Comments on: A Mug of Flor Azul Coffee

By: Coming Back Around to the Flor Azul « Palafo

Coming Back Around to the Flor Azul « Palafo — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:54:15 +0000

[...] Back Around to the Flor Azul September 13, 2009 This direct-trade variety from Nicaragua was one of the earliest culinary coffees I wrote about on this blog, back in November 2008, when I first started to systematically evaluate the beans I was [...]

By: A Couple of Shots of F. W. Tres Rio Bella Vista « Palafo

A Couple of Shots of F. W. Tres Rio Bella Vista « Palafo — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:31:10 +0000

[...] distinctive and strong but far too bitter. I have tried a number of beans that claimed to have floral or citrus flavors. It is certainly adequate, and probably better in a cappuccino or a regular cup [...]

By: A Shot of ‘Floral Shining Citrus’ Kurimi « Palafo

A Shot of ‘Floral Shining Citrus’ Kurimi « Palafo — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:19:33 +0000

[...] A Mug of Flor Azul Coffee [...]

By: Espresso for school | Starbucks Espresso Machine

Espresso for school | Starbucks Espresso Machine — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:16:38 +0000

[...] O.K., I ground the “Heartbreaker” and drank it all up, so I decided to try something different in my quest for the perfect cup of home-brewed coffee. Now I am blogging about this so I will remember the next time. Why are you reading it? That is your business. Oh, Internet. You’re such a mix of exhibitionism, voyeurism, the trivial and the ineffable. Name: Flor Azul Description: Direct trade. “Creamy approachable melon.” Caturra, Catui grown at 1200-1550 meters (above sea level). Source: Espresso Machine Tips [...]

By: Patrick LaForge

Patrick LaForge — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:02:58 +0000

Thanks for commenting. The nice thing about coffee is that it’s a relatively healthy obsession and/or addiction, compared to other options.

By: enkerli

enkerli — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:16:49 +0000

Nice approach. “Systematic,” even. The quest for the perfect cup (or “Waiting for God Shot,” as they say on CoffeeGeek) can be a real challenge. Taking notes is a good way not to despair.