Redline
It sounds pretty tasty! I'm looking for something that lends itself to straight shots as I have some other stuff http://www.specialtyjava.com/Espresso_Organico.htm coming for the milk drinks. Thanks for the temp/dose tips.
Did you get one of these for the fridge?hlsheppard wrote:Thanks for the tip on the organic espresso, John! I just ordered 3 pounds to try. You just never know what can be the next phenomenal bean!
http://www.specialtyjava.com/Magnets.htm I think the Folgers magnet is my favorite.
How awesome is this site? I have two pounds of Redline coming any day now and I already have suggested dosage and temp!cappadoc wrote:John I've been drinking Redline almost exclusively for 2 years.
Fabulous coffee, but VERY different from Black Cat. I prefer it, obviously.
Best at 16-16.5g at 94C, 25-30sec, 1.5 oz double. Great stuff. Much more fruit and berry with less chocolate than Black Cat.
Jeff
I loved it with my Silvia. I'm sure I'll love it even more in the VivII.
Yessir! I'm through about 1 1/2 pounds so far. I did a bit of temperature tweaking this morning, but I think I liked it better at 95C.JohnB wrote:Howard - Have you had a chance to play with the O/E yet?hlsheppard wrote:Thanks for the tip on the organic espresso, John! I just ordered 3 pounds to try. You just never know what can be the next phenomenal bean!
It has much more "fruitiness" than I am used to along with a good bit of floral qualities as well. The crema doesn't last quite as long as I'd like - but that's not the end of the world... In milk drinks - the blend does VERY well and I seem to get almost a milk chocolate flavor that I enjoy a lot.
Overall - a VERY nice choice. I also truly like the way the company roasts and ships quickly and actually send you a follow-up e-mail from the roastmaster to voice any concerns or compliments.
Now - if they could only sell it for $6 a pound like my "main" blend! That would be too good to be true, I suppose...
I did enjoy the Liquid Amber as a straight shot but I'm still searching for something "special". Looks like the Daterra, Calabria will be next before I order some Redline.
http://www.terroircoffee.com/store/more ... hp?gid=181
http://www.terroircoffee.com/store/more ... hp?gid=181
just tried it this morning. i still have some dialing in to do on the grind, but initially i'd say it was more flat than Stumptown's Hair Bender, but less bitter. Again, that's only after two shots and they were rather fast on the draw. Give me a day to get the grind right and I will give another perspective.