Blend #2

I have now made my second blend. It was nothing spectacular but still, it was not too bad.

THE BLEND...

• 1.40 oz. of Flores Bajawa (37%)
• 0.85 oz. of Harar Horse (23%)
• 1.50 oz. of Mysore Nugget (40%)

THE ROAST...

I roasted these beans through the First Crack and when ground they were an even cinnamon color.

THE FLAVOR...

This blends is mellow and rich with a twinge of sweet that is likely derived from the Harar Horse's dominant floral quality. The rich base likely comes from the Mysore Nugget but seems to have been retarded by the infusion of the Flores Bajawa. I tend to believe that just as the Nugget brought the quality of the Bajawa up, the plainess of the Bajawa brought the quality of the Nugget down.

THE VERDICT...

I am not dissapointed with this blend but I do think that the Harar Horse is too dominating - even at 23%. The Horse seems to be a good sorce to give sweetness to a coffee but according to my taste it has to be used sparingly because it seems to easily steal the show.

Mysore - Nugget (Extra Bold) - 2

India

I roasted these beans to a light City roast - removed from the flame just before the First Crack ended. The beans and the ground smelled exquisite. When brewed this bean releases an aroma that fills the house with anticipation of the first cup.

The Mysore has a definite earthy flavor which suggests a nut tone in its effect. Although it is a very complex taste which some suggest has a chocolate note and spice sensation as well. The flavor was certainly more describable at a lighter roast.

The body was full and rich which assists the buttery flavor that is present. I used 1.75oz of ground to make a 8-cup pot. It was a very good cup and I highly suggest it to all who seek a very good cup of coffee.

This is a very fine bean from India and I am looking forward to more experiences from that part of the world in the not too distant future.

Espresso Coffee - Mysore Nugget (Extra Bold)

Mysore Nugget

Well I used some of the Mysore Nugget to make espresso with; I think I am finished with the Espresso for awhile. I am having a very difficult time tasting any real difference in the flavors of espressos - maybe that is by design but it all pretty much tastes the same to me. So, unless I am not particularly fond of a bean I think I will refrain from wasting it.

With that said. The Mysore Nugget was not bad but not exceptionally appealing either. I will rate this espresso as a 5 just to be neutral but that is about all I can do.

Mysore - Nugget (Extra Bold)

India

"WOW!" That was the very first thing my brain yelled when I first tasted the Mysore (pronounced 'mee,zore) Nugget. The flavor is very deep and rich with this bean but it may be because I roasted and brewed it differently than the others.

First, I roasted it to Full-City and it was just entering the Second Crack by the time that I took it off the flame, second, I ground the beans very fine (Turkish style) where all the others were not ground nearly so much, and third, I used 2 ounces of ground for a 12 cup pot rather than the 1 ounce that I usually use. The coffee this produced was a full bodied and flavored brew that is comparable to any of the large chains' brews.

As far as the attributes of the flavor is concerned I must admit that I could not make any of it out. The rich bold flavor overwhelmed my palette and did not allow me to notice the finer intricacies of the beans' flavor attributes. I was not disappointed by this as I was too busy thinking that I had struck gold. Who needs intricate flavors when the cup is begging for you to drink more? I am very happy with this coffee and I am looking forward to sharing it with guests.

From 1 to 10 I rate this coffee a 8.