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  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    The Kid:
    amz1301:
    DIY bread machine / heat gun coffee bean roaster pretty well finished up. May have to make a couple tweeks after the first roast. Here's a couple pics. Picked up the bread machine at goodwill for $8.00. Disassembled it then re-wired the motor to a simple on/off toggle switch that you can see I mounted on the old control board.

    image

    Next is the bean cooler for after they're done roasting. Beans go in wire mesh covered colander on the top and shop vacuum hose goes in the bottom. Turn on the shop vacuum and it pulls cool air through the beans to cool them. image

    Roasting will be done outdoors and I have a good fire extinguisher on hand. Anyone who wants to see how one works just google it. There are plenty of videos on the net.
    damn bro,, you got that heat gun on low???
    That's the only thing you gotta tweek. The distance of the gun to the beans and the setting of the gun on high or low. I read most people use high. I've got one of those infrared temp guns to check the temp of the beans when they'll be roasting. I did a little dry run with no beans. You'd be suprised in the pan where the beans and the paddle are that keep the beans moving are is "hot". Right outside of the pan doesn't get to hot. I think it's the way those bread machines are made. They get pretty hot in there intended use.
  • The_KidThe_Kid Posts: 7,869 ✭✭✭
    amz1301:
    The Kid:
    amz1301:
    DIY bread machine / heat gun coffee bean roaster pretty well finished up. May have to make a couple tweeks after the first roast. Here's a couple pics. Picked up the bread machine at goodwill for $8.00. Disassembled it then re-wired the motor to a simple on/off toggle switch that you can see I mounted on the old control board.

    image

    Next is the bean cooler for after they're done roasting. Beans go in wire mesh covered colander on the top and shop vacuum hose goes in the bottom. Turn on the shop vacuum and it pulls cool air through the beans to cool them. image

    Roasting will be done outdoors and I have a good fire extinguisher on hand. Anyone who wants to see how one works just google it. There are plenty of videos on the net.
    damn bro,, you got that heat gun on low???
    That's the only thing you gotta tweek. The distance of the gun to the beans and the setting of the gun on high or low. I read most people use high. I've got one of those infrared temp guns to check the temp of the beans when they'll be roasting. I did a little dry run with no beans. You'd be suprised in the pan where the beans and the paddle are that keep the beans moving are is "hot". Right outside of the pan doesn't get to hot. I think it's the way those bread machines are made. They get pretty hot in there intended use.
    hmm intersting,,,,, i know first hand those guns put out some heat...pretty ingenius
  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    The Kid:
    amz1301:
    The Kid:
    amz1301:
    DIY bread machine / heat gun coffee bean roaster pretty well finished up. May have to make a couple tweeks after the first roast. Here's a couple pics. Picked up the bread machine at goodwill for $8.00. Disassembled it then re-wired the motor to a simple on/off toggle switch that you can see I mounted on the old control board.

    image

    Next is the bean cooler for after they're done roasting. Beans go in wire mesh covered colander on the top and shop vacuum hose goes in the bottom. Turn on the shop vacuum and it pulls cool air through the beans to cool them. image

    Roasting will be done outdoors and I have a good fire extinguisher on hand. Anyone who wants to see how one works just google it. There are plenty of videos on the net.
    damn bro,, you got that heat gun on low???
    That's the only thing you gotta tweek. The distance of the gun to the beans and the setting of the gun on high or low. I read most people use high. I've got one of those infrared temp guns to check the temp of the beans when they'll be roasting. I did a little dry run with no beans. You'd be suprised in the pan where the beans and the paddle are that keep the beans moving are is "hot". Right outside of the pan doesn't get to hot. I think it's the way those bread machines are made. They get pretty hot in there intended use.
    hmm intersting,,,,, i know first hand those guns put out some heat...pretty ingenius
    Hopefully it works. Here's a vid of someone else. Check it out.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VlOOuJZQQ4
  • laker1963laker1963 Posts: 5,046
    When reading about the roasting process it appears that different levels of heat at different times during the roasting process is necessary. It takes a lot of heat to get the beans up the "first crack" but then the heat can be lowered some to prevent burning the beans and bringing out the flavor of the bean to the desired roast.

