Starbucks Reserve Jamaica Blue Mountain Review
I recently received a surprise package from Starbucks. I opened the box to find an mysterious black box inside. I was intrigued to say the least. When I opened this second box, I discovered a gleaming bag of Starbucks Reserve Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. I didn’t even know that Starbucks had JBM coffee, and I was excited to give it a try. No matter what my previous experiences have been with Starbucks’ coffee, I can easily detach myself and be objective. Every coffee is different, and it is possible for a company to have an exceptional coffee, while also having less than stellar coffee. The Starbucks JBM retails for $30 for an 8 ounce bag, which is slightly north of the average price of JBM, but still reasonable if it is high quality.
Here is what Starbucks has to say about this coffee… [Read more…]
#Coffee Savants Roundtable :: Google+ Coffee Hangout
Talking COFFEE in a G+ Hangout
I was honored to be invited onto a Google+ hangout with several other ‘coffee’ people, titled “Coffee Savants Roundtable”. I don’t consider myself a coffee ‘savant’, but I do know a little bit about coffee, and how to bring new people into the world of specialty coffee. I wasn’t sure what this was going to be, but I am always up for a new adventure, so I gave it a shot. I was part of a group of people from across the continent who were a part of the coffee industry in some way. The video above is a recording of the rich conversation that took place. This was such a diverse group of coffee lovers, that there were several viewpoints to every topic. The great thing about coffee is that it is so subjective. While sometimes my view differed from others in the group, it didn’t make my… or their opinions invalid. I am looking forward to joining these folks again in the near future! Here is a list of those who were in the hangout with me… [Read more…]