This is a multi-part message in MIME format. First of all, I want to thank Dan Kellgren again for the Whirly-Pop roasting tips. I've roasted Bolivia Peaberry de Montana (haven't tried it yet), Tanzania AA Solgea (incredible), and now, today, I am drinking a near perfect cup of hot, black Costa Rican La Magnolia SWP Decaf. I thought I totally messed up with this roasting - the last one I did, last week, was charred (still tasted surprisingly good, although not my preference). After reading that decafs tend to roast faster (yep, been there, did that...), I was very careful - but I wondered if I was too careful - I got no chaff with this one, and the next day (this morning), the beans looked a bit dark. Decided to make some this afternoon, since I like my caffeine in the a.m. Oh, wow. I totally agree with Tom's description of the caffeinated version of this Costa Rican - "Can a coffee be too perfect?" Lynne / liste//ning to Madeleine Peyroux sing, "This is Heaven to Me.."/ |