Ambergris Espresso Blend from DoubleShot Coffee Company.
That's what I'm talking about. I made sure to nip a little extra espresso today so I could take it all in. All of the little things, the subtle things, the things that blow up in my mouth, the texture, the smooth transition, and the sweet finish. Because today my espresso is on Ken Davids' list of the best boutique espressos in the country.
Ken Davids is a master cupper, very much respected in the industry. And many years ago, his was the first book I read about roasting coffee. In some ways, it feels like a circle has been completed. I began roasting and reading Davids' roasting book, learning and evaluating what I learned. Ken helped me discover the physical parts of coffee, how to roast and taste coffee, the geography of coffees, and eventually I bought his book about espresso. Then I REALLY started roasting coffee when I bought the Vittoria. I roasted and I cupped and I pulled shots and blended. And pulled more shots and blended some more. For two years I blended and changed things, even subtly, to account for my transient tastes or the perfect inconsistency of coffees, blends, and brewing. Right now it is as I want it to be. And Ken likes it, so I guess I'm doing ok.
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Read Mr. Davids' article about Boutique espressos and the reviews of espressos rating 89 points or higher. The detailed review of DoubleShot's Ambergris Espresso Blend, scoring 91 points.
Buy some and then YOU tell me.