Espresso Enthusiasts

[decafjava]

I must find and try this bean then.

You won't be disappointed. I am getting to the bottom of my coffee "blend" (including light roasted Arabian cardamom coffee) so will have to head to my local shops to get some more beans, may go for the Kenyan as well.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

You won't be disappointed. I am getting to the bottom of my coffee "blend" (including light roasted Arabian cardamom coffee) so will have to head to my local shops to get some more beans, may go for the Kenyan as well.

If Ethiopian coffee is not available, I am always happy to try Kenyan instead.

 

[JamesMike]

If Ethiopian coffee is not available, I am always happy to try Kenyan instead.

You and both, Kenyan is always a good way to go.

 

[0388631]

cardamom

Interesting flavor additive. Can't imagine it being that great unless they were first flush pods.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

You and both, Kenyan is always a good way to go.

A sentiment with which I completely concur.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Sipping a mug of piping hot Kenyan coffee.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

And currently debating whether to prepare another mug of coffee.

 

[JamesMike]

And currently debating whether to prepare another mug of coffee.

It is always a good idea.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

It is always a good idea.

Agreed.

Especially if the coffee is one of the good African ones.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Preparing a mug of Kenyan coffee.

 

[JamesMike]

Me to while watching Nat Geo Wild.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Me to while watching Nat Geo Wild.

That sounds great. Enjoy.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Time for a Kenyan coffee.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Another mug of Kenyan coffee is going down well.

 

[mobilehaathi]

Interesting flavor additive. Can't imagine it being that great unless they were first flush pods.

Classic additive to coffee; I'm sure it was quite tasty.

 

[0388631]

Classic additive to coffee; I'm sure it was quite tasty.

In Turkish style coffee, yes. I've never seen it used in drip, press or espresso.

 

[mobilehaathi]

In Turkish style coffee, yes. I've never seen it used in drip, press or espresso.

You must not get around!

 

[0388631]

You must not get around!

Pray tell. Then again, I don't like cardamom, so it doesn't matter.

 

[mobilehaathi]

I don't like cardamom

There's the crux of the matter.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

In Turkish style coffee, yes. I've never seen it used in drip, press or espresso.

Actually, I have, in Turkey and central Asia.

Cardamon is used - or, can be used, or served - in both tea and coffee. I have had stunning cardamon teas in central Asia, - done properly, they can take an age to prepare, - but they were absolutely delicious.

You must not get around!

Yes, I have never seen this until my travels took me to Turkey and further east.

Pray tell. Then again, I don't like cardamom, so it doesn't matter.

Ah, but in tea - or coffee - properly and carefully prepared - it can be quite lovely.

There's the crux of the matter.

Yes, it most likely is.

Now, while I like cardamon in my tea (as an occasional treat) and was intrigued to have it served in coffee, too be candid, this is far too labour intensive for me to contemplate the preparation of, even weekly, or monthly. I'm usually on semi-automatic pilot when preparing coffee.

Instead, I am more than happy to partake of it when someone offers it as something traditional in their culture.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

A cliché, but time for a second mug of Kenyan coffee.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

And another mug of piping hot Kenyan coffee is by my hand as I write.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

And today was one of those relatively rare days when I had a third mug of Kenyan coffee. And very tasty it was, too.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

The cup of Kenyan coffee I had this morning wasn't quite as tasty as others I have had; but, then, this time, I didn't prepare it myself.

 

[JamesMike]

My Kenyan is going down well. The smell is very good.