    I'm thinking there may be a bit of a learning curve, when it comes to how much heat for how long and when to cut it back to achieve the desired results. Very kewl set-up. Maybe you can post some pictures of your first succesful roast.
  • RedtailhawkozRedtailhawkoz Posts: 2,915
    Fourtotheflush:


    Has anyone here started a coffee thread? Is this old news! What coffees do you like?

    This morning Im drinking a home brewed starbucks dark roasRt.


    Charbucks isnt coffee:-)
  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    laker1963:
    When reading about the roasting process it appears that different levels of heat at different times during the roasting process is necessary. It takes a lot of heat to get the beans up the "first crack" but then the heat can be lowered some to prevent burning the beans and bringing out the flavor of the bean to the desired roast.

    I'm thinking there may be a bit of a learning curve, when it comes to how much heat for how long and when to cut it back to achieve the desired results. Very kewl set-up. Maybe you can post some pictures of your first succesful roast.
    I'll definitely post some pics. Probably a good idea I start with the least expensive beans I can find, lol. Trying to decide if I want to make the height adjustment easier to control temp to ramp it down after the initial heat up or spend the $20 and buy a router controller to adjust the heat gun.
  • RedtailhawkozRedtailhawkoz Posts: 2,915
    While sitting here this morning surfing for plane tickets to Ohio,because my mom is at the end of the road, i needed a break, and i stumbled across this thread, one I probably should avoid, since I am aProffesional Barrista, and I know REAL COFFEE and have a dangerous amount of knowledge that will start a landslide of EXPERTS telling me what they think they know! Lol
    I am the norcal coffee and tea specialist in our ara for PEETS coffee and Tea, yeah I AM ALSO A TEA GURU.... Lol in all seriousness i take my job seriously and learn all the time.
    Coffee and Tea is not unlike Cigars in the complexity of flavors etc. The reality is everyone has different tatses and taste different things, the roasting process is intense for GOOD COFFEE! Peets for instance only has 4 roasters, with 6 Guys roasting ALL THE COFFEE FOR PEETS! Quality control unmatched in the industry, small single shop small batch roasters may have the same ability but less access. STARBUCKS came to alfred peet many years ago to learn how to roast coffee, they took that knowledge then decided to rule the world gotto big for themselves, has roasters that ar all automatic that roast 2000 lbs at at time little quzlity control, a monkey could do it, dump in the beans, turn it on walk away and repsat..... Hence the reason starbucks has taken te word coffee from thier signage and is going towards being moreof a deli that has coffee than a coffee shop.
    Peets has 4 roasters, that roast 400 lbs at a time with no computers, just a guy adjusting smoke, oxygen, humidty etc by hand pulling tubes of beans all theroug the process, tasting smelling visiualizing, also peets buyers have relationahios with the actual growers and familys and go directly to the farms and pick the beans. I lovemy joband i know I am a bit Bias, but i have allthe facts and knowledge to BACK it up. Check out the Peets website you will see whatI am talking about....www.peets.com.
    at any rate i am passionate about coffee and tea, as I am about Cigars.... I have it good......wish i coukd have you all over for some GREAT COFFEE AND A GREAT CIGAR!
  • RedtailhawkozRedtailhawkoz Posts: 2,915
    Redtailhawkoz:
    While sitting here this morning surfing for plane tickets to Ohio,because my mom is at the end of the road, i needed a break, and i stumbled across this thread, one I probably should avoid, since I am aProffesional Barrista, and I know REAL COFFEE and have a dangerous amount of knowledge that will start a landslide of EXPERTS telling me what they think they know! Lol
    I am the norcal coffee and tea specialist in our ara for PEETS coffee and Tea, yeah I AM ALSO A TEA GURU.... Lol in all seriousness i take my job seriously and learn all the time.
    Coffee and Tea is not unlike Cigars in the complexity of flavors etc. The reality is everyone has different tatses and taste different things, the roasting process is intense for GOOD COFFEE! Peets for instance only has 4 roasters, with 6 Guys roasting ALL THE COFFEE FOR PEETS! Quality control unmatched in the industry, small single shop small batch roasters may have the same ability but less access. STARBUCKS came to alfred peet many years ago to learn how to roast coffee, they took that knowledge then decided to rule the world gotto big for themselves, has roasters that ar all automatic that roast 2000 lbs at at time little quzlity control, a monkey could do it, dump in the beans, turn it on walk away and repsat..... Hence the reason starbucks has taken te word coffee from thier signage and is going towards being moreof a deli that has coffee than a coffee shop.
    Peets has 4 roasters, that roast 400 lbs at a time with no computers, just a guy adjusting smoke, oxygen, humidty etc by hand pulling tubes of beans all theroug the process, tasting smelling visiualizing, also peets buyers have relationahios with the actual growers and familys and go directly to the farms and pick the beans. I lovemy joband i know I am a bit Bias, but i have allthe facts and knowledge to BACK it up. Check out the Peets website you will see whatI am talking about....www.peets.com.
    at any rate i am passionate about coffee and tea, as I am about Cigars.... I have it good......wish i coukd have you all over for some GREAT COFFEE AND A GREAT CIGAR!

