An update on the Custom Espresso Blend

The winner of our HB custom espresso blend was chosen. However, the winner did not feel as though he had the experience or equipment to take full advantage of the custom blend. Unfortunate but understandable.

Not wanting the opportunity to slip away, Dan at HB suggested awarding the prize to another member of the site. We agreed.

Through careful selection, "sweaner" was awarded the custom blend.

Now you can follow the espresso creation process at Home-Barista.com.

Once complete, the new blend will be available for purchase, and all can try.

Food and coffee pairings

This morning I had some milk chocolate cherry cordials with a sweet and fruity Harrar coffee... not a good pairing at all.  Even though both components were sweet, the flavors cancelled each other out and the result was no perceived sweetness.  One interesting pairing that does work out is espresso & tuna.

It may seem like a bad idea (indeed it doesn't even look pleasant), but it makes the espresso taste more chocolatey and the tuna, well, more like chicken.

Cola Ferment Coffee

Hawaii - Cola Ferment

Fermented in cola instead of water, this Hawaiian coffee sat for 12 hours while it developed a subtle, weird, and uncharacteristic flavor.

This coffee was the result of a bizarre idea that came to fruition and created a subtle sweetness in the cup.

It is perfect for our Lab.