BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

[johnraf]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

Thanks Humphrey,

I havent got a set up yet and Im already looking at roasting my own! Hope Im not biting off more than I can chew? At least Ill be busy for a while. Im getting the brown Peru Ceja de Selva Estate bean so Ive got some idea on how it should come out. also because it sounds yummo!

[Humphrey]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

So... how long does it take for it all to go?

Sometimes really quick (a few minutes) some beans dont always sell out. If there is something you really want, make sure you add it to you cart quickly :-)

... was thinking I might get into the roasting process as Ive got a popper lying around here and reading the thread "for beginners" sounds exciting and Im eager to give it a crack or 2 (pun included)

Good luck! Once youve roasted your own successfully, youll never go back to buying brown beans!

[johnraf]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

woohoo! My first beanbay too haz....

Heres to not screwing up and going broke or on the otherhand...missing out

So... how long does it take for it all to go? Im not after the big $$ beans, Ill get the starter pack for sure and some brown too, was thinking I might get into the roasting process as Ive got a popper lying around here and reading the thread "for beginners" sounds exciting and Im eager to give it a crack or 2 (pun included)

[PhilMac]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

Ill be at work.

Maybe someone can write a coffee bot sniper!

Cheers

[Thundergod]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

Thundergod wrote on Today at 10:16:
Andy will the chocolate be in 1kg lots?


No, sorry only in 2.5kg lots.

Thats OK.
Now I have to deal with being at karate when BB starts.

[Dennis]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

I was surprised by the bitterness of the Nicuraguan.Almost a robusta taste.

Hi Bob and welcome to CS!

FWIW, The only coffees Ive ever had that were bitter were due to the roast, the espresso machine, or the barista, and had nothing to do with the source or variety. Maybe Ive just been lucky.

[doug81]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

Just so you guys dont waste your efforts, I tried making a chocolate espresso by grinding the beans and putting in the portafilter. choked the machine and only 3 drops of liquid made it through. it was the foulest tasting liquid ever, resembling a rancid vinegar. so now you know to stick with conching

[Humphrey]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

I had to buy a very large amount to land it here.  ...  It takes months of organising and a whole lot of customs and AQIS grief to land cocao in Australia (not to mention $8k upfront!).

For that I think Andy deserves a BIG Thumbs up! Good job!

[Andy]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

Sooo, who can tell me about the Blue Mountain? Ive always wanted to try some but it is a lot for a miserly student. So, go on, convince me to spend up

Bullitt is spot-on.
JBM is a coffee that amazes some people that are chasing the perfect clean cup. Its a "bargain" at $90/kg, normal price is $100-$120 and its common to see it at $10 a cup!( $1200 a kilo!!!)

Most people buy this one just to say you have tried it. On a tight budget I would suggest making friends with another CSr to try a cup and sticking to other beans or cocao for roasting.

Andy will the chocolate be in 1kg lots?

No, sorry only in 2.5kg lots.

There are lots of reasons for this including the volume of beans we had to buy to be able to land and offer the highest quality cacao at nearly $20/kg cheaper than it should be.

The best suggestion I can make is to share a bag with another local CSr (prefer via PM not here). Most of you know someone within walking distance.

Also, is this Cocao a once off?Or do you plan on selling it in coming months.

I had to buy a very large amount to land it here. There should be plenty next month but maybe it will sell-out... all I can do is tell you that it will be available in BeanBay tongiht. It takes months of organising and a whole lot of customs and AQIS grief to land cocao in Australia (not to mention $8k upfront!). Enjoy it while its here, it might be the only lot that we land!

[Pavoniboy]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

Mate, I think that the general concensus here on CS is that the JBM is worth trying mainly to say that you have tried it, (and many have appreciated the opportunity to try it), no-one has said it was worth the dollars it costs IIRC.Compared to the Yemen that has been offered at a better although still premium price, I thought many really liked that.
IF you have money to spend OK go ahead on the basis that you can say you have tried it, just be aware that the law of diminishing returns for the extra cost applies here just as much as in any other area.

Yes, I thought it would be the diminishing returns again. Maybe being able to eat for the next month should be more important than saying Ive tried JBM??? And with Yemen coming again in a few months, maybe I should just save for more of this.

[Bob_Weis]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

I thought the Yemen was the merlot of coffee and currently have that, the Columbian, Peruvian and Nicuraguan. All good but very different. I was surprised by the bitterness of the Nicuraguan. Almost a robusta taste.

Judging from Andys post I dont need to spend the money on the JBM although a funny sidelight to this is that while travelling in China last month there was Blue Mountain coffee everywhere but you could also get a Rolex for $5

b

[ccrcole]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

As excited as I am about the cocoa, it all looks a bit too messy & fraught with disaster. Plus I would feel obliged to spend more $$ on equipment to process the cocoa. I think Ill wait and see what stories get posted after this months BeanBay, and have a chuckle at someone elses expense before delving into this.

Good luck to all those who are game to try processing the cocoa into chocolate.

Rose

[Humphrey]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

You should be here today and for the last couple, worse than last week   4" of rain, 10 degrees today with a bit of Hail thrown in and a 30 knot wind Brrrrr   As I type currently Sunny so go figure.

Ha ha... thats no good... I thought our 2 hours of sunshine in the past 5 days was a good effort!! Of cause its sunny as today, but well be lucky to reach double digits in temperature :-(

And worst of all, I havent had a coffee yet!!

[beanflying]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

You should be here today and for the last couple, worse than last week 4" of rain, 10 degrees today with a bit of Hail thrown in and a 30 knot wind Brrrrr As I type currently Sunny so go figure.

Going for a Cup of Esme to cheer me up

[acoggins]

Re: BeanBay Monthly Sale - Wednesday 10th June 2009

Its the middle of winter I have no money

Actually weve only just begun ;D