Neocogniauxia monophylla

[Roberta]

I think it might like it a bit cooler... last year I had 5 spikes but 3 blasted (and I think we had a hot spell) This summer has been quite cool - some heat during the day but cooler nights. The plant can handle some heat I think but no guarantees on the flowers. It is native to the Blue Mountains of Jamaica at elevations from 1000-1600 m. So tropical, but higher elevation. (That's where some very good, and very expensive, coffee comes from as well)

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by Roberta

I think it might like it a bit cooler... last year I had 5 spikes but 3 blasted (and I think we had a hot spell) This summer has been quite cool - some heat during the day but cooler nights. The plant can handle some heat I think but no guarantees on the flowers. It is native to the Blue Mountains of Jamaica at elevations from 1000-1600 m. So tropical, but higher elevation. (That's where some very good, and very expensive, coffee comes from as well)

I think I have mentioned that I am a coffee snob. I keep a blend that includes Jamaica Blue Mountain. Good stuff, but not worth (to me) the going rate. Also, I edited my last post.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Originally Posted by Dusty Ol' Man

I think I have mentioned that I am a coffee snob. I keep a blend that includes Jamaica Blue Mountain. Good stuff, but not worth (to me) the going rate. Also, I edited my last post.

DERAIL ALERT

I am 39 and just discovered coffee when I had my last kid (February) I was going to Starbucks so often I bought a delonghi la specialista and I am a latte making man!!!

Lol. What are good espresso beans?

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

DERAIL ALERT

I am 39 and just discovered coffee when I had my last kid (February) I was going to Starbucks so often I bought a delonghi la specialista and I am a latte making man!!!

Lol. What are good espresso beans?

There are several depending on what you like. Starbucks is probably the worst coffee shop to get coffee in. Find a local mom n pop shop. They generally know more about coffees than the transients at Starbucks.
Back to the beans. Espresso is not a bean, but a roast. A very dark roast. You can use a good French roast or Italian. The coffee from the west coast of Italy (known as the Amalfi Coast) is a very pleasant roast and will make an excellent espresso. I use it to make a traditional cup of coffee. I don't know what kinds of stores are present in Key West, but if you can find a World Market, they stock several types of coffees from around the world. I like Tanzanian Peaberry. I also am fond of central American coffees. I tend to stay away from Brazilian, but that is a personal preference. I would be happy to give you more information if you would like. It is one of my life's simple pleasures that I don't take for granted.