    Obviousley I have yet to master the tab touch keyboard and my spelling and *** is aweful...... Im no typist for sure!
  • jgibvjgibv Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very cool, redtailhawkoz...thanks for sharing - that helps explain why the national/big brand coffees just don't taste as good as ones from smaller roasters. I've never had Peets but a couple other folks on here have mentioned it too - sounds real good I'll have to keep an eye out for it around here.
    Ever heard of or tried silverbridge coffee, they're out of galipolis oh?

    Also sorry to hear about your mom. You, her, and your family will be in my thoughts.

    * I have a new address as of 3/24/18 *

  • gmill880gmill880 Posts: 5,947
    Redtailhawkoz:
    Redtailhawkoz:
    While sitting here this morning surfing for plane tickets to Ohio,because my mom is at the end of the road, i needed a break, and i stumbled across this thread, one I probably should avoid, since I am aProffesional Barrista, and I know REAL COFFEE and have a dangerous amount of knowledge that will start a landslide of EXPERTS telling me what they think they know! Lol
    I am the norcal coffee and tea specialist in our ara for PEETS coffee and Tea, yeah I AM ALSO A TEA GURU.... Lol in all seriousness i take my job seriously and learn all the time.
    Coffee and Tea is not unlike Cigars in the complexity of flavors etc. The reality is everyone has different tatses and taste different things, the roasting process is intense for GOOD COFFEE! Peets for instance only has 4 roasters, with 6 Guys roasting ALL THE COFFEE FOR PEETS! Quality control unmatched in the industry, small single shop small batch roasters may have the same ability but less access. STARBUCKS came to alfred peet many years ago to learn how to roast coffee, they took that knowledge then decided to rule the world gotto big for themselves, has roasters that ar all automatic that roast 2000 lbs at at time little quzlity control, a monkey could do it, dump in the beans, turn it on walk away and repsat..... Hence the reason starbucks has taken te word coffee from thier signage and is going towards being moreof a deli that has coffee than a coffee shop.
    Peets has 4 roasters, that roast 400 lbs at a time with no computers, just a guy adjusting smoke, oxygen, humidty etc by hand pulling tubes of beans all theroug the process, tasting smelling visiualizing, also peets buyers have relationahios with the actual growers and familys and go directly to the farms and pick the beans. I lovemy joband i know I am a bit Bias, but i have allthe facts and knowledge to BACK it up. Check out the Peets website you will see whatI am talking about....www.peets.com.
    at any rate i am passionate about coffee and tea, as I am about Cigars.... I have it good......wish i coukd have you all over for some GREAT COFFEE AND A GREAT CIGAR!

    Obviousley I have yet to master the tab touch keyboard and my spelling and *** is aweful...... Im no typist for sure!

    Oz , first I am sorry to hear about your mom brother , I truly am , prayers from my family to yours and mom .

    I am glad your back on the forum and participating brother . I'm going to go check out that website . As much as I love coffey and just usually dring the crappy instant I don't know what kind of monster would be unleashed if I tasted the good stuff hahaha !
  • RedtailhawkozRedtailhawkoz Posts: 2,915
    jgibv:
    Very cool, redtailhawkoz...thanks for sharing - that helps explain why the national/big brand coffees just don't taste as good as ones from smaller roasters. I've never had Peets but a couple other folks on here have mentioned it too - sounds real good I'll have to keep an eye out for it around here.
    Ever heard of or tried silverbridge coffee, they're out of galipolis oh?

    Also sorry to hear about your mom. You, her, and your family will be in my thoughts.

