Metropolis Redline

Just got my order in, roasted 06.28.06, so it's degassed and ready to pull. I had heard SO much about this blend and I was really looking forward to it. Not only did my order arrive as requested, but "Chris the Roaster" included a little sample of a single origin coffee. I think I'm going to pull a double to try it as espresso and then brew the rest as a drip.

Thanks "Chris the Roaster"!

I pulled my first shots with a double basket, in my spouted portafilter. It pulled the perfect amount in about 24 seconds. . . I'm pleased. Crema up the wazzoo, beautiful color, mmmmmmm! I sipped both the singles and it was likely the best shot of espresso I've EVER had. Could be the beans, could have been the pull, likely was a bit of both. I'm in love and am pumped I have 2 pounds of this THICK and GOOEY goodness!

Next was the naked pulls for a cappuccino:





This was a better distribution than I have been getting with my new set-up, but no where near perfect. I'm happy with the direction I'm heading, but I have a long way to go. Redline made an excellent cappa as well. It is great in milk, but I think I prefer it on it's own - just a straight shot, nothing added.