Ethiopian Kuza

Dry_bean.

Roasted 625 grams of this the other day, 13 mins to FC @ 200C, another 6 mins to SC @ approx 225C, stopped the roast @ 230C at approx level 10.
This is the second time I have roasted this bean and I have to say compared to others I have had its pretty darned average, if I had to rate it I'd say about 5 out of 10.

DoubleRistretto

perhaps that explains why you don't see it around very often! dR :D

askthecoffeeguy

have you tried adjusting your roast profile? I had a similar problem with the Mountain Top last year - no matter what I tried it still tasted crap!

Dry_bean.

on 1283993007:

have you tried adjusting your roast profile? I had a similar problem with the Mountain Top last year - no matter what I tried it still tasted crap!

Only the second time I've roasted it, still have a couple of kilo's left so will play with the profile a bit, don't hold much hope, its drinkable but this SO has found its way onto my do not buy list.

Koffee_Kosmo

I have 2.5 kg left of Ethiopian Kuza From memory, this bean likes a quick ramp up to first crack @9 min and 8 min to second crack I have also roasted it with a skow ramp up to first crack @ 15 min and 4 min to second crack I found the 9 min to first crack tasted better However one point to note with most African beans They need a longer time to degas - up to 10 days I am back into the African continent beans for the next month and will roast a batch up KK

Dry_bean.

on 1288962806:

From memory, this bean likes a quick ramp up to first crack @9 min and 8 min to second crack KK

Thanks for the tip KK, will try something similar next time I roast some, I still have a little over 1200 grams left. Cheers, DB.

Koffee_Kosmo

Roasted a batch of Kuza on the weekend 850 gram batch as per above profile Drinking now Pour is syrupy out of the group handle Hard to explain the taste only a few days post roast but its not unpleasant However, its beautiful with milk as it cuts through with a strong flavour burst that lingers KK 

Dry_bean.

Roasted another batch of Kuza about a week ago, took it way darker than previous lots and must say I'm much happier with the result (always have preferred darker Italian style roasts) would still not list it as a favourite however it makes a nice espresso, lots of crema, and my wife has commented favourably on it as a capuccino.

Dry_bean.

Roasted another 625 gram batch today, took it a lot slower 14 mins to FC and another 6 to second, still not as dark as my last effort but tried it this evening and must say even at this stage I'm quite impressed, very nice as a shot and compliments from guests as a cappuccino and long black. Last of my supply but suspect will order if it becomes available again.