JOHN
Connecticut
About me:Kees van der Westen Speedster, Electra Microcasa a Leva, Compak K10WBC, Mazzer Major & Super Jolly.
My Equipment:
Espresso machine & grinder
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LIVES UP TO IT'S NAME!
John | Sun, 10/31/2010 - 11:36At least for me anyways. I've tried most of the espresso blends from the well known U.S. roasters & this is definitely my favorite to date. Citrus, chocolate & an intensely sweet/spicy finish. What more could you ask for? Excellent straight shots but still comes through nicely in milk drinks.If it wasn't so expensive it would be perfect. Next order I'll go for the 5lb bag to keep the cost down & vac bag/freeze in 3-4 day portions. 20-21g doses in Synesso triple basket 203*F Timing varies depending on length of P/I but most shots were closer to Ristretto then Normale.
VIVACE ESPRESSO DOLCE
John | Wed, 03/24/2010 - 16:28I just opened my first 1/2lb yesterday after 7 days rest. Pulled a shot at 199*f & believe me you don't want to go there. Bumped it up to 202*f & got a dark chocolate shot but it still tasted off. Today (day 8) I pulled two very nice 20 gram triples at 203.5*f & got spicy dark chocolate with a very pleasant, lingering sweetness. Could have been the extra day or the higher temp. Definitely a grinder friendly blend. Get it in the ballpark & you will get some of the most beautiful, Espresso porn quality pours & crema you will ever lay eyes on. Overall a very nice "dark chocolate/comfort food" espresso. If you are looking for fruit; look elsewhere.