South American - a smooth, smooth brew......

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Hi Mariner,
I didn't pay enough attention to the difference in pour, but the resulting crema was a little thicker (and darker) with the robusta blend. I definitely wouldn't go about 15% on the robusta though, and it does seem to need more resting time (otherwise it is smoky/woody). To borrow a wine term, the robusta blend had a touch more 'body'. I suspect that my preferences will alternate between the straight Sth American blend, and variations with a small amount of either (but not both) Robusta or the Nicaragua.
Cheers
BOSW

[Caffiene]

Now I am looking forward to tasting the Mariners Blend. How many seconds for a 30ml shot Mariner do you advise? I have just started cupping and.....my palate is much like a goat too, but a refined goat,lol

[Mariner]

Hi Caffeine, much better pallet than me - too many burnt taste buds from meat pies cooled down with beer!!!

Don't mind a tighter pour on this but the usual 25-30 seconds on the two ounce double. As long as the oils don't separate from the crema in the first delicious drops then all is good and its not too tight.