The loose leaf is a surprising blend of colours: rich brown, light brown, tan, orange and something with a bluish hue. There are whole hazelnuts in the mix, and hazelnut is the dominant smell with undertones of chocolate. Once steeped the water is an orangy-brown. The smell is subtle and more apple and chocolate than… Continue reading It’s a medium caffeine
My coffee this morning is called pumpkin pie, but as I sniff it, I think pumpkin spice would be a more fitting title. Cloves are the dominant scent, it’s such a bold odour that I can’t even smell coffee. It’s a deep brown colour. The coffee tastes like spices with a strong clove aftertaste. This… Continue reading One-dimensional coffee
A cheesecake fantasy coffee, is that even a thing? Cold Stone Creamery says yes, and I say that I just ran a pod of it through my Keurig. The smell of it reminds me of the chocolate-covered maraschino cherries that can be found in stores around Christmas. It’s sweet and fruity with undertones of something… Continue reading Cheesecake Fantasy
When I think of birthday cake, I think of a rich sweet taste, creamy textured, and a vanilla colour with so many beautiful multi-coloured sprinkles. My cup of joe is Coldstone Creamery Birthday Cake Remix. Inside my mug, the deep brown java has a reddish tint where it meets the side of the mug. It… Continue reading Time for a cup of joe . . .
It has a syrupy smell, and the taste is smooth and bitter. Can I offer you a hot cup of pecan pie coffee? If we were having coffee, I would open with some follow-up to concerns about leaving posts here at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils. A few of you brought to my… Continue reading Coffee Time
The smell is a sugar fragrance mixed with sweet fresh apple. It’s in the after taste that the flavour is prominent. I would describe it as a green apple after taste that fades out to spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The initial sip is smooth and creamy, but not overly distinctive. It is pale creamy… Continue reading Apple Crisp Oat Macchiato time
If we were having coffee, I would quote an unknown individual who said, “My birthstone is a coffee bean.” And since we started out with a quote here are a few others” “Coffee first, schemes later.” – Leanna Renee Hieber “May your coffee kick in before reality does.” – Unknown “Decaf coffee only works if… Continue reading Coffee and Quotes
Do you have a favourite coffee mug that you drink your coffee in? I can’t say that I have just one favourite, but I can say that I have a coffee cup pattern. On Monday mornings I use a large white mug that has a red interior. I would describe the mug as heavy and… Continue reading Mug: Especially Popular
If we were having coffee, I would start our conversation with a statement and a question. Since I started participating in the weekend coffee share in 2016, I have tried to start my share with a coffee or coffee related description. I have exhausted my coffee flavours. Do you have a coffee challenge idea that… Continue reading Coffee Statement & Coffee Question
The rich brown coating is glossy and smooth. The faint bitter notes of dark chocolate with hints of coffee surround each fat oval shaped bean. The chocolate coating is soft, and the taste mirrors the bittersweet smell. But as I bite down the crunch in the center is a nice surprise. As the crunch grinds… Continue reading Do you ever eat your coffee?
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