Today’s #coffee pick: went into my stash for a bag of Starbucks brand Christmas blend (I won’t say the year) which boasts a blend of #Sumatran, #CostaRican and #Ethiopian, with notes of mulling spices, vanilla and sugar plum. Whole bean this time, so into the grinder with you. (I really need to stop being afraid to grind my beans.) Then, #espresso machine up next. Nice aroma while brewing, but not as pronounced as I expected. Perhaps I’ve kept these beans too long. Perhaps I need to use this up. Immediately.
No syrup this time, I wanted to keep the extra flavoring to a minimum. I did top it off with crème brûlée creamer. Not getting much sugar plum or spices, maybe a hint. Definitely getting the vanilla and the earthiness, something which I’ve come to expect from such sources as Ethiopia, a definite pleasure to drink regardless of the branding. Nice addition to my #yuletide libations. Happy #Solstice