Archive for October, 2004

the coffee monkey

Tuesday, October 26th, 2004

The only thing that makes caffeine dependency a tolerable state of affairs for me is the incredible sensual experience of truly good coffee. But since there is so little good coffee available - in fact I’d go so far as to say most coffee drinkers have never experienced a good cup of coffee - […]

Amanitas everywhere

Sunday, October 24th, 2004

Here in the Pacific Northwest, autumn brings forth a funkload of fungi. This year seems especially myco-friendly. Among the astonishing array of fungus to stumble upon, the Amanita Muscaria is a special treat for the eyes.

It is beautiful, possibly toxic, a potent entheogen, and (with some careful preparation) apparently a […]

roasting green coffee samples

Sunday, October 24th, 2004

After alot of trial and error, I am finally getting good results from the Probat Pre 1Z electric sample roaster.

Today I roasted six different Sumatran beans for cupping this week (Victrola’s drip blend will soon be 100% organic and one of these Sumatra samples I’ve roasted up today may become part of it). […]