Sometimes an espresso is just an espresso, and yes, this one is from Mérida, Venezuela, grown at 1500 meters above sea level, in a tropical, humid environment, but one where it can go down to around 10°C at night (50°F), with a high humidity, and then a medium toast. The result is an extremely creamy espresso that is delicious.
But sometimes it's not just the beverage. It's also the smoke, and this is a Trinidad Espiritu No. 1, one of the staples in my humidor and one with abundant flavors of pepper, chocolate, liquorice, beef jerky and even Danish cookies.
And with this intense coffee shot, every nuance explodes on the palate. Just this to start out my day makes the whole week worth it.
by Cocodrool
Dining and Cooking