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You can get 'enzymatically treated' fake Kopi Luwak for only a ~20% premium over a regular, good quality bean, and I would say it's actually better than the rea
by Baeocystin 9y ago
You can get 'enzymatically treated' fake Kopi Luwak for only a ~20% premium over a regular, good quality bean, and I would say it's actually better than the real stuff. I also think arabica varieties are overrated in general, and a good blend that includes a robusta, with its excellent crema-producing properties, is almost always a better cup.
That being said, $100+/lb coffees are pure wankery. If people want to spend their money that way, so be it. But just because something is rare or expensive doesn't make it actually taste better.
Source: am coffee snob
- lostlogin 9y agoI'm sure you know this, but for a fraction of that cost you'll get a green top grade coffee bean. Roast it yourself so it's always fresh. You won't look back. I've tried robusta. It looks amazing but is deadly strong and tastes like burning tyres.
- Baeocystin 9y agoI've roasted a few times, simply using an old hot air popcorn popper. It was a lot of fun, but there isn't anywhere local I can get good green beans. Do you have any recommendations for on-line shops? Regarding robusta- first crack tends to be hard to hear, which can mess up your roast if you aren't careful. My subjective recommendation is to use them for ~10% of your total bean bill. Crema for days when you pull shots, great earthy flavor. Pairs really well with Sumatran beans.
- mertd 9y agosweetmarias.com They have in depth reviews of all coffees. I've bought from them for years.
- Baeocystin 9y agoThanks!
- mcguire 9y agoOne suggestion: skip the hot air and use a stovetop popcorn popper. Both the air popcorn poppers and specific air coffee roasters struggle to get hot enough in my experience.
- Baeocystin 9y agoI'll give that a shot next time. Thanks for the suggestion!
- lostlogin 9y agoThanks - I'll try again. I'm probably not much use to you as I'm in NZ. I just went around asking at places that said that they roast it. I got funny looks but everyone untried sold me green beans. Eventually I got far back enough in the chain to find the supplier that everyone buys from. The defensive attitude goes away when they know it's for home use, not potentential competitor. The supplier have a taster employed and a list of about 50 coffees that I can buy. The taster is an excellent source of knowledge that can always recommend something new and great. http://johnburton.co.nz http://johnburton.co.nz Tldr: ask your local roaster for some or ask who their supplier is.