Able KONE

[ecc]

Mine is here! A quick wash and then checked it out with some B|Java Kona I had waiting for it.

22g Kona, medium grind, got 10 oz in the cup in about 2 minutes after bloom.  Made a super nice cup for the first try.  It sure seemed to flow much faster in the beginning, it dribbled even during the bloom on a really fresh roast. (36 hours rest)

I prefer the body and sharpness over the pour-over paper filters, and it is noticeably cleaner tasting than a french press.  It seems to highlight different flavors than my glass rod vacpot, my first thought is that it maybe had a touch more body as well.  Certainly worth careful comparison over a range of different coffees, different volumes, etc.

Very interesting coffee toy, will have no problem showing it off to the locals, thanks and congrats to Keith and Coava!

[Tex]

Why have 2 threads for the same topic?

http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=10664.0

[Tex]

good now we have 2 reviews in.

Good; that goes well with 2 threads on this topic.

http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=10723.0

[kelppaddy]

I would like to see blind test of the same coffee using different methods of brewing.

kp

[BoldJava]

Why have 2 threads for the same topic?

http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=10664.0

The other thread is the vendor's offer, soon to expire.  This forum offers an on-going thread discussing its use.

B|Java

[milowebailey]

I would like to see blind test .....

Is that possible?

[BoldJava]

Bet the B|Konehead didn't need an alarm clock this morning, laid awake all night thinking about the new toy.

Ho, Moses, you know me.

When the clock went off this morning, I was very disoriented.  I thought it was Saturday, whisked down the stairs and was ready for a solo throw down. When I saw my office briefcase, I knew it was Tuesday (aka Wednesday) and that there was no time for a head-to-head.

We have to figure a way to brew and test blind.

I don't know how to do that other than me managing the preps and the 3 of you being the 3 Blind Mice.  I would be fine with doing that.  We can meter the TDS post-cup.

B|Java

[peter]

Who's who?

Follow the bouncing ball.

"She cut off their tails with a carving knife...
  Did you ever see such a sight in your life as...

Three blind mice.  Three blind mice."

[headchange4u]

Mine arrived a day early. Kone fits the CCD like a glove:

[ecc]

Hehe, see a blind test. 

Everyone knows what he really means.  I'm practicing by brewing in really low light first, then when I get good at it...

[headchange4u]

Why have 2 threads for the same topic?

http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=10664.0

3 threads actually. 

Perhaps one of the mods can work their magic and merge all the relevant posts into one thread.

[BoldJava]

Perhaps one of the mods can work their magic and merge all the relevant posts into one thread.

I put the thread I started this morning on top of yours so that there is one review/tips/tricks.  Suggest we leave the other thread alone as it is the offer.

Milo can add his review to your thread/this thread if he finds that appropriate.

B|Java

[cfsheridan]

Mine arrived today.  I plan on trying with my newest fad--courtesy of Nick Cho (and slightly modified).  Clever + swiss gold KONE + paper filter nylon filter.

Gold + Paper + Clever

[milowebailey]

Perhaps one of the mods can work their magic and merge all the relevant posts into one thread.

I put the thread I started this morning on top of yours so that there is one review/tips/tricks.  Suggest we leave the other thread alone as it is the offer.

Milo can add his review to your thread/this thread if he finds that appropriate.

B|Java

I think it would be easier if I just did another comparison and started a 4th thread.

[Ascholten]

You could invite ray charles and stevie wonder over for coffee.  that'd be about as blind a taste test as you can get  :groan:  .

Aaron