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Kayak_Rat
10-22-2006, 10:25 AM
I hadnt seen very many reviews on actual coffee beans so I thought I would throw one out.
I had this the other day at a local coffee shop/roaster. Very good flavor. Not as bitter as some of the fuller bodied blends. Would hvae gone great with a cigar. I am definately going to pick up a pound of these and do a little experimenting with the roasting. Anyone else indulge in these?
CigarGal
10-22-2006, 11:25 AM
Just the Yirg, which I have been roasting up to the beginning of the 2nd crack...sure taste good. One of my favs.
ResIpsa
10-22-2006, 11:25 AM
Harrar can be a tricky bean to roast, but I like it. Did you get the famous "blueberry" taste/aroma from the bag you picked up when you brewed it? Sweet Marias usually has a nice selection of green harrar take a look at what they have if you're in the market for some. MAO (sometimes referred to as "Horse" is considered to be one of the best.Let us know how it turns out.
Kayak_Rat
10-23-2006, 08:43 AM
I actually didnt brew it myself. I have a coffee shop here that also does roasting. I will be buying green beans from them. They have three types of coffee brewing at alll times and this was what I tried.
soulskater
04-02-2007, 08:01 PM
I prefer the Hara to the Yirg. If you do buy green beans from Sweet Marias, the FTO Harar is a little better than the MAO Horse. I have found that Ethiopians need to stay away from second crack. If you have a roaster that has adjustable time and temp, increasae the time and gradually bring up the temp. Harar should be no more than City+.
Bigwaved
04-02-2007, 09:08 PM
I prefer the Hara to the Yirg. If you do buy green beans from Sweet Marias, the FTO Harar is a little better than the MAO Horse. I have found that Ethiopians need to stay away from second crack. If you have a roaster that has adjustable time and temp, increasae the time and gradually bring up the temp. Harar should be no more than City+.Yup. Same thing, imo. It seems to taste better roasted a little light in the pants...
novasurf
04-02-2007, 09:10 PM
Recent Harrar has really been lacking. Still looking though....
novasurf
06-06-2007, 05:57 AM
Recent Harrar has really been lacking. Still looking though....
I'll eat these words. Last night I cupped a SPECTACULAR Fair Trade Harrar "Oromia". Syrupy, spicy, loads of fruit jam, caramel, floral, the works. Have not had one this good in a long time. So good we actually brewed a pot for consumption. We NEVER do that. Wow.
I think we are at the first crack of a Harrar comeback.
novasurf
06-06-2007, 06:15 AM
Got any for sale?
Check your PM.
novasurf
06-06-2007, 06:23 AM
I will have this on my site June 20. A small amount of Oromia will be available in green, PM me how much you are interested in. Serious only.
Same price structure as Negrita on my site.
kjd2121
06-06-2007, 10:19 AM
I will have this on my site June 20. A small amount of Oromia will be available in green, PM me how much you are interested in. Serious only.
Same price structure as Negrita on my site.
Do you sell Green Beans? I don't see any. Thanks.
novasurf
06-06-2007, 06:42 PM
Click on "Homeroasters." on our site. Our list of available green resides there.
Click on "Homeroasters." on our site. Our list of available green resides there.
I assume the quantities listed under homeroasters are in 1 lb increments although it is not specified.
novasurf
06-06-2007, 09:50 PM
click "add to cart" and price levels at different weights are shown.