=1232041993/14#14 date=1232070191
      What lot size can you order, as this will be my 1st as well  
      All the green beans are packed in cotton bags in 2.5kg lots.

      (sorry, we forget that some people dont know that)

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      • #18
        Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

        Thanks for clearing up how you pack the beans and weights. I now hope the beans I go for

        Dont got within a couple minutes of beanbay opening. I guess this is the start of a wonderful

        coffee roasting expadition.

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        • #19
          Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

          Originally posted by 3C29686E685D0 link=1232041993/17#17 date=1232071462
          I guess this is the start of a wonderful coffee roasting expadition.
          Dont forget you can always buy a starter pack (any time) which contains 4 x 500g of different beans. I understand that these often contain pleasant surprises.  [smiley=thumbup.gif]

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          • #20
            Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

            Thanks OlSmokey but must say already got the starter pack which came with super fast delivery Heres what was in pack if your interested:

            PNG Kinjibi AA and Maragogype
            Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and Gambella Naturals


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            • #21
              Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

              Hi Guys,

              I live in Oatley... if I purchase a few kgs of green beans and select Sylvania as the pickup point...

              SYD - "Dennis" - Sylvania

              ...what happens next?

              Will Dennis advise the pickup location?  Will it be a weekend? His place? Outside McDonalds

              Cheers,
              David

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              • #22
                Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009


                All the pickup points will be organised in this thread and in your case, Dennis will post what suits best... I know he is busy with multiple addresses at the moment but he will let you know prior to the date.

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                • #23
                  Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

                  Good selection this month Andy

                  I think a little of everything is in order for me this month as
                  the new roaster and its testing has roasted its way through the stash to reach a medium level of stock

                  Andy is there a way to introduce in your bean profile description an optimum time for 1st crack and 2nd crack to compliment the CS colour value?
                  I ask this as you are more knowledgeable than myself and it would be good to know a general guide to follow


                  Brazil Alterosa RFA $8.00/kg*
                  Brazil Alterosa RFA - If you are looking for a well rounded coffee with good balance then this is it. Because of its balance and good body it will also make a great base to an espresso blend. I liked this at a CS9 roast but it should work ok a little either side of that too.
                  As an example
                  Aim for 1st Crack @ ??? min 2nd Crack ??? min to CS9

                  As a general guide it will enable us to aim in the zone for any given bean type. Given that most beans of a particular continent of origin will probably share the same roast profile

                  Just a thought mate do you think it has merit?

                  KK

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                  • #24
                    Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

                    Just another question. As a first time roaster would it be better to sample a 1 of each of this month beanbay offer to understand how different beans roast and taste or just buy say 1 or 2 different kinds or beans until I have a better understanding of roasting

                    Cheers

                    Mark

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                    • #25
                      Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

                      Originally posted by 456168686B6B5145617D63610E0 link=1232041993/22#22 date=1232076287
                      Aim for 1st Crack @ ??? min 2nd Crack ??? min to CS9
                      Take a ball of string and a tape measure then measure the length without unwinding it.  :-?

                      Roasting times are highly subjective and hugely dependent on the roasting equipment and environment. There is no right answer in general and probably no right answer for a specific bean even amongst professional roasters.

                      There are some general characteristics about a good roast which should be kept in mind including how long through the roasting cycle first crack occurs, the time between first and second crack, and how far into second crack a roast should go, but it all depends on the bean.

                      In terms of specifics, a roast duration of around 18 minutes is preferred which should provide some clues on what to adjust based on your roasting result.

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                      • #26
                        Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

                        Originally posted by 7C69282E281D0 link=1232041993/23#23 date=1232077011
                        Just another question. As a first time roaster would it be better to sample a 1 of each of this month beanbay offer to understand how different beans roast and taste or just buy say 1 or 2 different kinds or beans until I have a better understanding of roasting

                        Cheers

                        Mark
                        The sample pack will probably contain most of the beans that are on offer from this months bean bay
                        KK

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                        • #27
                          Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

                          Hi All,

                          This will be my first Green bay, so please forgive me if Im a bit  green ;D unfortunately I too will be in transit at 4pm on Saturday.

                          I am enjoying my starter pack which had Ethiopian Yirgachaffe & Harrar Longberry, PNG Mygapore, & Peru Grace Villa Estate. I am using a modded Cascade popper and the variations in the roasting times with the different beans is amazing. I havent tried a roast with the Harrar yet though, I read something about a long slow roast being best for that, and my popper isnt slow.

                          Anyway my question is what would be the most appropriate "popper" learner bean be for this month? I think I want to have enough of one bean (2.5kg should last me a month) to get really familiar with the results.
                          Most of my coffees are make with milk, but I am tasting the shots and getting used to the flavour hit.

                          The Honduras - "makes this an easy one to roast" caught my eye, would this be best, or is there a more suitable bean for popper roasting?

                          Thanks in advance

                          Caryn

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                          • #28
                            Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

                            The sumatran looks nice I might have to invest in some

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                            • #29
                              Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

                              Originally posted by 7E727B7B7878427068701D0 link=1232041993/26#26 date=1232078887
                              Hi All,


                              Anyway my question is what would be the most appropriate "popper" learner bean be for this month? I think I want to have enough of one bean (2.5kg should last me a month) to get really familiar with the results.
                              Most of my coffees are make with milk, but I am tasting the shots and getting used to the flavour hit.

                              The Honduras - "makes this an easy one to roast" caught my eye, would this be best, or is there a more suitable bean for popper roasting?

                              Thanks in advance

                              Caryn
                              Hi Caryn,

                              I think that since the Honduran is a SHG bean and "quite dense" it would also be better as a slower roast.  Try the Sumatran for an BIG flavoured coffee or the brazil for something more delicate.  
                              Others might have more experience with the popper.  I only lasted a month before I "upgraded" to the corretto.  Have fun.

                              sd


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                              • #30
                                Re: BeanBay GREEN sale - Saturday 17th Jan 2009

                                Hi All NCCSs again

                                Ive checked with James, the owner of Real Coffee, and hes happy with us meeting at his Cafe so, unless there are any objections or alternate suggestions, Ill hold it at his cafe. Ive tried some of his roasted beans and theyre great, so I think we wont be disappointed with the coffee!

                                Cheers
                                Di

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