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ah!!! the aroma of fresh coffee from a new package!!
Details, details, of the (no doubt, delicious) contents of that fresh package, please.
keeping up with my tradition, I ordered coffee from another monastery, this time a Carmelite one.
It is… outstanding. I have no other word that can describe the quality of their coffee. I tried three different roasts including a decaf (Vespers).
@Scepticalscribe might find this charming. The monastery also sells this coffee mug, which I ordered (great quality). As you can see, it’s two handed. The reason is that according to Carmelite spirituality you should just enjoy and focus on your drink or food. Coffee is therefore expected to be drank with two hands so that you can’t do anything else but to focus on the action of drinking coffee.
It is… outstanding. I have no other word that can describe the quality of their coffee. I tried three different roasts including a decaf (Vespers).
@Scepticalscribe might find this charming. The monastery also sells this coffee mug, which I ordered (great quality). As you can see, it’s two handed. The reason is that according to Carmelite spirituality you should just enjoy and focus on your drink or food. Coffee is therefore expected to be drank with two hands so that you can’t do anything else but to focus on the action of drinking coffee.
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What a wonderful post.
Thank you for sharing this with us, and, as you rightly surmise, I find it of absorbing interest and fascination.
More coffee from monks? Wonderful.
The mug is absolutely gorgeous, I'm impressed (and more than a little envious); it is exquisite.
And the labels (and colours used) are also gloriously attractive.
Needless to say, Ethiopian coffee will always meet with my wholehearted approval, and I must say that I love the idea of offering decaf coffee with the entirely apt appellation of "vespers".
However, I will admit that I am intrigued and more than a little curious as to the precise composition of the blend in the third coffee, the "Super Monk Blend".
Thanks!
I think you would love this one. It’s truly great, even my wife complimented its quality.
Yes 😂 They are pretty good at naming their varieties. The dark roast espresso one is named “Vigils” which is quite apt considering what a vigil service entails in monasteries and older liturgies (that is, don’t expect to sleep much).
Unfortunately they don’t provide any information. Let’s keep it under the “mysterious” label, which is very fitting indeed.
And delicious it is......it's a single origin of the geisha variety of arabica, grown at high altitude in Colombia.
I'm always glad when I taste a coffee and find that I can recognize things mentioned in coffee reviews and information from the roaster, and so here are some of their words that describe the coffee; delicately sweet, juicy acidity, crisp satiny mouthfeel, resonant finish that consolidates to coca-toned almond and citrus.
The mouthfeel is especially nice and that "resonant finish" is quite long lasting. There's a very distinct note of strawberry that initially dominates the other more mysterious notes
What a wonderful review, and thank you for it.
That sounds delicious.
Enjoy.
Geisha is one of those pretty divisive varietals, some love it, while others are less enamoured.
Nice post. But I have to ask, what is the point of decaffeinated coffee? Can it really be called coffee?
I love the taste and aroma of coffee. A decaf espresso around 11pm hits the spot for me - it's somehow comforting and relaxing, and with no caffeine to counteract the latter.
Two reasons for getting it:
1) sometimes, rarely, I just want the aroma and flavor of coffee and it’s late.
2) wife wants it.
Decaffeinated coffee - Yes. It has uses.
Caffeine-free, Sugar-free Coke? Why bother. Just drink some used dishwashing water. It tastes better and has more nutrients...
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Caffeine-free, Sugar-free Coke? Why bother. Just drink some used dishwashing water. It tastes better and has more nutrients...
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I'm with you on this.
Personally, I would rather drink water. (Or, - oh, permit me to admit to a degree of heresy - good quality tea).
Nice thread, my espresso addiction is clearly shared by many here 
Our station:
Wife gave me bean box subscription
My kiddos trying it
I’ve been stuck on Lavazza,
Yea just reordered these..
Need to try some other beans ..
Our station:
Wife gave me bean box subscription
My kiddos trying it
I’ve been stuck on Lavazza,
Yea just reordered these..
Need to try some other beans ..
Finished up the last of the Dolce from Espresso Vivace. Now to sample some other local favorites with the new grinder. I'm not sure what ratio they recommend for Morning Sun. It is a medium/Dark roast so I will start with 1:2
Olympia Coffee: https://www.olympiacoffee.com/collections/coffee
As a note: for our “evergreen blends” (such as Sweetheart and Big Truck) we recommend brewing at a ratio of 1:2 to 1:2.3 (espresso to water). We like to start with an 18g dose of espresso and go from there. But, you know, do what you want!
Olympia Coffee: https://www.olympiacoffee.com/collections/coffee
As a note: for our “evergreen blends” (such as Sweetheart and Big Truck) we recommend brewing at a ratio of 1:2 to 1:2.3 (espresso to water). We like to start with an 18g dose of espresso and go from there. But, you know, do what you want!
The post office has emailed saying they plan to deliver a package....EARLY!!!
It's some coffee from Hawaii, but it's part of a larger order with some friends and it's going to the address of one of them.......but if I'm home, one of her kids will drop mine off.
How is it that a package is arriving earlier than expected?
It's some coffee from Hawaii, but it's part of a larger order with some friends and it's going to the address of one of them.......but if I'm home, one of her kids will drop mine off.
How is it that a package is arriving earlier than expected?
Saw my friends (who took me out to dinner two nights ago), today, for coffee, in one of my favourite coffee shops.
Then, our feet directed us to a (local and excellent) wine bar, (which has only been open for two months and which I hadn't even known existed) which was most pleasant.
Unfortunately, we won't meet again until next year.
Then, our feet directed us to a (local and excellent) wine bar, (which has only been open for two months and which I hadn't even known existed) which was most pleasant.
Unfortunately, we won't meet again until next year.
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How is it that a package is arriving earlier than expected?
and the answer is......it isn't!
Tracking history shows it was loaded on the delivery truck which then went out on its route; and much later an email was sent saying it wouldn't be delivered due to.......well one never gets the real story.
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Every one of them was good, but none as good as this one, made by my own hand.
New beans this week: Matakana Village Market Blend.
Very smooth.
When we get 2lb bags store the whole beans in this “Airscape” container.
I cut the label off and put inside to know the bean, yea at 61 I’ll take that help.
I cut the label off and put inside to know the bean, yea at 61 I’ll take that help.
This makes compelte sense to me.When we get 2lb bags store the whole beans in this “Airscape” container.
I cut the label off and put inside to know the bean, yea at 61 I’ll take that help.
Hope you enjoy the coffee.