Category: coffee
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2024: A Year in (single origin) coffee
Chris shares highlights from his sampling of various coffees throughout the year. From Mozambique to New Zealand, he celebrates unique origins, including standout experiences with Gorongosa, Yunnan beans, and his first Nigerian coffee. He concludes with warm wishes for a joyful new year ahead.
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Most disgusting coffee
The author shares an experience with an unusually bad coffee bought in the UAE, remarking on its poor quality and bizarre taste. Despite its distastefulness, the post conveys a deeper appreciation for coffee’s diversity and storytelling potential, emphasizing that bad experiences can highlight the good in life and coffee culture.
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Lifelong professions
The post explores the uniqueness of coffee preparation compared to other beverages, highlighting the connection between coffee drinkers and its production. It discusses the ritual of brewing coffee and the challenges faced by coffee farmers. The author encourages personal exploration in coffee preparation while acknowledging varying preferences for convenience.
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Life is like a cup of coffee
The author reflects on life’s parallels with acquired tastes, such as coffee and music genres like jazz and heavy metal. Through anecdotes of his daughter’s first coffee experience and personal musical journey, he ponders whether life itself is an acquired taste. He invites readers to share their thoughts and acquired tastes, fostering a reflective and…
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