Preparation: Aero Press
Scores: Scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being excellent
Aroma: 10
Balance: 10
Flavor: 10
Smoothness: 10
Likes: Roasted Hazelnut
Toffee
Hint of Chocolate
Sweet
Savory
Very Flavorful
Dislikes:
Summary: It doesn't happen very often that I give a "10" rating, but today El Chupacabra easily made it to the top of my list in all categories. With Danny's help, a new Burr coffee grinder (Thank you Branden, Kathleen, Ramona and Danny) and an infrared thermometer, Danny and I were able to taste test these beans with various degrees of grinds and temperatures.
The cup of El Chupacabra that was made with the #1 grind (espresso fine) and a water temperature of 145* was much better tasting than the same beans with a #4 grind and water temperature of 170*. I think that the higher hot water temperature did not allow all the flavor to be expelled fully coupled with a coarser grind. It had a bit of a bitter taste. The lower temperature and finer grind produced a more consistent flavor without any bitterness. Who would have thought????
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| Danny putting some muscle into the Aero Press |
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| Burr!!! |
El Chupacabra is a medium roast that is sure to ignite your taste buds. These beans are also excellent for espresso......... if you dare!!!
Overall score: 10
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| HAPPYROCK!!! |
