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Maybe it's just me but I think the whole 'single origin' thing is getting a bit overblown. Had a weirdly good week with a basic blend.
So last week, my espresso machine was down and I had to use my old drip pot at the shop. All I had left was this cheap grocery store blend, the kind that's like $8 for a big bag. I mean, I was expecting battery acid. But idk, maybe it was the weather or something, but it just tasted... solid? Like, not amazing, but honestly better than some $25 single-origin light roasts I've had that just taste sour. It made me think we get so caught up in the fancy labels we forget coffee is just supposed to be a good drink. Has anyone else had a moment where the simple stuff just hit right?
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jesse844d ago
My buddy Dave, who roasts for a living, got snowed in at his parents' place over the holidays. All they had was this ancient can of pre-ground, supermarket coffee. He said he made a pot just to be polite, fully expecting the worst. But he told me it was weirdly comforting, like a warm blanket, with a simple chocolatey taste that just worked. He came back saying it messed with his head a little, because he spends all day chasing these complex flavor notes.
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