    Where in central Ohio are you brother,,,,, i am from zanesville! And it looks like ill be back there soon with my mom in such bad shape,
  • RedtailhawkozRedtailhawkoz Posts: 2,915
    jgibv:
    Very cool, redtailhawkoz...thanks for sharing - that helps explain why the national/big brand coffees just don't taste as good as ones from smaller roasters. I've never had Peets but a couple other folks on here have mentioned it too - sounds real good I'll have to keep an eye out for it around here.
    Ever heard of or tried silverbridge coffee, they're out of galipolis oh?

    Also sorry to hear about your mom. You, her, and your family will be in my thoughts.

    Where in central Ohio are you brother,,,,, i am from zanesville! And it looks like ill be back there soon with my mom in such bad shape,
  • RedtailhawkozRedtailhawkoz Posts: 2,915
    gmill880:
    Redtailhawkoz:
    Redtailhawkoz:
    While sitting here this morning surfing for plane tickets to Ohio,because my mom is at the end of the road, i needed a break, and i stumbled across this thread, one I probably should avoid, since I am aProffesional Barrista, and I know REAL COFFEE and have a dangerous amount of knowledge that will start a landslide of EXPERTS telling me what they think they know! Lol
    I am the norcal coffee and tea specialist in our ara for PEETS coffee and Tea, yeah I AM ALSO A TEA GURU.... Lol in all seriousness i take my job seriously and learn all the time.
    Coffee and Tea is not unlike Cigars in the complexity of flavors etc. The reality is everyone has different tatses and taste different things, the roasting process is intense for GOOD COFFEE! Peets for instance only has 4 roasters, with 6 Guys roasting ALL THE COFFEE FOR PEETS! Quality control unmatched in the industry, small single shop small batch roasters may have the same ability but less access. STARBUCKS came to alfred peet many years ago to learn how to roast coffee, they took that knowledge then decided to rule the world gotto big for themselves, has roasters that ar all automatic that roast 2000 lbs at at time little quzlity control, a monkey could do it, dump in the beans, turn it on walk away and repsat..... Hence the reason starbucks has taken te word coffee from thier signage and is going towards being moreof a deli that has coffee than a coffee shop.
    Peets has 4 roasters, that roast 400 lbs at a time with no computers, just a guy adjusting smoke, oxygen, humidty etc by hand pulling tubes of beans all theroug the process, tasting smelling visiualizing, also peets buyers have relationahios with the actual growers and familys and go directly to the farms and pick the beans. I lovemy joband i know I am a bit Bias, but i have allthe facts and knowledge to BACK it up. Check out the Peets website you will see whatI am talking about....www.peets.com.
    at any rate i am passionate about coffee and tea, as I am about Cigars.... I have it good......wish i coukd have you all over for some GREAT COFFEE AND A GREAT CIGAR!

    Obviousley I have yet to master the tab touch keyboard and my spelling and *** is aweful...... Im no typist for sure!

    Oz , first I am sorry to hear about your mom brother , I truly am , prayers from my family to yours and mom .

    I am glad your back on the forum and participating brother . I'm going to go check out that website . As much as I love coffey and just usually dring the crappy instant I don't know what kind of monster would be unleashed if I tasted the good stuff hahaha !

    thanks brother, i know we have been on this train with my mom for a couple years but it seems she is finally pulling into the last station on her journey, thanks for the prayers, maybe i should start trading good coffee for cigars!
  • jgibvjgibv Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Im in Westerville, a suburb of Columbus - we're about a 30ish minute drive NE of downtown. Never been to zanesville other than passing by it on the interstate a few times.

    * I have a new address as of 3/24/18 *

  • ToombesToombes Posts: 4,506 ✭✭✭
    amz1301:
    DIY bread machine / heat gun coffee bean roaster pretty well finished up. May have to make a couple tweeks after the first roast. Here's a couple pics. Picked up the bread machine at goodwill for $8.00. Disassembled it then re-wired the motor to a simple on/off toggle switch that you can see I mounted on the old control board.

    image

    Next is the bean cooler for after they're done roasting. Beans go in wire mesh covered colander on the top and shop vacuum hose goes in the bottom. Turn on the shop vacuum and it pulls cool air through the beans to cool them. image

    Roasting will be done outdoors and I have a good fire extinguisher on hand. Anyone who wants to see how one works just google it. There are plenty of videos on the net.

