Espresso beans - Page 3

Burble · 03-02-2009, 22:07

I ordered myself:

Brazil Pre-Blended Espresso Perfetio 2008-2009 Crop
Has Bean Four Bean Blend
Brazil Fazenda Cachoeira Canario 2008-2009

I can't see that lot lasting long so no doubt I'll be ordering more in the not too distant future.

Flibster · 03-02-2009, 22:16

Four Bean Blend is a good one. Can't remember if I've tried the other 2.

Mondo · 03-02-2009, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burble

It seems that the Australian Skyberry is no longer available.

Damn, that is one fruity bean ! I was going to order some more in the next batch order.

Burble · 03-02-2009, 23:07

I've seen so many people mention the Australian Skyberry that I was a bit disappointed when I couldn't order any. I've dropped Steve an email to ask if they'll be stocking it again in future.

Mondo · 03-02-2009, 23:34

I reckon they won't get any for a few months, depending when the harvest are. It is the height of Australia's summer at the moment so it could be when that's over before they harvest and then sold.

Burble · 04-02-2009, 10:34

I had a reply from Steve saying that he expects to have some within a few weeks \o/

Mondo · 04-02-2009, 11:03

Excellent !

Lets hope this year's crop is as good as the last.

Burble · 04-02-2009, 11:55

My order has arrived. Without even opening the jiffy bag there was a scrummy smell of coffee. I'm looking forward to getting home and trying them out. Which one to try first though?

Burble · 04-02-2009, 22:30

I've just had a cup of the four bean blend. Not overly keen to be honest, it's quite spicy and acidic.

Mondo · 04-02-2009, 22:49

I don't think i've had that, i tend to stay away from blends, tried the espresso blend once and it wasn't my thing. Could always blend my own anyway as i tend to buy 3 to 4 bags of different beans each time. I also think that the beans they use (anyone, not just hasbean) are not as good as single estate beans, hence they blend it together, if it's great beans on its own then it won't be used as a blend.

That's my theory anyway.

03-02-2009, 22:16	#22
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Four Bean Blend is a good one. Can't remember if I've tried the other 2. __________________

03-02-2009, 23:34	#25
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	I reckon they won't get any for a few months, depending when the harvest are. It is the height of Australia's summer at the moment so it could be when that's over before they harvest and then sold. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

04-02-2009, 11:03	#27
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	Excellent ! Lets hope this year's crop is as good as the last. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

04-02-2009, 22:49	#30
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	I don't think i've had that, i tend to stay away from blends, tried the espresso blend once and it wasn't my thing. Could always blend my own anyway as i tend to buy 3 to 4 bags of different beans each time. I also think that the beans they use (anyone, not just hasbean) are not as good as single estate beans, hence they blend it together, if it's great beans on its own then it won't be used as a blend. That's my theory anyway. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

03-02-2009, 22:07	#21
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I ordered myself: Brazil Pre-Blended Espresso Perfetio 2008-2009 Crop Has Bean Four Bean Blend Brazil Fazenda Cachoeira Canario 2008-2009 I can't see that lot lasting long so no doubt I'll be ordering more in the not too distant future.

03-02-2009, 23:07	#24
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I've seen so many people mention the Australian Skyberry that I was a bit disappointed when I couldn't order any. I've dropped Steve an email to ask if they'll be stocking it again in future.

04-02-2009, 10:34	#26
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I had a reply from Steve saying that he expects to have some within a few weeks \o/

04-02-2009, 11:55	#28
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	My order has arrived. Without even opening the jiffy bag there was a scrummy smell of coffee. I'm looking forward to getting home and trying them out. Which one to try first though?

04-02-2009, 22:30	#29
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I've just had a cup of the four bean blend. Not overly keen to be honest, it's quite spicy and acidic.