"pltrgyst" > wrote in message
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> On 9/17/13 4:12 PM, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>
>>>> I have shared this brand before. This brand and in particular this
>>>> blendis
>>>> by far and away the finest coffee I have ever had. Words cannot
>>>> adequately describe it. It beats every JBM I have ever tried.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.jrcigars.com/jr/index.cfm...GORONGORO.html
>>>
>>> Looks very interesting!
>>
>> Everyone who has tried it has loved it.
>
> I find JBM and pure Kona to be extremely smooth, but too mild for my
> taste. I use them mostly for blending with fine African beans, but even
> for that purpose, I generally prefer Sumatrans. (Note: I've never had the
> opportunity to try Cea's beans.)
>
> JR Cigars also offers Mayorga coffees. Until we moved down here to Florida
> last month, Mayorga was one of our two local roasters in Washington, DC.
> Their beans are consistently outstanding, IMO. You might give them a
> try -- highly recommended.
>

I buy Mayorga, too and find it quite good. It's just the Ngorongoro blend
by Montecristo is without the best I have ever tasted. And it's quite a
bargain at 12 bucks a pound. I must admit that freshly roasted JBM is
awesome but finding green beans is very hard.