On another thread (Starbucks changes) I extended the following offer after LazyEngineer expressed interest in trying home roasted coffee:
"OK, after giving this some thought I've decided to extend an offer of free home roast samples to a few fellow HornFans. The first several HornFans to PM me with their shipping address will receive a few samples of freshly roasted beans. Don't expect a big shipment, but at least enough for a pot of a few different origins. If you prefer certain characteristics in coffee let me know in the PM and I'll try to give it consideration when I select and roast. Dark or French Roast is not an option...
All I ask is that you be prepared to properly grind and brew the beans: preferably a burr grinder, but a blade grinder is better than nothing; a French press, vacuum pot, or pour-over brewer (sorry, most auto-drip brewers do a poor job); use fresh cold filtered or spring water; and drink the coffee within 10 minutes of brewing-no letting it cook on the warmer.
I know, I'm being demanding, but I'm going to have to listen to everyone's comments so the least you can do is treat my beans properly.
BTW, LazyEngineer has dibs on a shipment as soon as he PMs me with a shipping address. I'm not sure if Seattle Husker is eligible since he's a coffee professional and I'm an amateur, but if I'm in a good mood and he asks I'll give it some consideration.
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I can still accommodate a couple of takers if anyone else is interested. As I mentioned later, decaf and espresso roasts are also an option.
"OK, after giving this some thought I've decided to extend an offer of free home roast samples to a few fellow HornFans. The first several HornFans to PM me with their shipping address will receive a few samples of freshly roasted beans. Don't expect a big shipment, but at least enough for a pot of a few different origins. If you prefer certain characteristics in coffee let me know in the PM and I'll try to give it consideration when I select and roast. Dark or French Roast is not an option...
All I ask is that you be prepared to properly grind and brew the beans: preferably a burr grinder, but a blade grinder is better than nothing; a French press, vacuum pot, or pour-over brewer (sorry, most auto-drip brewers do a poor job); use fresh cold filtered or spring water; and drink the coffee within 10 minutes of brewing-no letting it cook on the warmer.
I know, I'm being demanding, but I'm going to have to listen to everyone's comments so the least you can do is treat my beans properly.
BTW, LazyEngineer has dibs on a shipment as soon as he PMs me with a shipping address. I'm not sure if Seattle Husker is eligible since he's a coffee professional and I'm an amateur, but if I'm in a good mood and he asks I'll give it some consideration.
I can still accommodate a couple of takers if anyone else is interested. As I mentioned later, decaf and espresso roasts are also an option.
