Although I do not know this bean, my "norm" is a three to four day wait and then use the beans up over the next four days. I find that some beans are at their best after a week or so. Depends on the bean and the level of roast, plus perhaps the details of the roast such as extent of drying...

What a pity this is no longer with us. IMHO this was an exceptional SO espresso, and I gave a pound to a much -traveled friend who described it as perhaps the best coffee she had ever tasted. Now I have to find something similar. Any suggestions?

... in my youth. I hope that it it does a good job of cleaning out my septic drain, because that it where it is all going. From now on, I stick to Espresso blends that are renewable, year in and year out. Yes, I realize that we all have different tastes and some might think that what made me run ...

... French press. For company, I have a nice, old Chemex. I grind the coffee for these in a Virtuoso. I don't own an electric dripper or a Kuerig. My espresso needs are met by a manual Livia 90 and an ancient and noisy Gaggia grinder that's been without an operational doser handle return spring since ...

Your Liquid Amber should be very good in a French Press. I use one and I think press is the best for an espresso blend brewed. I've had espressos from Allegro and Intelligentsia that both were great using that method.

I agree with Maria on the importance of the grinder in making good espresso. If your budget allows you might consider the Mazzer Mini. I have owned both it and the Rocky, and the Mini was definitely the better of the two.

... no dilution needed, and it probably makes the best cup (or darn close) to anything I have (Bonavita, french press, moka pot, clever, pour over, espresso superauto) while doing it faster. My only issue with the Aeropress is volume. I drink several cups a day, so I usually alternate between the ...

... being wet-hulled (and a fabulous bean) atypical, would have gladly bought more but the microlot ran out fast. Curiously, when I used to make espresso, obtained little satisfaction from Sumatra blends, eventually getting my fill from an SO guat bourbon. The reason for bringing this up is the ...

I'm a huge fan of the Mypressi! I got it to pacify my desire for a "real" espresso machine and to save my pennies for my Duetto. Not only are the shots delectable, but it's newbie-friendly and easy to care for. I think it's so cheap, not because of the quality ...

I just figure it'll always make "less coffee" because it's concentrated. I do two scoops and make about 4-6oz of coffee. It comes out tasting very strong and thick, much like espresso. I would use less coffee for a french press or chemex, but also get thinner tasting coffee.