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Yemen Mocca Sanani from Beanstock Coffee

Yemen Mocca Sanani recently caught my attention when I was about to place our usual order from Beanstock Coffee Roasters.

Beanstock's description made it sound as if both Ed and I would love it as a change from our usual choices.

They said:

"If you infused a coffee bean with red wine, bittersweet chocolate and red grapes, you'd come pretty close to the flavor mother nature provided to this exceptional coffee. It has a thick, syrupy body that lingers on the tongue."

We used the words:

Smooth… round… rich, thick crema… perfect second cup of the day…

We learned:

a bit about this classic coffee from Yemen. Yemen Mocca (or Mocha) Sanani is an old and still treasured part of coffee culture.

The beans are a bit smaller than those from many other parts of the world. Here are three Yemen Mocca Sanani beans on the left with three from Beanstock's Black Fish Creek blend on the right.

The added crema was a nice surprise. We asked Jon from Beanstock about it and he said, "We haven't played with it as an espresso, but it wouldn't surprise me at all." But thanks to the crema question, we discovered this in-depth article on crema over on CoffeeGeek.com.

Do you try coffees from different parts of the world? Do you have a favorite? Have you tried Yemen Mocca Sanani? If you have an opportunity to taste this ancient and still outstanding coffee, give it a try. We think you'll enjoy the layers of flavor it offers.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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June 12, 2013
Yemen Mocca Sanani from Beanstock Coffee

Yemen Mocca Sanani recently caught my attention when I was about to place our usual order from Beanstock Coffee Roasters.

Beanstock's description made it sound as if both Ed and I would love it as a change from our usual choices.

They said:

"If you infused a coffee bean with red wine, bittersweet chocolate and red grapes, you'd come pretty close to the flavor mother nature provided to this exceptional coffee. It has a thick, syrupy body that lingers on the tongue."

We used the words:

Smooth… round… rich, thick crema… perfect second cup of the day…

We learned:

a bit about this classic coffee from Yemen. Yemen Mocca (or Mocha) Sanani is an old and still treasured part of coffee culture.

The beans are a bit smaller than those from many other parts of the world. Here are three Yemen Mocca Sanani beans on the left with three from Beanstock's Black Fish Creek blend on the right.

The added crema was a nice surprise. We asked Jon from Beanstock about it and he said, "We haven't played with it as an espresso, but it wouldn't surprise me at all." But thanks to the crema question, we discovered this in-depth article on crema over on CoffeeGeek.com.

Do you try coffees from different parts of the world? Do you have a favorite? Have you tried Yemen Mocca Sanani? If you have an opportunity to taste this ancient and still outstanding coffee, give it a try. We think you'll enjoy the layers of flavor it offers.

What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

June 12, 2013
How to Survive Wine Expo 2013
The Boston Wine Expo is this weekend, February 16-17, 2013. Back in 2010, working with some smart friends we wrote, Staying Sober at Wine Tasting Events like the Boston Wine Expo.

Are you going to the Wine Expo this weekend or do you have another big tasting event to attend? Tell us what you're planning to bring, do, and taste? And, check back afterwards to tell us your reactions to the event and if any of our tips helped.

Our tips include:
- What to pack to help you stay sober, collect information, and enjoy large tasting events.
- How to spit without making a mess of yourself and the event.
- How to plan your approach to the event and…
- How to tell when you've reached your capacity!
Here's the link to: Staying Sober at Wine Tasting Events like the Boston Wine Expo.

Related Posts:

Here's what we've been writing about wine.

Fine wine glasses that are dishwasher safe? Because Ed insists on washing our stems, I can't swear to it, but the manufacturer says that the Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Forte Collection can go in the dishwasher. We do put our barware from the same line through the dishwaser all the time.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2011 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people that are part of the places and services we cover. Often, those comments add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

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February 14, 2013
How to Survive Wine Expo 2013
The Boston Wine Expo is this weekend, February 16-17, 2013. Back in 2010, working with some smart friends we wrote, Staying Sober at Wine Tasting Events like the Boston Wine Expo.

Are you going to the Wine Expo this weekend or do you have another big tasting event to attend? Tell us what you're planning to bring, do, and taste? And, check back afterwards to tell us your reactions to the event and if any of our tips helped.

Our tips include:
- What to pack to help you stay sober, collect information, and enjoy large tasting events.
- How to spit without making a mess of yourself and the event.
- How to plan your approach to the event and…
- How to tell when you've reached your capacity!
Here's the link to: Staying Sober at Wine Tasting Events like the Boston Wine Expo.

Related Posts:

Here's what we've been writing about wine.

Fine wine glasses that are dishwasher safe? Because Ed insists on washing our stems, I can't swear to it, but the manufacturer says that the Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Forte Collection can go in the dishwasher. We do put our barware from the same line through the dishwaser all the time.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2011 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people that are part of the places and services we cover. Often, those comments add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

Related articles

Boston Tweet's Terrific Late Night Dining List

Are You Drinking Wine Too Cold and Coffee Too Hot?

Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, an Excellent and Very Green, Red Wine

Valentine's Day 2013 – Romantic Dining in Boston
February 14, 2013
How to Survive Wine Expo 2013
The Boston Wine Expo is this weekend, February 16-17, 2013. Back in 2010, working with some smart friends we wrote, Staying Sober at Wine Tasting Events like the Boston Wine Expo.

Are you going to the Wine Expo this weekend or do you have another big tasting event to attend? Tell us what you're planning to bring, do, and taste? And, check back afterwards to tell us your reactions to the event and if any of our tips helped.

Our tips include:
- What to pack to help you stay sober, collect information, and enjoy large tasting events.
- How to spit without making a mess of yourself and the event.
- How to plan your approach to the event and…
- How to tell when you've reached your capacity!
Here's the link to: Staying Sober at Wine Tasting Events like the Boston Wine Expo.

Related Posts:

Here's what we've been writing about wine.

Fine wine glasses that are dishwasher safe? Because Ed insists on washing our stems, I can't swear to it, but the manufacturer says that the Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Forte Collection can go in the dishwasher. We do put our barware from the same line through the dishwaser all the time.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2011 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people that are part of the places and services we cover. Often, those comments add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

Related articles

Boston Tweet's Terrific Late Night Dining List

Are You Drinking Wine Too Cold and Coffee Too Hot?

Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, an Excellent and Very Green, Red Wine

Valentine's Day 2013 – Romantic Dining in Boston
February 14, 2013
Training for the Wine Expo!

Today's Friday Link is to a piece we wrote in 2010, Staying Sober at Wine Tasting Events like the Boston Wine Expo.

Are you going to the Boston Wine Expo this weekend? Tell us what you're planning to bring, do, and taste? And, check back afterwards to tell us your reactions to the event and if any of our tips helped.

We tell you:

What to pack to help you stay sober, collect information, and enjoy large tasting events.

How to spit without making a mess of yourself and the event.

How to plan your approach to the event and….

How to tell when you've reached your capacity!

Here's the link to: Staying Sober at Wine Tasting Events like the Boston Wine Expo.

Related Posts:

Here's what we've been writing about wine.

Fine wine glasses that are dishwasher safe? Because Ed insists on washing our stems, I can't swear to it, but the manufacturer says that the Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Forte Collection can go in the dishwasher. We do put our barware from the same line through the dishwaser all the time.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2011 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people that are part of the places and services we cover. Often, those comments add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

January 20, 2012