    ...and I thought I was doing swift with my grinder and French press... That's freaking awesome, bro!!
  • jgibvjgibv Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Toombes:
    ...and I thought I was doing swift with my grinder and French press... That's freaking awesome, bro!!
    My sentiments exactly, Toombes. I thought I was doing good with my grinder and Chemex.....
    But this is way cool amz1301 - I'm very excited to read about/see the results; please keep us updated.

    * I have a new address as of 3/24/18 *

  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    jgibv:
    Toombes:
    ...and I thought I was doing swift with my grinder and French press... That's freaking awesome, bro!!
    My sentiments exactly, Toombes. I thought I was doing good with my grinder and Chemex.....
    But this is way cool amz1301 - I'm very excited to read about/see the results; please keep us updated.
    Thanks guys. Can't take full credit, got a lot of the ideas from a coffee forum. Just ordered some green beans. I'll keep you posted.
  • Gaetano7890Gaetano7890 Posts: 800 ✭✭✭
    I use my Kuerig every morning and love it today I made myslef Revv for a little extra pick me up.
  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    Ok guys and gals attempt #1. Started with about half a cup of green beans. Results actually look pretty good. Smell really good. Not sure yet how it actually tastes but we'll see tomorrow or the following day. I must say I'm kind of suprised. Think I may need to move the gun back some. First crack was around 4min30sec. Second crack around 6min30sec. Pulled it about 10 sec in to second crack. Think I want to slow it down to around 8-10min. Looking at some pics in comparison looks like Full City + Roast.

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  • 415415 Posts: 951
    amz1301:
    Ok guys and gals attempt #1. Started with about half a cup of green beans. Results actually look pretty good. Smell really good. Not sure yet how it actually tastes but we'll see tomorrow or the following day. I must say I'm kind of suprised. Think I may need to move the gun back some. First crack was around 4min30sec. Second crack around 6min30sec. Pulled it about 10 sec in to second crack. Think I want to slow it down to around 8-10min.
    is the heat gun adjustable or is the only way to slow down the roast to move it?
  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    415:
    amz1301:
    Ok guys and gals attempt #1. Started with about half a cup of green beans. Results actually look pretty good. Smell really good. Not sure yet how it actually tastes but we'll see tomorrow or the following day. I must say I'm kind of suprised. Think I may need to move the gun back some. First crack was around 4min30sec. Second crack around 6min30sec. Pulled it about 10 sec in to second crack. Think I want to slow it down to around 8-10min.
    is the heat gun adjustable or is the only way to slow down the roast to move it?
    This is just one of those cheap harbor freight $20 jobs. I didnt want to burn up an expensive one doing this. Plus its 3 year no question asked exchange. It has high and low settings only. High is like 1000 and low is around 500 degrees. I did these on high the whole time. I could possibly switch down to low some time during the roast. I was thinking about buying a router control and using that to adjust the temp. I got to thinking that it also could have been the roast size. I only did 1/2 cup of beans for the trial which is kind of small. Larger roast may slow that time down. I've got a couple things to work out. If your into coffee its pretty interesting.
  • j0z3rj0z3r Posts: 9,403 ✭✭
    amz1301:
    415:
    amz1301:
    Ok guys and gals attempt #1. Started with about half a cup of green beans. Results actually look pretty good. Smell really good. Not sure yet how it actually tastes but we'll see tomorrow or the following day. I must say I'm kind of suprised. Think I may need to move the gun back some. First crack was around 4min30sec. Second crack around 6min30sec. Pulled it about 10 sec in to second crack. Think I want to slow it down to around 8-10min.
    is the heat gun adjustable or is the only way to slow down the roast to move it?
    This is just one of those cheap harbor freight $20 jobs. I didnt want to burn up an expensive one doing this. Plus its 3 year no question asked exchange. It has high and low settings only. High is like 1000 and low is around 500 degrees. I did these on high the whole time. I could possibly switch down to low some time during the roast. I was thinking about buying a router control and using that to adjust the temp. I got to thinking that it also could have been the roast size. I only did 1/2 cup of beans for the trial which is kind of small. Larger roast may slow that time down. I've got a couple things to work out. If your into coffee its pretty interesting.
    Bingo. That's something I learned early on as well. When I set up to do a roast, I don't do less than 1 cup of green beans, and this puts the roast time right around 8-9 mins for me.
  • StreaterStreater Posts: 293
    clearlysuspect:
    I usually buy the big bag of 8AM coffee beans and grind them up. Then I use the grounds to make expresso and flavor with different types of Coffee Mate cream. They have some awesome flavors these days back in the milk section.
    You're not lyin! International Delight makes a flavor called Cinnabon. It's like a liquid cinnamon roll. Friggin incredible! Just a touch with a good espresso beats ANYTHING I've ever had from a barista.
  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    Just picked this up today locally off craigslist to fuel my newly increasing coffee interests...which somehow I picked up from this forum. Gotta get an espresso grinder now, lol.

