I started home coffee roasting in 1998 and have been a customer of Sweet Maria’s ever since. The Monkey Blend, Liquid Amber and Classic Italian Blends are all old favorites. I’ve roasted and consumed well over 100 pounds of those blends. But I am also seeking out new blends to challenge my palate, so I [...]
Last week I learned that Espresso Vivace has removed the robusta component of their Dolce espresso blend. This may not mean much to you, but to me this is like changing the Coke formula. You don’t mess with perfection. From the article Coffeehouse customers steamed about higher prices:
David Schomer, co-owner of Espresso [...]
Are you a homeroaster and do you drink espresso? If both answers are yes, I have to tell you about the best espresso blend I’ve had in 11+ years of home roasting. It is called the MVP Espresso 2009 by Paradise Roasters. Paradise has a few espresso blends they sell as green (unroasted) coffee. They [...]
I pulled a shot of the legendary Espresso Vivace Dolce Blend this morning. Look at that color. From the Espresso Vivace website:
Espresso Dolce features a heavy red-gold crema with a sweet floral presence, balanced with a rich note of chocolate, and a complex, sweet aftertaste that lingers on the palate.
Amen!
Photo Espresso Vivace Dolce Crema by [...]
