Enjoying the Morning "Must Have" - Allegro Coffee
I just have to have my coffee in the morning. It is almost like a ritual for me where I wake up knowing that at least if everything else in the day doesn't turn out that I have a fabulous latte to wake up to! Mmmm...
Part of this ritual, is me heading to Whole Foods on the weekly basis for my Allegro coffee. When I go, I eagerly look at the different varieties. Should I choose something from the Americas? Africa or Arabia? The Pacific? Doesn't it almost sound like I am going on a mini-vacation? How fun! What I have learned is that coffees from the Americas offer a sweet and balanced flavor with hints of chocolate and nuts. Africa and Arabia coffees offer fruit and floral bouquets. Doesn't that sound like what every woman wants to wake up to? And, last but not least, The Pacific variety offers full-bodied and earthy flavors that are perfect for the winter with richer foods.
I appreciate Allegro in particular because they have an excellent commitment to the environment and the wonderful coffee growers who harvest these great beans. Allegro offers organic coffee that, of course, is free of pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers and all that nasty stuff. I certainly don't want to drink any of that!
In the spirit of great coffee, I want to offer all my Epicurista readers the inside scoop on how to taste coffee effectively.
- Aroma- What is the fragrance of the brewed coffee? Hey, we smell wine, why not coffee? Seek out hints of caramel, carbon, fruit, spicy tones, and more.
- Flavor- Of course you have to taste it to truly analyze the aroma, acidity and body.
- Acidity or Brightness- Again, like wine, check the acidity. Seek a palate cleansing value, which is found in higher altitudes. It should be lively too!
- Body- Skinny or Healthy looking? Just kidding. This is talking not about our weight, but the actual weight of the coffee on your tongue.
You may want to be like me and get your coffee on a weekly basis to preserve the freshness. I store my coffee in an air tight tin, which seems to work well.
Let me know your favorite coffee too, I am always seeking the latest and the greatest, as you all know.
Kelly Martin
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Hi, nice post!
I don't have a favorite brand, because I am consistently trying new beans, but I always look for a few requirements when choosing. The beans must be organic, shade grown, and have a bit of an oily sheen to them. I've always done well with coffee choices using these criteria!
I read this post, and it quickly make me turn around to confirm that I am currently drinking the Allegro coffee from Whole Foods. Nicaraguan Canta Gallo, to be exact. It is quite delicious.
I, like Heidi, have the requirement of it being shade grown, fair trade and organic. I also, switch it up, and try to find small companies or individuals sellers to buy from. However, I must say, that i have always been a fan of French Blend, and Columbian.
My all time favorite coffee, which I insist any friend of mine who visits Hawaii brings back, is Kona. 100% Kona coffee. I love reading about it too, and learning about the incredible way it is nurtured. There is this coffee shop back in Lutherville, MD that serves Kona. Expensive, but delicious.
Thanks for sharing about Kona. I enjoyed that every morning during my stay in Hawaii and I agree; it is amazing. I am in Lutherville sometimes (believe it or not). What is the name of the coffee shop? I may just have to hit it up!