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Intro to Home Roasting Class
Sign up for this roasting basics class. It's going to be a lot of fun.
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Pasquini Espresso Equipment
We have decided not to continue stocking the Livia, or other Pasquini items. This page remains here as a snapshot of what we thought about the Livia (still, a very nice espresso machine!)
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Proper Pants for Coffee Travels?
Tom's take on on the right pants...more than just protection from ants.
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Noah Saves a Hummingbird
No, it's not a children's book. It's the real life tale of Noah, the hummingbird savior.
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Got Dog Jokes for the 2018 Sweet Maria's Calendar?
The 2018 Dogs of Coffee Calendar needs your funny dog jokes and riddles.
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Our 20/20/20 Sale! 20% off 20 coffees because we are 20.
We are 20 years old, so take 20% off
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Indonesia: A Live Talk with Thompson Owen - CANCELLED
Tom's got a slideshow and some great stories to share about his travels to Indonesia
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Send Your Pet Photos to the 2018 Sweet Maria's Calendar Casting Call
Want to have your pet appear in the 2018 Sweet Maria's Calendar?
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Roast Coffee Pairing #45: Varietal Influence Reprise -- Bourbon and Pacamara
[We maintained a separate "Roastmaster's Blog" for the past year, but from now on we are combining the two and will post comments on our most recent Roasted Coffee Pairings in this space] For our most recent roasted coffee pairing, we are comparing two El Salvador coffees: the San Gabriel Bourbon and the Siberia Estate Pacamara. Both are from the same area of El Salvador - the Santa Ana department (or state) - though not the same farm. The Bourbon is a classic cup, balanced and rounded, with good body and sweetness. Bourbon can take a range of roasts, but to accentuate the comparison with the Pacamara we are keeping it light, to a City + roast, that allows the brightness of the bourbon to come through. The Pacamara has a wonderfully complex profile with hints of apple skin fading to a sugary sweet finish. This pairing highlights just how different two coffees can be due to varietal, both are very sweet but the Bourbon displays a more traditional side, while the Pacamara is a bit more varied. Both are excellent and we hope you enjoy them! Final roast temperature of 422 degrees, total roast time 15 minutes.