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Wedding Roast

edited January 1970 in Off-topic
I think I have left it too late for anyone to have a chance to get back to me by Sat morning but...

As I mentioned in a previous thread, I am going to roast some coffee for my wedding in a week's time. I need to roast about 1kg, and these are the beans I have (as descriptive as I can be):

Brazilian Daterra
Kenyan AA Masai Estate
Ethiopian Harrar Mao
Sumatran Mandheling
Guatamelan (not sure which type)
PNG Kimel
Indian Catimore

I may have a couple more, but I can't check right now.

Now, my questoin or request is - does anyone have any suggestions for a good blend I can make with these beans (I typically just throw any old blend together, but given this is for a special function, I would like to do it better, however that is defined).

I would hazard a guess most people will drink it with milk, but I would like to make a blend that is really good as a ristretto.

I will roast each bean separately and blend post-roast. Any tips on roasting levels (in the trusty black and decker popcorn popper) would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

P

Comments

  • I just got home from work, so you're lucky. Daterra 50% Sumatran 20% PNG 20% Kenyan 10% Give that one a go.  The Brazilian should give you a good base.  The Sumatran adds body and complexity.  The PNG adds a bit more complexity and a bit of fruitiness.  The Kenyan adds up-front oomph.
  • Thanks Nunu - I will give it a shot. Cheers P
  • Nunu, I tried your blend suggestion and, after only a couple of shots, I must say the blend has a bit of oomph to it. It has great complex flavours with a nice level of acidity on the finish. I will get back to yohu after a few more shots, but thank for the suggestion. Cheers Patrick
  • It should go especially well in milk based drinks.  As espresso/ristretto, it packs a punch.
  • Hi Patrick - not sure, but if i've got things correct from your e-mail, your wedding should be sometime soon - presumably this weekend? Am sure everyone on the forum will join with me in wishing you all the best in advance! best -A
  • A, The wedding was yesterday on a beautiful afternoon looking over middle harbour. Everyone seemed to love the coffee, although, unfortunately I didn't get to jump on the machine. We are off to NZ tomorrow for a couple of weeks of testing how they make coffee across the ditch. Thanks for your well wishes. Patrick
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