June 11th, 2009
While roasting up my samples of the up coming Tanzanian cocoa (it’s in - look for it over the weekend), I noticed how picture perfect it roasted up. They went from a slightly rough surface to a nice smooth surface. Just what you want to aim for. Also, unlike coffee, note there is not really […]
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May 1st, 2009
I am back from my mother’s memorial service, and like is (mostly) back to normal. All orders that have come in since we were closed should go out Monday. Thank you again for all your understanding.
So far, I like the results of the flat rate pricing for the Peru beans. With that in mind, I […]
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March 27th, 2009
Just a few notes before I am gone for a bit.
The first of course is that we will be closed for the next week while I am taking care of family medical issues. As I type this, all orders that came in before 5 am, Friday 27, PST, have been packed and shipped. Any that […]
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March 24th, 2009
We have a new large and beautiful lot of cocoa from Peru. It is Organic, Fair trade and has quite a lot of Criollo character to it, not to mention paper thin husk. Plus soft fruit aromas and flavors like banana and mango. I have a limited supply so I am also trying a new […]
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February 8th, 2009
I have another refurbished Behmor in less than pristine condition.
The Good - no roasts on it except the one QC roast and I am offering it at a further discount.
The Bad - UPS returned this on with their own special touch. They banged the left side and door pretty well. It is fully functional, but […]
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January 31st, 2009
It’s been a bit I know.
New beans should be in within the next month. Some new Panama, hopefully some Ocumare and Cuyagua, plus two new origins, Nicaragua and Peru.
Also, I am offering what I hope are some very incentive laden deals on the Behmor. I have currently decided to not restock new Behmor for a […]
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