Bonnie Coffee, Peru Test 1

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Coffee Details

Roaster: Bonnie Coffee
Name: Peru, Andres Guevara Ruiz
Region: Cajamarca
Elevation: 1700m (?)
Process: Washed
Varietal: Bourbon, Caturra... (?)
Roast date: 7/4/17

Brewing Details

Method: Chemex
Coffee: 18g
Ratio: 1:16
Water temp: 95º C
Grind size: 19 via Encore
Bloom time: 0:50
Total brew time: 2:42

Notes

Dry aroma was super peanutty, which alarmed me slightly because it is slightly old (roasted a month ago), but apparently very typical of Peruvians. Once brewed, nice cherry-stone-fruit, caramel notes, and a soft almond finish. Really nice medium body.

(P.S. Was annoyed there was no coffee details on the bag, just the producer's name, so had to do a bit of digging and guessing. Definitely washed, gathered elevation and varietal data from other roasters, but found the ibrewmyowncoffee.com podcast in the process!)

Augies Coffee Roasters, Ethiopia Recipe 1

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Coffee Details

Roaster: Augies Coffee Roasters
Name: Ethiopia Hafursa Natural
Region: Gedeo
Elevation: 2300m
Process: Natural
Varietal: Heirloom
Flavor Notes: Plum, concord grape, cream
Roast date: 8/1/17

Brewing Details

Method: Chemex
Coffee: 20g
Ratio: 1:16
Water temp: 93º C
Grind size: 19 via Encore
Bloom time: 0:50
Total brew time: 3:01

Notes

Repeated yesterday's test, and produced a nice balanced cup. As it cooled, the cream really came through with the brightness of the fruit! This is the final recipe -- I'm going to play with the dose with what I have left and see if 1:16 is still the best ratio.

Augies Coffee Roasters, Ethiopia Test 4

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Coffee Details

Roaster: Augies Coffee Roasters
Name: Ethiopia Hafursa Natural
Region: Gedeo
Elevation: 2300m
Process: Natural
Varietal: Heirloom
Flavor Notes: Plum, concord grape, cream
Roast date: 8/1/17

Brewing Details

Method: Chemex
Coffee: 20g
Ratio: 1:16
Water temp: 93º C
Grind size: 19 via Encore
Bloom time: 0:50
Total brew time: 2:59

 Notes

Lowered the temperature and increased contact time by about 30 seconds versus Test 1. Really nice body and brought out the bright plum notes! I think this might be the cup.

Augies Coffee Roasters, Ethiopia Test 3

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Coffee Details

Roaster: Augies Coffee Roasters
Name: Ethiopia Hafursa Natural
Region: Gedeo
Elevation: 2300m
Process: Natural
Varietal: Heirloom
Flavor Notes: Plum, concord grape, cream
Roast date: 8/1/17

Brewing Details

Method: Chemex
Coffee: 20g
Ratio: 1:16
Water temp: 94º C
Grind size: 18.5 via Encore
Bloom time: 0:50
Total brew time: 2:56

Notes

Made it finer this morning and shortened brew time. Brought back the acidity that was missing from yesterday, but lost some of the clarity that was beautiful the first time. I will admit I'm enjoying the body and it's quite a balanced cup, but I think I need to make a few other adjustments...