No, I have nothing special. I use a cup with a lid to brew and pour it into another cup to drink.
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Well, it is a common way to brew tea in China anyway...
Fair enough.
However, as with a Le Creuset French Press (or a Bialetti moka pot), I seem to find it hard to persuade myself that something that is served in the form of a hot liquid can be served from other an some sort of exquisite receptacle.
That means that I plan to inspect some Japanese cast iron teapots before too long, for the rare days I actually wish to sip a cup of tea.
Well, I'll be interested in what you may find...
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Sipping a cup (well, mug) of Ethiopian Bokasso Sidamo. Quite delicious, with the lovely clean bright notes that we can expect from an Ethiopian coffee.
Dripping some Biftu Gudina beans from Ethiopia. Very tasty, as we've come to expect from our Ethiopian friends...
Yes, they really are lovely.
Two weeks ago, I had switched back to try a Guatemalan coffee (which had come highly recommended). needless to say, there was no contest. Without a shadow of a doubt, the Ethiopian coffees have won hands down. In fact, I only realise (yet again) how good they are when I try to sample something else, in the wider interest of challenging and informing my taste buds.
I'm not surprised with your findings regarding the Guatemalan coffee, especially when put up against the Ethiopian coffee. I am curious to see how your favorites stack up against some good Colombian coffee someday if you sample some.
Any particular recommendations? I'll be happy to sample some if they come solidly recommended.
I have written before of my trials and tribulations with Nicaraguan coffee - frankly, for a long time, it was brutal; likewise, for a long time, I drank Costa Rican coffee (nice but not great).
Now, I am prepared to accept that Kenyan Coffee can be superlative, (but have yet to sample a Kenyan that knocks the socks off the best of the Ethiopians I have tried).
Of other coffees that I have tried in recent years, some of the best were from El Salvador, courtesy of Intelligentsia.
All of the Colombian coffees that I've enjoyed, thus far, came from Blue Bottle. My favorite batch was their Cauca Caloto release back in February. It's not currently available to purchase, though I wish it were.
I'm sure some of the other places @Kurwenal have mentioned in the past, and probably Intelligentsia also, have high quality Colombian coffee as well. I should try some out from other places besides Blue Bottle.
I just went poking around at one of the links our dear friend @Kurwenal posted last week and found this Colombian batch and ordered it. It sounds similar to the batch from Blue Bottle I had back in February.
http://givcoffee.com/?page_id=698#cid=1046903
http://givcoffee.com/?page_id=698#cid=1046903
Well, pursuant to this discussion, I have just paid a fleeting visit to Intelligentsia's site.
My very favourite coffee of theirs ("Los Inmortales" from El Salvador) is available at the moment, as is their excellent 'Tres Santos' from Colombia. They also have three different coffees from Ethiopia, and I am not sure how they differ or which of them are worth ordering.
Well, it's always difficult to pass up one's favorite when its available. I should also check out the 'Tres Santos' sometime too.
Hmm, actually I had a similar experience with some Guatemalan beans recently. I don't always find strong preferences in such things, but apparently for coffee I have.
Thanks a lot; are these really worth taking a long, hard, look at? I'll have a think about it.
Agreed. I am debating ordering the 'Los Inmortales';both last year and the previous year, they were outstandingly good. My only quibble is with the high cost of shipping. But, a genuinely lovely coffee.
Mind you, I will also admit to some curiosity about the three Ethiopians that Intelligentsia currently have displayed. I won't deny that I am a little tempted.
Hmm, actually I had a similar experience with some Guatemalan beans recently. I don't always find strong preferences in such things, but apparently for coffee I have.
Oh, yes. Amen to that. Strong preferences - and sometimes unexpected - make an appearance in the most unlikely of settings and situations.
I don't know. I only ordered it a couple of hours ago. But rest assured that I'll report on them when I receive them!
5lbs of Sweet Daterra Blue
That looks fantastic. Does it taste as good as it looks (and sounds)?
Detailed tasting notes will be more than welcome in due course whenever you feel up to supplying them...
It's awesome, one of the best single origins I've ever had. It's really unique, it's got this smooth chocolate note but this fruity spice kick that others notice as well. It doesn't taste like your normal Brazilian.
5lbs of Sweet Daterra Blue
You made a good choice, was introduced to this coffee when traveled to Brazil and enjoyed it.
On one of the forums I think I saw someone say they gets bags of this and one of his Ethiopian offerings and blend 50/50, that would pry be a simple yet damn good espresso blend thats balanced.