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Permalink Reply by Velton Ross on December 15, 2008 at 9:11am

Hey, Chris! That sounds like a blend that would be right up my alley! I've been profiling a blend that's:

Mexican (natural process) - 50%
Sumatran - 30%
Brazil (semiwashed), or Bolivian -10%
Eth. Sidamo (natural process) - 10%

Though I'm not cerified organic as of yet, all the beans listed here are. I roast the Mex. and Brazil (or Bolivian, haven't decided yet) to a medium degree, the Sumatran to a medium-dark, and the Eth. Sid. to a light-medium.

Great conversation topic, and good luck to you!

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Permalink Reply by John on December 16, 2008 at 4:54pm

I believe each of those coffees probably has a peak roast level to bring out it's best qualities. So the roast of each origin has to be considered also. My espresso blend is made from different Mexican regions, each brought to a different roast level before blending, but that's because green coffee from other countries is not available here.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Cockrell on February 8, 2009 at 8:18pm

I want to get my hands on some good Bolivian greens. Suggestions?

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