QUICK BITE: Coffee From Thailand

The third coffee in our series.   This one is from Thailand.  The beans are about the same size as my "control" bean from Eight O'Clock.  They are still lighter than I would have expected for a coffee labelled as medium roast. Bean size is the the same as the control whereas the beans from China and Ethiopia were much smaller.  Guessing that is because Thailand has lots more rain than either. 

It brewed to a medium color which I expected based on the color of the beans.  The flavor is surprisingly much richer than the prior coffee.  It also has a bitter note after the first sip which is more balanced as you drink more.  Using a furniture analogy, it is that armchair that you first don't like because it is too stiff and unsettling, but then appreciate after awhile since it gives you a lot of support.  

QUICK BITE: Coffee from China

Trying the next new coffee.  This is from China.  When I travelled to China there never was a decent cup of coffee unless you went to Starbucks.  Never knew that China even grew coffee. And here we are. These beans were a bit darker than the Ethiopian and about the same size.  

 The aroma was less earthy and had some mild chocolate notes.   It still brewed to a lighter color than I was expecting.   However the taste was more robust than Ethiopian and didn't have a bitter finish.  Much smoother.  Using my furnishing analogy, this coffee is like a hassock you would put in front of your sofa.  It is impossible to miss and just brings you comfort. 

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QUICK BITE: Ethiopian Coffee

Trying the first of the new coffee beans today.  I immediately noted how light it was compared to the Eight O'Clock that was in there before.  The beans are also alot smaller which I am guessing is because the coffee grows with less water in that climate and the plant has to conserve it's energy.   It is labelled as a light roast and when brewed that also was apparent.

The aroma smells a bit of wood and earth which definitely comes out in the brew. Slight bitterness in the finish.   I generally like a good medium or dark roast - coffee that makes it's presence known.  Like a large comfortable sofa.   This coffee is like an accent piece in your living room.  It is there, but you might not notice it unless you search for it.

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