(Downed: a bunch of black teas, iced Rwandan coffee)
LOS ANGELES — After getting schooled in the craft of home-brew coffee by a roast master, I had not much else to do this week besides run/bike/work-a-smidge and go to Sunset Junction for a fix.
Today (Saturday) marks four days in a row that I’ve been there. Three for shots and coffee, today for a tea tasting with a guy named Steve. Fortunately, I was able to bring the Maggster for a change of pace. It was so flippin’ hot today, I thought about bagging it as I’m flying to the D here in a few hours…but the hell with it. It was fun. I’ll be getting a proper tea pot here pretty soon, I think. Likely before I invest in the grinder.
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black teas
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Service: This was a tasting/class so I have nothing but great things to say. Black teas…then a sampling of Earl Grey just to kind of make fun of it? Who knows. But one thing I do know…some teas are “astringent” in that they make your tongue tighten up. You should brew for 3 to 5 mins. And Earl Grey does taste kind of like Froot Loops.
Long Story Short: A day where you’ve learned something is worth 10 status quo ones. So deep!
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Cuppa Rwandan
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Research: This is a pretty famous little batch for the ‘Gents crowd. They made shirts and mugs celebrating it. Well done, coffee! This particular cup was cold brewed and served over ice.
LSS: I really liked this iced. It was much more “harsh” in flavors, not as much fruit and such…to me. I really liked it. Perhaps the icing and such brought out those flavors, but that’s what I found. Enjoyed it from start to finish without any milk or whatnot…that’s saying something for iced coffee, partnah.
April 27, 2008 at 1:57 am
I’ve felt that tongue tightening before. Black tea is good stuff.