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  • jgibvjgibv Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    amz1301:
    Just picked this up today locally off craigslist to fuel my newly increasing coffee interests...which somehow I picked up from this forum. Gotta get an espresso grinder now, lol.

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    Nice score dude!!!

    And if you don't mind, I'll throw in my $0.02 for a grinder - Bodum Electric Burr Grinder. Unless you got lots of cash to blow, I highly recommend this one. It's about $100, we've had it for about a year now and love it.

    * I have a new address as of 3/24/18 *

  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    jgibv:
    amz1301:
    Just picked this up today locally off craigslist to fuel my newly increasing coffee interests...which somehow I picked up from this forum. Gotta get an espresso grinder now, lol.

    image
    Nice score dude!!!

    And if you don't mind, I'll throw in my $0.02 for a grinder - Bodum Electric Burr Grinder. Unless you got lots of cash to blow, I highly recommend this one. It's about $100, we've had it for about a year now and love it.
    I actually was looking at that Bodum and the new Baratza Encore. Unless I can find a good used one at a decent price.
  • rzamanrzaman Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭
    Next time when I am in DC area, I know where to go for freshly roasted and brewed coffee and a cigar.
    amz1301:
    Just picked this up today locally off craigslist to fuel my newly increasing coffee interests...which somehow I picked up from this forum. Gotta get an espresso grinder now, lol.

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  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    Anytime Ripon...I've got you covered. How could I pass on coffee and a cigar with "The Most Interesting Man in the World", lol.
    rzaman:
    Next time when I am in DC area, I know where to go for freshly roasted and brewed coffee and a cigar.
    amz1301:
    Just picked this up today locally off craigslist to fuel my newly increasing coffee interests...which somehow I picked up from this forum. Gotta get an espresso grinder now, lol.

    image
  • rzamanrzaman Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭
    Andrew, one of my local friend owns a coffee plantation and processing plant in Jinotega. This is a famous coffee growing region in the entire Central America. Naturally, coffee from this region do not develop the pronounced and sharp acidity like other Central American coffee. I visited his firm and he also produces organic coffee. Actually I never buy coffee. I will visit his firm most probably next month. Do you want me to get some for you? What is your coffee taste buds?
    amz1301:
    Anytime Ripon...I've got you covered. How could I pass on coffee and a cigar with "The Most Interesting Man in the World", lol.
    rzaman:
    Next time when I am in DC area, I know where to go for freshly roasted and brewed coffee and a cigar.
    amz1301:
    Just picked this up today locally off craigslist to fuel my newly increasing coffee interests...which somehow I picked up from this forum. Gotta get an espresso grinder now, lol.

    image
  • amz1301amz1301 Posts: 1,299
    Ripon, PM to you good sir.
    rzaman:
    Andrew, one of my local friend owns a coffee plantation and processing plant in Jinotega. This is a famous coffee growing region in the entire Central America. Naturally, coffee from this region do not develop the pronounced and sharp acidity like other Central American coffee. I visited his firm and he also produces organic coffee. Actually I never buy coffee. I will visit his firm most probably next month. Do you want me to get some for you? What is your coffee taste buds?
    amz1301:
    Anytime Ripon...I've got you covered. How could I pass on coffee and a cigar with "The Most Interesting Man in the World", lol.
    rzaman:
    Next time when I am in DC area, I know where to go for freshly roasted and brewed coffee and a cigar.
    amz1301:
    Just picked this up today locally off craigslist to fuel my newly increasing coffee interests...which somehow I picked up from this forum. Gotta get an espresso grinder now, lol.

    image
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